Step inside the world of the bassoon in this unique and engaging chamber concert featuring the Fort Collins Symphony bassoon section. Audiences will experience the rich, expressive sounds of both the bassoon and contrabassoon up close while exploring more than five centuries of music, from Renaissance melodies and Baroque dances to Classical elegance, Romantic charm, contemporary works, and even a touch of movie magic.

Along the way, musicians will share insights into the evolution of the bassoon, its changing role in ensembles and orchestras, and the remarkable craftsmanship behind reed making. Featuring works by composers including Josquin des Prez, Boismortier, Franz Xaver Wolf, Julius Weissenborn, Victor Bruns, and John Williams, this program showcases the versatility, warmth, and surprising agility of one of the orchestra’s most distinctive instrument families.

FCS Up Close No. 1

Plymouth Congregational Church, UCC

The cello, long confined to the bass, rises to imitate the violin and reveal all its virtuosity. Exploring previously unpublished works by composers such as Giulio Ruvo, Giorgio Antoniotto, and Vivaldi, this concert tells the fascinating story of the instrument and its popular origins, sometimes meditative, sometimes exuberant. An invitation to discover an instrument in full emancipation.

And the cello suonò

Opéra Comédie

We end our anniversary celebration as we began: In the bright surroundings of Mogens Dahl Concert Hall and in the company of good music friends. Trio con Brio Copenhagen, together with Andreas Brantelid on cello, has put together a varied and festive program with a cello extravaganza and Mendelssohn's dramatic piano trio in C minor as the end of a four-day music festival.

Anniversary Concert

Mogens Dahl Koncertsal

4th Chamber Concert »Zukunftsmusik« in Strausberg

Märkisch-Oderland District Music School

William Duis performs a recital of works by P.D.Q. Bach, DuBois, Bozza and more.

EPSG:4326

Student Degree Recital: William Duis B.M. bassoon senior recital

University of Maryland

To celebrate PBO’s abundance of talent, each season will now feature a program curated by an orchestra member. First up is our esteemed leader, Carla Moore, in a concert that delves into Georg Philipp Telemann’s vast musical cupboard. We explore a kaleidoscope of textures and styles, from the musings of solo lute to a declamatory overture for the full cohort of strings. Further contrast abounds with French and Italian works by two of Telemann’s likely influencers, Joseph Bodin de Boismortier and Francesco Durante.

Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

Events

Past events

Sep 20, 2026

FCS Up Close No. 1 · Fort Collins Symphony

Jun 16, 2026

And the cello suonò · Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

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