An Extraordinary School, University & Arts City
With a world-class faculty and concert venues, the Lamont School of Music is widely recognized as a premier music performance school. Students from around the world audition to study at Lamont, where they gain the skills and experience necessary to succeed in today’s dynamic arts world. Our commitment to excellence includes a multi-genre curriculum and award-winning performers engaging with audiences from across the Rocky Mountain West.
Our students experience and participate in Denver’s unrivaled metropolitan arts environment, where professional performing arts companies offer inspiration and performance opportunities. Our graduates pursue professional careers as outstanding performing artists, composers, conductors, entrepreneurs, recording professionals and scholars.
Whether you are a prospective student, an audience member or an arts supporter, we welcome you to Lamont and invite you to explore our website.
Friday, January 24
Faculty Recital – Steven Mayer, piano & Igor Pikayzen, violin
Award-winning Russian-American violinist and new Lamont faculty member Igor Pikayzen has been praised on four continents by critics and audiences alike. Steven Mayer has performed everything from Jelly Roll Morton to Charles Ives for classical audiences worldwide.
- 7:30 p.m.
- Hamilton Recital Hall
Wednesday, January 29
Concert – Lamont Wind Ensemble, “Prism,” Martin Kuuskmann, bassoon
In a concert titled "Prism" the Lamont Wind Ensemble is joined by internationally-acclaimed bassoonist Martin Kuuskmann.
- 7:30 p.m.
- Gates Concert Hall
Friday, February 7
CATS Faculty Recital – Linda Wang, violin & Matthew Zalkind, cello
Violinist Linda Wang maintains a worldwide presence as a performer and educator. For Matthew Zalkind’s recording debut, Gramophone says “…what impresses me most is the sheer joyousness he communicates in every movement.”
Tickets $10, Complimentary parking
- 7:30 p.m.
- Hamilton Recital Hall
Tuesday, February 11
The Newman Center & National Geographic present "JANE – In Concert"
A new film telling the story of Jane Goodall. The Lamont Symphony Orchestra will perform the Philip Glass score live with the film. Tickets $16–$47
- 7:30 p.m.
- Gates Concert Hall
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Wednesday, February 19
Faculty Recital – Alice Yoo, cello with Hsiao-Ling Lin, piano
New Lamont faculty member Alice Yoo has performed extensively throughout the United States and abroad as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician, performing in prestigious venues such as New York’s Carnegie Hall.
Tickets $10, Complimentary parking
- 7:30 p.m.
- Hamilton Recital Hall
April 23–26
Opera – Mozart's "The Magic Flute"
Lamont Opera Theatre and the Lamont Symphony Orchestra present a psychedelic take on Mozart's comic opera.
Tickets on sale February 3
- 7:30 p.m. Thursday–Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday
- Gates Concert Hall
7:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
300+ Performances Per Year
43/16 States/Nations Represented
Featured Stories
DU Alumna Takes Center Stage at The Met
It’s the dream of every aspiring opera singer: to appear on stage at the Metropolitan Opera in New York.
Lamont Winter Season 2020
The Lamont School of Music heats up the Colorado winter with a sizzling collection of faculty and guest artists presenting solo recitals and performing with the symphony orchestra, jazz and wind ensembles.
Lamont Honors First Distinguished Alum
The Lamont School of Music has named Chinese opera luminary Hao Jiang Tian (MA ’87) as the recipient of its inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award.
Engaging the Rocky Mountain West
Attend a performance at the Newman Center or on tour, hire our musicians for your event or volunteer as an usher.
