Classical Music

Hanukkah Hoedown

Is the Colorado Symphony on a death watch? Barry Fey thinks so.

The Denver Symphony Orchestra, the professional orchestra that called Boettcher Concert Hall home, went kaput in 1989. Twenty-two years later, it's looking like the Colorado Symphony might face the same fate. Barry Fey, the legendary rock promoter who stepped in to save the symphony two decades ago, ... More >>

Pink Martini show with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra rescheduled

​Pink Martini's show originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 6, has been pushed back to Saturday, June 4 due to singer China Forbes straining her voice. According to a release by the band, "medical voice specialists have advised her that to avoid permanent damage, she must not sing or even s ... More >>

Tyler Gilmore offers composing and arranging classes

​Since forming the forward-thinking big band Ninth Lincoln Orchestra about five years ago, Tyler Gilmore has won the 2009 ASCAP/Columbia College Commission in Honor of Hank Jones, as well as the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer's Award for the past three years. In addition to composing for and conduc ... More >>

The Curious Theatre takes a Kate Light poem about Einstein and Mozart, adds Mozart

​The music of Wolfgang Amadaeus Mozart was both a haven and an inspiration for Albert Einstein. When the physicist would get stuck on a particularly puzzling problem regarding the nature of the universe, he would pick up a violin and turn on a different part of his brain. Along with work by Ei ... More >>

Pops With a Pop Star

​The music of Wolfgang Amadaeus Mozart was both a haven and an inspiration for Albert Einstein. When the physicist would get stuck on a particularly puzzling problem regarding the nature of the universe, he would pick up a violin and turn on a different part of his brain. Along with work by Ei ... More >>

Q&A with Robert Glasper

​Robert Glasper's latest Blue Note effort, Double Booked, shows just how well the pianist straddles the jazz and hip-hop worlds. While he flexes his jazz chops within the confines of an acoustic trio setting during the first half of the disc, he delves into more forward thinking hip-hop territ ... More >>

Celebrate Artopia and Westword's newest MasterMinds

​Robert Glasper's latest Blue Note effort, Double Booked, shows just how well the pianist straddles the jazz and hip-hop worlds. While he flexes his jazz chops within the confines of an acoustic trio setting during the first half of the disc, he delves into more forward thinking hip-hop territ ... More >>

Su Teatro Goes Home

​Robert Glasper's latest Blue Note effort, Double Booked, shows just how well the pianist straddles the jazz and hip-hop worlds. While he flexes his jazz chops within the confines of an acoustic trio setting during the first half of the disc, he delves into more forward thinking hip-hop territ ... More >>

Reach for the Stars

​Robert Glasper's latest Blue Note effort, Double Booked, shows just how well the pianist straddles the jazz and hip-hop worlds. While he flexes his jazz chops within the confines of an acoustic trio setting during the first half of the disc, he delves into more forward thinking hip-hop territ ... More >>

Bon Voyage

Get ready to wander the world with the Ars Nova Singers.

Q&A with Joe Bithorn of Beatles tribute band Rain

Joe Bithorn as George Harrison​New York City native Joe Bithorn plays the role of George Harrison in Rain, one of the most popular and well-known Beatles tribute bands in the country (appearing September 22 to 27 at the Buell Theater. Raised with a steady diet of classical, jazz, blues and psy ... More >>

Singing Dick

Joe Bithorn as George Harrison​New York City native Joe Bithorn plays the role of George Harrison in Rain, one of the most popular and well-known Beatles tribute bands in the country (appearing September 22 to 27 at the Buell Theater. Raised with a steady diet of classical, jazz, blues and psy ... More >>

3 Mo' Divas

These women make beautiful music together.

Big Kahane

Jeffrey Kahane joins the discussion on the NPAC.

Freddie's Not Dead

The CSO resurrects Queen.

Movie Music

The CSO resurrects Queen.

Musical Mentors

Re-Creative Fusion plays with improvisation.

The Saint of Bleecker Street

The Central City Opera's new production is hard on the soul.

Tripp Nasty Orchestra

Carioca Cafe

Now Playing

Brief reviews of current shows

Now Playing

Brief reviews of current shows

The Art of History

The Ballad of Baby Doe brings an American era to life.

Sybil Vane, Prima Donna

The Ballad of Baby Doe brings an American era to life.

Could It Be…Satan?

What the devil is going on in Bennett?

Rachel's

Saturday, November 12, Lion's Lair, 303-320-9200.

Supergrass

Road to Rouen (Capitol)

Encore

Road to Rouen (Capitol)

Elea Plotkin

Classical Dreamscapes (Self-released)

Encore

Classical Dreamscapes (Self-released)

A Simple Tale, Well-Told

Central City's The Juggler of Notre Dame achieves a quiet grace. By Juliet Wittman

Waver of the Future

Jeffrey Kahane picks up the baton for the CSO.

Hélène Grimaud

Credo (Deutsche Grammophon)

Best Reason to Drive to Central City

Central City Opera

High Rollers

Beats & Bowling lets the music fly

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Beats & Bowling lets the music fly

Let's Put On a Show!

What's old is new again at the Bug.

Birds of a Feder

Classical acoustician Janet Feder takes flight with a flock of musical surprises.

Candyland

Chris Widlar sounds a sweet note with Concertos in Chocolate.

Bella Dinner

Chris Widlar sounds a sweet note with Concertos in Chocolate.

The Mouse That Roars

Chris Widlar sounds a sweet note with Concertos in Chocolate.

Piano Man

Give Louis Colaiannia a hand--he'll need one after his 24-hour marathon.

Bewitched

Give Louis Colaiannia a hand--he'll need one after his 24-hour marathon.

Local Vocals

Give Louis Colaiannia a hand--he'll need one after his 24-hour marathon.

Blues--With Strings Attached

Lionel Young uses a violin to deliver the blues.

Thrills for the week

Lionel Young uses a violin to deliver the blues.

Thrills for the week

Lionel Young uses a violin to deliver the blues.

Encore

Lionel Young uses a violin to deliver the blues.

Feedback

Lionel Young uses a violin to deliver the blues.

HIGH NOTES

Lionel Young uses a violin to deliver the blues.