Events Schedule
Performing Arts Series Event Schedule
Sunday, May 6 5:30 p.m., Castle – $95
The Denver Brass 5 (formerly the Aries Brass Quintet)
“Sound the Brass and Open the Castle”
SOLD OUT
The Denver Brass Recital Quintet heralds the opening of the 2007 Performing Arts Series with fanfares, flourishes, and sounds of The American West.
Sunday, May 20 5:30 p.m., Castle – $95
Colorado Symphony Orchestra presents
a Woodwind Quintet
SOLD OUT
Featuring music from composers Jacques Ibert, Carl Nielsen and Sir Malcolm Arnold. CSO musicians include: Pamela Endsley (flute), Monica Hanulik (oboe), Abby Raymond (clarinet), Chad Cognata (bassoon), and Mike Thornton (horn).
Sunday, June 3 5:30 p.m., Castle Veranda – $75
Colorado Symphony Orchestra presents a Duo for Violin and Marimba
SOLD OUT
CSO musicians John Kinzie (marimba) and Karen Kinzie (violin) will entertain the audience with three pieces composed for the duo combination of violin and marimba. This string/percussion concert features easy listening twentieth-century music.
Friday, June 22 6:30 p.m., Castle Veranda – $75
The Denver Brass 5 (formerly the Aries Brass Quintet) with Celtic Colorado Bagpipes & Drums
SOLD OUT
The Denver Brass Recital Quintet is joined by the Celtic Colorado Pipes and Drums for the riveting and inspiring melodies of the Emerald Isle. “Scotland the Brave,” “Oh Danny Boy,” and other traditional favorites will be featured.
Friday, July 13 6:30 p.m., Castle Veranda – $75
Lynn Baker presents “The Electric Works”
SOLD OUT
A contemporary quartet reinterpreting jazz fusion classics. DU Lamont School of Music
Friday, July 27 6:30 p.m., Castle
The Denver Center Theatre Academy presents
“Alice in Wonderland”
Family Picnic and Special Performance
Adults – $45, Students – $20
SOLD OUT
Join us for this family performance by teen actors from the Denver Center Theatre Academy, an education department of The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, as they perform their adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, directed by Anne Penner.
Saturday, August 4 5:30 p.m., Castle Veranda
The Denver Brass performs “From Sea to Shining Sea”
Family Concert and Picnic
Adults – $45, Students – $20
SOLD OUT
Join the 14 members of The Denver Brass for an evening of good-old-fashioned fun and American family favorites reflecting the spirit and adventure that gave birth to the Cherokee Ranch & Castle. There’s something for everyone in this very special musical tribute, so bring the entire family.
Saturday, August 11 6:30 p.m., Castle Veranda – $75
Big Band Concert performs “Bennys From Heaven”
SOLD OUT
Featuring the music of Benny Carter, Benny Goldson, and Benny Goodman. A 17-member Big Band celebrating the repertoire of these legendary musicians. DU Lamont School of Music
Friday, August 17 6:30 p.m., Castle – $95
The Denver Center Theatre Company presents “Shakespeare’s Women”
SOLD OUT
Lovers, Mothers, Queens and Courtesans” Kathleen McCall (actress) and Kent Thompson (director) return for an encore performance at the 2007 Series. Kathleen McCall, from Douglas County, with acting credits on Broadway, film and television performs an entertaining and enlightening one-woman show of some of Shakespeare’s women—from the love struck Juliet to the guilt-maddened Lady Macbeth. Directed by Denver Center Theatre Company’s artistic director, Kent Thompson.
Friday, September 7 6:30 p.m., Castle – $95
“VioLola” featuring Basil Vendryes and Linda Wang
SOLD OUT
Celebrated musicians Basil Vendreyes (viola) and Linda Wang (violin) present an intimate and inviting evening of duo works for the viola and violin.Vendreyes is the Principal Violist for the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and Wang is the newest violin faculty member at the Lamont School of Music. The program will include Handel/ Halvorsen’s well-known virtuostic Passicaglia, and the exciting, rhythmic Three Madrigals of Czech composer Martinu.
Friday, September 14 6:30 p.m., Castle – $95
Quattro Mani featuring the Duo Piano Team of Alice Rybak and Susan Grace
SOLD OUT
Quattro Mani makes a return visit to Cherokee Ranch after a stellar performance in the 2006 Series. Founded in 1989, the duo has gained international recognition with both artists’ special interest in the vast repertoire for two pianos and the unique collaboration involved in this performance.
Saturday, September 29 6:30 p.m., Castle – $95
Cello Quartet
SOLD OUT
Featuring the special cello talents of Richard Slavich, Katherine Knight, Douglas Moore and Jim Fritz. This exciting and upbeat performance features everything from Bach to various John Philip Sousa marches.
Saturday, October 13 6:30 p.m., Castle – $95
Lynn Baker presents Vocalist Lynne Skinner
SOLD OUT
A jazz ensemble featuring vocalist Lynne Skinner singing the music of Joni Mitchell. DU Lamont School of Music
Saturday, October 20 6:30 p.m., Castle – $95
Soul and Body: Music for Voice and Guitar
SOLD OUT
Featuring internationally acclaimed Lamont School of Music faculty artists Ricardo Iznaola (guitar) and Kenneth Cox (basso). DU Lamont School of Music
Saturday, November 3 6:30 p.m., Castle – $95
An Evening for Violin and Piano
SOLD OUT
Featuring the Lamont School of Music’s newest violinist, Linda Wang, and long-time pianist Alice Rybak. As a combination, this new duo has already set the classical music scene buzzing with their renditions for violin and piano. DU Lamont School of Music
Saturday, November 10 6:30 p.m., Castle – $95
Jazz Tribute to Dizzy Gillespie
SOLD OUT
Featuring Lynn Baker (saxophone), Director of the Lamont School of Music’s Jazz Studies Program, and Eric Gunnison (keyboards), Kenneth Walker (bass), and Mike Marlier (drums) will play selected works from jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie featuring trumpeter Greg Gishert. DU Lamont School of Music
Friday, December 7 6:30 p.m., Castle – $95
“The Three Amigos” – Classical Guitar Concert
SOLD OUT
Led by internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Ricardo Iznaola with Jonathan Leathwood and Masakazu Ito. The “Amigos” make an encore visit to Cherokee Ranch featuring a unique program with guitar solos, duets and trios. DU Lamont School of Music
Sunday, December 9 5:30 p.m., Castle – $95
Colorado Symphony Orchestra presents “Festive Holiday Music”
SOLD OUT
Featuring the music of a CSO brass quintet. CSO musicians include: Patrick Tillery (trumpet), Dan Kuehn (trumpet), Dave Brussel (horn), Paul Naslund (trombone), and Steve Dombrowski (tuba).
Sunday, December 16 5:30 p.m., Castle – $95
Colorado Symphony Orchestra presents a “String Holiday Fantasy”
SOLD OUT
Featuring the music of a CSO string quartet. CSO cellist Margaret Hoeppner will by joined by two CSO violinists and one viola musician as they help celebrate the Holiday season.
Friday, December 21 6:30 p.m., Castle – $95
The Denver Brass 5 (formerly the Aries Brass Quintet) performs “Christmas is Here”
SOLD OUT
There’s no place like the cozy candle-lit interior of the Castle to gather with close friends and listen to heart-warming Holiday favorites. Goosebumps are guaranteed by Colorado’s most elegant and entertaining Recital Quintet.
