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| | The Devil's Trill - Vivaldi and Tartini
A thrilling season opener blends fiery brilliance with a dash of mischief, taking its inspiration from Baroque violin masters Vivaldi and Tartini. Our centerpiece depicts Tartini’s wild dream of diabolic virtuosity: the Devil’s Trill arranged by Alexander Vittal.
Featured Soloists: Cynthia Miller Freivogel and Martin Davids
Friday, October 16 at 7:30 pm, Wellshire Presbyterian Church, 2999 S Colorado Blvd, Denver
Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 pm, First Plymouth Church, 3501 S Colorado Blvd, Englewood
Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 pm, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2201 Dexter St., Denver | Buy Tickets |
| | Directors' Concert - Playing it Forward
BCOC’s co-leaders Cynthia Miller Freivogel and Frank Nowell perform chamber-music gems in an intimate setting, interweaving personal reflections on what music means in our lives and our world. Music of Biber, Bach, Handel, Telemann, and more!
Sunday, November 15 at 3:00 pm, Wellshire Presbyterian Church, 2999 S Colorado Blvd, Denver
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| | Handel's Messiah, Part 1
Handel’s beloved oratorio tells a dramatic musical story that resounds through the centuries. Using Handel’s first version premiered in Dublin in 1742, our orchestra is joined by superb guest vocalists and the stellar St. Martin’s Chamber Choir. The program is introduced with instrumental gems by Corrette and Wassenaer.
Guest Concertmaster: Rafa Prendergast
Friday, December 11 at 7:30 pm, St. Paul Center for Music and the Arts, 1600 N Grant St, Denver
Saturday, December 12 at 7:30 pm, First Plymouth Church, 3501 S Colorado Blvd, Englewood
Sunday, December 13 at 3:00 pm, Arvada Methodist Church, 6750 N Carr St, Arvada | Buy Tickets |
| | Antony and Cleopatra
This captivating 1725 serenata (or chamber opera) by JA Hasse reimagines a timeless love story with a melodious score that enthralls modern-day audiences. With mezzo-soprano Kristin Gornstein as Antony and soprano Nola Richardson as Cleopatra, our vibrant stage production is set in the intimate surroundings of historic St. Thomas Church.
Guest Concertmaster: Rafa Prendergast
Friday, January 22 at 7:30 pm, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2201 Dexter St, Denver
Saturday, January 23 at 4:00 pm, NOTE 4pm start! St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2201 Dexter St, Denver
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| | Folias and Fandangos
Celebrating the lively exchange of dances and rhythms between Old and New Worlds, performed with a dynamic guitar duo, string quartet and percussion! Music by Murcia, Boccherini, and Ximenez, plus new arrangements by Morton.
Guitar Duo: Carlos Cuestas and Paul Holmes Morton.
Friday, February 26 at 7:30 pm, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2201 Dexter St, Denver
Saturday, February 27 at 3:00 pm, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2201 Dexter St, Denver
Sunday, February 28 at 3:00 pm, Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield | Buy Tickets |
| | Playing from Memory
BCOC joins forces with Broken Box Mime Theater to explore the power of music to tell stories and evoke vivid memories. We are excited to share this new co-curated program, inspired by recent scientific discoveries about music and the mind… and the role music can play with those facing memory loss. Stay tuned for info on multidisciplinary events leading up to the concert weekend.
Leader: Cynthia Miller Freivogel
Saturday April 3 at 7:30 pm, St. Paul Center for Music and the Arts, 1600 N Grant St, Denver
Sunday April 4 at 3:00 pm, First Universalist Church, 4101 E Hampden Ave, Denver | Buy Tickets |
| | A Little Night Music
Mozart takes center stage with his beloved serenade, Eine kleine Nachtmusik. Cynthia Freivogel performs a thrilling violin concerto by Jean-Marie Leclair, and a Danish folksong suite helps to conclude a diverse and vibrant season of live music!
Leader: Cynthia Miller Freivogel
Friday May 21 at 7:30 pm, Wellshire Presbyterian Church, 2999 S Colorado Blvd, Denver
Saturday, May 22 at 7:30 pm, St. Luke’s UMC, 8817 S Broadway, Highlands Ranch
Sunday, May 23 at 3:00 pm, First Plymouth Church, 3501 S Colorado Blvd, Denver
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