After almost 15 years at the helm of 麦基礼堂 at the University of 科罗拉多州 Boulder, 鲁迪·贝当古 has also been named the new director of the 音乐学院’s long-running 艺术家系列 which has brought the finest 爵士乐, 经典, world music 和 dance performers to town for more than eight decades.
Betancourt—a native of Venezuela 和 an accomplished 经典 guitarist—will continue to serve as director at Macky which welcomes more than 100,000 people to over 100 events every season. He says adding the beloved series to the venue’s portfolio has the potential to turn over a new page for both.
“The 艺术家系列 has been evolving for decades with an unparalleled cultural impact,他说. “Having the 艺术家系列 within Macky’s portfolio helps the venue to be a presenter as much as a facility for rent.”
Betancourt says the 艺术家系列 will continue to delight long-time patrons as it also seeks to exp和 和 diversify its programming.
“The series will still include dance, 古典音乐, 爵士乐, performing arts from all over the world, as well as new genres. Keeping true to its well-established mission while feeling the cultural pulse in Boulder will help determine its evolution,他说. “There will be wonderful choices for our legacy 和 new audiences to enjoy.”
When CU Presents Executive Director Joan Braun retired at the end of June after 30 years, it was determined that it made sense to separate the curation of the 艺术家系列 from the operations of CU Presents. Braun 和 CU Boulder 音乐学院 Dean John Davis recommended Betancourt to be the 艺术家系列 director as the most natural choice.
“Rudy is an excellent, accomplished musician 和 he has impeccable taste 和 awareness of the music scene,布劳恩说. “As director of Macky, he also is very aware of audience tastes 和 preferences, 和 what they respond to. He can see some different pathways 和 possibilities 和 I’m excited to see what he does with it.”
“Joan’s legacy of innovation in the arts 和 securing the 艺术家系列’ place in the hearts of its audiences is a tall order—one that I am honored to continue. I am excited to work with the 音乐学院’s leadership 和 the 艺术家系列 Advisory Board. It is a real privilege,” Betancourt says.
Betancourt will continue to work closely with the staff at CU Presents. “The CU Presents team brings unparalleled knowledge of how to reach our audiences 和 cultivate our relationship with them,他说. “Continuing 和 deepening this collaboration will be paramount to the success of the series.”
CU Presents will continue to work with other 音乐学院 programs 以及与 科罗拉多州 Shakespeare Festival 和 铜剧院 & 跳舞.
门票 2024-25 艺术家系列 正在打折.
