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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014

COMING UP: OPEN AIR COVERS SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST

For the third year in a row, OpenAir will head to Austin, Texas, to share stories from one of the biggest music festivals of the year, South by Southwest (SXSW), March 7–16.

Over the next month, OpenAir hosts and producers Mike Flanagan, David Fender and Alisha Sweeney will be busy mapping out shows and connecting with Colorado musicians performing at SXSW, including Ark Life and The Yawpers.

A special feature of coverage this year is the festival’s “Colorado Music Party,” where event partners OpenAir, SpokesBUZZ and Reverb will showcase top artists from Colorado’s new-music scene during this two-day celebration, March 13–14. Register to attend the event.

Listen to OpenAir in the coming weeks to find out more about SXSW news, and follow the latest updates on Facebook and Twitter.

WIN TRIPS TO ITALY AND NYC DURING THE WINTER PLEDGE DRIVE

CPR is offering trips to two different destinations during the Winter Pledge Drive, which runs Feb.19–27.

One lucky winner will get immersed in the heart of Tuscany during a seven-night trip for two to Italy, courtesy of Denver-based Global Journeys. Valued at $9,000, this vacation includes lodging at a 13th century villa, visits to cities and remote villages and a chance to learn about winemaking in the beautiful Chianti region of Tuscany.

The Winter Drive features several other sweepstakes, including a $6,000 trip to New York City where the winner will spend five days taking in all the sights of the Big Apple, including two performances and high tea at the Plaza Hotel.

Listen to the Winter Pledge Drive and help CPR continue to inform, enlighten and entertain the Colorado community. Start or renew your membership and support the programs that matter to you. Pledge now.

Win Trips to Italy and NYC during the Winter Pledge Drive
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Meet CPR Classical’s Music Director

Jeff Zumfelde is music director for CPR Classical. He came to CPR in 2008, working in production and technical operations before joining the classical team in 2013. In his current role, he brings his passion and understanding of classical music to Colorado listeners.

“A lot of thought goes into the pieces we play each day, which means much of my time is spent auditioning new recordings of favorite pieces, listening to new music and revisiting the core of our library with fresh ears,” says Jeff. “We research composers, recordings, conductors and performers in order to find connections beneath the surface of the pieces.”

With CPR’s classical library of over 32,000 recordings, Jeff has his work cut out for him to make daily selections; but as CPR Classical Program Director Monika Vischer notes, he’s up to the task:

“Jeff has a deep love for music of the past as well as music being composed today. He’s a collector of musical ideas and has helped our team share the work of over 1,400 different composers with our listeners in the past year alone. We’re glad to have his expertise in our corner.”

Read more about Jeff, including his favorite pieces of classical music at www.cpr.org.

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You can rely on Colorado Public Radio’s website to bring you top stories and information for CPR News, CPR Classical and OpenAir, all in one place. Explore performance videos, event calendars, music downloads and the streaming audio player.

Stay connected at www.cpr.org, and join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.

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