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Sixth Season 2019-2020

October 4, 2019 - Mu Phi Epsilon CU chapter
November 1, 2019 - Andrew Garland and Alexandra Nguyen

December 6, 2018 - Dr. Jeremy Reger with Eklund Opera Theater Singers 
February 7, 2020 - Lebanese Experience with Christine Honein and Brad Haag

March 6, 2020 - Central City Opera Season Preview
April 3, 2020 - Nicholas Carthy, CU Eklund Opera Maestro
 - CANCELLED
May 16, 2020 - Andrew Potter and Christie Conover - CANCELLED

May 4 & 6, 2018 Concerts

Closing another great season culminates in an audience interactive event with a highly varied program including improvisation! We are so honored to have visiting artists Ann Baltz, Kristin Gornstein (mezzo), and Ryan Drickey (violin/fiddle) join regular performer and MC Christie Conover (soprano). 
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April 6 & 8, 2018 Concerts

The Boulder Bassoon Quartet played our May concert. As the Denver Post wrote, "Nothing embodies the way classical music is evolving - in positive ways- better than the Boulder Bassoon Quartet."
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March 3 & 4, 2018 Concerts

The Altius Quartet graced our audiences to an amazing program of Haydn, Mendelssohn, and Golijov with guest soprano Christie Conover. 
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February 3, 2018 Boulder Concert

Bring your sweetheart or just a friend to our February 3rd Boulder FTS concert! Featuring CU Alumni and regional musicians: Christie Conover(soprano), Nicole London (mezzo), Michael Hoffman (tenor), Tony London(baritone), and Beth Nielsen (pianist). 
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January 6, 2018 Boulder Concert

We'll close the holiday season with the flaming of the plum pudding at our Boulder Concert on January 6. Margot has been "feeding" it with brandy and looks forward to continuing our FTS tradition! January's Boulder concert features all CU affiliated performers including Sara Parkinson, Malcolm Ulbrick, Nicolò Spera, and Christie Conover.
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December 2 & 3, 2017 Boulder & Denver Concert

SO many good things to look forward to in December! FTS will kick it off right with concerts in Boulder on Dec. 2 and Denver Dec. 3. Margot will flame her figgy pudding in Denver but don't worry, she'll do it again in Boulder in January. Many highlights and it won't just be the flames: Matthew Plenk, Ian Wisekal, Cody Garrison,  Christie Conover, Danielle Lombardi, Colleen White, Joshua Horsch. Click on the musician names to learn more.
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November 4, 2017 Boulder Concert

Voices abound in our November Boulder Concert. We welcome Dr. Willem Van Schalkwyk from UNC Greeley with Josh DeVane (baritone), Ekaterina Kotcherguina (soprano), and Christie Conover (soprano). This concert features three Denver Lyric Opera Prize Winners and a Namibian pianist! Get to know these artists and hear wonderful repertoire at St. Aidan's church in Boulder. Click on each musician's name above to learn more.
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October 22, 2017 Denver Concert

After three years of exceptional food, musicians, and fellowship in Boulder, we are excited to bring our Fine Tuned Society to Denver! We coincide our October date with full autumn colors so the golden leaves in Cheesman will be a beautiful sight from the penthouse.

For our inaugural Denver Concert, we will feature the ensemble, Tetracello and emcee/guest singer Christie Conover. Click on the names to learn more.
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October 7, 2017 Boulder Concert

Here Come the Changes!
After saying farewell to Margot's lovely home, our October concert will be held at St. Aidan's church in Boulder. Also note we are changing our format to an Afternoon Tea. What fun! 

Sarah Rushing and her piano quartet will be previewing her Doctoral Recital Program for the concert portion. Musicians featured are Sarah Rushing (piano), Sharon Park (violin), Stephanie Mientka (viola), and Zach Reaves (cello). 
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September 8, 2017 Boulder House Concert

Our 2017/18 season has changes to come and we ask you to help us embrace them, but for now we will begin with the same format as our previous concerts at the home of Margot Crowe.
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This month's program is titled Clara and Company.
Clara Wieck Schumann was one of the most gifted pianists of her generation, as well as a composer in her own right.  She was also beloved by two of the most influential men of music: her husband Robert and her life-long friend Johannes Brahms. Musicians featured are Sara Parkinson (piano), Phillip Stevens (viola), and Christie Conover (soprano). Click on the musician names to learn more about each.
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​Concerts from past seasons in Boulder
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May 5, 2017 House Concert

Our 2016/2017 season has been memorable and successful. We thank you for your continued support and interest as we close with our May performance featuring another set of fine musicians: Cody Laun (tenor), Clair McCahan (mezzo), and Christie Conover (soprano) with Bob Spillman at the piano. Click on the names to learn more about each member.

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April 7, 2017 House Concert

This month we feature CURRENT students of the CU College of Music from two groups: The Delta Rho Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon Music Fraternity with pianists Maria Wietrzynska, Sarah Rushing, and Jonathan Morris; and the Eklund Opera Theater Singers represented by Joshua DeVane (baritone), Nadya Hill (soprano), and Michael Hoffman (tenor). 
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March 3, 2017 House Concert

Aren't we a we a lucky lot! March's FTS brings two string chamber ensembles to our intimate space. The Pyxis Reckon trio featuring Laura Eakman (viola), Adam Riggs (cello), Jakob Hansen (violin). And the Cellorado quartet featuring cellists Sarah Biber, Adam Riggs, Rodney Farrar, and Trevor Minton (not pictured below). Click on the names to learn more about each member.

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February 3, 2017 House Concert

Last month we set the house on fire but only because the flaming pudding was molded into a house. This month's musicians are a treat as well! Featured musicians are Colleen White (flute), Meagan Mahlberg (soprano), Suyeon Kim (piano), and Christie Conover (soprano). If you'd like to see the flaming of the pudding, visit our Facebook Page and follow us!

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January 6, 2017 House Concert

It's a New Year and we have a wonderful group of musicians this month. Featured are Ryan Drickey (violin/fiddle), Kristin Gornstein (mezzo), Christie Conover (soprano), and Beth Nielsen (piano).

The weather outside may be frightful, but it's always warm and delightful at the home of Margot Crowe!
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December 2, 2016 House Concert

'Tis the season for busy social calendars ​so make room for this month's Fine Tuned Society Concert! We will feature Michael Hoffman (tenor), Beth Nielsen (piano), Jason Olney (clarinet), and Christie Conover (soprano). 

All will be merry and bright at the home of Margot Crowe!

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November 4, 2016 House Concert

After October's FANTASTIC season opener, we've still got more great music to share! November's musicians are Charles Lee (cello), a favorite from last season Paulo Oliveira (guitar), Sara Parkinson (piano), and Ariana Gibbard (soprano). 

Our Hostess with the Mostest, Margot Crowe, opens her home once again. 

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October 7, 2016 House Concert

Wow, this is going to be a great new season for the Fine Tuned Society! We kick off our first concert with these extraordinary musicians: Christie Conover (soprano), Megan Marino (mezzo at the Met, Chicago Lyric, Santa Fe), Basil Vendryes (CSO Principal Violist, faculty DU Lamont School of Music), and Sara Parkinson (piano). 

This one is not to be missed, especially in the intimate home setting of Margot Crowe.

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MAy 6, 2016 HOUSE CONCERT

Our second season has been even more successful than our first thanks to you, our supporters! May's season closer will be a fun filled evening with The Three Sopranos: Emily Murdock, Emily Martin, Christie Conover, and Bob Spillman on piano.. 

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April 1, 2016 House Concert

It's no fool...April 1st will have a House Concert filled with beautiful music! Featured musicians this month are Haley Dove Montoya (soprano), Eapen Leubner (tenor), Kellan Toohey (clarinet), and Mallory Bernstein (piano). 

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MArch 4, 2016 House Concert

We are excited to announce the musicians for our March House Concert: Hao Du (piano), Beth Nielsen (piano), Jake Beeman (Clarinet), Kristen Beeman (flute), and Christie Conover (soprano). 

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February 5, 2016 House Concert

February's Fine Tuned Society House Concert will be sure to please with baritone Adam Ewing, soprano Christie Conover, classical guitarist Paolo Oliveira, and Stephen Trainor on piano. 

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January 8, 2016 House Concert

For the first time we are breaking format as the first Friday falls on New Years Day. Instead, we welcome the New Year with our January House Concert on the second Friday, January 8! Featured musicians are Leann Osterkamp (piano), Christina Pezzarossi (mezzo), and the Amoroso Guitar Duo of Kevin Garry and Felicity Muench who just released their new CD. 
December's concert was the most highly attended we have on record!

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December 4, 2015 House Concert

After another highly successful November event, we are excited to announce our December House Concert featuring Beth Nielsen (piano), Ian Wisekal (oboe), Patrick McAleer (baritone), and Christie Conover (soprano). 

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November 6, 2015 House concert

Fall is finally upon us and the second concert of our second season is on the calendar! The featured musicians for the November concert are Margaret Ozaki (soprano), Laura Williams (mezzo), Alex Vittal (viola), Steven Aguilo-Arbues (piano).
If you have never attended an FTS concert, watch the video below for highlights from our October season opener.

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October 2, 2015 2nd season opener

We are pleased to announce the first concert of our 2nd Season! Thank you for making the first so successful and asking for the continuation of our mission and bringing beautiful music to an intimate setting. You are sure to enjoy these wonderful musicians for the October concert: Joseph Gaines (tenor), Michael Hoffman (tenor), Christie Conover (soprano), Bob Spillman (piano). 

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May 1, 2015 Inaugural Season Closing concert

Thank you for supporting us in a fantastic inaugural season! For our closing concert, we are excited to be hosted in the beautiful home of Susan and Frank overlooking Boulder and have a few more musicians than usual for the special occasion. Performing will be Christina Lalong Seal (piano), Christie Conover (soprano), Adam Riggs (cello), Brendan Bondurant (guitar), Ruth Carver (soprano), and Susan Olenwine (piano). 

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April 3, 2015 House Concert

Spring is coming and we hope you join us for our April program featuring CU Alumni Cobus du Toit (flute), Max Hosmer (tenor), Christie Conover (soprano), and Professor Emeritus, Robert Spillman (piano). 

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March 6, 2015 House Concert

Another great set of musicians are featured in this month's program. Ingrid Anderson (oboe), Nicole London (soprano), Tony London (baritone), and Sara Parkinson (piano). 

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February 6, 2015 House Concert

Join us on February 6 for a pre-Valentine's Day treat with some of Boulder's favorite voices. Laura Williams (mezzo), Jeffrey Seppala (baritone), and the recording pair of Sara Parkinson (piano) and Emily Murdock (soprano) as Liria Duo. Special guest, classical guitarist Brendan Bondurant.

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January 2, 2015 House Concert

Extend your holiday season or celebrate its completion with our January 2nd meeting featuring a few Boulder natives home from school. Featured musicians are Cathy Compton (voice), Andrew Briggs (cello), Allan Armstrong (piano), Leann Osterkamp (piano), and Yen-Meng Tung (piano). 

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December 5, 2014 House Concert

Thank you to our increasingly enthusiastic audience for your support! We are excited to announce the musicians for the December meeting of the Fine Tuned Society: Ethan Hecht, viola; MyungJu Yeo, Flute; Christie Conover, voice; and special treat: pianist Bob Spillman, CU Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the piano faculty and Music Director of the Opera Program.

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Friday, November 7, 2014 House Concert

After a highly successful inaugural event, we are happy to announce the featured musicians for our November meeting. 
Featured singers are James Baumgardner, Haley Dove-Montoya, Christie Conover, and an appearance of current CU musicians Hao Du (Duff) and Matthew Farquharson. 

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Inaugural Meeting: Friday, October 3, 2014

The first meeting of the Fine Tuned Society of Boulder will be at the home of Margot Crowe (230 Inca Parkway, 80303 Map below) at 6:30pm.
Featured singers are Cathy Compton, Christie Conover, Michael Kilcoyne and pianist Allan Armstrong. 

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