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SUMMARY:Anthony McGill\, clarinet\, and Anna Polonsky\, piano – Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur first virtual performance of the season! \nFCM is pleased to present clarinetist Anthony McGill\, winner of the 2020 Avery Fisher Prize\, who had been slated to open our series on September 9 with the Pacifica Quartet.  In this exclusive online concert\, he was joined by pianist Anna Polonsky to perform Brahms’s Clarinet Sonata No. 2 and James Lee III’s 2015 work\, Ad Anah?.  The performance concluded with a conversation on music and social justice issues with Roger Holland\, DU faculty member and Director of the Spirituals Project.  The concert was recorded in the beautiful Leshowitz Recital Hall at Montclair State University. \nIf you weren’t able to join us for the Sunday premiere\, we hope you’ll take time to enjoy the concert recording now (available until October 20): \n \nClick here to listen to Anthony McGill’s conversation with Ryan Warner (Colorado Matters\, CPR) on Friday\, September 18. \nAnthony McGill serves as principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic (the orchestra’s first African-American principal player) and maintains an international solo and chamber music career.  A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music\, he serves on the faculty of the Juilliard School\, the Curtis Institute\, and Bard College’s Conservatory of Music.  McGill has been using his platform as a renowned musician to speak out powerfully about the struggle for racial justice and decency. \nAnna Polonsky was scheduled to close FCM’s last season with violinist Arnaud Sussmann.  She has previously performed on our series with violinist Stefan Jackiw and pianist Orion Weiss.  Polonsky\, who earned degrees from the Curtis Institute and Juilliard\, serves on the piano faculty of Vassar College\, and in the summer at the Marlboro and Kneisel Hall chamber music festivals. \nProgram Notes \nThis free performance is made possible thanks to the generosity of our FCM friends who donated the value of their tickets for canceled concerts last spring.  \n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/anthony-mcgill-clarinet-and-anna-polonsky-piano-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual Performance
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201014T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201014T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Jerusalem Quartet - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Together for nearly 25 years\, the Jerusalem Quartet brings the perfect blend of virtuosity and passion.  FCM welcomes the quartet back after its 2015 debut on our series to perform a program of beloved classics. \n“Passion\, precision\, warmth\, a gold blend: these are the trademarks of this excellent Israeli string quartet.”   – The Times\, London
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/jerusalem-quartet/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Skride Piano Quartet and Matthew McDonald\, bass - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:A newly formed chamber group of rising artists\, the Skride Piano Quartet—piano trio with viola—performs rarely heard repertoire. Michael McDonald\, First Principal Bassist of the Berlin Philharmonic\, joins the ensemble to perform Schubert’s treasured “Trout” Quintet. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMatthew McDonald\, bass
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/skride-quartet/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210502T230000
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SUMMARY:Aizuri Quartet - Virtual Performance
DESCRIPTION:What’s Past is Prologue\nFriends of Chamber Music presents the Aizuri Quartet in an on demand virtual concert\, available April 21 – May 2\, 2021. \nPraised by The Washington Post for “captivating” performances\, the Aizuri Quartet was awarded the Grand Prize at the 2018 M-Prize Chamber Arts Competition and its debut recording was nominated for a Grammy Award the following year. The quartet’s program\, “What’s Past is Prologue\,” juxtaposes early music with new works\, drawing their inspiration from the past. \nTickets are $15 per household. \nBuy Tickets\n“Genuinely exciting”   — The New York Times \nProgram Notes available here \nFCM’s Alix Corboy had the opportunity to visit with members of the Aizuri Quartet\, as well as Leanna Kirchoff\, composition faculty at the Lamont School of Music.  Listen to their discussion here. \n\n \nThank you to the following sponsors\, making this event possible: \n\nScientific and Cultural Facilities District\nBonfils-Stanton Foundation\nAnn C. Levy Fund for Contemporary Music\nRaphael Levy Memorial Foundation\nPhilip R. Levy\nRachel C. Levy\n\n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/aizuri-quartet-virtual-performance/
LOCATION:Virtual Performance
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210512T193000
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SUMMARY:Harlem Quartet and Michael Brown\, piano - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:The New York-based Harlem Quartet\, praised for their “panache” by The New York Times\, is recognized for their expansive repertoire and artistic partnerships with classical and jazz musicians.  Pianist and composer Michael Brown\, winner of a 2018 Emerging Artist Award from Lincoln Center and a 2015 Avery Fisher Career Grant\, joins the quartet for one of Schumann’s finest works. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMichael Brown\, piano
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/harlem-string-quartet/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210922T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210922T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Tessa Lark\, violin and Andrew Armstrong\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Violinist Tessa Lark is a star in the classical world and a highly acclaimed fiddler in the tradition of her native Kentucky.  Her success has been acknowledged with a 2020 Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists\, a 2020 Grammy nomination in the Best Classical Instrumental Solo category\, and a 2018 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship.  Joining Lark is pianist Andrew Armstrong who has delighted audiences around the world and is praised by critics for his passionate expression and dazzling technique. \n Click here to view the complete concert program. \nNEW!  This program will be live streamed –  a great option for those not ready to return to the concert hall.  Tickets just $18 per household. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/tessa-lark-violin-and-andrew-armstrong-piano/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211006T193000
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SUMMARY:Arnaud Sussmann\, violin and Anna Polonsky\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Winner of a 2009 Avery Fisher Career Grant\, Sussmann is a captivating violinist who has captured the attention of critics and audiences around the world. Sussmann will be performing with pianist Anna Polonsky\, a recipient of a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship and the Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award. \nClick here to view the complete concert program. \nNEW!  This program will be live streamed –  a great option for those not ready to return to the concert hall.  Tickets just $18 per household. \nBuy Tickets\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/arnaud-sussmann-violin-and-anna-polonsky-piano-2/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211213T213000
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SUMMARY:Harlem Quartet and Michael Brown\, piano
DESCRIPTION:The New York-based Harlem Quartet\, praised for their “panache” by The New York Times\, is recognized for their expansive repertoire and artistic partnerships with classical and jazz musicians.  Pianist and composer Michael Brown\, winner of a 2018 Emerging Artist Award from Lincoln Center and a 2015 Avery Fisher Career Grant\, joins the quartet for one of Schumann’s finest works. \nClick here to view the complete concert program. \nNEW!  This program will be live streamed – a great option for those not ready to return to the concert hall.  Tickets just $18 per household. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/harlem-quartet-and-michael-brown-piano/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220216T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Inon Barnatan\, piano and the Viano String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Pianist Inon Barnatan\, performing with the Viano String Quartet\, will present The Time Traveler’s Suite\, a program designed by Barnatan himself.  This work includes pieces by Bach\, Handel\, Ravel\, Stravinsky and others – spanning more than 300 years – as if they were movements of a single suite. \nThe Viano String Quartet\, First Prize winners of the 2019 Banff International String Quartet Competition\, has been recently named the Nina von Maltzahn string quartet-in-residence at the Curtis Institute of Music for 2021/2022 season.  Barnatan\, an FCM audience favorite\, is celebrated for his poetic sensibility\, musical intelligence\, and consummate artistry. \n“One of the most admired pianists of his generation” \nNew York Times \nThis program will be live streamed –  a great option for those not ready to return to the concert hall.  Tickets just $18 per household. \nClick here to view complete concert program. \n  \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/inon-barnatan-piano-and-the-viano-string-quartet/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220316T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Benjamin Grosvenor\, piano
DESCRIPTION:British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor\, an internationally renowned artist\, is recognized for his electrifying performances\, distinctive sound\, and insightful interpretations. \n“He commands the stage with aristocratic ease . . . Mr. Grosvenor makes you sigh with joy . . . A temperament rare in yesteryear\, let alone now.” \n— David Allen\, The New York Times \n  \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/benjamin-grosvenor-piano-2/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220406T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220406T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Quatuor Ébène
DESCRIPTION:Making their debut on the Chamber Series\, Quatuor Ébène is known for their charismatic playing\, fresh approach to tradition\, and open engagement with new forms.\n\n \n“What makes Quatuor Èbéne truly special\, besides the unbridled enthusiasm and the intensity with which they approach the classical repertoire\, is their openness to other types of music that informs their interpretation of the canon.” \n— Bachtrack \n  \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/quatuor-ebene/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220505T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220505T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Daniil Trifonov\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Grammy award-winning pianist Daniil Trifonov – winner of Gramophone’s 2016 Artist of the year award – has made a spectacular ascent in the classical music world as a solo artist\, champion of the concerto repertoire\, chamber and vocal collaborator\, and composer. \n“…without question\, the most astounding pianist of our age.” \nTimes of London \nClick here to view complete concert program. \nSPECIAL NOTE:  This program will NOT be live streamed.  We hope you will consider joining us in the concert hall for this special evening\, closing out our 2021-22 season. \n  \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/daniil-trifonov-piano/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220911T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220911T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Emerson Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Emerson Quartet\, a perennial FCM audience favorite\, will disband in 2023.  This will be their 18th and final performance on our Chamber Series and will feature masterpieces from the Romantic era including the Ravel String Quartet and George Walker’s Lyric. \n“America’s string quartet” will bid farewell after 47 years.  Read Ray Rinaldi’s Sept. 1 Denver Post article here. \nClick here to view the complete program. \nNote:  This concert will be live-streamed; tickets are now available through the Newman Center Box Office. \nPre-concert Talk\nJoin us for our first pre-concert talk of the season\, beginning at 4:30 PM in Gates Concert Hall.  Gregory Walker (Denver Violinist and Professor\, University of Colorado Denver) will be joined by a member of the quartet to talk about his father\, composer George Walker\, the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize for Music.
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/emerson-quartet-2/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Junction (JCT) Trio
DESCRIPTION:Three visionary artists of the next generation—Stefan Jackiw\, violin; Jay Campbell\, cello; and Conrad Tao\, piano—join together as The Junction Trio.  The Trio’s name is based on the initials of these all-star friends and collaborators\, J-C-T.  The Trio will perform the Ravel Piano Trio and a new work by American composer Amy Williams entitled Bells and Whistles\, commissioned by Friends of Chamber Music in partnership with Celebrity Series of Boston. \nClick here to view the complete concert program. \nPRE-CONCERT TALK:  Join us at 6:30 PM for a pre-concert talk by Amy Williams\, composer of Bells and Whistles\, which will be making its world premiere on this performance. \nDoors will open at 6:15 PM with the pre-concert talk starting promptly at 6:30 PM.  Doors will reopen for general seating at 7 PM.
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/junction-jct-trio/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Will Liverman\, baritone and Madeline Slettedahl\, piano
DESCRIPTION:  \nMadeline Slettedahl \nCalled “a voice for this historic moment” (The Washington Post)\, Grammy-nominated baritone Will Liverman took the Metropolitan Opera by storm last fall as Charles in Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones.  Joined by pianist Madeline Slettedahl\, Liverman will perform a wide selection of classical and contemporary works in this intimate and powerful recital. \n  \nDan Knopf \nPRE-CONCERT TALK:  Join us at 6:30 PM for a pre-concert talk by Dan Knopf.  As a musician\, educator\, and FCM Board Member\, Dan will guide the audience through the evening’s program\, offering ideas of things to listen for. He will also provide an overview of ways FCM is engaging with our community\, including some of our educational programming and ongoing initiatives. \nDoors will open at 6:15 PM with the pre-concert talk starting promptly at 6:30 PM.  Doors will reopen for general seating at 7 PM. \nClick here for complete concert program. \nClick here for texts and translations. \nNote:  This concert will be live-streamed; tickets are available through the Newman Center Box Office.
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/will-liverman-baritone/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Skride Piano Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Making their debut on our Chamber Series\, this “multinational chamber supergroup” (Gramophone)\, the Skride Piano Quartet—piano\, violin\, viola\, and cello—will perform works by Johannes Brahms and Frank Bridge\, and the rarely heard piano quartet by Countess Pejačvić\, a Croatian composer and member of the Pejačvić noble family. \nPRE-CONCERT TALK:  Join us in the hall from 3:00 – 3:30 PM for a pre-concert talk hosted by former CPR host Chris Mohr\, who will be joined by a member of the Skride Quartet to discuss the afternoon’s program.  An avid composer\, Chris wrote a Mass at the age of 12\, followed by an oratorio by age 16\, and then embarked on a major music drama\, From the Realm of the Shadow\, recorded with the National Symphony Orchestra and Choir of Ukraine.  He has been a classical radio announcer since 1978\, hosting shows on KCFR\, KVOD\, KGNU Boulder/Denver\, and Aspen Public Radio while finding time to hike over 1\,000 mountains. \nClick here for complete concert program. \nNote: This concert will be live-streamed; tickets are available through the Newman Center Box Office. \n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/skride-piano-quartet/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230322T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230322T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Leila Josefowicz\, violin and John Novacek\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Canadian-American violinist Leila Josefowicz enjoys a busy international schedule as a soloist\, performing regularly around the world.  She has a strong interest in jazz\, improvisation\, and new music\, and is a favorite of living composers\, including John Adams\, Luca Francesconi\, and Esa-Pekka Salonen.  Her diverse program will include a new work by Estonian composer Erkki-Sven Tüür\, Conversio.  Tüür founded a chamber rock group which quickly became one of the most popular groups in his country.   \nIn recognition of her outstanding achievement and excellence in music\, Josefowicz won the 2018 Avery Fisher Prize and was awarded a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship in 2008\, joining prominent scientists\, writers and musicians who have made unique contributions to contemporary life. \nJohn Novacek \nJosefowicz will be performing with Grammy-nominated pianist John Novacek. Novacek is a highly sought-after collaborator and chamber musician who has performed with such artists as Yo-Yo Ma\, Joshua Bell\, Cho-Liang Lin\, Lynn Harrell\, and Jeremy Denk\, as well as with members of the Emerson\, Pacifica\, St. Lawrence\, Guarneri\, Miró and Tokyo String Quartets.  \n  \nClick here for complete concert program. \nNote: This concert will be live-streamed; tickets are available through the “Buy Tickets” link. \nPRE-CONCERT TALK:  Join us at 6:20 PM for a pre-concert talk. The evening will begin at 6:20 PM with a Pre-Concert Talk. In recognition of Women’s History Month\, Leila Josefowicz will be joined by Linda Wang (String Chair and Professor of Violin\, Lamont School of Music)\, Catherine Sailer (Professor of Conducting and Director of Choral Studies\, Lamont School of Music)\, and Alix Corboy (FCM Board President)\, in a panel discussion about women in music. \nLinda Wang \nCatherine Sailer
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/leila-josefowicz-violin/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230426T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230426T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Pacifica Quartet and Anthony McGill\, clarinet
DESCRIPTION:FCM favorite\, the multiple Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet will be joined by Anthony McGill\, Principal Clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic.  This performance will feature the magnificent Brahms Clarinet Quintet and the much-anticipated Colorado premiere of Ben Shirley’s clarinet quintet\, High Sierra Sonata\, commissioned by Friends of Chamber Music. \nPRE-CONCERT TALK: The evening will begin at 6:30 PM with a pre-concert talk featuring composer Ben Shirley.  Ben is an accomplished concert composer\, film composer\, orchestrator\, and musician whose atypical path to success informs his music. A touring musician for over 25 years\, a drug and alcohol addiction drove him into homelessness. Ben sought refuge at the Midnight Mission\, in Los Angeles’ notorious Skid Row. He returned to school and rebuilt his musical life.  He was accepted into the prestigious San Francisco Conservatory of Music and is an alumnus of the Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music. \nNote: This concert will be live-streamed; tickets are available through the “Buy Tickets” link. \nClick here for complete concert program. \nMASTERCLASSES:  Two masterclasses will also be presented\, free and open to the public.  Anthony McGill will present a masterclass on April 25\, 1 – 3:30 PM\, and the Pacifica Quartet will present a masterclass on April 26\, noon – 2 PM.  Both will be held in Gates Concert Hall\, Newman Center for the Performing Arts.
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/pacifica-quartet-and-anthony-mcgill-clarinet/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230510T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
CREATED:20220406T235628Z
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SUMMARY:Imani Winds
DESCRIPTION:The Grammy-nominated Imani Winds have led the way in the evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing and adventurous programming. The ensemble will perform Black and Brown\, an entire program celebrating composers of color such as Valerie Coleman\, Paquito D’Rivera\, and Wayne Shorter. \nCelebrating over a quarter century of music making\, the Imani Winds has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet. The ensemble’s playlist embraces traditional chamber music repertoire\, and newly commissioned works from voices that reflect historical events and the times in which we currently live. Imani Winds’ travels through the jazz world are highlighted by their multi-faceted association with luminary musicians and composers Wayne Shorter\, Paquito D’Rivera and Jason Moran. To date\, one of Imani Winds’ most humbling recognitions is a permanent presence in the classical music section of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. \n \nPRE-CONCERT TALK: Join us in the hall at 6:30 PM for a pre concert talk by musician\, educator and FCM Board Member Dan Knopf.  Dan will explore the history and foundations of woodwind instruments and the woodwind quintet\, and talk about the musical motives (melodies)\, motors (rhythms)\, and meanings within the Imani Winds’ program. Dan will also highlight a few of his favorite programs of FCM’s 2023-24 season. Dan has degrees in bassoon performance from Juilliard and Yale. \nClick here for the complete concert program. \nNote: This concert will be live-streamed; tickets are available through the “Buy Tickets” link.
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/imani-winds/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230913T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230913T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Polonsky-Shifrin-Wiley Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Chamber Series opens with one of FCM’s favorite collaborative pianists\, Anna Polonsky. She appears with renowned clarinetist David Shifrin and cellist Peter Wiley\, former member of the Beaux Arts Trio and former cellist with the Guarneri String Quartet. \nNote: This concert will be live-streamed; tickets are available through the “Buy Tickets” link. \nPRE-CONCERT TALK:  Join us at 6:30 PM for a pre-concert talk. Clarinetist David Shifrin will be joined by Jeremy Reynolds (Woodwind Chair and Professor of Clarinet\, Lamont School of Music) to discuss the program. \nClick here for complete concert program.
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/polonsky-shifrin-wiley-trio/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231019T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231019T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Thibaudet-Batiashvili-Capuçon Trio
DESCRIPTION:Jean-Yves Thibaudet\, piano\nLisa Batiashvili\, violin\nGautier Capuçon\, cello \nThis all-star trio will make a stop in Denver prior to their Carnegie Hall appearance the following week.  As three of the world’s most in-demand virtuoso musicians touring today\, they will perform one of Haydn’s later piano trios as well as masterpieces by Ravel and Mendelssohn. \nClick here to view the complete concert program. \n“What impressed most was the perfect balance among the three:  Capuçon’s rich walnut tone\, Batiashvili’s leaner\, lyrical sweetness and Thibaudet’s lightly pedaled luminosity” – Bachtrack \nNOTE:  This concert WILL NOT be live-streamed.  We hope you’ll be able to join us in the hall to hear this spectacular trio! \n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/thibaudet-batiashvili-capucon-trio/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
CREATED:20230310T191718Z
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SUMMARY:Isidore String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:With a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and a spectacular win at the Banff Chamber Music competition\, this group of young Juilliard-trained musicians is taking the classical music world by storm.  They will perform Awakening\, the second string quartet composed by Billy Childs\, a Grammy-award winning jazz pianist and composer who had his start in classical music as a cellist\, as well as beloved quartets of Mozart and Beethoven. \nPre-concert Talk:  Join us at 6:30 PM for a conversation with the quartet\, led by CPR host Kabin Thomas. \nClick here for the complete concert program. \n  \n“A focus and command beyond their years…the sweeping coherence and blazing virtuosity of their narrative had the audience leaping to their feet.”  – Violinist.com \nAdrian Steele\, violin\nPhoenix Avalon\, violin\nDevin Moore\, viola\nJoshua McClendon\, cello \nNote: This concert will be live-streamed; tickets are available through the “Buy Tickets” link.
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/isidore-string-quartet/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240117T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
CREATED:20230315T172452Z
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SUMMARY:Pacifica Quartet with Karen Slack\, soprano
DESCRIPTION:With a career spanning nearly three decades\, the multiple Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet has achieved international recognition as one of the finest chamber ensembles performing today. The Pacifica Quartet returns to FCM’s Chamber Series\, this time in concert with star soprano Karen Slack.  The varied program features Mendelssohn’s Quartet No. 2 in A minor\, a new commission by James Lee III\, and Shostakovich’s Quartet No. 3 in F major. \nPRE-CONCERT TALK:  Join us at 6:30 PM for the pre-concert talk.  Our own Alix Corboy will discuss the Colorado premiere of James Lee III’s A Double Standard\, as well as upcoming FCM commissioning projects. The talk is scheduled to end by 7 PM when the doors open for patron seating. \nClick here to view complete concert program. \nLIVESTREAM:  This concert will be live streamed; tickets available at the link below. \nSimin Ganatra\, violin\nAustin Hartman\, violin\nMark Holloway\, viola\nBrandon Vamos\, cello \nKaren Slack\, soprano
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/pacifica-quartet-with-karen-slack-soprano/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240320T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240320T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Sphinx Virtuosi
DESCRIPTION:“…top-notch…more essential at this moment than ever.” – The New York Times \nThis dynamic\, inspiring\, self-conducted chamber orchestra of accomplished Black and Latinx artists works to evolve and transform the face of classical music through artistic excellence\, pioneering programming\, and impassioned community engagement.   \nInspired by the poetry of Langston Hughes and Julia Alvarez\, the ensemble will present a program showcasing the beauty and tradition of excellence inherent in classical music created and performed by Black and Latinx composers for many generations.  “Together\, we seek to uplift spirits through sharing the sounds that inspire us and transcend the boundaries of time\, history\, and struggle.  We thank you\, our listeners\, for embracing the many voices and sounds that elevate our collective humanity.” \nPRE-CONCERT:  In place of a pre-concert talk this month\, join us in the Newman Center lobby for a special performance featuring students from El Sistema Colorado and the Denver Young Artist Orchestra.  6:30 – 7:00 PM. \nClick here to view complete concert program. \nThis concert is presented in collaboration with Newman Center Presents. \nPresenting Sponsor: \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/sphinx-virtuosi/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240410T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Jerusalem Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1993\, this Israeli ensemble is a regular and beloved quartet on the world’s great concert stages with its “warm\, full\, human sound and…wide repertoire and stunning depth of expression.”  For the first time on our series\, audiences will hear a quartet by the renowned Israeli composer Paul Ben-Haim. \n“Passion\, precision\, warmth\, a gold blend: these are the trademarks of this excellent Israeli string quartet.”  – The Times (of London) \nPRE-CONCERT TALK:  Join us at 6:30 PM for a conversation with two members of the quartet\, led by Matthew Zalkind\, Associate Professor of Cello\, Lamont School of Music. The talk is scheduled to end by 7 PM when the doors open for patron seating. \nAlexander Pavlovsky\, violin\nSergei Bresler\, violin\nOri Kam\, viola\nKyril Zlotnikov \nClick here to view the complete concert program.
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/jerusalem-quartet-3/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240509T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Les Violons du Roy with MILOŠ\, guitar
DESCRIPTION:Returning to our series for a second time\, an ensemble from Quebec’s Les Violins du Roy will perform a program of Baroque and Classical music with Conductor and harpsichordist David Belkovski. Thirty-six recordings by Les Violons du Roy have all been met with widespread critical acclaim.  This concert will be presented in a string quintet\, harpsichord\, and guitar configuration. \nLes Violons du Roy will be joined by the world-renowned classical guitarist\, Miloš Karadaglić.  His career began its meteoric rise in 2011 with the release of his international best-selling Deutsche Grammophon debut album Mediterraneo. \nThank you to CPR Classical for supporting this event. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/les-violons-du-roy-with-milos-guitar/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241002T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241002T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
CREATED:20240405T224235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T171906Z
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SUMMARY:Karen Slack\, soprano and Kevin Miller\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Karen Slack returns to FCM’s Chamber Series with the Colorado premiere of African Queens\, a vocal recital celebrating the history and legacy of seven African queens\, celebrated as rulers but rarely recognized in the western world.  The program includes new art songs by acclaimed composers Jasmine Barnes\, Damien Geter\, Jessie Montgomery\, Shawn Okpebholo\, Dave Ragland\, Carlos Simon\, and Joel Thompson. \nCommissioned by Friends of Chamber Music along with the Aspen Music Festival\, Boston Symphony Orchestra for the Tanglewood Learning Institute\, Ravinia Festival\, Washington Performing Arts\, and New York’s 92nd Street Y.  \nClick here for the complete concert program\, including program notes and texts/translations. \nWant to watch online? Click here for livestream tickets.  One ticket covers your entire household\, with the stream available to view for 72 hours. \nHear more about the African Queens project in this conversation with Karen Slack and FCM board member\, Alix Corboy. \n \nThanks to the National Endowment for the Arts for providing funding for this program.
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/karen-slack-soprano-and-kevin-miller-piano/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241018T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241018T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
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SUMMARY:Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:St Martin in the Fields is a world-class chamber orchestra\, renowned for its exceptional interpretations of great orchestral music.  The Chamber Ensemble comprises the orchestra’s principal musicians\, led by violinist Tomo Keller.  Their versatility is on display with virtuosic performances ranging from string quintets and octets to works featuring wind players. \n“An ensemble of first-rate musicians\, technically superb\, generously expressive\, and obviously enjoying themselves.”  — Dallas Morning News \nClick here for the complete concert program. \nWant to watch online? Click here for livestream tickets.  One ticket covers your entire household\, with the stream available to view for 72 hours.
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/academy-of-st-martin-in-the-fields-chamber-ensemble/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241204T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
CREATED:20240403T181537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T165347Z
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SUMMARY:Awadagin Pratt\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Making his FCM debut\, Awadagin Pratt gained international recognition after winning the renowned Naumburg International Piano Competition in 1992 and being awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant.  He is hailed as “one of the great and distinctive American pianists and conductors of our time” (WGBH).  Pratt’s wide-ranging program includes Fred Hersch’s Nocturne for Left Hand Alone and Pēteris Vasks’s Castillo Interior\, as well as works from Couperin\, Rachmaninoff\, and Chopin. \n“..forceful\, imaginative\, and precisely tinted” performances.  — The Washington Post \nExplore the concert program here. The complete program notes are included\, perfect for reading in advance of the performance. \nPRE-CONCERT TALK:  Join us in the concert hall at 6:30 PM for a pre-concert talk with Awadagin Pratt\, who will talk about the evening’s program.  The talk will end prior to 7 PM when the hall will open for general seating. \nNOTE:  This concert will NOT be live-streamed. However\, a link to the concert audio recording will be available to season ticket holders 4-7 days following the concert.  We encourage you to join us in the hall to hear this internationally-acclaimed pianist! \n \nPresenting Sponsor:
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/awadagin-pratt-piano/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221636
CREATED:20240405T223433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T193933Z
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SUMMARY:Danish String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:One of the world’s most renowned string quartets\, performing to sold-out concert halls around the world\, the Danish String Quartet returns for a third time to the Chamber Series. Musical America’s 2020 Ensemble of the Year\, the quartet will perform works by Mozart and Shostakovich as well as folk music from around the world. \nOn October 8\, the Danish String Quartet was awarded the $150\,000 Léonie Sonning Music Prize. The quartet is the first ensemble to ever win the accolade\, which is usually awarded to individual artists. They join other past award recipients including Igor Stravinsky\, Miles Davis\, Leonard Bernstein\, and Yo-Yo Ma.  Click here to read more. \nPRE-CONCERT TALK:  Danish members Violinist Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen and cellist Fredrik Schøyen Sjölin will be joined by Jameson Foster\, an ethnomusicologist at CU Boulder who is exploring how music is used to construct identity in the Nordic countries. He is also the founder of the Nordic Sound\, a public archive for Nordic music across genres and generations\, featuring interviews of prominent Scandinavian artists.\n6:30 PM – 7:00 PM\, Gates Concert Hall \nExplore the concert program here. The complete program notes are included\, perfect for reading in advance of the performance. \nWant to watch online? Click here for livestream tickets.  One ticket covers your entire household\, with the stream available to view for 72 hours. \n \nThanks to our partners at The Colorado Sun for their support of this performance.
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/danish-string-quartet-3/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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