Susan Ellinger with Brian Krinke at the Blue Sage

Praised for her “refined, poised and singular” vision, pianist Susan Ellinger has performed extensively as both soloist and chamber musician. Ellinger has presented recitals at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Caramoor Music Center, Harvard University, Oberlin Conservatory, Tanglewood Music Festival, the Taos School of Music and many more.

You may remember the name Susan Ellinger not only from previous performances in Curtis Hall, but also because she was the founder and Artistic Director of the Blue Sage Concert Series from 2011 to 2020! One of the reasons their concert season remains so successful is due to Susan’s efforts over a decade ago to rally the community to fundraise and acquire a concert grand piano.

Brian Krinke is the Upper String Faculty at Colorado Mesa University. He also conducts the CMU Orchestra and teaches composition. He performs regularly as Concertmaster of the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra, and has performed as violin soloist throughout the country, including concerto performances with the Minnesota Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, the Boca Raton Symphony, and has also delighted us many a time at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts.