Upcoming Performance Calendar*
Sunday, April 11, 2010 2:00p.m. The Playground
Ensemble from Denver University
This is their third annual appearance in the Music House. The group is devoted
to the performance of works from the 20th and 21st centuries, and to promoting
Colorado composers. Included in the program will be four pieces for viola and
cello by Sylvia Hazlerig. Come hear a variety of fresh and interesting music!
Sunday, April 25, 2010 2:00p.m. The Fuchs
Trio from Denver
Richard Fuchs, violin, James Fittz, cello, and Luanne Fuchs Long, piano, will
present a lovely afternoon of works by Beethoven and Brahms. If you love the
repertoire of traditional classical chamber music, this is your cup of tea!
Sunday, May 2, 2010 2:00p.m. Cindy Kallet
and Grey Larsen, folk duo
Cindy is a superb singer, guitarist, song writer, and multi-instrumentalist.
Grey is one of America’s finest players of the Irish flute and tin whistle,
as well as an accomplished singer and concertina, fiddle, and harmonium player.
Together, they weave songs and tunes of vibrant color and rich texture.
Sunday, May 16, 2010 2:00p.m. Catie Moore,
flute, with Sylvia Hazlerig, piano and harpsichord
This is Catie and Sylvia’s second concert in the Music House. Their program
will include a Baroque Sonata by Loeillet, a contemporary Sonatina for flute
and harpsichord by Hazlerig, and the Fantasia para un Gentilhombre, by Joaquin
Rodrigo, originally a guitar concerto, transcribed for flute and piano by James
Galway. It is wonderful to hear Catie’s excellent and melodious flute
playing.
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, 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.
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.