Director’s Concert
Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 7pm
St. Thomas Church,
2201 Dexter, Denver
An intimate evening of chamber music in the exquisite acoustics of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, along with informal commentary from the artists. Music full of surprises and delights from Bach and 17th-century Germany and Austria, with works by Biber, Buxtehude, Bertali, Weckmann, Westhoff, and Schenck. Featuring Frank Nowell, harpsichord; Cynthia Miller Freivogel and Martin Davids, violin; Zoe Weiss, viola da gamba and Baroque cello.
Chamber Music at Noon
Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 12pm
St. Thomas Church,
2201 Dexter, Denver
Seven BCOC artists come together for a varied program of spirited chamber music, with works by Vivaldi, Corelli, Telemann, Anna Bon di Venezia, and Johann Christoph Pez
2023-24 Masterworks Series
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Roots & Wings
Vivaldi Extravaganza
October 20-22, 2023
An animated celebration of the music of Antonio Vivaldi, pairing acclaimed guest violinist Ingrid Matthews and our own Cynthia Miller Freivogel as leaders and soloists. Rarely performed ensemble works alternate with virtuosic violin concertos to transport the audience with an extravagance of sound.
Conciertos de Navidad
December 1-3, 2023
Chamber orchestra and guest soloists perform joyful seasonal concertos from Italy, Peru, Mexico, Bolivia, and Spain. This program highlights our signature blend of familiar and rarely performed gems, and a rich interchange of musical styles across the Atlantic.
Roots and Remembrance
February 9-11, 2024
BCOC is joined by St. Martin's Chamber Choir and vocal soloists for a rarely performed 18th-century Requiem by Nicolo Jommelli -- The ancient Requiem text has inspired generations of composers to create music that invites us to remembrance and rediscovery. The program also includes a visionary musical poem by the innovative 12th-century composer Hildegard von Bingen.
With Strings Attached: Bach’s Goldberg Variations
May 17-19, 2024
Our ensemble led by Cynthia Miller Freivogel reprises a beloved masterwork: J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations. This exquisite theme with 30 kaleidoscopic variations has captured listeners' imaginations for generations. BCOC violist and arranger Alexander Vittal has created a superb interpretation for strings that highlights the extraordinary talents of our ensemble and its individual players.
And a new series of Discover Baroque.
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Hear BCOC's music at the Denver Art Museum
Did you know that music from BCOC sets the ambience of the newly re-opened Latin American galleries at Denver Art Museum? Music selections from BCOC and our collaborators was curated by BCOC's Artistic Director, Frank Nowell.
View a free recording of one of our recent concerts
Hearts Resounding!
BCOC celebrates the power of music to evoke our brightest joys and deepest longings. Familiar music of Bach and Handel, Telemann’s spirited Viola Concerto with soloist Emily Anne Bowman, plus a new Chaconne for solo violin composed and performed by Martin Davids.
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Click here to watch this exciting Vivaldi concerto, a short excerpt, featuring Cynthia Miller Freivogel, violin soloist.
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Discover Baroque via Zoom
Learn more about what makes baroque baroque in these monthly, one-hour sessions, including lecture, musical demonstration and Q&A. Hosted by Artistic Director Frank Nowell and guest hosts. No charge — Donations appreciated. Register here for updates on the schedule and monthly topics, and to receive the links.
“The BCOC, in particular, is the best chamber orchestra I've EVER heard and its concerts are so incredibly intimate - always a breath taking experience. I can't thank BCOC enough for its lovely music.”
Katherine Murphy
“The Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado... has built a national reputation as a first-rate period-instrument ensemble.”
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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.”
