Colorado State University Center for the Arts

American pianist Clayton Stephenson’s love for music is immediately apparent in his joyous charisma onstage, expressive power, and natural ease at the instrument. Hailed for “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts’ and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone), he is committed to making an impact on the world through his music-making. Stephenson’s accolades […]

Widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world, Zuill Bailey is a Grammy Award-winning, internationally renowned soloist, recitalist, artistic director, and teacher. His rare combination of celebrated artistry, technical wizardry, and engaging personality has secured his place as one of the most sought-after and active cellists today. As a renowned recording artist, Bailey […]

Armenian-American pianist Sergei Babayan is included in the Pantheon of the world’s greatest pianists and teachers. The meditative focus and rare stillness of Babayan’s keyboard artistry prompted the Hamburger Abendblatt to liken him to “one of those Japanese calligraphers who contemplate the white page before them in silence until, at the exact right moment, their […]

A multifaceted musician, Inon Barnatan is equally celebrated as a soloist, curator and collaborator. As a soloist, Barnatan is a regular performer with many of the world’s foremost orchestras and conductors. He recently recorded all five Beethoven Piano Concerti and appeared in February with the Colorado Symphony in a stunning performance of the Beethoven 2nd […]