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SUMMARY:Winter-Ebersohl Duo
DESCRIPTION:Partnering with Kavod on the Road\, FCM presents the Winter-Ebersohl Duo\, with violinist Jonathon Winter and violist Christina Ebersohl.  The duet’s program leaps from the lyrical duos of Sibelius\, Mozart\, and Martinů\, to Ysaÿe’s commanding solo voice and Marek Harris’s delightfully feline Les Rêves du chat. From “zoomies” to string duo grandeur\, it’s a musical menagerie of imagination and charm. \n$5 per person\, registration encouraged.  Click here to register. \nProgram:\nJean Sibelius: Duo in C Major for Violin and Viola\nW.A. Mozart: Duo for Violin and Viola No. 2\, K.424\nMarek Harris: Les Reve du chat\nEugène Ysaÿe: Sonata No.4:  Allemande\nBohuslav Martinů: Duo No.2 for Violin and Viola\, H.331: Allegro
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/winter-ebersohl-duo/
LOCATION:BMH-BJ\, 560 S Monaco St Pkwy\, Denver\, CO\, 80224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Paul Lewis\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Internationally acclaimed pianist Paul Lewis returns to the FCM stage to open FCM’s Piano Series\, launching his US tour in Denver with his thoughtfully curated program “Mozart+.” Renowned for his masterful interpretations of the Central European repertoire\, Lewis pairs Mozart’s lesser-known piano works with music by Debussy and Poulenc\, illuminating Mozart’s far-reaching influence and giving fresh attention to pieces often overshadowed by his concertos. From the lyricism of the Sonata in C Major (K. 330) and the drama of the Sonata in C Minor (K. 457) to the wit and charm of Poulenc’s Improvisations\, Lewis’s program is a vivid showcase of both virtuosic brilliance and deep musical insight. \n“…a majestic and insightful performance…” — The New York Times \nPRE-CONCERT TALK:  Join us for a pre-concert talk at 3:00 PM\, featuring Dr. Alejandro Cremaschi\, Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy at CU Boulder.  Dr. Cremaschi is passionate about teaching students of all levels and ages\, specializing in the classical music of his native Argentina. His recordings have been released by the labels Marco Polo\, IRCO and Meridian Records. \nClick here for the complete concert program\, perfect for reviewing in advance of the concert. \nThis concert will be livestreamed.  Click here for tickets.  \nLearn more about Paul Lewis in this month’s Between the Notes article by Kim Millett. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/paul-lewis-piano-2/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Piano Series,Sunday Series
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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)
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Zlata Chochieva\, piano
DESCRIPTION:In her highly anticipated FCM debut\, Russian pianist Zlata Chochieva brings her deep passion for chamber music to this compelling musical journey.  Alongside Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 13\, Op. 27 and selections from Schumann’s Fantasiestücke\, she explores the vivid soundscapes of Bartók\, Bach\, Sibelius\, Scriabin\, and Liszt. “The program is my own artistic response to a recital program Sergei Rachmaninov himself enjoyed performing\, celebrating the idea and spirit of the fantasy.” \n“I can think of few piano recitals finer than this.”  — Seen and Heard International \nPRE-CONCERT TALK:  Join us at 6:30 PM for a pre-concert talk by pianist David Korevaar\,  professor of piano at the University of Colorado\, Boulder. Korevaar is a founding member of the Boulder Piano Quartet\, and he has performed regularly with the Takács Quartet\, appearing with them on the Great Performers Series at New York’s Lincoln Center. He has performed and given master classes throughout the United States\, Europe\, Asia\, and Central and South America.  Korevaar is well-known for his many Bach recordings\, and has recorded music by Beethoven\, Schubert\, Brahms\, Chopin\, Fauré\, and Ravel\, Hindemith\, Ernst von Dohnányi\, and Lowell Liebermann. \nThis concert will be livestreamed.  Click here for tickets.  \nThank you to the Colorado Sun for supporting this event. \n \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/zlata-chochieva-piano/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Piano Series
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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
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Music in the Galleries:  Masakazu Ito\, classical guitar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a beautiful afternoon of music\, featuring classical guitarist Masakazu Ito.  One of today’s premiere guitarists\, Ito is acclaimed by musicians\, composers\, conductors\, and critics for his mastery of the instrument and its repertoire.  His program features highlights from Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s towering masterpiece\, Suite Platero y Yo\, Op. 190\, based on poetic sketches written by Juan Ramón Jiménez. \nThis event will include two identical concerts at noon and 1 p.m.   Performances are included with museum admission.  For tickets purchased online\, FCM patrons receive $2 off adult and senior tickets with code MUSIC. \nMasakazu Ito:  Following his professional solo debut in Tokyo 1987\, Ito won top prizes in seven major international guitar competitions\, and performs around the world to this day.  The Los Angeles Times wrote “Ito displayed conspicuous skill and tonal range… [he] proved himself to be a clean and technically adroit player\, whizzing through thorny passages with aplomb.”  He currently serves as a music professor at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden\, Colorado\, where he is the musical director and conductor of the Colorado School of Mines Philharmonic Orchestra. \n\nSeating is limited and first come\, first served. The music may be enjoyed from any gallery. \nPresented in collaboration with the
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/music-in-the-galleries-masakazu-ito-classical-guitar/
LOCATION:Clyfford Still Museum\, 1250 Bannock Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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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
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Family Music Creation with The Playground Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:We invite families to join in creative play with Friends of Chamber Music.  This fun\, free event features The Playground Ensemble\, celebrating their 20th anniversary!  Here are just a few of the activities you can enjoy with kids of all ages! \n– Make your own kazoos – we’ll have supplies and show you how.\n– Compose your own musical masterpiece using colors and shapes\, which our musicians will perform on the spot!\n– Create your own “beats” with our analog synthesizers. \nLook for us in the community area\, first floor of the Stanley Marketplace\, 2501 Dallas Street.  Free to the community; no reservations necessary. \nWant more?  The Playground Ensemble will perform a string quartet concert at 2:30 PM\, featuring an eclectic program featuring works by Gabriela Ortiz\, Raven Chacon\, and Caroline Shaw. Click here for more details. \nSarah Whitnah\, violin\nRobyn Julyan\, violin\nCatherine Beeson\, viola\nDavid Short\, cello \nPresented in partnership with:
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/family-music-creation-with-the-playground-ensemble/
LOCATION:Stanley Marketplace\, 2501 N. Dallas Street\, Aurora\, CO\, 80010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Brentano Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Making their first return to FCM since 2016\, the distinguished Brentano Quartet has been a cornerstone of American chamber music for over 30 years. Renowned for their profound musical insight\, the quartet has captivated audiences worldwide\, earning both critical and popular acclaim. \n“[A] remarkable capacity for magical ensemble playing…effervescent.” — The Washington Post \nPRE-CONCERT TALK:  Join us at 6:30 PM for a pre-concert talk by Dr. Richard Niezen\,  Associate Professor of Music at Colorado Christian University. Brentano musicians Serena Canin\, violin\, and Misha Amory\, viola\, will join Dr. Niezen for a conversation about the evening’s program. Dr. Niezen has his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership\, Research and Policy from UCCS\, and a Masters in Music Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music.  He has served as a music director and music educator in a number of Colorado communities\, including 11 years as director of the Aurora Symphony Orchestra. \nThis concert will be livestreamed.  Click here for tickets. \nClick here for complete program information\, perfect for reviewing prior to the concert.
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/brentano-quartet-4/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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SUMMARY:Jean-Yves Thibaudet\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of sound\, color\, and imagination as renowned pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet performs all 24 of Claude Debussy’s Préludes—an immersive journey through one of music’s most atmospheric masterpieces. This legendary program\, closing our 2025-26 season\, is Thibaudet’s first solo recital with FCM since 2011. \nAcross 24 luminous miniatures\, each bears a special\, evocative title\, such “The Girl with the Flaxen Hair\,” and “Footsteps in the Snow\,” with each of these brief works painted in subtle shades\, hazy harmonies\, and daring textures.  Join us for a rare\, full performance of this impressionistic masterwork—an unforgettable journey through Debussy’s sound world. \nFor more than three decades\, Jean-Yves Thibaudet has dazzled audiences across the globe.  Praised by the Los Angeles Times as “a master colorist” whose “every note he plays is a pearl\,” has recorded over 50 albums and earned a reputation as one of today’s most extraordinary pianists. \n“Sophistication and suavity\, both clarity and freedom.” —The New York Times \nThank you to CPR Classical\, sponsor of this event \n \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/jean-yves-thibaudet-piano-2/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Piano Series
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SUMMARY:Music in the Galleries:  Karen & John Kinzie & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special  Mother’s Day concert featuring a chamber ensemble of Colorado Symphony friends. \n\nKaren Kinzie\, violin\nDorian Kincaid\, violin\nLeah Kovach\, viola\nDanielle Guideri\, cello\nJohn Kinzie\, cajon\n\n  \nThis spring-themed program features works by Grieg\, Mozart\, Strauss\, and Vivaldi.  The ensemble will present two identical concerts at noon and 1 p.m. Performances are included with museum admission. For tickets purchased online\, FCM patrons receive $2 off adult and senior tickets with code MUSIC. \nSeating is limited and first come\, first served. The music may be enjoyed from any gallery. \nPresented in collaboration with the
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/music-in-the-galleries-kinzie-and-friends/
LOCATION:Clyfford Still Museum\, 1250 Bannock Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260927T180000
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SUMMARY:Isidore String Quartet & Jeremy Denk\, piano
DESCRIPTION:One of today’s most exciting young ensembles\, the Isidore String Quartet joins forces with pianist Jeremy Denk for a powerful season-opening concert. Winners of the 2022 Banff Competition\, the Isidore Quartet brings fearless energy and fresh insight to Schumann’s radiant Piano Quintet in E-flat Major and Brahms’s passionate F Minor Quintet\, with MacArthur Fellow Denk adding his signature imagination and wit. \n“The group “exude[s] everything that can make a string quartet a joyful experience….”  –  Seen and Heard International \n“The real inspiration was Jeremy Denk\, who is an incredible musician\, a virtuoso and a wonderful collaborator.”  – NPR
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/isidore-string-quartet-jeremy-denk-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:20261011T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T213000
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SUMMARY:Gabriela Montero\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Gabriela Montero’s visionary interpretations and unique compositional gifts have garnered her critical acclaim and a devoted following around the world. In her series debut\, Montero presents a program inspired by the music of Spain—rich in color\, rhythm\, and expressive freedom\, including works by Albéniz\, Granados\, Larrocha\, and Scarlatti\, with Liszt’s Spanish Rhapsody closing the program. \n“Montero’s playing had everything: crackling rhythmic brio\, subtle shadings\, steely power…soulful lyricism…unsentimental expressivity.” – The New York Times \nPresented in partnership with the Colorado State Music Teachers Association \nNOTE:  This Sunday concert will be presented at 7:30 PM.
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/gabriela-montero-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:20261115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261115T180000
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SUMMARY:Orpheus Chamber Orchestra & Isata Kanneh-Mason\, piano
DESCRIPTION:The acclaimed Orpheus Chamber Orchestra returns to our series in a much-anticipated performance\, performing works by Handel\, Haydn\, and Mozart. Joined by award-winning British pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason in her FCM debut\, this electrifying program showcases the magic that happens when world-class artists come together in true musical partnership.  The program includes a world premiere by composer Katie Jenkins\, co-commissioned through FCM’s Commissioning Initiative. \n“Playing with perfect unanimity\, [Orpheus] performances have polish and spirit\, and display an infectious love for making music.”  – The New York Times \n“She plays with unreserved power when necessary\, thundering forth full-bodied chords that combine sonorous weight and perfectly rounded edges.” \n– San Francisco Chronicle
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/orpheus-chamber-orchestra-with-isata-kanneh-mason-piano/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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SUMMARY:Nikolai Lugansky\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Described by Gramophone as “the most trailblazing and meteoric performer of all\,” Nikolai Lugansky is making his long-awaited solo debut on our series.  Lugansky will lend his extraordinary depth and versatility to two Beethoven Piano Sonatas\, Op. 31 and Op. 109\, as well as Schumann’s Fantasie in C Major. \n“Lugansky’s passion radiates and his piano sings and thunders like an orchestra… ” – Bachtrack \n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/nikolai-lugansky-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:20270218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270218T213000
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SUMMARY:Danish String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:A favorite of FCM audiences\, the Danish String Quartet is one of the world’s most renowned string quartets\, performing to sold-out concert halls around the world.  Musical America’s 2020 Ensemble of the Year\, the quartet will perform works by Beethoven\, Shostakovich\, and Gabriella Smith’s Carrot Revolution. \n“A concert that was as comprehensively rewarding as any chamber music performance in recent memory…  Do not lose track of this group: Even by today’s high standards\, it offers something very special.”  — The Boston Globe \n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/danish-string-quartet-4/
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:20270314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270314T180000
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SUMMARY:Pavel Haas Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Based in Prague\, the Pavel Haas Quartet is celebrated worldwide for its rich sound\, infectious passion\, and intuitive rapport. A five-time Gramophone Award winner and named one of BBC Music Magazine’s 10 greatest string quartets of all time\, the quartet brings Czech soul and classical mastery to Beethoven’s Op. 135\, Janáček’s Kreutzer Sonata\, and Dvořák’s String Quartet No. 14. \n“It’s their lightness of touch that commands; the subtle nuances of color\, line and texture performed with almost spectral intensity.”– BBC Music Magazine \n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/pavel-haas-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:20270405T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270405T213000
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SUMMARY:Anthony McGill\, clarinet & Conrad Tao\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Hailed by The New York Times for his “trademark brilliance\, penetrating sound and rich character\,” clarinet virtuoso Anthony McGill joins pianist–composer Conrad Tao for an exhilarating evening of chamber music. The program will feature Brahms’s beloved Clarinet Sonata alongside Berg’s 4 Pieces for Clarinet and Piano\, as well as a new work by Conrad Tao.  This powerful collaboration brings together two artists shaping the future of classical music. \nAnthony McGill is “…a captivating virtuoso on the stage\, and a longtime advocate for social change extending beyond it…” — The New York Times \nConrad Tao was “…adventurous\, agile and often electrifying as he navigated works both contemporary and classical.” — The New York Times \n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/anthony-mcgill-clarinet-conrad-tao-piano/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Chamber Music":MAILTO:info@friendsofchambermusic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270512T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270512T213000
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SUMMARY:Imani Winds
DESCRIPTION:For nearly three decades\, the GRAMMY-winning Imani Winds has revolutionized and reimagined the wind quintet. Closing our season with their program\, Take Flight\, the ensemble explores freedom\, migration\, and the beauty of nature through soaring melodies. Program highlights include Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite\, August Read Thomas’s Avian Escapades\, and a world premiere arrangement of Charlie Parker’s Yardbird Suite. \n“Imani’s performance was brilliant—intense\, dynamic and wildly colorful.”  – Oregon Live \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsofchambermusic.com/event/imani-winds-2/
LOCATION:Gates Hall\, Newman Center\, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Series
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