Rite & Rach: The Rite of Spring & Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 4:00 PM | Grace Commons – Boulder, CO

The Boulder Symphony unleashes a powerful afternoon of symphonic masterworks with Rite & Rach, featuring The Rite of Spring and Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30.

Under the baton of Devin Patrick Hughes, the orchestra performs Stravinsky’s groundbreaking, rhythmically explosive masterpiece alongside Rachmaninoff’s virtuosic Third Piano Concerto, performed by internationally recognized pianist Jiarui Cheng.

The program also includes Carter Pann’s Tiny Tattoo and Mikhail Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila. This dynamic concert blends primal energy, sweeping lyricism, and technical brilliance — making it one of Boulder’s must-see classical music events of 2026.

Event Details:

• Event Name: Rite & Rach
• Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
• Time: 4:00 PM (Doors at 3:15 PM)
• Venue: Grace Commons
• Address: 1820 15th St, Boulder, CO 80302
• Presented By: Boulder Symphony
• Featured Soloist: Jiarui Cheng, piano
• Conductor: Devin Patrick Hughes
• Duration: Approximately 2 hours
• Accessibility: Main-level accessible seating available
• Tickets: Available online (advance purchase recommended)