For lovers of classical music in Colorado Springs, the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs is the Pikes Peak region's premier chamber music ensemble - in this group we'll share details of our concerts, collaborations, and other events around town that we think are worth checking out. Be on the lookout for anything ranging from full orchestra concerts to small chamber recitals to musical theatre events!
“Best of all, RUNA sounds like no one else!” - Travis Rogers, Jr., Music Life & Times
Celebrating 17 years together as a band, Celtic-American Roots music group, RUNA, continues to push the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues, they offer a thrilling and redefining take on traditional music.
Seeking to preserve and continue a traditional culture in a modern age, RUNA creates the backbone of its signature roots sound from the musical and geographical diversity of its individually established band members. Their strive for excellence and creativity blazes a trail for the future of folk music, earning them the reputation as one of the most innovative Irish folk groups of this generation.
RUNA consists of vocalist and step-dancer, Shannon Lambert-Ryan of Philadelphia; GRAMMY-award nominated, Dublin-born guitarist; Fionán de Barra; Cheryl Prashker of Canada on percussion; Jake James of New York on the fiddle; and Tom Fitzgerald of Canada on mandolin and vocals.
Musicians: Reuben Kebede (violin), Tiani Butts (violin), Marcus Stevenson (viola), Pedro Sanchez (cello), Sergei Vassiliev (clarinet) Program Highlights:
Quartet Op. 76 by Haydn
Clarinet Quintet Op. 10 by Coleridge-Taylor
Hailed by The Strad for playing with “tremendous heart and beauty,” the Ivalas Quartet has been changing the face of classical music with a mission to enrich the classical music world by spotlighting past and present BIPOC composers alongside the standard repertory.
EPIC Concerts are interactive: There will be a 10 minute Q&A Session at the end of the concert. Ask musicians anything!
