The best classical music heading to Colorado’s world-class, warm-weather fests
By Ray Mark Rinaldi
Published on March 16, 2026.
The article discusses the top classical music performances at some of the country's most-heralded festivals in Colorado and Northern New Mexico each summer. The Bravo! Vail Music Festival in Denver features top soloists and singers at its outdoor Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, featuring some of Colorado's most scenic terrain and appearances from top music ensembles. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra's "Madama Butterfly in Concert" is set to take place on July 8, with music director Fabio Luisi conducting and Jennifer Rowley leading the chorus. The New York Philharmonic's July 28 concert will feature classical superstar Emanuel Ax, taking center stage for John Williams’ Piano Concerto. The Colorado Music Festival offers world-class programming at the Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder, its home for more than 40 years. The Santa Fe Opera's season features a season packed with classical music favorites and a new production by Christopher Luscombe and the Santa Barbara Opera.
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