Upcoming Performance Calendar*
Sunday, June 6, 2010 2:00p.m. The Confluence
String Quartet from Denver
This marks the tenth annual appearance of this excellent quartet. They have
acquired a fan base here in Crestone who look forward to their return each year.
This year's program will include works by Joseph Haydn, Samuel Barber, Heitor
Villa-Lobos, Sylvia Hazlerig, and others. The quartet includes Rene Knetsch
and Lynne Glaeske, violins, Don Schumacher, viola, and Richard vonFoerster,
cello.
Sunday, June 27, 2010 2:00p.m. Colcannon,
famous Denver-based Celtic Music band
Colcannon has developed a distinctive, inventive and contemporary musical style
while retaining the essence of tradition Irish music. They have charmed audiences
all over the country, performed for television specials, and garnered numerous
awards, including an Emmy. Their seven CDs have received enthusiastic reviews
and have aired across America and Europe. It is a real privilege to host Colcannon
again in the Music House.
Sunday, July 18, 2010 2:00p.m. The Alpine
Overlook Chamber Music Ensemble
Sue Englert, flute, Anne Divine, violin, and Sylvia Hazlerig, piano and harpsichord,
will present music of Bach and Shostakovich. Students Jesse Jones, Ros Gayllay-Pap,
and Sarah Goldberg will perform Bach, Clementi, Chopin and others.
Friday, July 30,2010 7:00p.m. Michael
Shults, Saxophone
Michael, a recent graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, with a
degree in saxophone performance, will present a varied program of classical
and jazz. He will be accompanied by Cheryl Shults on the piano. Special guest
Tracy Doyle, flute, will join Michael in a performance of “Three Jazz
Vignettes” by Sylvia Hazlerig.
Sunday, August 29, 2010 2:00p.m. Ed Wheatley,
trumpet, keyboard, and vocals.
This will be Ed Wheatley’s third annual appearance in the Music House.
Ed always puts on a good show, a trip down Memory Lane, his songs punctuated
with anecdotes about the golden age of popular music. This year’s show
will be a tribute to songwriter Johnny Mercer.
Sunday, September 26, 2010 2:00p.m. Michael
Nigro, classical guitar
This will be the first appearance of this great virtuoso guitarist from California.
His appearances in Colorado are being sponsored by Jim Bosse, a Canon City guitarist
who has played in the house many times. Jim Bosse will be joining him in some
duets.
Sunday, October 10, 2010 2:00p.m. Craig Matovich, oboe, and Michael DeLalla, guitar.
Craig and Michael hail from Boulder. This will be the first oboe-guitar duo to perform here and that sounds like an enchanting combination. They will play an eclectic mix of classical and modern world music.
Saturday, October 23, 2010 7:30p.m. The TAMIU Guitar Ensemble.
This excellent student ensemble of eight to ten players, under the direction of Dr. Gilberto Soto, will be making their third appearance in the Music House, traveling all the way from Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas. They always put on an exciting show!
Every Monday night at 6:30p.m. - Showings of Opera DVDs. No admission charge.
* All performances have a suggested donation of $10, or $5 seniors and students unless otherwise noted.