Guest Artists
Edward Dusinberre
Violin
Artist Bio
Irina Muresanu
Violin
Artist Bio
Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi
Bandoneon
Artist Bio
Adam Żukiewicz
Piano
Artist Bio
Season Schedule
SEPTEMBER
20
Mini-Chamber 1: Andrew Cooperstock - Piano
Saturday, September 20, 2025
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Boulder Adventist Church
The Boulder Chamber Orchestra’s 2025–2026 Mini-Chamber Series opens with a vibrant tribute to French musical brilliance, marking 150 years since the birth of Maurice Ravel. This elegant program features masterworks by Debussy, Poulenc, Milhaud, and Ravel, brought to life by Artist-in-Residence Andrew Cooperstock. He is joined by BCO's own outstanding artists: clarinetist Kellan Toohey, violinist Hilary Castle, and cellist Joseph Howe.
NOVEMBER
22
Mini-Chamber 2: Andrew Cooperstock - Piano
Saturday, November 22, 2025
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Boulder Adventist Church
The second concert in the Boulder Chamber Orchestra’s 2025–2026 Mini-Chamber Series offers an irresistible blend of charm, wit, and emotional depth. Featuring music by Haydn, Paul Schoenfield, and Dvořák’s beloved Dumky Trio, this program highlights the expressive range of the chamber repertoire. Artist-in-Residence Andrew Cooperstock is joined by BCO violinist Rinat Erlichman and cellist Joseph Howe for an evening of vibrant musical storytelling.
DECEMBER
13
From Rome to Buenos Aires (Boulder)
Gift of Music Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 13, 2025
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Boulder Adventist Church
We open our Chamber Orchestra Series at the Boulder Adventist Church with internationally renowned bandoneon virtuoso Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi, featured in Roberto Di Marino’s Suite Mediterranea for Bandoneon and Orchestra. The program also includes selections by Morricone, Rota, Piazzolla, and J.S. Bach’s Keyboard Concerto in D Minor, performed by acclaimed pianist Adam Żukiewicz. Celebrate the holiday season in Boulder with this dynamic and festive evening of music!
DECEMBER
14
From Rome to Buenos Aires (Denver)
Gift of Music Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 14, 2025
4:00 – 5:30 PM
Mapleton Arts Center
Experience the artistry of internationally renowned bandoneon virtuoso Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi in a special matinee performance at the Mapleton Arts Center in Denver. The program features works by Di Marino, Morricone, Rota, and Piazzolla with Pietrodarchi, along with J.S. Bach’s Keyboard Concerto in D Minor, performed by acclaimed pianist Adam Żukiewicz. Celebrate the holiday season with this dynamic and festive afternoon of music!
JANUARY
17
Mini-Chamber 3: Andrew Cooperstock - Piano
Saturday, January 17, 2026
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Boulder Adventist Church
The final concert in the 2025–2026 Mini-Chamber Series brings a powerful close with two monumental works of the chamber music repertoire. In his final appearance as 25–26 Artist-in-Residence, acclaimed pianist Andrew Cooperstock is joined by BCO violinists Annamaria Karacson and Daniel Colbert, violist Stephanie Mientka, and cellist Erin Patterson for an evening of expressive depth and brilliance featuring piano quintets by Dmitri Shostakovich and Robert Schumann.
JANUARY
31
Romantic Bees
with Edward Dusinberre - Violin
Saturday, January 31, 2026
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Boulder Adventist Church
We continue our chamber orchestra series with a program of Romantic masterworks centered on the "B’s"—Brahms and Bruch. Beloved violinist Edward Dusinberre of the Takács Quartet joins us for Bruch’s iconic Violin Concerto. The evening also features Brahms’ lush Serenade in D, offering an intimate journey through the Romantic era.
FEBRUARY
28
Folk Inspirations
with Irina Muresanu - Violin
Saturday, February 28, 2026
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Boulder Adventist Church
Our third chamber orchestra concert features folk-inspired gems from Romania, Switzerland, and the United States. Highlights include Mark O’Connor’s American Seasons with violinist Irina Muresanu and Bloch’s Concerto Grosso with pianist Adam Żukiewicz. The evening concludes with Enescu’s exhilarating Rumanian Rhapsody No. 1.
MARCH
28
The Art of Requiem
with the Boulder Chorale
Saturday, March 28, 2026
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Boulder Adventist Church
The Boulder Chamber Orchestra joins forces with the Boulder Chorale for a powerful and moving collaboration featuring Michael Haydn’s Requiem in C Minor. This performance offers a rare opportunity to hear the Requiem performed live, bringing together orchestra and choir in a unified, soul-stirring experience.
MAY
02
2026 CSMTA Concerto Competition
Winners’ Concert
Saturday, May 9, 2026
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Boulder Adventist Church
We are thrilled to host the third annual collaboration with the Colorado State Music Teachers Association (CSMTA) for their Concerto Competition Winners' Concert. Young musicians from across the state compete for the chance to perform as soloists with the Boulder Chamber Orchestra—an event that’s truly something special.
MAY
23
Masterpiece Series Finale: A Symphonic Saga
Saturday, May 23, 2026
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Macky Auditorium Concert Hall
The Boulder Chamber Orchestra returns to Macky Auditorium for a special performance honoring Boulder’s Memorial Day weekend. This concert marks the finale of our 2025–2026 Season, featuring Sibelius’s En Saga, Márquez’s Danzón No. 2, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5—an evening that brings together music, community, and reflection in one of Colorado’s most iconic venues. Whether you are a longtime supporter or attending for the first time, this unforgettable evening invites all to share in the joy of live music and the vibrancy of Boulder’s cultural life.