HomeMy WebLinkAbout1244 - Welcoming the Violinist and Educator Midori to Boulder RESOLUTION NUMBER 1244
A RESOLUTION WELCOMING
THE VIOLINIST AND EDUCATOR MIDORI TO BOULDER
FINDINGS
1. Boulder has a long and deep commitment to arts and culture. It was originally shaped by
the rich, impactful and original culture of the Ute, Arapaho, Jicarilla Apache, Comanche,
and Navajo nations that originally called this place home. One of the first modern cultural
resources was the Colorado Chautauqua, founded before the incorporation of the city.
The University of Colorado and residents of early Boulder continued this tradition,
particularly with accomplishments among visual artists, authors,poets, filmmakers, and
others. Today, Boulder wins awards for the artists who live here, the organizations that
present the art, and the commitment of the entire community to the advancement of
culture.
2. The Boulder Philharmonic (Boulder Phil) and Greater Boulder Youth Orchestra (GBYO)
were chosen from a national pool of applicants to bring the outstanding violinist and
educator Midori to Boulder for a five-day immersive residency during the 2019-2019
season.
3. Midori is a celebrated and respected concert violinist of extraordinary talent and
international fame. She has performed with the world's most important orchestras and
received numerous awards including the Kennedy Center Gold Medal in the Arts in 2010.
Expanding the role of her musical abilities, Midori is committed to education and cultural
diplomacy, being named a United Nations Messenger of Peace.
4. Throughout her career, Midori has been devoted to working with youth and communities
in a way that few performing artists of her caliber can claim. Through the Midori
Orchestra Residency Program, she visits one or two mid-sized communities each year to
share her impressive artistry and inclusive vision of the vital role that music and the arts
can play- not only in the concert hall, but across the entire community and in the life of
every citizen.
5. The city awarded a $3,000 Arts Education Grant to the Boulder Phil and GBYO to help
maximize the community impact and cultural value of Midori's residency. The award
was made in recognition that Midori's visit contributed to the following priorities
identified in the city's Community Cultural Plan:
a. Supporting the resiliency and sustainability of cultural organizations to enhance
their ability to benefit the community.
b. Creating a supportive environment for artists and creative professionals, while
fostering innovative thinking and leadership among them.
Item 3J-Resolution No. 1244 Welcome Violinist Midori
c. Developing Boulder's creative identity in becoming an innovative world leader in
cultural matters and projects that identity to the region and the world.
6. While in Boulder, Midori will perform concerts with both the Boulder Phil and with
GBYO at Macky Auditorium, engage in numerous community-facing events focused on
youth and civic engagement, and participate in a world premiere of a work composed
especially for the residency by Daniel Kellogg.
RESOLUTION
The Boulder City Council welcomes Midori to Boulder, expresses its sincere appreciation for the
contributions to our community her visit will bring, including civic meetings, workshops, master
classes, and community events. It encourages the community members to attend the performance
of the Sibelius Violin Concerto on November 4th with the Boulder Philharmonic, and the
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto Movement 3 with the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestra on
November 5th
Resolved this 16th day of October, 2018
Mayor
Attest
City C erk
Item 3J-Resolution No. 1244 Welcome Violinist Midori