Find your joy. Your beauty. Your orchestra.
Boulder, Colorado is known for its thriving arts community with the Boulder Philharmonic at its heart. Bringing world-class music and guest artists for over six decades, our role in cultivating community through engaging performances is supported by the high-level musical talent that makes up your orchestra. Each season is a journey of discovery and connection!
MASTERWORKS SERIES
“There’s something deeply personal about the cello—it sings with the human voice, and you feel its resonance through your whole body.”
— Rainer Eudeikis
SCHUMANN & FRANCK
with Rainer Eudeikis, cello
Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 4 PM
HIGDON – blue cathedral
SCHUMANN – Cello Concerto, Op. 129
FRANCK – Symphony in D Minor
BARBER & DAWSON
with Jennifer Koh, violin
Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 4 PM
Sponsored by Alex Trifunac & Marion Thurnauer
COPLAND – Quiet City
BARBER – Violin Concerto
DAWSON – Negro Folk Symphony
“I don’t separate the music from the world I live in. Every piece I play carries something of my story, and I hope it speaks to someone else’s.”
— Jennifer Koh
“I believe in the power of music to transform and uplift. Each performance is a journey, and I aim to take the audience on that voyage with me.”
— Stewart Goodyear
PROKOFIEV
with Stewart Goodyear, piano
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 7 PM
PROKOFIEV – Lieutenant Kijé Suite, Op. 60
PROKOFIEV – Piano Concerto No. 3
PROKOFIEV – Suite from Romeo and Juliet
All Masterworks are at Macky Auditorium unless otherwise noted.
All programs, dates, times and artists are subject to change.
SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
“The Nutcracker is that rare piece of music and theater that brings generations together. Its magic lies not only in the sparkling music and dazzling dancing—but in the shared wonder it inspires in audiences young and old.”
— Dance Magazine
THE NUTCRACKER
Boulder Philharmonic + Boulder Ballet
Macky Auditorium | Boulder, CO
Friday, November 28, 2025 | 2 PM
Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 2 PM
Sunday, November 30, 2025 | 2 PM
WINTER WIND’ERLAND
Boulder Philharmonic Woodwind Quintet
Niwot Hall | Niwot, CO
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 6 PM
Join us and our Woodwind Quintet for some of the season’s best merry- making—live music, hands-on crafts, and cozy treats to warm your spirits!
Vivaldi’s baroque elegance with Piazzolla’s passionate tango rhythms create a rich, cross-cultural musical experience. The two converge to provide a celebration of the cycles of life—perfect for the reflective beauty of the holiday season.
FOUR SEASONS | Vivaldi & Piazzolla
with Alex Gonzalez, violin
First United Methodist | Boulder, CO
Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 7 PM
STELLA COLE
Stella Cole + Boulder Philharmonic
Boulder Theater | Boulder, CO
Friday, February 6, 2026 | 7 PM
“To watch Stella Cole perform is to be transported back in time. Her sense of joy and wonder is infectious… an ability to expose fans of all ages to the wonders of the Great American Songbook.”
— Music Works International
SHIFT SERIES
MIXTAPE | unbound
Boulder Philharmonic String Quartet
Roots Music Project | Boulder, CO
November 21, 2025 | 7 PM