Twenty-one years ago, performances of Mahler
symphonies were the exception rather than the rule;
one was likely to hear only the popular First and
Fourth Symphonies with all but the major
orchestras. Thus came the idea to create a festival
dedicated first to the performance and study of the
entire repertoire and life of Mahler, and secondly
to the devoted musicians and scholars who
creatively share Mahler's vision of the world, of
life, and of music.
Perhaps most gratifying is the fact that the
Colorado MahlerFest has become event propelled,
driven by the artistic spirit which dwells in all
its creative participants to be a part of the
unique, "once-in-a-lifetime" experience.
About Colorado MahlerFest
Dedicated amateur and professional musicians from
orchestras around the world gather to create the
Colorado MahlerFest Orchestra, and perform what are
generally considered the greatest (and most
difficult) symphonic creations in the repertoire.
In 2005, the International Gustav Mahler Society of
Vienna awarded Colorado MahlerFest its rarely
bestowed Mahler Gold Medal.
MahlerFest was honored alongside the New York
Philharmonic, joining such past recipients as
the Vienna Philharmonic and Leonard Bernstein.
Read about the festival's founding and early years in "A History of Colorado MahlerFest."
Read about the festival's founding and early years in "A History of Colorado MahlerFest."