Science/Fantasy is a fusion of the historical and the fantastical, a Steampunk-inspired program blending Victorian aesthetics with futuristic elements. We’ll explore the contrasts of fact and fabrication through music. With flying and sailing ships, clockworks, and time machines, our guides range from Victorian-era composers Robert Lucas Pearsall and Charles Hubert Hastings Parry to contemporary masters…
A lost masterpiece newly found: Spanish composer Enrique Granados’ Cant de les estrelles (Song of the Stars) received its world premiere in 1911, then disappeared for almost a century. The score languished in a forgotten archive, where it was damaged by fire, water, and mold. Revived in a new edition by Douglas Riva at a…
Darkness gives way to light and renewal. Join us for Light/Shadow, a joyous celebration of the winter solstice with extraordinary, rarely-heard music of the season, from the flowing sounds of the high Renaissance to modern masterpieces and carols. Our eclectic program embraces novelty and tradition, mystery and brilliance, balancing familiar melodies with innovative new sounds…
Here/There, near and far, past and future: don’t miss our Season Opening Celebration and Benefit as we kick off our 39th Season – CONTRASTS. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and drinks at our 3:00 reception, plus desserts at intermission, while meeting some wonderful new singers and surprise special guests. Savor an eclectic, energetic concert showcasing inspiring…
We are thrilled to welcome our good friend and colleague David Korevaar for this special fundraising event – an afternoon of fine music and heartwarming hospitality to feed our artistic souls and gather in support of Ars Nova Singers. Hailed for his “wonderfully warm, pliant, spontaneous playing” by the Washington Post, award winning pianist David…
Praised for their powerful singing and distinctive sound, the award-winning British vocal ensemble Apollo5 proves how dynamic only five voices can be. With such small forces they are able to showcase each individual voice while still achieving their critically acclaimed blend. Witness the magic that unfolds when Apollo5 presents music from their latest CD, Haven,…
Join Ars Nova Singers for the climactic final program of its 38th season, as we proudly present Shared Visions—a remarkable interdisciplinary collaboration that brings together artists from across Colorado. This multi-year project began with a gallery featuring 24 captivating works by eight visual artists. Poets from across the state were then invited to engage with…
Ars Nova Singers is proud to welcome nationally acclaimed composer and conductor Joan Szymko, presenting a program of her own works. As a highly regarded composer and choral conductor, Szymko infuses her works with a deep understanding of the expressive qualities of the human voice, a passion for storytelling, and a commitment to using quality…
