MahlerFest 2026: Songs of Love & Life

MahlerFest 2026: Songs of Love & Life

Roots Music ProjectBoulder, CO
Friday, May 15 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Overview

Grammy-nominated viola, classical strings, and a rock band collide in one electrifying evening of chamber music and folk-infused adventure.

An eclectic evening of chamber music with traditional string quartet, a rock band, and more. Janáček's Second String Quartet is about meeting the woman who reignited his creativity. The program also includes a new arrangement of Mahler's Wayfarer Songs for viola and folk band featuring Lauren Spaulding, our principal violist who is currently nominated for a Grammy award.

  • WOODS | The Voyage
  • BEETHOVEN | String Quartet, No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132
    III. Heiliger Dankgesang eines Genesenen an die Gottheit, in der Lydischen Tonart (Holy Song of Thanksgiving of a Convalescent to the Deity, in the Lydian Mode)
  • MAHLER arr. Woods| Wayfarer Songs, arr. for Viola and Folk Ensemble
  • JANÁČEK | String Quartet No. 2, “Intimate Letters”
  • WOODS | Gather the Ghosts and Bones
  • THE WHO/TOWNSHEND | Won’t Get Fooled Again


Zachary DePue, Alan Snow, Christian Zimmerman, & Sophia Szokolay, Violin
Aria Cheregosha & Lauren Spaulding, Viola
Parry Karp & Kenneth Woods, Cello
Michael Geib, Bass
TBA, Clarinet

Ken Woods and the Electric Liederländlers
Ken Woods, Conductor, Guitars, and Vocals
Tony Escueta, Keyboards & Vocals
Sean Flora, Bass & Vocals
Brad Harner, Drums & Vocals


See more details about MahlerFest 39 - Channeling Change into Creativity - May 13-17, 2026.


Doors 6:30pm. Show 7:30pm

Full bar on premises; Plenty of free parking; Lyft and Uber friendly!


About Roots Music Project Foundation

Roots Music Project Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit local music incubator based in Boulder, Colorado. We believe in the power of music to make the world a better place. All music starts locally. We empower artists, fans, and venues to connect and create a thriving and inspiring local music scene.

4747 Pearl St, Ste V3A Boulder, CO 80301 Search for "Roots Music Project" on Google Maps.

RootsMusicProject.org

Rootsmusicfest.org

https://www.facebook.com/RootsMusicProject.org

"See you at Roots!"


Grammy-nominated viola, classical strings, and a rock band collide in one electrifying evening of chamber music and folk-infused adventure.

An eclectic evening of chamber music with traditional string quartet, a rock band, and more. Janáček's Second String Quartet is about meeting the woman who reignited his creativity. The program also includes a new arrangement of Mahler's Wayfarer Songs for viola and folk band featuring Lauren Spaulding, our principal violist who is currently nominated for a Grammy award.

  • WOODS | The Voyage
  • BEETHOVEN | String Quartet, No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132
    III. Heiliger Dankgesang eines Genesenen an die Gottheit, in der Lydischen Tonart (Holy Song of Thanksgiving of a Convalescent to the Deity, in the Lydian Mode)
  • MAHLER arr. Woods| Wayfarer Songs, arr. for Viola and Folk Ensemble
  • JANÁČEK | String Quartet No. 2, “Intimate Letters”
  • WOODS | Gather the Ghosts and Bones
  • THE WHO/TOWNSHEND | Won’t Get Fooled Again


Zachary DePue, Alan Snow, Christian Zimmerman, & Sophia Szokolay, Violin
Aria Cheregosha & Lauren Spaulding, Viola
Parry Karp & Kenneth Woods, Cello
Michael Geib, Bass
TBA, Clarinet

Ken Woods and the Electric Liederländlers
Ken Woods, Conductor, Guitars, and Vocals
Tony Escueta, Keyboards & Vocals
Sean Flora, Bass & Vocals
Brad Harner, Drums & Vocals


See more details about MahlerFest 39 - Channeling Change into Creativity - May 13-17, 2026.


Doors 6:30pm. Show 7:30pm

Full bar on premises; Plenty of free parking; Lyft and Uber friendly!


About Roots Music Project Foundation

Roots Music Project Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit local music incubator based in Boulder, Colorado. We believe in the power of music to make the world a better place. All music starts locally. We empower artists, fans, and venues to connect and create a thriving and inspiring local music scene.

4747 Pearl St, Ste V3A Boulder, CO 80301 Search for "Roots Music Project" on Google Maps.

RootsMusicProject.org

Rootsmusicfest.org

https://www.facebook.com/RootsMusicProject.org

"See you at Roots!"


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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • all ages
  • In person
  • Doors at 6:30 PM

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No refunds

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Roots Music Project

4747 Pearl

Suite V3A Boulder, CO 80301

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