MahlerFest 2026: Songs of Love & Life

Fri May 15 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm UTC-06:00

Roots Music Project | Boulder

Roots Music Project
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MahlerFest 2026: Songs of Love & Life
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Grammy-nominated viola, classical strings, and a rock band collide in one electrifying evening of chamber music and folk-infused adventure.
About this Event

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.

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Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl, Boulder, United States

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