Quartetto di Cremona and Basil Vendryes, viola

Gates Hall, Newman Center 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO, United States

“It’s a rare blend: breadth of sound and capriciousness combined with perfect tuning and ensemble has the players sounding absolutely of one voice… Nothing less than life-affirming.” — Gramophone

Miró Quartet and Steven Banks, saxophone

Gates Hall, Newman Center 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO, United States

“...the performance had the audience spellbound.” – Washington Post

Pacifica Quartet and the Colorado Children’s Chorale

Gates Hall, Newman Center 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO, United States

Kicking off the season is a spectacular collaboration between the Pacifica Quartet—a multi-time GRAMMY-winning ensemble and audience favorite—and the Colorado Children’s Chorale, setting the stage for an inspiring year of music.

Calidore Quartet and Sharon Isbin, guitar

Gates Hall, Newman Center 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO, United States

In this special collaboration, multiple GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin joins the Calidore quartet for a unique evening of chamber music.

Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra

Gates Hall, Newman Center 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO, United States

We welcome the return of the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra to our series, Canada's most toured orchestra.

Stefan Jackiw, violin and Kevin Ahfat, piano

Gates Hall, Newman Center 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO, United States

Jackiw is "… brilliantly skillful and selflessly musical."  —The Financial Times

Paul Lewis, piano

Gates Hall, Newman Center 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO, United States

Paul Lewis returns to the FCM stage for a third time, performing his program "Mozart Plus."

Zlata Chochieva, piano

Gates Hall, Newman Center 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO, United States

Russian pianist Zlata Chochieva presents an evocative program including Beethoven, Schumann, Sibelius, Bartók, and more.

Owls

Lakewood Cultural Center 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, United States

This concert will be presented at the Lakewood Cultural Center as part of our "Friend in New Places" offerings . . . world-class artists in two new venues, with free parking.