2025 Season
Spring 2025 Intermezzo
Three J's at CC:
Frautschi Manasse Nakamatsu Trio (See the program)
7 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, Packard Hall
TICKETS: Order online here or call our office at 719-389-6552
- Jennifer Frautschi, 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.
- Jon Manasse, 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.
- Jon Nakamatsu, 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 are available to our Festival donors NOW and to the public beginning May 1.
DONORS: Call the SMF Office at 719-389-6552 to access your early tickets!
Ticket link available May 1!
View program • Ticket link available May 1!
View program • Ticket link available May 1!
View program • Ticket link available May 1!
View program • Ticket link (tickets are free) available May 1!
View program • Ticket link available May 1!
View program • Ticket link available May 1!
View program • Ticket link available May 1!
View program • Ticket link available May 1!
View program • Ticket link available May 1!
- 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 CC 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, Colorado College Fine Arts Center
FREE with RSVP
Celebrating the opening of The Many Travels of Mary Chenoweth exhibition at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. Presenter: Alana Adams, Assistant Curator of Collections, FAC
Untitled (1977) by Mary Chenoweth
From the collection of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. Gift of Mary Chenoweth Estate. FA 1999.3.11
Photo courtesy Colorado College Special Collections
Donor Events
Donors to the Colorado College 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!