Talk Under The Tent

Curious to hear the stories behind the fantastic music being performed at the Colorado Music Festival? Eager to meet new Festival friends who share your love of music? Your concert guide will give a 30-minute presentation and answer your questions about the selected mus......More

Curious to hear the stories behind the fantastic music being performed at the Colorado Music Festival? Eager to meet new Festival friends who share your love of music? Your concert guide will give a 30-minute presentation and answer your questions about the selected music and guest artists. Free to ticketholders. Jordan Grantonic, Speaker – Center for Musical Arts Faculty member, (violin)Jordan holds a Bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University, and a Master’s degree and Artist Diploma in violin from the University of Colorado Boulder. She is headed to the University of Maryland this fall to pursue a Doctor of Musical Arts degree. Drawn to contemporary music especially, Jordan has performed in dozens of world premieres by composers like Pierre Boulez, Leilehua Lanzilotti, Curtis Stewart and Yvette Young.

Tent to the north of Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 80302, United States

Himari Plays Sibelius + Tchaikovsky 5

The 2026 Festival opens with a once-in-a-generation violinist: HIMARI, a 14-year-old phenomenon who has already collected substantial awards and recognition, performs Sibelius’ Concerto for Violin, full of Nordic snow and moody skies. Just as Sibelius invokes his native......More

The 2026 Festival opens with a once-in-a-generation violinist: HIMARI, a 14-year-old phenomenon who has already collected substantial awards and recognition, performs Sibelius’ Concerto for Violin, full of Nordic snow and moody skies. Just as Sibelius invokes his native Finland, Tchaikovsky’s dramatic Fifth Symphony is infused with Russian colors. Composer Carter Pann also unveils a brand new piece of music to celebrate the start of the Festival season, written as a tribute to long-time Festival supporter Ralph “Chris” Christoffersen.

Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States

Himari Plays Sibelius + Tchaikovsky 5

The 2026 Festival opens with a once-in-a-generation violinist: HIMARI, a 14-year-old phenomenon who has already collected substantial awards and recognition, performs Sibelius’ Concerto for Violin, full of Nordic snow and moody skies. Just as Sibelius invokes his native......More

The 2026 Festival opens with a once-in-a-generation violinist: HIMARI, a 14-year-old phenomenon who has already collected substantial awards and recognition, performs Sibelius’ Concerto for Violin, full of Nordic snow and moody skies. Just as Sibelius invokes his native Finland, Tchaikovsky’s dramatic Fifth Symphony is infused with Russian colors. Composer Carter Pann also unveils a brand new piece of music to celebrate the start of the Festival season, written as a tribute to long-time Festival supporter Ralph “Chris” Christoffersen.

Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States

Post-Concert Talk-Back

Immediately following the July 10 concert, you’re invited to a brief, interactive Q&A with Music Director Peter Oundjian and violinist Himari in Chautauqua Auditorium. Free to ticketholders. 

Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States

Free Family Concert - SOLD OUT

Bring your littlest listeners to our annual Free Family Concert! We are pleased to offer this concert in Spanish and English, and at no charge, so gather the whole family to enjoy classical and popular favorites. Ideal for music lovers aged five and under. Join us after......More

Bring your littlest listeners to our annual Free Family Concert! We are pleased to offer this concert in Spanish and English, and at no charge, so gather the whole family to enjoy classical and popular favorites. Ideal for music lovers aged five and under. Join us after the concert for a free Family Family Day event, featuring food trucks, live music performances, and more, in partnership with the Colorado Chautauqua Association.Tickets for the Free Family Concert are now SOLD OUT, but Chautauqua’s America 250 – Colorado 150: Free Family Day event (11 AM – 2:30 PM) is open to all.  Click here for more info

Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States

Canadian Brass

The 2026 Robert Mann Chamber Music Series opens with “one of the most popular brass ensembles in the world” (Washington Post), the Juno Award-winning quintet Canadian Brass. With a discography of over 130 albums and an extensive worldwide touring schedule, Canadian Bras......More

The 2026 Robert Mann Chamber Music Series opens with “one of the most popular brass ensembles in the world” (Washington Post), the Juno Award-winning quintet Canadian Brass. With a discography of over 130 albums and an extensive worldwide touring schedule, Canadian Brass is a pioneer in bringing brass music to audiences through their trademark humor, charismatic stage presence, and sparkling musicianship. The evening’s performance features selections from Bizet’s Carmen, plus works by Mozart, Bach, Brahms, Barber, Piazzolla, The Beatles and Coldplay. 

Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States

Talk Under The Tent

Curious to hear the stories behind the fantastic music being performed at the Colorado Music Festival? Eager to meet new Festival friends who share your love of music? Your concert guide will give a 30-minute presentation and answer your questions about the selected mus......More

Curious to hear the stories behind the fantastic music being performed at the Colorado Music Festival? Eager to meet new Festival friends who share your love of music? Your concert guide will give a 30-minute presentation and answer your questions about the selected music and guest artists. Free to ticketholders. Deborah Schmit-Lobis, Speaker – Center for Musical Arts Faculty member (piano, composition)A collaborative pianist, Deborah has performed with just about every major classical organization in the Denver area and she loves (and plays) just about every style of music. Deborah has toured nationally and internationally with artists such as Andrea Bocelli, played the accordion with Luciano Pavarotti in his last Denver concert, and has performed with James Galway, Eileen Ivers, and the Paul Winter Consort in conjunction with the Colorado Symphony.

Tent to the north of Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 80302, United States

Yuja Wang + West Side Story

“Pianist Yuja Wang is a dazzler,” claims Cleveland Classical. “She has a way of dressing, of taking the stage, and of bowing that bespeaks confidence and star quality.” In her Festival debut, Wang plays Barber’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Piano Concerto, a spectacular rainb......More

“Pianist Yuja Wang is a dazzler,” claims Cleveland Classical. “She has a way of dressing, of taking the stage, and of bowing that bespeaks confidence and star quality.” In her Festival debut, Wang plays Barber’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Piano Concerto, a spectacular rainbow of sound. Music Director Peter Oundjian leads Bernstein’s vibrant Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, as well as short works from Prokofiev and Saint-Saëns.

Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States

Yuja Wang + West Side Story

“Pianist Yuja Wang is a dazzler,” claims Cleveland Classical. “She has a way of dressing, of taking the stage, and of bowing that bespeaks confidence and star quality.” In her Festival debut, Wang plays Barber’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Piano Concerto, a spectacular rainb......More

“Pianist Yuja Wang is a dazzler,” claims Cleveland Classical. “She has a way of dressing, of taking the stage, and of bowing that bespeaks confidence and star quality.” In her Festival debut, Wang plays Barber’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Piano Concerto, a spectacular rainbow of sound. Music Director Peter Oundjian leads Bernstein’s vibrant Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, as well as short works from Prokofiev and Saint-Saëns.

Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States

Post-Concert Talk-Back

Immediately following the July 17 concert, you’re invited to a brief, interactive Q&A with Music Director Peter Oundjian and pianist Yuja Wang in Chautauqua Auditorium. Free to ticketholders. 

Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States

"Create Boulder Night" at eTown Hall

On July 18, Create Boulder, in association with eTown, introduces Create Boulder Nights at eTown Hall. Create Boulder Nights is a new quarterly event series, showcasing the diversity of performing arts in Boulder in a fun and exciting social setting. The evening will fe......More

On July 18, Create Boulder, in association with eTown, introduces Create Boulder Nights at eTown Hall. Create Boulder Nights is a new quarterly event series, showcasing the diversity of performing arts in Boulder in a fun and exciting social setting. The evening will feature performances from the Colorado Music Festival and Center for Musical Arts, Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company and Boulder Opera.  |  Click here for details & tickets  

eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States