colorado music festival's 2009 ticket brochure

B I G M U S I C … B O U L D E R S T Y L E

COLORADO MUSIC

MICHAEL CHRISTIE, Music Director

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* GREATEST PIANO CONCERTOS

* WORLD MUSIC

* JESSICA RIVERA, SOPRANO

* WU MAN, CHINESE PIPA

AND MUCH MORE!

A T C H A U T A U Q U A I N B O U L D E R

AUGUST 7JUNE 27

CMF’s Mission Founded in 1976, the Colorado Music Festival (CMF) educates,

entertains and challenges audiences of all ages by presenting classical music

performed by extraordinary professional musicians from around the world.

B O U L D E R S T Y L E …B I G M U S I C …

B O U L D E R S T Y L E …

“The CMF (Colorado Music Festival) seems more willing to take risks, to stretch the boundaries of the concert experience. Music of that approach comes from Christie’s energ y and imagination.”

A season of greats.

Something classic. Something contemporary. Something for everyone.

FromamajesticCoplandSymphonytotheworksofliving

composers,MichaelChristieandtheCMFOrchestrabring

italltolife.Takeyourpick:the Greatest Piano Concertos

of All Time - fiveconcertsfeaturingfiveguestartists,

fivecomposersandfiveofthegreatestpianoconcertos;

theColoradopremiereofTan Dun’s Pipa Concerto;

Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf performedwiththe

2008 Oscar-winning animated short film; Mahler’s

Symphony No. 4;Haydn’s epic oratorio The Creation;

worldmusicwiththePunch Brothers featuring Chris

Thile, Brooklyn Rider, Lura, andLa Clave Secreta;

andmuchmore!Weinviteyoutocometotheconcertsthat

resonatewithyou,andbringyourfriendsalongfortheride.

ContentsMusic Director Michael Christie pages2-3Subscribe & Save pages4-5Concert Calendar pages6-72009 Concerts pages8-11Greatest Piano Concertos pages12-13World Music pages14-15

CMF Chamber Music Series page16Get Inside the Music

Education & Outreach Programspage17Plan Your Experience pages18-19Ticket Info & Prices page20Order Form page21

B I G M U S I C …

–RockyMountainNews(February 2008)

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Ledbyourdynamic,internationally-renownedmusicdirector Michael Christie,

CMF’s2009concertseasonaboundswithsomeoftheworld’sgreatestguestartists

andconductors.Alongwithourworld-class,professionalorchestramusicians,

thissummer’saccomplishedguestartistsincludepianistsNatasha Paremski,

Jon Nakamatsu, Jie Chen, Spencer Myer, andOrion Weiss; Grammy®-

nominatedChinesePipavirtuosoWu Man, aseniormemberofYo-YoMa’sSilk

RoadEnsemble;thereturnofacclaimedsopranoJessica Rivera;andmore.

“If Michael Christie represents the future of music in this country, the future looks promising indeed…His gestures are broad and clear, and he has an appealing presence on the podium...The young maestro inspired lightness and precision.”

–CincinnatiEnquirer

Michael Christie,Music Director

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As always, it is my pleasure to make all CMF rehearsals free and open to the public. Please consider this and our other great kid’s programs, including our Young People’s concerts, Classically Kids workshops, and Friday Family Fun concerts, as a fantastic way to introduce a young person to the excitement of live music making.

None of the memorable projects we have embarked upon would be possible without the stunning talents of our resident Colorado Music Festival Orchestra. These artists from around the world perform with great pride and virtuosity for you, our loyal audience.

My family and I value the interactions we have with you at the Colorado Music Festival each summer. I look forward to our time together.

With best wishes,

Michael

–CincinnatiEnquirer

Michael Christie,Music Director

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Dear Cmf Summer Music Lovers:

It is with great pride that I introduce to you the 2009 Colorado Music Festival summer of music at Chautauqua. This is my ninth festival season with CMF, and I’m thrilled to be part of an organization that is celebrating such a high level of artistic and organizational success.

For this summer, I had the unique challenge to offer you a diverse and exciting program that would “top” our record-breaking 2008 season. Last year, I felt the tremendous energy and focus that our patrons (and orchestra!) put into our in-depth exploration of Beethoven’s nine symphonies. During this year’s off-season, I had the opportunity to perform with several world-renowned pianists, and I was struck by how powerful and different musical interpretations can be from different piano artists. So I’m confident that you’ll be intrigued to hear five of the greatest piano concertos of all time, all in one week each performed by an exceptionally talented pianist. These concertos will be paired with other popular symphonic works by the same composers. Five brilliant pianists, five timeless composers, five unforgettable evenings!

Honoring CMF’s tradition of providing inspiration and variety, I have paired compelling classical works with world music artists who are the best in the world at what they do, like Pipa virtuoso Wu Man from Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project and our other guest ensembles. This introduction to other global cultures is a fantastic way to experience CMF and its robust musical offerings all summer long.

The best way to experience the 2009 season:

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Nothing compares to experiencing the big, lush sounds of an orchestra filling the space of Chautauqua Auditorium. Whether you love the unforgettable sound of a world-class soloist performing one of the greatest piano concertos of all time, the excitement of hearing some-thing you’ve never heard before, the intimacy of chamber music, or the cultural exploration of music from around the world, CMF has something for you. Every concert is a can’t-miss event. So why miss out? There is something for everyone this summer at CMF, so choose the series that’s right for you!

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Festival Sampler Series (“I like it all!”) – ExperienceallthevarietytheFestivalhas

tooffer.ChoosetwoSundayChamberOrchestraperformances,twoTuesdayWorldMusic/

ChamberMusicperformances,andtwoThursdayorFridayFestivalOrchestraperformances.

Thursday/Friday Festival Orchestra Series (“I like it big!”) – featuresCMF’s

FestivalOrchestraperforminga“JazzMeetstheOrchestra”program;“EastMeetsWest”

withChinesePipavirtuosoWu Man; Mahler’s4thSymphony,markingthereturnofthe

rivetingJessica Rivera; twoofthegreatestpianoconcertosofalltime,Rachmaninoff

withNatasha Paremeski andBeethoven withSpencer Myer;aneveningof“Symphonic

Legends”;andthespectacularFestivalFinalewithHaydn’s epic oratorio The Creation!

Sunday Chamber Orchestra Series (“I like it varied!”) –presentsCMF’sChamber

OrchestrawithguestconductorLawrenceGolanperformingAmericanafavorites;anevening

of“WhimsicalSymphony,”twoofthegreatestpianoconcertosofalltime, Prokofievwith

Jie Chen andMozart withOrion Weiss; Prokofiev’sPeter & the Wolf playedwiththe2008

Oscar-winninganimatedshortfilm;andrenownedguestconductorsJoana Carneiro and

Alondra de la Parra.

Tuesday Chamber & World Music Series (“I like it cross-cultural!”) – offers

somethingforeveryone,includingtheAmericanfolkgroupPunch Brothers, thehighly-

regardedBrooklyn Rider StringQuartet ;PortuguesechanteuseLura; Grieg’sPiano

ConcertowithJonNakamatsu;andanightofLatinmusicwithGrammy®-nominated

La Clave Secreta, a12-piecemodernsalsafusionensemble.

The Grand Series (“I REALLY like it all!”) – fortheultimatemusicloverwhodoesn’t

wanttomissanote.IncludessixSundays,sixTuesdays,andsixThursdayORFridayconcerts.

Greatest Piano Concertos of All Time! SPECIAL OFFER – Five concerts, just $100!Aonce-in-a-lifetimeopportunitytohearfiveworld-classguestartists,fivecomposersandfiveofthegreatestpianoconcertosofalltimeperformedinoneweek,July19-26.CMFSubscribers:AttachalladditionalPianoConcertoconcertstoyoursubscriptionforonly$20perconcert!

Take Your Pick:

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OPENING NIGHT AMERICANA Lawrence GoLan, conductor

Jubilate Sacred SingersCelebrating American Favorites by Lerner, Loewe, & Leroy Anderson

– Tickets start at just $5!

PROKOFIEV Jie chen, Piano

PianoConcertoNo.3Peter&theWolfwith 2008 Oscar-winning short film

Suitefrom“TheLoveforThreeOranges”

Joana carneiro, conductor

andrew Bain, horn

Bach: OrchestralSuiteNo.3inDmajorStrauss: HornConcerto.No.1,Op.11

Schumann: SymphonyNo.2,inCmajor

WHIMSICAL SYMPHONYLisa-Maree aMos, FLute

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Rossini:“IlSignorBruschino”OvertureMozart:Flute&HarpConcerto,K.299

Haydn: SymphonyNo.90

MADE IN AMERICA aLondra de La Parra, conductor

Tower: MadeinAmericaPiazzolla:Otoño&InviernoPorteño

Marquez:DanzónNo.4Toussaint: DanzasdelaCiudad

Copland: AppalachianSpring

Greatest Piano Concertos!

MOZART orion weiss, Piano

LaClemenzadiTitoOverture,K.621PianoConcertoNo.27,K.595

SymphonyNo.41,K551“Jupiter”

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YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERTSMagic Carpet Concerts:

Going PlacesSATURDAY, June 27, 10 a.m. &

MONDAY, June 29, 10 a.m.


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CMF CHAMBER MUSIC SERIESCMF’sChamberMusicSerieswill

continuethissummerwithtwouniqueconcertstakingplaceatRembrandt

Yard, convenientlylocatedrightintheheartofdowntownBoulder,atthecornerof13thandSpruceStreets.

Wed. July 15 – Duo Vivant

Wed. July 29 – Violin Futura

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TUESDAY–7:30 p.m.

PUNCH BROTHERSFEATURING CHRIS THILE

“Theynotonlybringnewlifeandenergytobluegrass,buttoeveryothermusictheyareinspiredtoplay.”

– Rolling Stone

LURA

PortuguesechanteuseLurabreathesnewlifeintoCapeVerdeanmusic,andhasbeencalled“the

mostdynamicperformerinWorldMusicrightnow”bytheTimesLondon.

GRIEG Jon nakaMatsu, Piano

PianoConcertoinaminor,Op.16IncidentalMusicfrom Peer Gynt

GALEET DARDASHTI & DIVAHNTheall-femaleMiddleEastern-styleensemble

infusestraditionalandoriginalJewishsongswithsophisticatedharmonies,entrancingimprovisations,

andfunkyarrangements.

BROOKLYN RIDERBrooklynRiderembracesthemodernmusicmovementwiththerawenergyandformof

theclassicalstringquartet.

RACHMANINOFF July 23 – natasha PareMski, PianoPianoConcertoNo.2|SymphonicDances

FESTIVAL FINALE!HAYDN: THE CREATION cMF FestivaL chorus

yuLia van doren, soPrano david PortiLLo, tenor

ashraF sewaiLaM, Bass-Baritone

Jessica rivera, soPrano

Barber: Knoxville,Summerof1915 Mahler: SymphonyNo.4

Hailed by the New York Times as a “vocally luminous young soprano.”

JAZZ & THE ORCHESTRA Bernstein:Prelude,FugueandRiffs

Gershwin: PorgyandBess,“ASymphonicPicture”

Copland: SymphonyNo.3

SYMPHONIC LEGENDS Mendelssohn: AMidsummer

Night’sDreamSuiteSibelius: Lemminkäinenand

theMaidensofSaariR. Strauss: JosephsLegende

World Music


Greatest Piano Concertos of All Time! SPECIAL OFFER – Five concerts, just $100!A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear five world-class guest artists, five composers

and five of the greatest piano concertos of all time performed in one week, July 19-26.

CMF Subscribers: Attach all additional Piano Concerto concerts to your subscription

for only $20 per concert!

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LA CLAVE SECRETAA12-piecemodernsalsafusionensemblethatexperimentswithCuban,classical,jazz,funk,

Greek,Venezuelan,andevenflamenco!


EAST MEETS WEST wu Man, chinese PiPa

Behzad Ranjbaran:SevenPassages

from“PersianTrilogy”Tan Dun:PipaConcertoDvorák: SymphonyNo.9

“From the New World”˘

BEETHOVEN July 24 – sPencer Myer, Piano

PianoConcertoNo.5|CreaturesofPrometheus

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Cmf 2009 Concert Season Calendar

OPENING NIGHT AMERICANASunday, June 28 TheCMFChamberOrchestra,ledbyguestconductor Lawrence Golan, withBoulder’sownJubilate Sacred Singers, kicksoffthe2009seasonwithOpeningNightAmericana,featuringAmericanfavoritesbyLernerandLoewe,andLeroyAnderson.Tickets start at just $5!

Experience this summer’s Colorado Music Festival.

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JAZZ MEETS THE ORCHESTRA Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3

Jazz and the OrchestrawithMichaelChristieandtheFestivalOrchestra,featuringthebrashlyoutrageousbrassyawpingsofBernstein’s Prelude, Fugue, and Riffs, andexcerptsfrom Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess-thesetuneshavebecomestandardsforjazzimprovisation-andCopland’s3rd

Symphony,theverypiecewithwhichMusicDirectorMichaelChristiemadehisdebutattheNewYorkPhilharmonicin2008.

Experience this summer’s Colorado Music Festival.

JOANA CARNEIRO, CONDUCTOR

Sunday, July 5 Portugueseconductor-on-the-rise Joana Carneiro conductstheCMFChamberOrchestrainaconcertthatfeaturesCMF’sPrincipalHorn,AndrewBainperformingRichard Strauss’Horn, Concerto No. 1. AlsoontheprogramareBach’swellknownOrchestral Suite No. 3 (famousforthesecondmovement,“AirontheGString”),andSchumann’sjoyousandinspiredSymphony No. 2.

Excitement.

Inspiration. Passion.

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ALONDRA DE LA PARRA, CONDUCTOR

MADE IN AMERICA Sunday, August 2

VibrantyoungconductorAlondra de la Parra conductstheCMFChamberorchestrainaMade in Americaprogramthatstartswithjustthat-Joan Tower’s “Made in America” - andendswithclassicAmericancomposerAaron Copland’s belovedAppalachian Spring.AlsoonthisprogramisArgentinecomposerAstor Piazzolla’s Otoño Porteño and Invierno Porteño(twooffourpiecesPiazzolla wroteevokingtheseasonsofBuenosAires),andjazz-influencedmusicbytwoMexicancomposers,Arturo Márquez’s Danzón No. 4, and Eugenio Toussaint’s Danzas de la Ciudad.

WU MAN, Chinese Pipa

JESSICA RIVERA, Soprano

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“Her blood and bone and breath are music. She is all music, from top to bottom and from inside out.”

–MikeGreenberg,Incident Light

UpliftingWU MAN, CHINESE PIPA

Thursday, July 9 and Friday, July 10

East Meets West withMichaelChristie,theCMFFestivalOrchestraandChinese Pipa virtuoso Wu Man performingtheColoradopremiereof Tan Dun’s Pipa Concerto.WuManisaseniormemberoftheSilkRoadEnsemblethatwasfoundedbyYo-YoMa.ThisprogramalsofeaturestheColoradopremiereofBehzad Ranjbaran’s Seven Passages from “Persian Trilogy,” and Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World.”

WHIMSICAL SYMPHONYSunday, July 12

TheCMFChamberOrchestrawithconductorMichaelChristiepresentsWhimsical Symphony,aneveningofwonderfullyplayfulmusicfeaturingRossini’s “Il Signor Bruschino” Overture (thebowtappingishilarious!),Mozart’s joyous Flute & Harp Concerto(canbeheardonthesoundtracksoffourmovies,including“TheJoyLuckClub”),andHaydn’s Symphony No. 90,apiecethatwillsurelygetthelastlaugh!

JESSICA RIVERA, SOPRANO

Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17

Acclaimedsoprano Jessica RiverawillmakeahighlyanticipatedreturntotheChautauquaAuditoriumstage(RiveraplayedtheleadroleinCMF’s2007productionofOsvaldoGolijov’sAinadamar)tojoinMichaelChristieandtheCMFFestivalOrchestrainacontinuationofCMF’sMahlercyclewithSymphony No. 4.Rivera,whohasbeenhailedbytheNewYorkTimesasa“vocallyluminousyoungsoprano,”willalsosinginSamuel Barber’s glorious Knoxville, Summer of 1915.

SYMPHONIC LEGENDSThursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31

AninspiringeveningofmusicfeaturingSymphonic Legends withMichaelChristieandtheCMFFestivalOrchestra. Sibeliustakesusonamagicalvoyagefollowingtheescapadesof Lemminkäinen, acharacterfromaFinnishfolktale,while Strauss’ magnificent Josephs Legende (TheLegendofJoseph)andMendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dreamroundouttheprogram.

FESTIVAL FINALE–

Thursday, August 6 and Friday, August 7MichaelChristieandtheCMFFestivalOrchestraandChoruswillbejoinedbyacclaimedvocalsoloistsYulia van Doren, Soprano; David Portillo, Tenor; andAshraf Sewailam, Bass-baritone, toclosetheseasonwithHaydn’s monumentaloratorio The Creation tomarkthe200thanniversaryofHaydn’sdeath.The Creation isoftenconsideredHaydn’sgreatestworkthroughitsbolduseoforchestralcolor,adventurousharmony,exceptionalrhythmicandmelodicinventiveness,andoverallunity,withanalmostoperaticvividnessandpower.ACMFFinaleconcertnottobemissed!

YULIA VAN DOREN,Soprano

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GRIEG JON NAKAMATSU, PIANO

Tuesday, July 21

VanCliburnInternationalPianoCompetitionGoldMedallistJon NakamatsureturnstoChautauquaAuditoriumforaperformanceofGrieg’sfamousPiano Concerto in A minor.MichaelChristiewillalsobeleadingtheorches-trainaperformanceoftheonlyworkaspopularasGrieg’sPianoConcerto,hisIncidentalMusicfromPeer Gynt.

PROKOFIEV JIE CHEN, PIANO

Sunday, July 19

TheCMFFestivalOrchestra,conductedbyMichaelChristie,withpianist Jie Chen,performsProkofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3. TheNew York Times writes,“shehasshownsheismorethanavirtuosicclone,”andacriticattheGilmore Rising Stars Series notesthat“Chendisplayedalmostfrighteningtechnicalcapabilitiesweddedtosuperiormusicality.”Alsoonthisall-ProkofievprogramisPeter & the Wolf performedwiththeColoradopremiereofthe2008Oscar-winningshortfilmbyBritishanimatorSuzieTempleton,andtheSuitefrom“TheLoveforThreeOranges.”

Greatest Piano Concertos of all timeFeaturing five composers, five world-class

guest artists, and five of the greatest piano concertos of all time.

MOZART ORION WEISS, PIANO

Sunday, July 26

Pianist Orion Weiss,aBoulderfavoriteandoneofthemostsought-aftersoloistsinhisgenerationofyoungAmericanmusicians,willjoinMichaelChristieandtheCMFFestivalOrchestraforthefinalconcertinthe“Great-estPianoConcertosofAllTime”seriestoperformMozart’s Piano Concerto No. 27.Alsoonthisall-Mozartprogramis La Clemenza di Tito Overture,astoryoflove,revenge,andforgivenessinancientRome,andthecomposer’slastsymphony,No. 41, “Jupiter.”


Greatest Piano Concertos RACHMANINOFF NATASHA PAREMSKI, PIANO

Thursday, July 23

DynamicyoungpianistNatasha ParemskireturnstotheChautauquaAuditoriumstagetojoinMichaelChristieandtheCMFFestivalOrchestrainaperformanceofRachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. “Paremskiperformswithflawlesstechniqueandunbeatableenergy”(BBC Music Magazine).AlsoontheprogramisRachmaninoff’sfinalcomposition,Symphonic Dances.

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BEETHOVEN SPENCER MYER, PIANO

Friday, July 24

MichaelChristieleadstheCMFFestivalOrchestrainaperformanceof Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 withSpencer Myer, GoldMedalistofthe2008NewOrleansInternationalPianoCompeti-tion.Alsoonthisall-BeethovenprogramishisCreatures of Prometheus. WrittenearlyinBeethoven’scareer,thisballetrecountsthestoryofthedemigodPrometheus,whomoldshumansbothliterally,fromclay,andintellectually,byendowingthemwithgiftsofartandscience.Thislesser-knownworkofBeethoven’sisatreasureformusiclovers!

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PUNCH BROTHERS FEATURING CHRIS THILETuesday, June 30

Anightthatmightbestbedescribedasequalpartsfolk,bluegrass,jazzandcontemporaryclassicalwithPunch Brothers,featuringGrammy®Awardwinningcomposer-singer-mandolinplayerChrisThile,whoaWashingtonPostcriticrecentlysaid“maywellbethemostvirtuosicAmericanevertoplaythemandolin.”PunchBrotherscombinesthetalentsoffiveofthehottestyoungpickersinmodernbluegrassforafreshcutting-edgesoundthatseamlesslyblendsbluegrasstraditionswithbreathtakinginnovation.PunchBrothers“expandsthefrontierofanemergingstyleofwhatmightbecalledAmericancountry-classicalchambermusic.”–New York Times

–RollingStone

“Punch Brothers not only bring new life and energ y to bluegrass, but to every other music they are inspired to play.”

LURATuesday, July 14PortuguesechanteuseLurabreathsnewlifeintotheCapeVerdeanmusicfirstmadefamousbyCesariaEvora.Bringingastreet-wise,urbansensualitytotheWestAfricanisland’suniquemusicaltradition,shemixesthefamiliarmornastylewiththelittle-knownrhythmsoffunanaandbatuque,themusicofwomenfromtheremoteinteriorofCapeVerde.Don’tmissthisopportunitytoexperienceLura,whotheTimes Londonhascalled“themostdynamicperformerinWorldMusicrightnow.”

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BROOKLYN RIDERTuesday, July 7

NewYork’sintrepidBrooklyn Rider isrenownedforilluminatingmusicinnewwaysthroughitsferventlyadventurousrepertoireandrawandedgyperformancestyle.TheyhavetraveledallovertheworldwithYo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project,bridgingculturaldividesbyexploringmultinationalmusictraditions.Bringingyouth,energyandvariety,BrooklynRiderimbuesaclassicalartformwith“arawnessandvervethatwasgripping…beautifullistening”(Newark Star-Ledger).

GALEET DARDASHTI & DIVAHNTuesday, July 28

Divahn’sinnovativeall-femaleMiddleEastern-styleensemblehasengenderedaninternationalfollowing,infusingtraditionalandoriginalJewishsongswithsophisticatedharmonies,entrancingimprovisations,andfunkyarrangements.Thegroup’sthrillingliveshowsincludeeclecticinstrumentssuchastabla,qanun,cello,violin,doumbek,andvocalsspanningHebrew,Judeo-Spanish,Persian,Arabic,andAramaic.

GONZALO GRAU Y LA CLAVE SECRETA Tuesday, August 4

ChautauquaAuditoriumsetsthesceneforanightofritmoysabor!MembersoftheCMForchestrawillbejoinedbyinternationally-acclaimedmulti-instrumentalistcomposerandarrangerGonzalo Grau,andhisband,La Clava Secreta,a12-piecemodernsalsafusionensemblethatexperimentswithCuban,classical,jazz,funk,Greek,Venezuelan,andevenflamencoforthishigh-energysalsafusiondancenightthat’ssuretoappealtoboththepassivelistenerandthosewhowanttogetupandmovethosehips!

The adventurous and popular World Music Series’ diverse line-up of contemporary stars and traditional artists from around the globe will take you on an exhilarating journey – without leaving Boulder!

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Join CMF Orchestra musicians for two unique concerts this summer at Rembrandt Yard Art Gallery conveniently located right in the heart of downtown Boulder, on the corner of 13th & Spruce Streets. Plus, you won’t want to miss the post-concert Evening Encores immediately following both concerts, also at Rembrandt Yard. Evening Encores will include hors d’oeuvres, wine, an encore performance, and a chance to meet the musicians.

Tickets can be purchased for $30 for both the concert and the post-concert Evening Encore, or $15 for just the concert. Proceeds from the Evening Encores support the Colorado Music Festival’s Chamber Music Series.

DUO VIVANTWednesday, July 15, 7:30 p.m. at Rembrandt YardPerformed by Calin Lupanu, Violin; Bjorn Ranheim, Cello

Bartok: HungarianFolkMelodiesKodaly: DuoforViolin&Cello,Op.7Handel: Halvorsen-PassacagliaRavel: SonataforViolin&Cello

VIOLIN FUTURAWednesday, July 29, 7:30 p.m. at Rembrandt YardPerformed by Olav Van Hezewijk, Oboe; Mary Ellen Goree; Piotr Szewczyk, Violins; Matthew Dane, Viola; Peter Anderegg, Cello

Volin Futura: SelectionsforSoloViolinMozart: QuartetforOboe&StringsinFMajor,K.370Schubert:Quartettsatzincminor,D.703


Cmf Chamber Music Series

MONDAYS: Masterclasses for Emerging MusiciansTalentedmusiciansages13-18areselectedviaonlineapplicationtoperforminapublicmasterclass,andreceivefeedbackandinstructionfromCMF’sprofessionaltitledplayers.The2009MasterclasseswillfeatureTrumpet,Violin,Piano,andOboe,andtakeplaceonselectMONDAYSfrom10:00a.m.to12:00p.m.intheChautauquaCommunityHouse.MasterclassesareFREE,andcommunitymembersareencouragedtoobserve.

WEDNESDAYS: Classically KidsClassicallyKidsisaseriesoffun,interactiveworkshopsaimedatconnectingkidsages7-11withtheexcitementofliveorchestralmusic.EachworkshopislinkedtoCMF’sThursdayFestivalOrchestraconcert,andincludesanintroductiontothemusic,thechancetomeetthefeaturedsoloist,andavisittotheorchestrarehearsal.Workshopregistrationis$10/child,andincludesastudenttickettotheThursdayCMFconcert,anda50%discountvoucherforoneaccompanyingadult.WorkshopstakeplaceeachWEDNESDAYduringtheCMFseason,from2:00to4:00p.m.intheChautauquaCommunityHouse.

FRIDAYS: Family Fun Concerts CMFOrchestramusiciansperforminformalensembleconcertsdesignedforkidsages4-8onthreeFRIDAYafternoonsat2:00p.m.duringtheseason.July10-Strings;July17-Brass;July

31-Woodwinds.Theseshort50-minuteconcertstakeplaceinChautauquaAuditoriumandcombinelivelymusicwithshortdemonstrationstointro-duceyoungchildrentothefeaturedinstrumentgroupsandtothefunofliveclassicalmusic.Tickets just $5!

CMF Rehearsals TheCMFOrchestrarehearsesTuesdaythroughThursdayfrom10:00a.m.to12:30p.m.,andFriday-Sundayfrom10:00a.m.to1:00p.m.Dropbyandsampletheexcitementofliveclassicalmusicinthemostcharmingvenueintown.FREE!

Talks Under the TentJoinmusicians,journalists,scholarsandotherguestsforinformativeFREEpre-concerttalksundertheCMFTentonthenorthsideoftheAuditorium.OfferedeverySundayandThursdayevening(exceptopeningnight)at6:30p.m.

Intermission Insights JoinCMFMusicDirectorMichaelChristieduringintermissionasheinterviewsCMFguestartistsandtakesquestionsfromtheaudience!

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Thisshort,easytofollow“realtime”guidetothemusicbeingperformedbytheCMFOrchestraincludessuccinctnotationsaboutthecomposer’sintentionsandtheorchestra’sinterpretationsofthemusic.

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Cmf Chamber Music Series

Introduceyoungchildrenages3-7totheexcitementofliveclassicalmusicwithanALLNEWprogramthatteacheskidsabouttheinstrumentsintheorchestraastheyaretakenonanimaginaryjourneytodiffer-enttimesandplaces.Aftereachconcertkidsmeetcostumedcharacters,participateinfunactivities,enjoy

cookiesandjuiceandmuchmoreataMusicFairontheChautauquaGrounds.Tickets just $8, $7 for groups of 10 or more! These concerts sell out quickly so make your reservations early!

YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERTSMagic Carpet Concerts:

Going PlacesSATURDAY, June 27, 10 a.m. &

MONDAY, June 29, 10 a.m.

Education & Outreach Programs

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Venue AllCMFconcertsareheldinthebeautifulChautauquaAuditoriumlocatedinhistoricChautauquaPark(900BaselineRd.,Boulder).TheconvergenceofculturalprogrammingwithinastunningnaturalenvironmentwasanintegralpartoftheChautauquamovementofthelate19thandearly20thcenturies.CMFisproudtocontinuethistradition,andencouragesconcert-goerstoexplorethebeautyofChautauquaPark,enjoyapre-concertpicnic,andindulgeintherichculturalprogrammingavailableyear-round.InFebruaryof2006,ChautauquaParkwasaddedtothelistofNationalHistoricLandmarks.

Box OfficeTheCMFBoxOfficeislocatedinthekioskontheChautauquagroundsbetweentheAuditoriumandDiningHall.HoursareMonday-Saturday,10a.m.to4p.m.,and90minutesbeforeallconcertsfornight-of-performanceticketsonly.TheBoxOfficephoneis303-440-7666.

Ticket Exchanges Allticketexchangesmustbemadeinperson,attheCMFBoxOffice,duringregularBoxOfficehours,MondaytoSaturday10a.m.to4p.m.Pleasenotethatticketsmaybeexchangedonlyonce.

NoteworthySignupforCMF’sNoteworthyemailnews-lettertoreceiveinformationonspecialeventsandactivities,aswellasinternet-onlyticketpromotions.Visitwww.coloradomusicfest.orgtosignuptoday!

HOP 2 Chautauqua 4 FREETheColoradoMusicFestivaliscommittedtoprovidingourpatronswithconvenienttrans-portationoptionsandparkingsolutions.We’rehappytoonceagainworkincollaborationwithGoBoulder,SpecialTransit,theColoradoChautauquaAssociation,andotherpartnerstoprovideFREEshuttleserviceforallCMFperformances.

Onnightsofperformance,twoshuttleswillruncontinuousloops,approximatelyevery15minutes,beginningat5:30p.m.(9:00a.m.forYoungPeople’sConcerts)untilconcertsbeginat7:30p.m.,andreversetheprocessaftereachperformance.Oneshuttlewillloopfromdowntown,startingat13thandPearl,andup9thStreettothenorthsideofChautauquaPark.(Note: This route will require a short walk, uphill, from drop off on Baseline to the Auditorium.) Theothershuttlewillloopfromthe27thWayPark‘NRide(at27thandBroadway,justsouthofBasemar)upBaselineRoadfordropoffonthesouthsideoftheAuditorium.Bothrouteswillincludeadditionalstops,markedbytheGoBouldersymbolonRTDsigns.

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Plan Your ExperienceDesign-Your-Own Packages can now be purchased easily online beginning

April 15, before single tickets go on sale to the public. They can also be purchased

by phone, 303-440-7666, or at the CMF Box Office beginning May 11.

Subscription Packages can be purchased by calling CMF at 303-449-1397,

using the enclosed order form, or stopping by the CMF Office in Cottage 100 just

west of the Chautauqua Dining Hall.

Group Events TheColoradoMusicFestivalatChautauquaisawonderfulwaytocelebratewithyourofficemates,employees,clients,organizationmembers,neighborhood,friendsorfamily!Purchaseticketsforgroupsof10ormoreandreceive25%offregularsingleticketprices.Yourgroupwillalsoreceiveacknowledgementattheconcert.Enjoyapicnicintheparkbeforetheperformance!Formoreinformation,calltheCMFOfficeat303-449-1397.

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AnyCMFticketholderwillreceive50%offanyColoradoShakespeareFestivalperformanceduringthemonthofJuly.Conversely,anyCSFticketholderwillreceive50%offanyCMFconcertduringJuly.Seatinginbothvenuesislimited,andthisofferwillbehonoredonafirstcome,firstservedbasis.Simplypresentyourticket(orticketstub)attheBoxOffice.

ParkingParkinginChautauquaParkislimited.CMFencouragestheuseofthefreeshuttle.ParkingisallowedonbothsidesofBaselineRoadintheeveningsduringJune,JulyandAugust.ParkingforthedisabledisavailableintheparkinglotsouthoftheAcademicHall.

FlexTixFlexible tickets for busy people!

Whetheryoubuythemforyourselforasagift,FlexTixaredesignedtofityourschedule.PurchaseFlexTixfor$32eachandexchangethemoneweekpriortoanyCMF2009perfor-manceforthebestavailableseats.It’sagreatdealandaneasywaytoenjoytheColoradoMusicFestivalthissummer.FlexTixareavail-ableonlineatwww.coloradomusicfest.org,attheCMFBoxOffice,orbyusingtheenclosedorderform.

On the Web (beginning April 15): Visitwww.coloradomusicfest.orgforconvenientonlineticketingandtoreserveyourseatsbeforetheygoonsaleattheBoxOffice.

By Phone (beginning May 11): Call303-440-7666MondaythroughSaturday,10a.m.to4p.m. (Have your Visa or MasterCard number ready)

In Person (beginning May 11): VisitusattheBoxOfficelocatedinthekioskontheChautauquagrounds,MondaythroughSaturday,10a.m.to4p.m.

By Mail: Sendyourorderformwithpaymentto:CMFOffice,900BaselineRoad,Cottage100,Boulder,CO80302

By Fax: Faxyourorderformto303-449-0071(be sure to include your credit card number).

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Subscriber Single Ticket Discount$10off–Sections A, B & GA Seat, any concertPlease note there are no discounts on GA Bench seating

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Note: Wheelchair access is available. Please let the Box Office staff know when purchasing tickets so that we may accommodate your needs promptly on the night of performance.

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CMF Chamber Music Series at Rembrandt Yard Art Gallery – July 15 & 29. Ticketsare$30forboththeconcertandthepost-concertEvening Encore,or$15forjusttheconcert.All seating is general admission.

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