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SUMMARY:Special Event: Ivalas Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Join us downtown for this special performance at Dazzle Denver! \nHailed by The Strad for playing with “tremendous heart and beauty\,” the Ivalas Quartet has been changing the face of classical music since its inception in 2017. Dedicated to the celebration of diverse voices\, Ivalas seeks to enhance the classical music world by consistently spotlighting composers of the past and present such as Jessie Montgomery\, Daniel Bernard Roumain\, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor\, and Eleanor Alberga. \nThe Ivalas Quartet was a Denver area favorite during their residence at the University of Colorado-Boulder under the mentorship of the Takács Quartet. After recently serving as the Graduate Resident String Quartet at The Juilliard School\, they are now on a fall tour.  Friends of Chamber Music is thrilled to welcome them back to Denver! \nThe quartet’s program is entitled “Perspectives\,” exploring how the personal experiences of composers from diverse backgrounds have influenced their expression.  The program includes: \nCarlos Simon: Warmth from Other Suns \nDerrick Skye: Deliverance\nEleanor Alberga: String Quartet No. 2\nJessie Montgomery: Strum \nClick here to listen to an interview with violinist Reuben Kebede and KGNU Radio’s Sanford Baran. \nReuben Kebede\, violin\nTiani Butts\, violin\nMarcus Stevenson\, viola\nPedro Sánchez\, cello \nNote:  All ticket sales support the artists. To support the venue\, Dazzle requires a two item minimum food and drink purchase.
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/music-in-the-city-ivalas-quartet/
LOCATION:Dazzle Denver\, 1080 14th Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80202
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SUMMARY:"Behind the Clock" with the Ivalas Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Some things are simply better shared—like live chamber music performed in uncommon places. Bring a date or gather your friends for a special night out with the dynamic Ivalas Quartet\, who will perform an unforgettable concert in Denver’s historic Clock Tower\, overlooking downtown Denver. Enjoy complimentary drinks while you explore the historic clock and sweeping views of the city prior to the start of the concert. The quartet will perform “Fate and Yearning\,” inspired by the existential questions posed by composers from different generations. The program will include Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 16 in F Major\, Op. 135\, Alvin Singleton’s Somehow We Can\, and Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor\, Op. 13. Thursday\, September 26\, 6:30 PM. \nFCM first presented the talented Ivalas Quartet when they were the Graduate String Quartet in Residence at CU-Boulder.  This year\, the ensemble finished a fellowship year as Graduate String Quartet in Residence at the Juilliard School in New York City. FCM  is thrilled to present them during their Colorado tour this September. \nReuben Kebede\, violin\nTiani Butts\, violin\nMarcus Stevenson\, viola\nPedro Sánchez\, cello \nTickets are limited in this unique concert experience so act fast! \nPlease note: this event will be held on Floors 17-21 of the D&F Tower. There is elevator access to Floor 17\, and stairs will be required to get to the concert on Floor 18 and to access the rest of the viewing space. \nPresented in partnership with Denver Violins \n \n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/behind-the-clock-with-the-ivalas-quartet/
LOCATION:Clock Tower Events\, 1601 Arapahoe Street #17\, Denver\, 80202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dinner with the Danish String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Danish String Quartet takes to the Nocturne stage with two extraordinary performances benefitting Friends of Chamber Music.  This internationally-acclaimed group brings their signature blend of passion\, precision\, and charisma to this unique and intimate Denver venue. \nThe quartet will perform their trademark Nordic folk songs while you enjoy a seasonal four-course dinner crafted by Nocturne’s acclaimed culinary team.  Two options will be available for the entree\, and the culinary team is happy to accommodate most dietary restrictions. Cash bar\, optional wine pairings will be available for purchase. \nFor the second seating only (8:15 PM)\, a Dessert and Drinks option will be offered\, which includes the second performance and dessert\, served with a glass of sparkling wine or a mocktail. \nA limited number of show-only tickets are also available\, which include reserved seats at the bar or a cocktail table. Choose from an à la carte menu for drinks and dining. \nDinner and a Show:  BOOK NOW\nBar Seating:  BOOK NOW\nDessert and Drinks: BOOK NOW \nNote:  Sales tax and gratuity will be added at the time of purchase.   \n \nPresented in collaboration with:
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/dinner-with-the-danish-string-quartet-2/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:Nocturne Jazz\, 1330 27th Street\, Denver\, 80205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Music Salon:  Paul Lewis\, piano
DESCRIPTION:This event is now sold out.  To be added to the waitlist\, please email info@friendsofchambermusic.com. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of music and conversation at our second FCM Music Salon\, featuring acclaimed pianist Paul Lewis. Enjoy an intimate performance in a relaxed setting\, hosted by long-time FCM board member Rosemarie Murane.  Monday\, January 12\, 2026  |  7:00 – 9:00 PM. \nChampagne and dessert will be served as we celebrate the joy of chamber music and community. \nAll proceeds support the ongoing programs of Friends of Chamber Music. \nTickets: $125 per person — space is limited\, so reserve early! \nThank you to the generous sponsors of this event: \nLela Lee & Norman Wikner\nRosemarie Murane\nChet & Anne Stern \n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/music-salon-paul-lewis-piano/
LOCATION:Home of Rosemare Murane (address provided upon registration)
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SUMMARY:Owls
DESCRIPTION:Declared “a dream group” by The New York Times\, Owls is a fresh and original new string quartet collective featuring some of chamber music’s most creative voices\, including violinist Alexi Kenney\, violist Ayane Kozasa\, and cellists Gabriel Cabezas and Paul Wiancko.   This concert will be presented at the Lakewood Cultural Center as part of our “Friends in New Places” offerings . . . world-class artists in two new venues\, with reserved seating and free parking.  We look forward to making new friends in the community!   \nTheir program spans music from the 1600s to today\, weaving together new compositions with collaborative arrangements to create performances that feel fresh\, spontaneous\, and uniquely their own.The concert features the world premiere of Three Tunes by Boulder composer Annika Socolofsky\, a work that explores what it feels like to be inside a fiddle tune. Additional selections include music by François Couperin\, Paul Wiancko\, Trollstilt\, and Terry Riley. \n“…free from constraint\, danceable\, rapturous.” — The Strad \nClick here to review complete concert program\, perfect for reviewing in advance of the performance. \nNote:  This concert is not included in 2025-26 season ticket packages.  Interested in using your flex vouchers?  Click here for more information.
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/owls/
LOCATION:Lakewood Cultural Center\, 470 S. Allison Parkway\, Lakewood\, 80226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Le Consort
DESCRIPTION:A Trio Sonata Soiree \nFriends of Chamber Music welcomes the acclaimed French early music ensemble Le Consort for its Colorado debut\, presented in collaboration with Augustana Arts as part of our Friend in New Places series. \nFormed in Paris in 2015\, Le Consort has quickly become one of Europe’s leading Baroque ensembles\, devoted to the trio sonata — a vibrant chamber music form that flourished across 17th- and 18th-century Europe. Featuring two violins\, cello\, and harpsichord\, the ensemble brings fresh vitality and color to works by J.S. Bach\, Georg Philipp Telemann\, Francesco Geminiani\, and French masters including Jean-François Dandrieu and Michel Pignolet de Montéclair. \nEnsemble: \n\nThéotime Langlois de Swarte\, violin\nSophie de Bardonneche\, violin\nHanna Salzenstein\, cello\nJustin Taylor\, harpsichord\n\nPraised as “ravishing\, exhilarating\, and uniquely beautiful” (BBC Music Magazine)\, Le Consort is celebrated for its virtuosic playing\, stylistic insight\, and expressive flair. \nPRE-CONCERT TALK:  Join us in Augustana’s Fellowship Hall at 6:30 PM for a pre-concert talk with several members of the Le Consort ensemble\, moderated by harpsichordist\, pianist and music director Jerimiah Otto.  Jerimiah is a core member of the Denver based Seicento Baroque Ensemble\, and owner of the harpsichord which will take center stage for Le Consort’s performance.  On March 27th he will travel to Paris for the French premiere of his original transcription of William Grant Still’s 5th Symphony. \n  \nNote:  This concert is not included in 2025-26 season ticket packages.  Interested in using your flex vouchers?  Click here for more information. \nCo-presented with Augustana Arts \n \n  \n  \nThank you to CPR Classical\, sponsor of this event \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/le-consort/
LOCATION:Augustana Lutheran Church\, 5000 E Alameda Ave\,\, Denver\, CO\, 80246\, United States
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