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Arundo Winds Quintet will perform on Friday, May 23, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Eternal Hills in Tabernash. Enjoy a dessert reception with the Quintet after the concert.
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Ito La-Quatra Guitar Duo Friday, November 9, 2007 7 p.m.
Arundo Winds Quintet HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008
Duo Rodriguez-Vega Friday, January 25, 2008 7 p.m.
Bergmann Piano Duo Friday, February 29, 2008 7 p.m.
Veronika String Quartet Friday, March 28, 2008 7 p.m.
The Denver Brass Quintet
Friday, April 25, 2008 7 p.m.
Quadre French Horn Quartet
Friday, July 25, 2008
7 p.m.
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Grand County Concert Series 2007-2008
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Guitar Duo |
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Returning to Grand County for the second year, Masakazu Ito and Jeff LaQuatra delight audiences with their enchanting guitar duets. Ito appears with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and is an international award-winning artist. La Quatra has been described by Classical Guitar Magazine as "a guitarist of enormous talent, both musically and technically." The duo will perform works by classical and modern composers.
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Arundo Winds Quartet |
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Arundo Winds first performed in the concert series in 2005. Comprised of five players from three different countries, they are the graduate wind quintet in residence at the University of Colorado in Boulder. They were awarded a silver medal at the National Fischoff Chamber Music Competition in May, 2006. Their programs feature various periods and styles from anound the world. |
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Duo Rodriguez-Vega |
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Puerto Rican harpist Lizary Rodriguez and Venezuelan flutist Gina Vega joined talents in 2006 in order to expand the offerings for these romantic instruments. Ms. Rodriguez has earned her doctorate in music, and Ms. Vega is currently a graduate student at the University of Colorado. Their Latin-American roots have inspired them to embrace music from that region along with the standard repertoire. |
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One of the most popular groups from past concert series, Aries Brass Quintet is returning for the third year. Aries was founded in 1976 as the recital quintet of The Denver Brass. A fresh and exciting chamber ensemble, Aries is in the forefront of commissioning new works which embody the spirit of American music. They are known for their audience rapport and can guarantee "an event for the heart, mind and soul." . |
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Bergmann Piano Duo |
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Always a favorite among Grand County audiences, Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann will appear here for the sixth straight year. From Calgary, Alberta, Canada, they have performed together since 1989 and won numerous competitions throughout the world. Playing on facing Steinways, their programs are a thrilling combination of magnificent melodies and captivating entertainment. |
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Veronika String Quartet |
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Formed in 1989 at Gnessin State Musical College in Moscow, the Veronika String quartet has been awarded top prizes in international competitions in Russia, Australia, and the United States. They are currently in residence at the Colorado State University-Pueblo and the Pueblo Symphony. Called a "sensitive ensemble with beautiful homogeneous sound," their program ranges from Haydn and Beethoven to 20th Century works.
Quadre French Horn Quartet
Since 1988, "The Voice of Four Horns" from California has offered over 600 performances across the country and has been hailed as an ensemble that "zaps the myth that classical stuff's stuffy." The artists will make a special visit to Grand County while attending the International Horn Symposium in Denver. Their repertoire features classical works and original brass music. Kown for its community outreach efforts in California, Quadre freuently holds joint performances with students.
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