MahlerFest is about community: Orchestra musicians, symposium participants, and audience members embark on a weeklong journey together. We bond through shared musical experiences as well as through informal social events.
We take that statement serious and work tirelessly to ensure that there are plenty of free events and social gatherings to encourage community building. This includes dinners, free concerts, informal social gatherings, masterclasses, and other events. Check back often as we will continue to add events as they are scheduled.
Click here for a list of open rehearsals.
Masterclass – Zachary DePue, Concertmaster
Monday, May 16, 2022 | 3 PM | FREE
The Academy, 970 Aurora Avenue, Boulder
Concertmaster Zachary DePue coaches a handful of violinsts from the MahlerFest Orchestra on solo repertoire.
At this time, the Academy is requiring all visitors to have a booster vaccination shot and wear a mask.
Social Dinner – Sforno
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 | 5:45 PM
Sforno, 1308 Pearl Street, Boulder
Pre-rehearsal dinner. Pay your own way.
After Rehearsal Gathering
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 | 10:15 PM | FREE
Fairfield Inn, 5397 South Boulder Road, Boulder
Join us after rehearsal for an informal gathering of orchestra members, board members, and audience. MahlerFest will provide some food and drink.
The Soul of the Piano
Thursday, May 19, 2022 | 11 AM | FREE to Donors
All donors as of May 15 will be invited. Click here to become a donor.
Social Dinner – Busaba
Thursday, May 19, 2022 | 6:15 PM
Busaba, 4800 Baseline Road, Unit A-110, Boulder
Post-Concert dinner. Pay your own way.
Mahler and the Movies
Friday, May 20, 2022 | 6 PM | FREE
Boulder Bandshell, 1212 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder
A chamber orchestra performance featuring music of film composers following in Mahler’s footsteps.
After the Movies
Friday, May 20, 2022 | 7:30 PM | FREE but Cash Bar and Food
License No. 1, 2115 13th Street (under the Boulderado), Boulder
Friday, May 20, 2022 | 7:30 PM | FREE but Cash Bar and Food
License No. 1, 2115 13th Street (under the Boulderado), Boulder
Join us after the concert for an informal gathering.
In light of the venue change and impending weather, we will not have a post-concert gathering.
MahlerFest XXXV Symposium
Saturday, May 21, 2022 | 9 AM – 4 PM | FREE
Mountain View United Methodist Church, 355 Ponca Place, Boulder
Leah Batstone, Peter Franklin, April Fredrick, Kenneth Woods, and Nick Pfefforkorn present.
Social Dinner – My Neighbor Felix
Saturday, May 21, 2022 | 5:45 PM
My Neighbor Felix, 901 Pearl Street, Boulder
Pre-Concert dinner. Pay your own way.
Social “Dinner” – Brunch at the Chautauqua Dining Hall
Sunday, May 22, 2022 | 10 AM
Chautauqua Dining Hall, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder
Pre-Concert brunch. Pay your own way.