In anticipation of the Presidential Debate held on October 3rd, 2012, the Colorado Symphony partners with the Newman Center at University of Denver to present "American Fanfare", a program featuring all-American composers. Claude Sim will be the violin soloist performing Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto with the CSO.
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Claude will join the brilliant musician Tom Hagerman (of Devotchka) for a full length set at the Larimer Lounge on May 24th, 9pm. Click here for more details.
Claude Sim makes a guest appearance on DeVotchKa's latest studio album, 100 Lovers. Check out this remarkable music video of The Man from San Sebastian.
On July 15-16, 2011, Claude will be playing first violin with the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra during their annual summer residency in Vail, Colorado. The program includes Ein Heldenleben by Richard Strauss, the perennial favorite Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, Beethoven Symphony No. 1, and Ravel's Daphnis et Chloe.
February 14, 2011 (7:30pm) Bill Heard Theater Extasis will perform in Columbus, Georgia with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. Don't miss this opportunity to hear the ensemble's new arrangements with orchestra.
January 26, 2010, 6:00pm
Extasis performs in concert at the Strings Music Festival Winter Series in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. For an archived blog review and video, please click here.
December 31st, 2010, 6:30pm
Claude Sim makes a special solo appearance with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra in their annual New Year's Eve spectacular. Limited tickets remain at the CSO website.
Friday, November 19th, 7:30pm @ Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver, Colorado
Claude Sim will join bandoneon master Raul Jaurena for a special appearance as part of Colorado Symphony Orchestra's new Inside the Score series. Please visit the CSO website for ticketing information.
September 27, 2010 (7pm)
Come join Extasis for an evening of Argentine tango at one of the world's finest jazz clubs. For ticket information, please visit here.
Click here for more free sample clips of Extasis live with symphony orchestra.
On August 1st and 8th, Claude will be playing at the Strings Music Festival in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The programs will include Moszkowski Suite for 2 Violins & Piano, Brahms Viola Quintet in F major (viola), and the finale of the classical series season- Dvorak Piano Quintet.
Check out this excerpt from Kyle MacMillan's profile of Claude in the Denver Post.
“Concertgoers who know Claude Sim only as the Colorado Symphony’s associate concertmaster might easily assume that he fits the stereotype of a classical musician.
You know: staid and cerebral. The kind of person who pays attention only to Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. Bruce Springsteen? Who’s that?
Such an image could hardly be more off the mark.
The 31-year-old violinist has been a musical rebel since childhood, someone for whom sonatas and symphonies have never been enough. Besides fronting occasional gigs at Dazzle, a local jazz club, he is a member of Extasis, a tango quartet that performs monthly at the Mercury Cafe.”
Extasis is proud to announce the arrival of our first CD! To order yours today, visit the music store at www.claudesim.com. ($16 USD)
Claude Sim joins the Miró Quartet on 2nd viola for their appearance February 19th, 2009 (7:30pm) at Colorado State University's Griffin Concert Hall in Fort Collins, Colorado. Program includes Mozart's viola quintet in G minor. For more information on the quartet, visit www.miroquartet.com. Photo courtesy of Tim Van Schmidt.
Claude will be performing Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5 with the Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestra on February 3rd, 2009, in Gates Concert Hall at Denver University. He will be stepping in for the ailing Edward Dusinberre (first violinist, Takacs Quartet). Conducting the concert will be CYSO music director Basil Vendryes.
Extasis announce the arrival of their first CD! Stay tuned for the announcement of the album's availability through www.claudesim.com and at their live shows. Photo courtesy of Grant Leighton.
Join the Colorado Symphony Orchestra for a special evening of Viennese classics & more! As violin soloist, Claude will be performing three pieces by Fritz Kreisler, and Monti's Czardas with the CSO on New Year's Eve. Scott O'Neil conducts. For tickets and further information, please visit www.coloradosymphony.org
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