Brahms with Britten, Colorado Music Festival Orchestra, and more

Jul 25, 2023 at 7:30 PM · Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder, CO Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder, CO

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Brahms

85 concerts

Johannes Brahms, born in Hamburg, Germany, was a pivotal Romantic era composer. He masterfully blended classical forms with rich harmonies and lyrical melodies in his symphonies, concertos, and chamber music. Celebrated for works like "Hungarian Dances" and his "Lullaby," he is considered one of classical music's "Three Bs" alongside Bach and Beethoven, leaving an enduring legacy.

Britten

9 concerts

Born in Lowestoft, England, Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) was a towering 20th-century composer, conductor, and pianist. Renowned for revolutionizing British opera, his emotive style blended classical traditions with diverse influences. Celebrated works include the operas "Peter Grimes" and "War Requiem," alongside "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra."

Poulenc

2 concerts

Colorado Music Festival Orchestra

Colorado Music Festival