2026–2027 Season
Beethoven’s World
Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Beethoven’s Death
Guest Artists
Edward Dusinberre
Violin
Andrew Cooperstock
Piano
Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi
Bandoneon
Chloé Trevor
Violin
Igor Pikayzen
Violin
Adam Żukiewicz
Artist-in-Residence
Lorento Gismondi
Violin
Daniel Adam Maltz
Fortepiano
Season Schedule
OCTOBER
24
Mini-Chamber 1
with Adam Żukiewicz - Artist-in-Residence
Saturday, October 24, 2026
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Boulder Adventist Church
The Boulder Chamber Orchestra’s Mini-Chamber Series opens with Artist-in-Residence Adam Żukiewicz joined by musicians of the orchestra for an evening of chamber music shaped by Beethoven’s legacy. Beethoven’s Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 1 No. 1 reveals the young composer announcing a bold new voice, followed by Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 49, a Romantic masterpiece of lyricism and brilliance.
NOVEMBER
21
Mini-Chamber 2
with Adam Żukiewicz - Artist-in-Residence
Saturday, November 21, 2026
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Boulder Adventist Church
Artist-in-Residence Adam Żukiewicz returns to the Mini-Chamber Series with musicians of the Boulder Chamber Orchestra for an evening devoted to the rich sonority of the piano quintet. Grażyna Bacewicz’s Piano Quintet No. 1 offers driving rhythms and striking color, followed by Dvořák’s beloved Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81, a work filled with warmth, folk spirit, and soaring melody.
DECEMBER
19
Gift of Music Holiday Concert
with Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi - Bandoneon
and Loreto Gismondi - Violin
Saturday, December 19, 2026
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Boulder Adventist Church
The Masterpiece Series opens with a festive celebration of the season. Internationally acclaimed violinist Loreto Gismondi joins the Boulder Chamber Orchestra alongside renowned bandoneon virtuoso Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi, whose instrument brings the unmistakable voice of Argentina to the concert stage.
January
23
Baroque Brilliance
with Chloé Trevor - Violin
Saturday, January 23, 2027
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Boulder Adventist Church
The Masterpiece Series continues with a program devoted to the elegance and vitality of the Baroque. Violinist Chloé Trevor joins the Boulder Chamber Orchestra as soloist in Bach’s Violin Concerto in D Minor, a work of rhythmic drive and luminous clarity. Trevor’s artistry brings fresh energy to this timeless music, inviting listeners into the brilliance and expressive depth of Bach’s musical world.
February
20
Echoes of Scotland
with Edward Dusinberre - Violin
Saturday, February 20, 2027
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Boulder Adventist Church
The Masterpiece Series turns northward with a program inspired by the landscapes and traditions of Scotland. Renowned violinist Edward Dusinberre joins the Boulder Chamber Orchestra as soloist in Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy, a work rich in lyricism and folk color. Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, “Scottish” completes the journey, framed by a spirited Beethoven overture.
March
20
Mini-Chamber 3
with Adam Żukiewicz - Artist-in-Residence
Saturday, March 20, 2027
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Boulder Adventist Church
Artist-in-Residence Adam Żukiewicz takes the stage for a special solo recital in the Mini-Chamber Concert Series, marking the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s passing in 2027. Beethoven’s monumental Diabelli Variations, Op. 120 transforms a simple waltz into an extraordinary set of character pieces, revealing the composer’s wit, depth, and boundless imagination.
April
17
Beethoven in Vienna
with Daniel Adam Maltz - Fortepiano
Saturday, April 17, 2027
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Boulder Adventist Church
The Masterpiece Series explores Beethoven’s Vienna with fortepianist Daniel Adam Maltz, performing on the instrument of the composer’s own era. Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major reveals the youthful brilliance of a composer reshaping the concerto tradition, while Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major offers wit, elegance, and radiant energy at the heart of Beethoven’s world.
April
18
Beethoven’s Piano
with Daniel Adam Maltz - Fortepiano
Sunday, April 18, 2027
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Boulder Adventist Church
In a rare and illuminating event, fortepianist Daniel Adam Maltz presents Beethoven’s music on the instrument of the composer’s own time. Performed on period fortepiano, this recital offers a vivid window into Beethoven’s sound world through works spanning his early and middle years, including the celebrated Moonlight Sonata. A unique opportunity to hear Beethoven as audiences of his era might have experienced it.
MAY
01
2027 CSMTA Concerto Competition
Winners’ Concert
Saturday, May 1, 2027
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Boulder Adventist Church
The Boulder Chamber Orchestra proudly continues its collaboration with the Colorado State Music Teachers Association (CSMTA) for the annual Concerto Competition Winners’ Concert. Outstanding young musicians from across the state earn the opportunity to appear as soloists with the orchestra after a competitive selection process. This inspiring evening celebrates the next generation of artists and the remarkable musical talent emerging in Colorado.
MAY
29
Masterpiece Series Finale
at Macky Auditorium
Saturday, May 29, 2027
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Macky Auditorium Concert Hall
The 2026–2027 Masterpiece Series concludes with a gathering of extraordinary artists. Violinist Igor Pikayzen, pianist Andrew Cooperstock, and a distinguished guest cellist join the Boulder Chamber Orchestra for Beethoven’s Triple Concerto in C Major. Both virtuosic and deeply collaborative, this rare concerto places three commanding soloists in conversation with the orchestra for a thrilling close to the season.