The concert series pays homage to the musical genius of Ludwig van Beethoven and is celebrating its fourth annual festival in Northern Colorado
Beethoven in the Rockies Concert Series is thrilled to announce its 2024-25 season, titled “Musical Gems,” bringing the highest quality of classical music to Greeley and the surrounding areas. The concert series will take place between Aug. 25, 2024, and May 4, 2025, and will present three orchestral concerts at the University of Northern Colorado’s Campus Commons Performance Hall (1051 22nd St.) and seven chamber music concerts at First United Methodist Church (917 10th Ave.). Dr. Adam Piotr Żukiewicz, associate professor of piano at UNC, is the founder and artistic director of the festival. Nicole Jefferis serves as the executive director.
“Beethoven in the Rockies Concert Series strives to provide access to excellent quality performances with an educational component. We actively engage and promote artists representing diverse communities of our region, while offering the opportunity to our audiences to interact with national and international guest artists and presenters in a friendly setting,” Zukiewicz says.
With its commitment to excellence and collaboration, Beethoven in the Rockies Concert Series is dedicated to building strong communities and providing unforgettable and inspiring experiences for their audiences. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the beauty and power of classical music in the heart of Greeley.
The 2024-25 season will feature some of the most celebrated orchestras and ensembles in Colorado. Chamber ensembles and orchestras include the debut of the Beethoven Camerata, the CPR-featured Colorado Piano Trio, the Boulder Chamber Orchestra and the Greeley Chamber Orchestra. Also featured are acclaimed national and international artists as well as some of the most prominent members of the Northern Colorado community.
Starting off the season debuts Beethoven Camerata, a conductorless professional ensemble built of the finest musicians from the Northern Colorado region under the leadership of its concertmaster, Jubal Fulks. World-class cello virtuoso Gal Faganel will perform as a soloist and will play the wistful and thought-provoking Schubert “Arpeggione” Sonata.
Beethoven in the Rockies Concert Series 2024-25 Schedule
Sunday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. – Beethoven Camerata
- “Arpeggione” (ensemble debut)
- Haydn, Schubert, Beethoven
- UNC Campus Commons Performance Hall, Greeley
Sunday, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m. – Colorado Piano Trio
- “Beethoven’s 5″
- CPE Bach, Martinu, Beethoven
- First United Methodist Church, Greeley
Friday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m. – Greeley Chamber Orchestra
- “Homage to 1806” feat. Jubal Fulks, violin
- Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and Symphony no. 4
- UNC Campus Commons Performance Hall, Greeley
Sunday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. – London Music Club
- Gnattali, Beethoven, Schumann
- First United Methodist Church, Greeley
Friday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. – Boulder Chamber Orchestra
- Vivaldi and Pergolesi feat. Zachary Carrettin, violin “L’estro armonico”
- UNC Campus Commons Performance Hall, Greeley
Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. – Veterans Celebration Voice Recital
- Feat. Charles Moore, tenor
- Gjergji Gaqi, piano
- First United Methodist Church, Greeley
Sunday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. – Colorado Piano Trio
- Shostakovich, Baker, Poulenc
- First United Methodist Church, Greeley
Sunday, March 9, at 2 p.m. – Colorado Piano Trio with Friends
- Piano Quintets by Brahms and Shostakovich
- First United Methodist Church, Greeley
Sunday, April 6, at 2 p.m. – Special Piano Recital
- Sandro Tsomaia, piano
- Beethoven, Medtner, Georgian composers
- First United Methodist Church, Greeley
Sunday, May 4, at 2 p.m. – Future Stars
- Students Showcase
- First United Methodist Church, Greeley
All events are open to the public, and all are invited to attend. Tickets for all concerts are $30 for adults, $20 for seniors 65 years old and above and $5 for students 12 years old and above (with a valid ID). All concerts are free for children under 12, veterans and active military personnel and people with a disability (ADA).
Tickets are on sale on the Beethoven in the Rockies website and at the door.
