Schumann and Franck

Colorado Native Cellist Performs with Former Teacher and Mother

January 11, 2026 | 4 PM | Macky Auditorium, Boulder

The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra presents an extraordinary concert featuring Colorado native Rainer Eudeikis, principal cellist of the San Francisco Symphony, in a rare family reunion performance.

What Makes This Special

Eudeikis returns home to perform Schumann’s intimate Cello Concerto alongside his former teacher, Boulder Phil principal cellist Charles Lee, and his mother, clarinetist Michelle Orman. This three-generation musical collaboration creates a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Boulder audiences.

Concert Program

Jennifer Higdon: blue cathedral
One of the most performed works by a living American composer—an ethereal meditation on grief and transcendence.

Robert Schumann: Cello Concerto, Op. 129
A Romantic-era gem known for its introspective beauty and conversational interplay between soloist and orchestra.

César Franck: Symphony in D Minor
A lush, dramatic finale where the orchestra transforms into a cathedral of sound with sweeping emotional power.

About the Soloist

Rainer Eudeikis began playing cello at age five and now serves as Principal Cello of the San Francisco Symphony. Previously holding the same role with the Atlanta and Utah Symphonies, he’s known for his warm tone and commanding artistry.

Event Details

Conductor: Michael Butterman
Tickets: 10% discount with Flex Package | $10 student tickets available
Info: 303.449.1343 | [email protected]