Join us as we—mere stardust-made mortals—meditate on our capacity to exert power and change the universe that we inhabit. The program features the World Premiere of Joel Thompson’s consortium commission piece, Love Songs from Lonely Letters. Based on the writings of Ashon Crawley, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and African American and African Studies at the University of Virginia, this important new work explores individual agency and transformative joy. Arvo Pärt’s cosmic Berlin Mass drifts over the atmosphere with an expanded chorus and string orchestra; Ars Nova welcomes Denver’s Sphere Ensemble to the stage.Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Cost: $30**Livestream available Ars Nova Singers YouTube channel with link from purchased ticket for February 10**
Location: Concerts
Ars Nova Singers Presents: STARDUST
Join us as we—mere stardust-made mortals—meditate on our capacity to exert power and change the universe that we inhabit. The program features the World Premiere of Joel Thompson’s consortium commission piece, Love Songs from Lonely Letters. Based on the writings of Ashon Crawley, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and African American and African Studies at the University of Virginia, this important new work explores individual agency and transformative joy. Arvo Pärt’s cosmic Berlin Mass drifts over the atmosphere with an expanded chorus and string orchestra; Ars Nova welcomes Denver’s Sphere Ensemble to the stage.Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Price: $30
Ars Nova Singers Presents: VOCES8
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event as Ars Nova Singers presents VOCES8, the world-renowned, British vocal ensemble. Touring globally, the group boasts a luminous, ethereal sound that showcases the unique versatility of a cappella choral music. Celebrate with us as we explore diverse musical expressions and share in the guiding power of song! Ars Nova Singers will be featured on two solo works and one combined work within the concert.The program at Saint John’s Cathedral is entitled “Lux Aeterna.” VOCES8 writes:“Warmth, radiance, guidance, and comfort: from the pale glow of moon or starlight to the blaze of summer sun, light has always been a symbol for our most basic human needs, both physical and spiritual. In compiling the music for Lux Aeterna, we found ourselves returning time and again to this idea of the desire for comfort being expressed through music.
Composers of the Renaissance era would of course draw on sacred texts, where light is often closely linked to hope, security, and salvation, and our more contemporary offerings follow in that tradition. Even those pieces which do not explicitly reference light still hint at the solace which it provides. There is for us something inherently comforting about the sound of unaccompanied voices in harmony, and if this programme shows one thing, it is that composers across the ages have felt the same way.”Time: 7:30-10:00 pm
Price – $40-$60
Ars Nova Singers Presents: VOCES8
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event as Ars Nova Singers presents VOCES8, the world-renowned, British vocal ensemble. Touring globally, the group boasts a luminous, ethereal sound that showcases the unique versatility of a cappella choral music. Celebrate with us as we explore diverse musical expressions and share in the guiding power of song! Ars Nova Singers will be featured on two solo works and one combined work within the concert.The program at Macky Auditorium is entitled “Choral Dances.” VOCES8 writes:“Since the first music was created, music and dance have been constantly entwined. From chapels and courts to cinemas and clubs, this programme rejoices in choral music inspired by dance. Juxtaposing Renaissance music with jazz and pop creates a rare mix of the ethereal and angelic, along with pure foot-tapping fun: a showcase for VOCES8’s inimitable stage presence.”Time – 7:30-10:00 pm
Price – $23-$66
The Frisson Ensemble
Fremont County Community Concert Association presents an evening of music with the Frisson Ensemble on Tuesday, February 21st, at 7 pm in the Canon City H.S. Lou Del Pizzo Auditorium, 1313 College Avenue, Canon City.Frisson features the best and brightest of classical music’s stars! The group showcases emerging young artists as well as seasoned professionals and has skyrocketed to become America’s hottest new classical group from New York City. They are known for performing a wide variety of genres and styles including classical, popular, folk and jazz. Their “American Tribute Tour” will feature beloved music from Gershwin and Cole Porter, melodies from Appalachian Spring, American themes from Dvorak’s music, ragtime from Scott Joplin and perhaps a Stephen Foster song.The ensemble performs in over 25 cities annually including appearances in such diverse venues as the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City, the Da Camera Society in Los Angeles and at the Bermuda Festival. Frisson comes from the French word meaning “a shiver or a thrill, a sudden feeling of excitement.” And thrill you they will! Led by oboist Thomas Gallant, the young virtuosos play with life, zest and virtuosity!Tickets at the door are $20. Complimentary admission for students through age 18 when accompanied by a member. For additional information and videos about this and future concerts, visit www.fremontcountyconcerts.org and www.frissonensemble.com or call Marty at 719-275-5950.
Dead Alive (Grateful Dead Tribute)
Can’t wait for The Dead to play at Folsom Field? Join Dead Alive at The Louisville Underground for a recreation of The Grateful Dead’s legendary concert at Folsom Field from September 3, 1972.Dead Alive is one of the latest Grateful Dead tribute bands to hit the Front Range. The band is comprised of veteran musicians from the local music scene, including members of Left Hand Monkey Wrench, Colorado Dead Set, Peak2Peak and New Speedway Boogie. It seems no matter how many gigs we play, their is always a desire for more live music. Dead Alive is a collective of musicians who decided to turn their weekly “just for fun” jam into the most fun Grateful Dead experience they can deliver. Dead Alive plays everything from the Dead’s “top 40” to their obscure tunes, building a repertoire from the deep sea of Grateful Dead material we have come to know and love.GA tickets $15, reserved VIP seating available. Visit TheLouisvilleUnderground.com for ticket information.
A Musical Salute: A Veterans Day Concert
For the love of Lowry, The Lowry Foundation is pleased to present a concert in honor of Veterans Day featuring a string quartet from the Colorado Symphony.
This event is free and open to the public.
Date: Friday, November 11, 2022
Time: 7pm-8pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Where: The historic setting of the Eisenhower Chapel located in the heart of Lowry at 293 Roslyn Street, Denver
RSVP requested: call (303) 344-0481 or visit: www.lowryfoundation.org/events.
A suggested donation of $10 for this event will be greatly appreciated.
Legendary Pink Dots w/ Orbit Service, The Drood
Join The Legendary Pink Dots (LPD) and Orbit Service for the first of two nights in Denver on their 2022 “The Museum of Human Happiness Tour” with The Drood, Mudwulf and DizyPixl performing live at The Mercury Cafe starting at 8pm.The Legendary Pink Dots (LPD) are an Anglo-Dutch experimental rock band formed in London in August 1980. In 1984, the band moved to Amsterdam, playing with rotating musicians and having, as core members, singer/songwriter/keyboardist Edward Ka-Spel and keyboardist Phil Knight. As of 2012, the group is composed of Edward Ka-Spel (vocals, keyboards, songwriter), Phil Knight (keyboards, electronics), Erik Drost (guitars) and Joep Hendrickx (live sound engineer). Although outside the mainstream, LPD have released more than 40 albums, have a devoted worldwide following, and tour frequently.Orbit Service is the long standing solo project of Colorado artist Randall Frazier. With deep ambient sound and melody punctuated by organic, measured beats and existential musings, Orbit Service creates a unique atmosphere described as “the sense of uncertainty as a powerful creative statement”.The Drood is an Electronic-Rock band from Colorado who pull creatively from the fringes of Post-Rock, Psychedelic, Shoegaze, Industrial and more. Their music conjures an other-worldliness intensity which seeks to speak to the soul; a fascinating overlap of mysticism and skepticism, inspiration and despair.
Legendary Pink Dots w/ Edward Ka-Spel (solo) ft. Tom Hagerman of Devotchka, Dead Voices On Air
Join The Legendary Pink Dots (LPD) for the second of two nights in Denver on their 2022 “The Museum of Human Happiness Tour” with Edward Ka-Spel (solo) ft. Tom Hagerman of Devotchka, Dead Voices On Air, Mudwulf and DizyPixl performing live at The Mercury Cafe starting at 7pm.The Legendary Pink Dots (LPD) are an Anglo-Dutch experimental rock band formed in London in August 1980. In 1984, the band moved to Amsterdam, playing with rotating musicians and having, as core members, singer/songwriter/keyboardist Edward Ka-Spel and keyboardist Phil Knight. As of 2012, the group is composed of Edward Ka-Spel (vocals, keyboards, songwriter), Phil Knight (keyboards, electronics), Erik Drost (guitars) and Joep Hendrickx (live sound engineer). Although outside the mainstream, LPD have released more than 40 albums, have a devoted worldwide following, and tour frequently.Edward Ka-Spel is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He is best known for his work with the band The Legendary Pink Dots, which he co-founded. He is also known for his work on The Tear Garden with Skinny Puppy‘s cEvin Key. In 2017, he collaborated with Amanda Palmer on the album I Can Spin a Rainbow.Dead Voices on Air is Mark Spybey’s experimental and industrial project formed after his departure from Zoviet France. Spybey has collaborated with artists such as Not Breathing and cEvin Key of Skinny Puppy. This very special Denver show will feature new versions of songs that Mark Spybey has contributed to over the years: including songs from his work with Download, Beehatch and of course Dead Voices on Air. For this performance he will be joined by Denver based musicians Nathan Jamiel and Daniel Watts from the band The Drood.
Statute of Limitations
Join Statute of Limitations at The Louisville Underground for an evening of the very best modern rock, yacht rock and classic rock from the past 50 years. Since the advent of rock n roll, every generation the music scene brings a new crop of superstars to popular culture. From The Eagles to John Mayer, from Bruce Hornsby to The Killers, there is one thing these artists all have in common… Great songs. Denver based Statute of Limitations brings you the very best radio hits and classics from the 70s through today. The high-energy sets are packed full of artists that stand the test of time. After seeing this band play live Front Range audiences agree, great music has no statute of limitations.