MON · 7:00pm
LOUDER THAN GUNS A Music Film About Firearms and America
Gordon Gamm Theater · $11.50
SUN · 2:00pm
Rock Hits for Saxophone & Strings Sergei Govorov & Zlata Nova Ensemble
Sunday, November 1 at Gordon Gamm Theater, Boulder
About this event
TICKETS Join internationally acclaimed saxophonist Sergei Govorov and the Zlata Nova Ensemble for an unforgettable evening celebrating the greatest rock hits of the 1960s through the 2000s - reimagined for saxophone and strings. Originally from Russia and now based in the United States, Sergei Govorov is an internationally recognized saxophonist, Yamaha Artist, educator, and performer. Throughout his career, he has appeared in concerts and festivals across the United States, Canada, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Greece, Georgia, China, and Russia, captivating audiences with his expressive sound and remarkable versatility. His performances span classical music, jazz, pop, and folk traditions, bringing together technical excellence and heartfelt musicianship. His album Faith, recorded for saxophone and organ, was recognized as a contribution to the history of musical art, reflecting his dedication to expanding the expressive possibilities of the saxophone. Created by Sergei Govorov, the Zlata Nova Ensemble is a unique crossover project that brings together the expressive voice of the saxophone with the rich sound of a string ensemble. Featuring saxophone, two violins, cello, piano, and cajón, the ensemble performs original arrangements written especially for this ensemble, blending the energy of rock music with the elegance of chamber performance. Experience timeless hits by legendary artists including The Beatles, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Coldplay, Muse, and many more - reimagined in exclusive arrangements created specifically for the Zlata Nova Ensemble. Powerful melodies, iconic guitar solos transformed for saxophone, and the vibrant sound of live strings come together to create a concert experience unlike any other. Whether you’re reliving the soundtrack of your life or discovering these classics for the first time, this promises to be an evening filled with great music, energy, and unforgettable moments.
Who's playing
Sergei Govorov is a Yamaha Artist and educator who has played concerts and festivals across North America, Europe and China. His work spans classical, jazz, pop and folk. He created the Zlata Nova Ensemble, which has saxophone, two violins, cello, piano and cajón. His album Faith, for saxophone and organ, is one of his recordings.
What to expect
The set draws on The Beatles, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Coldplay, Muse and others. The arrangements were written for this ensemble, so guitar solos are carried by the saxophone and the strings supply the rest. It sits between a rock show and a chamber concert. The Gordon Gamm is the Dairy's largest theater, with about 250 fixed seats and a proscenium stage, so the room stays fairly close.
Why go
Familiar songs in an unfamiliar setting are the draw here, and the instrumentation is the reason to hear it live. The Dairy is a long-running arts center at 26th and Walnut, with a cafe on site. It suits a listening-focused outing in Boulder.
Where
Gordon Gamm Theater · Walnut Street · Boulder CODirections
