by Frank Nowell, Artistic Director
September 2011
The BCOC 2011–2012 Season
“The intention of music is not only to please the ear, but to express sentiments, strike the imagination, affect the mind, and command the passions.” —Francesco Geminiani, 1687-1762
Welcome to Season 7!
Our ensemble aims to bring the spirit of this wonderful music alive in today’s world, capturing its vivid and evocative colors, enlivened with the spirit of improvisation and dance. Baroque composers knew the power of music to move listeners to experience a spectrum of emotions, and the equal role of the performer in this endeavor. As an ensemble we take our cue from Geminiani, who urged musicians to be first inspired themselves, and “while the imagination is warm and glowing [to pour] the same exalted spirit into [our] own performance.”
This season our ensemble is joined by an array of guest artists and featured soloists. We are pleased to collaborate this year with St. Martin’s Chamber Choir and Boulder Children’s Choir, and in educational partnership with Metropolitan State College’s Early Music Ensemble.
I invite you to join us for a “Brilliantly Baroque” season, as we continue to explore the musical riches of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Photo by Michael Kornelsen
