Letter of Welcome

WELCOME

Dear Friends,

I don’t need to tell you how difficult the past year has been. No two individuals’ journeys through the COVID-19 pandemic or the events that devastated our Boulder community have been the same, and no doubt we each have spent a good deal of time rebuilding, regrouping, and rebounding. Instead I would like to skip past the rehashing of things we’ve overcome and move right to the gratitude. The Colorado Music Festival is emerging from the pandemic on solid footing because of its diehard supporters and loving friends. We have always suspected that we had some of the best audiences in the world, but now we have indelible proof. Because of you we were able to continue making music, even if we had to perform and deliver it in creative ways. You rolled seamlessly with these changes. Because of you we are opening a new chapter for our organization -- a chapter of optimism, of bright ideas and new solutions born from chaos, necessity, and creativity. Because of you, we are here. This will be a season of reflection, to be sure. This year’s Festival will celebrate our survival, commemorate our losses, and explore all the ways these extraordinary, live musical experiences will rejuvenate our spirits.

If you are reading this, we are grateful for you. Thank you for reminding us where we stand within our local and international musical community, and for demonstrating your commitment to music. With great joy,

Elizabeth McGuire Executive Director

Leave the hassle of parking behind and take the HOP 2 Chautauqua. For info and a complete list of stops, nearby parking lots, and schedule, visit chautauqua.com/HOP.

July 1 | 7:30 PM July 2 | 6:30 PM Beethoven 7 & Augustin Hadelich

Peter Oundjian, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin Artist-in-Residence Aaron Jay Kernis, composer

July 8 | 7:30 PM July 9 | 6:30 PM Brahms 4 & Pianist Stewart Goodyear

David Danzmayr, conductor Stewart Goodyear, piano July 3 | 11:00 AM Family Concert: The Story of Babar

Erina Yashima, conductor Really Inventive Stuff

July 11 | 6:30 PM Haydn’s London Symphony

David Danzmayr, conductor Angelo Xiang Yu, violin

July 15 | 7:30 PM July 16 | 6:30 PM Olga Kern & Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Olga Kern, piano

© Chris Lee © Brantley Gutierrez

July 18 | 6:30 PM Conrad Tao Performs Mozart

Ludovic Morlot, conductor Conrad Tao, piano July 6 | 7:30 PM String Quintets: Mozart & Brahms

Colorado Music Festival Orchestra Members

July 13 | 7:30 PM Juilliard String Quartet

July 20 | 7:30 PM St. Lawrence String Quartet: Debussy, Haydn, John Adams

July 22 | 7:30 PM Beethoven Op. 131 & Hannah Lash’s World Premiere

Peter Oundjian, conductor Ji Su Jung, marimba Hannah Lash, composer July 23 | 7:30 PM Kaleidoscope: Muhly, Jarrett, & Bolcom

Colorado Music Festival Orchestra strings and percussion Christopher Taylor, piano Ji Su Jung, marimba

© Bernie Mindich

July 25 | 6:30 PM Joan Tower: Made in America & World Premiere

Peter Oundjian, conductor Alisa Weilerstein, cello Joan Tower, composer July 27 | 7:30 PM Beethoven Quintet & Septet

Colorado Music Festival Orchestra Members

July 29 | 7:30 PM July 30 | 6:30 PM Hadelich Plays Beethoven’s Violin Concerto

Peter Oundjian, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin Artist-in-Residence

August 5 | 7:30 PM Beethoven’s Eroica & Joel Thompson’s World Premiere

Peter Oundjian, conductor Dr. Eddie Glaude, narrator Joel Thompson, composer

© Suxiao Yang

August 7 | 7:30 PM Festival Finale: Beethoven 5

Peter Oundjian, conductor August 1 | 6:30 PM Copland’s Lincoln Portrait

Peter Oundjian, conductor Steven Banks, saxophone Chris Christoffersen, narrator

© Chris Lee

August 3 | 7:30 PM Brooklyn Rider

TIPS FOR CONCERTGOERS

FOOD AND DRINK:

Food, drinks other than bottled water, and smoking are not permitted in the Auditorium. For food options before concerts, see the Dining at the Festival page.

RESTROOMS:

Located outside the venue on the west side as well as on the south side and lower level of the Dining Hall.

LOST AND FOUND:

Located at the Chautauqua Box Office. Neither Colorado Music Festival nor Colorado Chautauqua Association are responsible for the loss of valuables or personal items.

CHILDREN:

All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket for admittance. Please avoid bringing children under the age of 5 to evening concerts. Noisy children and their parents may be asked to leave.

LATECOMERS:

Seating will be suspended when the conductor or visiting ensemble take the stage.

PHONES AND CAMERAS:

Please silence your cell phone. Cameras and other recording devices are strictly prohibited within Chautauqua Auditorium.

ACCESSIBILITY:

ADA-accessible seating is available; please inform the Box Office of your needs when ordering tickets. A limited number of ADA-accessible parking spaces are available on the southwest side of the Auditorium.

HOP 2 CHAUTAUQUA SHUTTLE:

Free round-trip shuttle service begins 90 minutes before the concert and resumes after the concert for about 45 minutes. At the end of the performance, all outbound HOP buses will pick up patrons, including ADA guests, on the east side of the Auditorium and run for 45 minutes after the end of each show. For more information, visit www.chautauqua.com/HOP.

TICKET EXCHANGES:

Ticket exchanges can be made Monday-Friday, 12-5 pm at the Chautauqua Box Office or through intermission on nights of performance. For questions about ticket exchanges, call the Chautauqua Box Office at 303-4407666. Refunds are allowed if patrons are experiencing illness. Unused tickets may be returned to the Box Office prior to concerts as a tax-deductible donation to the Colorado Music Festival.

DINING AT THE FESTIVAL

CHAUTAUQUA DINING HALL

Make a reservation at Chautauqua Dining Hall to enjoy great food and beautiful views. For reservations, visit chautauqua.com/dining-hall.

GRAB-AND-GO DINNERS

Purchase a fresh grab-and-go meal on Thursday and Friday nights under the picnic shelter on the south side of the Auditorium. Grab-and-go options include sandwiches, salads, and snack items, as well as beer and wine.

CHAUTAUQUA GENERAL STORE

The General Store, located just west of the Dining Hall, offers a selection of snacks, coffee drinks, and homemade ice cream.

PICNIC ON THE LAWN

Bring your own meal to enjoy on the lawn or at one of the many picnic tables.

SNACKS AT INTERMISSION

A variety of Boulder Baked cookies are available at the south kiosk during intermission. Cookies and water are just $2 each, and all profits support Colorado Music Festival.

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