2016-2017 Season
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Artist Series MOMIX
Opus Cactus Sunday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Through daring movement, optical illusions and astounding inventiveness, the dancers of MOMIX create a dreamlike fantasy world. “Opus Cactus” brings the landscape of the Sonoran desert to life with slithering lizards, fire dancers and more. momix.com
Richard Goode
Bach & Chopin Friday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m.
Place two legendary keyboard composers in the hands of one of the world’s leading pianists and magic is bound to happen. Richard Goode brings tremendous emotional power, depth and expressiveness to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and Frédéric Chopin. franksalomon.com/richardgoode
Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 The Summit Friday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Spend an unforgettable evening grooving to innovative arrangements of jazz, pop, swing, gospel and R&B songs sung in impeccable harmony. With 20 Grammy Awards between them, the Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 are two of the most legendary groups in a cappella history. manhattantransfer.net | take6.com
The Artist Series presents the world’s finest performers in classical music, jazz, theatre, dance and world music in majestic Macky Auditorium.
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Deborah Voigt
Christmas Concert Thursday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season with an octet of singing, strumming players from across the pond! The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain delivers a funny, virtuosic, twanging, footstomping evening of classic carols and new favorites. ukuleleorchestra.com
Danú
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
Poema de Andalucía Saturday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m. Transport yourself to romantic southern Spain with an “infectiously joyful” (The New York Times) demonstration of authentic Spanish dance. This energetic performance combines sensual movement, colorful costumes and irresistible Andalusian folk music. flamenco-vivo.org
The Nile Project
Thursday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. Take in vibrant, joyful and original music combining the traditions of 11 countries up and down Africa’s diverse Nile River basin. This “committed, euphoric international coalition” (The New York Times) of performers transcends language and cultural barriers to unite in harmony. nileproject.org
All programs, artists, dates and prices are subject to change.
In Motion Series Event
Voigt Lessons Saturday, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. Experience the moving story of a worldrenowned soprano’s successes and struggles in a performance that’s part recital and part one-woman show. “The only diva who might carry on Beverly Sills’ role as ‘opera cheerleader’ in America.” – The New York Times deborahvoigt.com
St. Patrick’s Day celebration Saturday, Mar. 4, 7:30 p.m. Danú brings together virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, accordion, vocals and more for a high-energy performance of ancient Irish music and new repertoire. This fan favorite returns to Boulder for an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day concert. danu.net
James Galway
Wednesday, Mar. 22, 7:30 p.m. “The Man with the Golden Flute” pays a visit to Boulder for a mesmerizing, genre-defying performance. Between his classical credits, his star-studded collaborations and his iconic recordings for “The Lord of the Rings” films, Sir James Galway is the premier flutist of our time. jamesgalway.com
Classics Series Concert
Takács Quartet Chamber Series
Calidore String Quartet
Described as “the epitome of confidence and finesse” (Gramophone Magazine) and “a miracle of unified thought” (La Presse, Montreal), the Calidore String Quartet has established an international reputation for its informed, polished and passionate performances. The quartet was appointed to the prestigious roster of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Two for the 20162019 seasons, has won grand prizes in virtually every major U.S. chamber music competition, and captured top prizes at the 2012 ARD Munich International String Quartet Competition and Hamburg International Chamber Music Competition. “exuberant, funky… and exactingly nuanced.” calidorestringquartet.com
Sunday, Aug. 28, 4 p.m. Sunday, Sep. 25, 4 p.m. (Calidore String Quartet) Sunday, Oct. 30, 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 4 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 19, 4 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 4 p.m.
Encore Series The Grammy Award-winning chamber quartet has been selling out concerts for three decades at CU-Boulder with an irresistible blend of virtuosic technique and engaging personalities. takacsquartet.com
Monday, Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sep. 25, 7:30 p.m. (Calidore String Quartet) Monday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Mar. 20, 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 1, 7:30 p.m.
Eklund Opera Holiday Festival Die Fledermaus
Friday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 4 p.m Saturday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 4 p.m. Macky Auditorium
by XX Friday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2 p.m. Macky Auditorium
March Opera TBA
Wide-ranging repertoire, lavish scenery, drama and amazing voices—the Eklund Opera program has it all. Director Leigh Holman and Music Director Nicholas Carthy showcase the talent of the future in three productions each season.
by XX Friday, March 17, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2 p.m.
April Opera TBA
by XX Thursday, April 27, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2 p.m. Music Theatre
A lively program of seasonal music and festive holiday decorations in Macky Auditorium inspire sold-out audiences and make the Holiday Festival a beloved annual tradition. Choirs, orchestra, ensembles and faculty soloists from the CU-Boulder College of Music invite you to share the joy and warmth of the season with your family and friends.
Avoid standing in line for your tickets to the popular Holiday Festival by becoming a 2016–2017 CU Presents season ticket holder. Individual tickets for the Holiday Festival go on sale to the general public on Sunday, Sept. 18.
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2016-2017 Series Selections ARTIST SERIES
MOMIX .............................................................. Sunday, Oct. 2 Richard Goode ...................................................Friday, Oct. 28 Manhattan Transfer | Take 6 .............................. Friday, Nov. 11 Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain ..................Thursday, Dec. 8 Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana .................... Saturday, Jan. 21 The Nile Project .............................................. Thursday, Feb. 2 Deborah Voigt ...............................................Saturday, Feb. 18 Danu .............................................................Saturday, March 4 James Galway
EKLUND OPERA
Die Fledermaus............ Sunday, Oct. 23................................... Macky March Opera TBA........ Friday, March 17-Sunday, March 19.... Macky April Opera TBA........... Thursday, Apr. 27-Sunday, Apr.30........ Macky
HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
Sunday, Dec. 4........................ Macky
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Choice Option
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The Choice Option subscription package offers maximum flexibility. To order, simply choose 4 or more different Artist Series or Eklund Opera events and receive a 10% discount. Choice option subscribers may also purchase Holiday Festival tickets in advance, but these cannot be counted as one of the 4 discounted events. Takács performances are not included in the Choice Option. Choice Option does not guarantee the same seats for all performances.
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Series Prices
# of Concerts
% of Savings
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Artist Series ...............................9........................ 30%...............$414.......... $414.......... $252 .......... $18 .......... $126 .........$288 ........ $189
In Motion...................................6........................ 25%...............$294.......... $294.......... $180........... $13............ $90............$204 ........ $138 Classical Series..........................3........................ 20%...............$156.......... $156........... $96............ $72............ $48............$108........... $72
Eklund Opera..............................3........................ 20%................$96............ $96............ $64............ $56............ $48.............$64............... -Takács (Chamber or Encore).......6............. (Grusin Music Hall)....$200. New subscribers: please call 303-492-8008 to check availability * GC=Gold Circle / O=Orchestra (Floor) / BOX=Opera Box / L=Loge (Balcony)
Add-Ons
Customize your order by adding individual concerts from any of these series*
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Artist Series (Macky)..................................................$65............... $65................ $40................ $30................$20................$45............ $30
Eklund Opera (Macky)...............................................$45............... $45................ $30................ $25................$20................$30............... -Eklund Opera (Music Theatre)..................................... -- ............... $30................ $20................. -- ................. -- ................. -- ............... -Holiday Festival (Macky)............................................. -- ............... $65................ $45................ $35................$20................$45............ $30
* Seat assignments for add-ons may vary slightly from your regular series seats. All add-ons (including Holiday Festival) are available only to series purchasers and are not discounted. Single tickets (except those for Holiday Festival) will go on sale Monday, August 15. Prices may increase as concert dates approach. Programs, artists, prices, and dates subject to change.
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Renewal deadline
Friday, June 10 to keep your same seats