Jordan Holloway’s “Symphony No. 1” redefines patriotism
With 48 musicians, CU composer Jordan Holloway remotely premieres his symphony, a powerful, refreshing take on American patriotism.
Izzy Fincher
I am a classical guitarist, studying at the University of Colorado Boulder. When I am not practicing, I write about music and the arts for the CU Independent, teach yoga and listen to podcasts.
“A Change is Gonna Come”: CU black musicians for social change
CU musicians Asha Romeo and Eli Harvey use music as activism in the Black Lives Matter movement.
Opinion: Animal exploitation creates deadly diseases like COVID-19
If we don’t stop exploiting animals everywhere, COVID-19 is just the beginning.
‘It’s a little crazy’: Inside an award-winning Boulder pianist’s online Beethoven Sonata Challenge
CU Boulder’s David Korevaar has recorded 22 Beethoven piano sonatas in 22 days and has 10 more to go.
‘Keeping the spirit of the community alive’ at Boulder’s Dairy Arts Center
The Dairy Arts Center goes online with the “Free Range Dairy,” connecting Boulder’s community to the arts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘The arts hold us together’: The Boulder Philharmonic supports community in battle against COVID-19
As the Boulder Philharmonic struggles financially from canceled events, the orchestra is determined to support its musicians and community.
How a CU Boulder student’s research challenges the status quo of classical music composers
CU composition major Dianna Link wants to raise awareness of female composers in a male-dominated field.
Adam Lambert’s ‘Velvet’ is a silky nostalgic throwback
In his new album “Velvet,” Adam Lambert launches into a funky, retro era, leaving behind his glam electropop.
Zephyr Quartet’s ‘Epilogue’ creates hypnotic textures
Australia’s Zephyr Quartet produces a multilayered masterpiece on their newest album “Epilogue.”
Jazz guitarist Joel Paterson to bring retro Christmas jazz to Fox
Chicago jazz guitarist, Joel Paterson will bring the holiday spirit to the Fox Theater Dec. 8, opening for JD McPherson.