2025 Season
Spring 2025 Intermezzo
Three J's at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»:
Frautschi Manasse Nakamatsu Trio (See the program)
7 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, Packard Hall
TICKETS: or call our office at 719-389-6552
- , violin: The two-time Grammy nominee and Avery Fisher career grant recipient has garnered worldwide acclaim as a deeply expressive, musically adventurous violinist with impeccable technique and a wide-ranging repertoire.
- , clarinet: Among the most distinguished classical artists of his generation, he is internationally recognized for his inspiring artistry, uniquely glorious sound and charismatic performing style.
- , piano: Now in his third decade of touring worldwide, he continues to draw critical and public acclaim for his intensity, elegance and electrifying solo, concerto and chamber music performances.
Summer 2025 concerts
Tickets available now! Need help with tickets or have questions about our 41st season? Call the SMF Office at 719-389-6552 or email festival@coloradocollege.edu
- Festival Artists Concerts, Festival Orchestra Concerts, and The Soldier's Tale are paid ticketed events.
- Children's Orchestra Concerts are free ticketed events.
- Free Pre-Concert Lectures with 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Prof. Emeritus Michael Grace are scheduled prior to the June 10 and June 23 Festival Artists Concerts in Packard Room 9, and prior to both Festival Orchestra Concerts in the Cornerstone Arts Center Screening Room. Lectures begin at 5:45 p.m.
AFFORDABILITY POLICY: We believe financial barriers should not stand in the way of experiencing the joy of live musical performances. Please call our office at 719-389-6552 to request a ticket that you can afford. We handle all requests with the utmost confidentiality and respect. No proof of need is required.
Free, non-ticketed events
Celebrating Art
MUSIC AND ART TALK
1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25
Agents of Care Hall, 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Fine Arts Center

Presenter: Alana Adams, Assistant Curator of Collections, FAC
Untitled (1977) by Mary Chenoweth
. Gift of Mary Chenoweth Estate. FA 1999.3.11
Photo courtesy 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Special Collections

Donor Events

Donors to the 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Summer Music Festival receive a number of exclusive benefits and offers. Along with discounted tickets, the festival holds special events with the SMF Faculty and Fellows:
2025 Donor Events:
- Donor Season Tickets Pick Up Party and Concert — May 6
- Champagne Reception — June 10
- Donor Scholarship Dinner — June 14
- Festival Fellow Party with food, drinks, live music and dancing — June 17 (this event is open to both donors and non-donors)
Visit our Donor webpage or contact us at (719) 389-6552 to support the arts and enjoy these perks!