This Week at the College of Music: Community Edition - March 18, 2021
While snow accumulation topped 20 inches in Boulder this weekend resulting in a campus snow day on March 15, many of us were glued to the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday night...with good reason: we're so pleased to congratulate newly appointed violist of the Takács Quartet Richard O'Neill on winning Best Classical Instrumental Solo Performance for his recording of Christopher Theofanidis' "Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra." It was O'Neill's third Grammy nomination and first win, and he's only the second person to receive an award for a viola performance in the history of this category. Theofanidis' composition—which O'Neill recorded alongside conductor David Alan Miller and the Albany Symphony—was inspired by Navajo poetry and the composer's psychological response to the September 11 attacks. Learn more about O'Neill and his historic win on our website.
Noteworthy
This week's events
Chamber Music Showcase
1st Spring Performance
Saturday, March 20, 4:30 p.m.
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Honors Competition Finals
Sunday, March 21, 12:30 p.m.
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Persevering Legacy
Spring 2021
Tuesday, March 23, 7:30 p.m.
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Guest Master Class
Augustin Hadelich, violin
Wednesday, March 24, 3 p.m.
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Hip-Hop in Times of Pandemic and Protest
At The Crossroads of Hip-Hop and Education
Wednesday, March 24, 6 p.m.
Presented through Zoom
Early Music Ensemble
Spring 2021
Wednesday, March 24, 7:30 p.m.
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Student Degree Recitals
The stars of tomorrow are on stage today. Join our undergraduate and graduate students in their degree recitals, streaming live from the College of Music website.