2016/17 Season Brochure - We Are Entertainment! by Colorado Symphony

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WE ARE ENTERTAINMENT.

WHAT'S INSIDE 2016/17 SEASON PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . .

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SEASON AT A GLANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 DRAGON PIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 SEASON PACKAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-21 FLEX PASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 NEW SUBSCRIBER FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24 SEATING CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 BEYOND THE CONCERT HALL . . . . . . . . . . 26 COLORADO SYMPHONY SCORE . . . . . . . . . 27 SUPPORT THE SYMPHONY . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29

FROM THE BOARD CHAIR

WELCOME We are entertainment. It’s our motto for the season and we’re here to make sure you agree. The past five seasons at the helm of this organization have yielded some of the most rewarding and moving entertainment I’ve experienced. Your Colorado Symphony is truly at the top of their game and continue to surpass their already phenomenally talented skills with each following concert. I’ve been privileged to receive letters, emails, and personal comments from many of you regarding the supreme talent and emotionally profound performances the orchestra has executed week after week. It’s hard to believe that another season is already prepared to present to our ever growing audiences. For subscribers, you’ve received a sneak peek of the season, but for those of you receiving this information for the first time, you’ll be excited to learn more about the dynamic repertoire that makes up the best of entertainment in Colorado for the next year. Created in collaboration with the orchestra’s musicians, the 2016/17 season will continue to provide inspiration to all of Colorado. The season starts with the bold and exciting Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2, takes you through a bevy of world-renowned composer tributes and premieres, and closes with Mahler’s powerhouse Symphony No. 3. Featured in between are some of the country’s crème de-la crème in both talent and technique for vocalists, comedians, and of course, musicians. All of the Masterworks programs are equally exciting, showcasing the talents of both renowned and up-and coming conductors, composers, and soloists. I’m extremely proud of the profoundly talented Colorado Symphony principal players who will take their turn in the solo spotlight all season long. Cinema makes a triumphant return this year with two American film cult-classics performed with full accompaniment by the orchestra; Movies at the Symphony: Raiders of the Lost Ark this October, and E.T. the Extra Terrestrial in April of 2017. The reprise of the Geek Series marks a historic shift in programming at the Colorado Symphony. For the fourth season, we bring you pop culture’s best symphonic music with all of the family friendly fun and laughter that you’ve come to associate with the Colorado Symphony. As you explore the depths of next season’s offerings, remember that becoming a subscriber is the most affordable way to experience the power of this great orchestra – and the most important thing you can to do support your Colorado Symphony. We thank you for sharing your love of the music with us, and for ensuring that it lives on. We look forward to entertaining you this season.

Jerry Kern CEO, Colorado Symphony Co-Chair, Board of Trustees, Colorado Symphony

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John Denver: A Rocky Mountain High Concert Celebration with the Colorado Symphony SEPT 10

SPECIAL

SAT 7:30

Andres Lopera, conductor

The musical legend John Denver is honored in a special concert celebration with your Colorado Symphony this fall. See and hear two-time Grammy Award®-winning singer/songwriter John Denver on video performing in a concert spectacular featuring archival video footage of Denver performing classic songs backed by live performances from former members of his band with full symphony orchestra. This concert is an innovative musical treat and unforgettable tribute. Hear John Denver’s voice, see vintage John Denver video performances, hear stories of John Denver told by old friends. Concerts will include hit songs spanning his career and honor Denver’s memory and music.

El Latir de México SEPT 15

FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT

THU 7:00

Andres Lopera, conductor

The Consulate General of Mexico in Denver, the Mexican Cultural Center and the Colorado Symphony are thrilled to present El Latir de México, a free community concert at Boettcher Concert Hall that commemorates Mexico’s Independence. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Tickets available in person, and at the Box Office beginning two weeks prior to the event. La entrada es gratuita, pero el cupo es limitado y se requieren boletos.

Opening Weekend: Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2

OPENING WEEKEND

MASTERWORKS

SEPT 16-17 FRI-SAT 7:30 Andrew Litton, conductor Jon Kimura Parker, piano BRAHMS STRAUSS

Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83 Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30

Andrew Litton conducts the inaugural Masterworks concert of the 2016/17 season! These performances mark the triumphant return to Boettcher Concert Hall of pianist Jon Kimura Parker who has been friends with Maestro Litton since their days at the Juilliard School. Litton takes the audience through a pair of big and bold works, starting with Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2. This notable concerto is a perfect match for the skills of Parker, who has played for Queen Elizabeth as well as with a who's who of rockers and jazzers. Next on the program is Strauss' Also sprach Zarathustra, perhaps best known for its use of the opening measures in Stanley Kubrick's sci-fi masterpiece, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Strauss' mighty tone poem takes listeners on a musical journey both poignant and philosophical.

The Second City Guide to the Symphony SEPT 24

POPS

SAT 7:30

Christopher Dragon, conductor Members of: The Second City Jeffrey Biegel, piano

See p. 16

Program featuring the premiere of PDQ BACH’s “Concerto for VERY Grand Piano”

The comedy and classical fusion returns this fall with a special presentation featuring The Second City! “The Second City Guide to the Symphony” is a blend of original sketch comedy, new music, and songs by Matthew Reid, and orchestral works by masters of classical music – including Mozart, Mahler, and Glinka. The show is a humorous celebration of the symphony orchestra, taking a satirical but loving look at the players, the repertoire, the composers, the personalities, and even the audience!

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An Evening of Bernstein’s Best

MASTERWORKS

SEPT 30-OCT 2 FRI-SAT 7:30 SUN 1:00 ■

Teddy Abrams, conductor Morgan James, vocals Selections from Bernstein’s musicals such as West Side Story, Candide, and On the Town

With a style that’s at the intersection of opera, music theatre, and jazz, Broadway vocalist Morgan James follows her stunning turn with the Colorado Symphony in Denver on July 4, 2015, with a slate of showstoppers and ballads from the one and only Leonard Bernstein. James hand-picked the songs for these three concerts with guest conductor Teddy Abrams, Music Director of the Louisville Orchestra, and came up with a career-spanning set of numbers from Bernstein’s best-known works — West Side Story and On the Town among them — alongside selections from less celebrated gems like Mass and 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The shows promise a deep dive into the varied repertoire of one of the most illustrious American composers and songwriters of all time, paired with James’ soaring voice.

Kellogg’s Concerto World Premiere Featuring Yumi Hwang-Williams

MASTERWORKS

OCT 14-15 FRI-SAT 7:30 Edwin Outwater, conductor Yumi Hwang-Williams, violin BEETHOVEN DANIEL KELLOGG JANÁČEK

Rising Phoenix

Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36 Rising Phoenix Sinfonietta

Edwin Outwater conducts your Colorado Symphony through a varied program of works both old and new. Colorado Symphony Concertmaster Yumi Hwang-Williams performs the world premiere of Rising Phoenix by Daniel Kellogg of the University of Colorado at Boulder, one of Colorado’s top contemporary composers. Outwater, the Music Director for the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony in metro Toronto, is making his Denver debut leading the season’s biggest ensemble in Janáček’s boisterous Sinfonietta.

Inside Dvořák Symphony No. 9 “From The New World” OCT 16

SUN 1:00

INSIDE THE SCORE See p. 16

Christopher Dragon, conductor

Join Associate Conductor Christopher Dragon as he leads this informative discussion behind Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9. Popularly known as the “New World Symphony,” the work was influenced by the rhythms of Native American music and the wide-open spaces Dvořák encountered on a trip to Iowa in the early 1890's.

La Bohème Conducted by Andrew Litton -Semi-staged production-

MASTERWORKS

OCT 21-23 FRI-SAT 7:30 SUN 1:00 ■

Andrew Litton, conductor Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director Colorado Children’s Chorale, Deborah DeSantis, artistic director PUCCINI

La Bohème

Andrew Litton conducts the Symphony in a staging of a beloved Puccini opera, La Bohème, 120 years after its premiere in Turin, Italy. The heartbreaking story of impassioned, young bohemians in a reimagined contemporary Paris – also adapted into the Broadway smash, Rent— La Bohème tells the timeless tale of love found and lost between Rodolfo and Mimi as they enjoy their youth in the lively Latin Quarter. The Colorado Symphony Chorus and the Colorado Children’s Chorale add another layer to the complexity of this classic story. This concert event follows Andrew Litton’s and the Orchestra’s smashing production of Tosca which was presented during the 2014/15 season.

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Movie at the Symphony: Raiders of the Lost Ark OCT 28

POPS / GEEK

FRI 7:30

Christopher Dragon, conductor

Special 35th Anniversary Celebration!

The film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes, Indiana Jones, is back and better than ever before! Relive the magic on the silver screen with the original great adventure… Raiders of the Lost Ark… with John Williams’ epic score performed live to picture by your very own Colorado Symphony! Concert performance includes full screening of the live action feature film! Raiders of the Lost Ark licensed by Lucasfilm Ltd and Paramount Pictures. Motion Picture, Artwork, Photos © 1981 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Halloween Spooktacular! OCT 29

FAMILY

SAT 2:30

Andres Lopera, conductor

A family tradition of the not-too-scary-sort, this concert features music from some of your favorite children’s films, as well as a few surprises! Be sure to dress up for the Halloween festivities and witness the zany costumes the Colorado Symphony musicians create. Some of our young concertgoers will be invited on stage to show off their costumes as well! Please join us for HalfNotes pre-concert family activities in Gallery 2.

Britten Performed by Augustin Hadelich NOV 4-5

MASTERWORKS

FRI-SAT 7:30

Courtney Lewis, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin BARBER BRITTEN BARBER ELGAR

Symphony No. 1, Op. 9 Violin Concerto, Op. 15 Adagio for Strings In the South, Op. 50

For the follow-up to his 2015 debut with the Colorado Symphony, guest conductor Courtney Lewis leads the Symphony and Grammy Award®-winning Augustin Hadelich, through a program of 20th century works that crosses the Atlantic at the midway point. The two works by American composer Samuel Barber – Adagio for Strings and Symphony No. 1, or Symphony in One Movement – are high points of his early career, and the former is known for its emotive effect on audiences. We also hop the pond for a pair of works with British origins: Benjamin Britten’s Violin Concerto and Edward Elgar’s In the South.

Ben Folds: Master Work with the Colorado Symphony NOV 11-12

FRI-SAT 7:30

Christopher Dragon, conductor Ben Folds, piano

MASTERWORKS See p. 16

BEN FOLDS Concerto for Piano and Orchestra ✢ Complete program to be announced

Fresh off a wildly popular evening with the Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks in the summer of 2015, Ben Folds returns to the home of your Colorado Symphony to perform his concerto for piano and orchestra.

Don’t just take our word for it! “Folds sang the praises of the Colorado Symphony, putting together a speech in the middle of his performance to remind the audience of the importance of a good orchestra. ‘There are two kinds of cities in the world – one that has a symphony orchestra, and the other that is crap, ...’ ” Westword, Summer 2015 Review of Ben Folds and Ingrid Michaelson with the Colorado Symphony.

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Shostakovich Performed by Silver Ainomäe

MASTERWORKS

NOV 18-20 FRI-SAT 7:30 SUN 1:00 ■

Peter Oundjian, conductor Silver Ainomäe, cello KODÁLY SHOSTAKOVICH BARTÓK

Dances of Galanta Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 107 Concerto for Orchestra

With the dynamic presence of Canadian conductor and Denver perennial favorite Peter Oundjian at the helm, soloist and Colorado Symphony Principal Cellist Silver Ainomäe offers a tour de force that is Dmitri Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1. The powerhouse piece offers Ainomäe a perfect platform for big and brash virtuosic strokes. The concerts conclude with Béla Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, the five-movement piece known as the Hungarian composer’s most accessible – and most popular work. The shimmering, delicate opening contrasts with the fiery finale, making for a truly awe-inspiring performance.

Drums of the World NOV 27

FAMILY

SUN 1:00

Colorado Symphony Percussionists

This popular annual family concert takes attendees on a musical trip around the globe. Drums of the World features your very own Colorado Symphony Percussionists playing rhythmic instruments new and old – it’ll be everything but the kitchen sink! Please join us for Half Notes pre-concert family activities in Gallery 2.

All Beethoven Featuring Symphony No. 7 DEC 2-4

MASTERWORKS

FRI-SAT 7:30 SUN 1:00 ■

David Danzmayr, conductor Stephen Hough, piano

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BEETHOVEN Overture to Coriolan, Op. 62 BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 37 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92

This season’s annual weekend of all-Beethoven programs highlights works of the world’s most revered and recognized composer: Ludwig van Beethoven. For the 2016 installment, it’s the Coriolan Overture followed by Piano Concerto No. 3 and Symphony No. 7. The opener tackles the 1807 composition that opened Heinrich Joseph von Collin’s tragedy Coriolan. Shakespeare also mined this fertile story of a Roman rebel. Piano Concerto No. 3 showcases soloist Stephen Hough, the world-renowned British pianist, conducted by David Danzmayr. Symphony No. 7 is a fitting finale for the evening.

A Colorado Christmas DEC 9-11

HOLIDAY

FRI 7:30 SAT 2:30 & 6:00 SUN 1:00 ■

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Christopher Dragon, conductor Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director Colorado Children’s Chorale, Deborah DeSantis, artistic director

The warm sounds of the holidays fill Boettcher Concert Hall in this annual Christmas spectacular. Return for an evening full of new surprises as this season’s celebration focuses on the music and magic of the season, showcasing the Colorado Symphony’s annual collaboration with the Colorado Children’s Chorale and the Colorado Symphony Chorus. This family friendly evening features new sing-along surprises! Please join us for Half Notes pre-concert family activities in Gallery 2.

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Handel’s Messiah DEC 16-17

HOLIDAY

FRI-SAT 7:30

Nicholas Kraemer, conductor Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director

Experience the full majesty of Handel’s masterpiece – one of the most revered oratorios of all time – when the Colorado Symphony and Chorus exalt Messiah skyward to soaring new heights. Nicholas Kraemer returns to Denver leading the orchestra and chorus in this the soul-stirring holiday classic.

Handel’s Messiah Sing Along DEC 18

HOLIDAY

SUN 4:00

Duain Wolfe, conductor Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director

On this special Sunday, join us for the return of the Messiah Sing-Along! It’s finally your chance to sing-along with the renowned Colorado Symphony Chorus in Handel’s glorious masterpiece and truly be a part of the holiday spirit. Come one, come all and join the orchestra and chorus - once again lead by the award-winning director of the Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe!

Celtic Woman Home for Christmas: The Symphony Tour

SPECIAL

DEC 20 TUE 7:30 Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman as they return for another spectacular evening with your Colorado Symphony. Featuring music from the all-female music ensemble’s extensive repertoire, including holiday favorites “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “Silent Night”. Celtic Woman will promise an enchanting and festive evening filled with mesmerizing music, performance and holiday cheer. www.celticwoman.com

Frosty & Frozen DEC 21

HOLIDAY

WED 6:30

Andres Lopera, conductor

The weather outside may be frightful, but the fun in the concert hall is just plain delightful! This festive feature concert celebrates the magic of the season with lively a sing along to your favorite winter tunes “Frosty the Snowman,”“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and more! Don’t forget to don your ‘sleigh’ apparel and dress up as your favorite winter character for a special reprise of “Let it Go” from Disney’s Frozen. Celebrate what makes this time of year so special, and a bit frosty, too! Please join us for Half Notes pre-concert family activities in Gallery 2.

A Night in Vienna DEC 31

SAT 6:30

Christopher Dragon, conductor

HOLIDAY See p. 16

The treasured annual institution featuring your Colorado Symphony waltzing with you into the New Year returns! Start your celebration in style with the Colorado Symphony’s presentation of A Night in Vienna, a rousing selection of polkas, waltzes, and marches. The festive evening is the perfect sendoff to 2016 – and the early start time ensures that you won’t miss the thrill of the 16th Street Mall fireworks! Don’t miss out on this fantastic event! Tickets sell fast!

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute JAN 10

FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT

TUE 7:30

Andres Lopera, conductor

The Colorado Symphony continues the time-honored tradition hosting the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert & Humanitarian Awards at Boettcher Concert Hall. Celebrating its 26th year, this annual event recognizes four humanitarian leaders who live and lead in the example of peace and equality exemplified by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Tickets available in person, and at the Box Office beginning two weeks prior to the event.

A Night of Pops: Tribute to Leroy Anderson

ANDERSON

JAN 14

SAT 7:30

POPS See p. 16

Christopher Dragon, conductor

Leroy Anderson is considered distinguished among composers for his expressive Pops orchestrations with audience favorites like Sleigh Ride, Blue Tango, The Typewriter, The Syncopated Clock, Bugler’s Holiday and Fiddle Faddle. Join us for an evening of superb musical works that capture the imagination with memorable, bright melodies and impeccably crafted scores.

Symphonic Firsts Conducted by Mark Wigglesworth JAN 20-21

MASTERWORKS

FRI-SAT 7:30

Mark Wigglesworth, conductor MOZART SCHUBERT BRAHMS

Symphony No. 1 in E-flat major, K. 16 Symphony No. 1 in D major, D. 82 Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68

Renowned conductor Mark Wigglesworth takes the Colorado Symphony on a music history journey that veers around Europe with three first efforts from emerging masters. The program commences with Mozart’s Symphony No. 1 – which Wolfgang Amadeus wrote when he was all of eight years old. Franz Schubert’s first symphony was written when he was 16, and is marked by soaring trumpets and a pronounced maturity. In contrast, Johannes Brahms said he spent 21 years writing his Symphony No. 1, which he finished in 1876 when he was 43. Hear all three masterpieces in this concert weekend dedicated to “the firsts.”

Inside Symphonic Beginnings JAN 22

SUN 1:00

Christopher Dragon, conductor

INSIDE THE SCORE See p. 16

Join Associate Conductor Christopher Dragon as he leads the orchestra in this informative discussion behind Symphonic Firsts and their impact not only on the composers but also on the listening world. This is an abbreviated, educational presentation of the Fri/Sat masterworks program: Symphonic Firsts conducted by Mark Wigglesworth.

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Beethoven Symphony No. 9

SPECIAL

JAN 27-28 FRI-SAT 7:30

Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director BEETHOVEN

Symphony No. 9 in D minor,Op. 125, "Choral"

You asked, we’re here to deliver. After a wildly successful opening weekend of the 14/15 season, you asked for it again; Beethoven’s most recognized and beloved work. This program features a star-studded cast of vocalists and the Colorado Symphony Chorus.

Rachmaninoff Performed by Olga Kern FEB 3-4

MASTERWORKS

FRI-SAT 7:30

Andrew Litton, conductor Olga Kern, piano RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp minor, Op. 1 SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 60, “Leningrad”

Colorado Symphony Artistic Advisor Andrew Litton conducts piano sensation Olga Kern, known as a master of Rachmaninoff. For her 2017 return to Denver, she takes on Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 1, with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7 concluding the all-Russian program. The imposing piece is one of the composer’s best-known works, a 75-minute orchestral commentary on the German siege of Leningrad in World War II. After the invasion theme of the first movement, the score moves into a requiem dirge, followed by an even more sorrowful phase — “After the requiem comes an even more tragic episode,” Shostakovich explained. “I do not know how to characterize that music…” — and a thunderous finale that’s almost indescribable. It’s a powerful program sure to shake off your winter doldrums!

Byron Stripling What a Wonderful World: POPS A Tribute to Louis Armstrong FEB 11

SAT 7:30

Andres Lopera, conductor Byron Stripling, trumpet/vocals

Byron Stripling’s electrifying and heartfelt tribute to Louis Armstrong has become America’s most popular orchestral Pops program. With his engaging rapport, smooth vocals and virtuosic trumpet technique, Byron dazzles audiences across the globe. Musical hits from the Armstrong songbook include, “What A Wonderful World,” “Mack the Knife,” “Ain’t Misbehavin,” “Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans,” “Hello Dolly,” and “Basin Street Blues.” With his signature version of “When The Saints Go Marchin’ In” to close the show, Byron celebrates the spirit of the great Louis Armstrong and leaves ’em dancing in the aisles!

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Peter and the Wolf FEB 12

FAMILY

SUN 1:00

Christopher Dragon, conductor Denver Young Artists Orchestra

Peter the Wolf

Family-favorite Peter and the Wolf is Prokofiev’s fantastical tale in which Peter and a myriad of unruly animals are brought to life by the instruments of the orchestra to tell a tale in which good triumphs over evil. The Prokofiev classic is an exciting musical experience with live narration and surprises of all sorts! This performance is a great way for your child, and for the child at heart to have a great introduction to the orchestra. Please join us for Half Notes pre-concert family activities in Gallery 2.

deRidder Conducts FEB 17-18

MASTERWORKS

FRI-SAT 7:30

Andre deRidder, conductor Nadia Sirota, viola NICO MUHLY Viola Concerto ✢ Complete program to be announced

For these midwinter concerts, Andre de Ridder returns to Denver to show locals why he’s considered one of the most creative conductors in the world. The program begins with viola soloist Nadia Sirota taking on American Nico Muhly’s Viola Concerto, premiered in 2015 by Ms. Sirota and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Mark Stryker of the Detroit Free Press liked what he heard, writing, “The music is spare, tactile and a little spacey, and seems to briefly open a window on the infinite. . . By the end, you feel as if you’ve been on a journey, happy to have been along for the ride.”

Christopher Dragon and Jeffrey Kahane in Concert MAR 3-5

MASTERWORKS

FRI-SAT 7:30 SUN 1:00 ■

Christopher Dragon, conductor Jeffrey Kahane, piano Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director BRAHMS Nänie for Chorus and Orchestra, Op. 82 SCHUMANN Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 BRAHMS Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90

Join Christopher Dragon in his second season as Associate Conductor for the Colorado Symphony as he teams with pianist and former Colorado Symphony Music Director Jeffrey Kahane, who filled the post from 2005 to 2010. For his return to Denver, Kahane tackles the singular piano concerto of Robert Schumann. Leading off the program, the Brahms opener, Nänie — that’s German for funeral song — is a meditation on mortality. After the dramatic start, Schumann’s energetic and eclectic Piano Concerto provides some lightness, and the melodic masterwork that is Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 follows.

Time For Three MAR 11

SAT 7:30

Christopher Dragon, conductor

POPS See p. 16

Time for Three is a group that happily and infectiously defies any traditional genre classification. With an uncommon mix of virtuosity and showmanship, the American trio performs music from Bach to Brahms and beyond, giving world premieres by Pulitzer Prize winners William Bolcom and Jennifer Higdon. This group also plays originals and their own arrangements of everything from bluegrass and folk tunes to ingenious mash-ups of hits by the Beatles, Kanye West, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake and more.

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Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4

MASTERWORKS

MAR 17-18 FRI-SAT 7:30 Marcelo Lehninger, conductor Vadim Gluzman, violin

TCHAIKOVSKY Marche Slave, Op. 31 PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63 TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36

Dubbed “formidable,”“technically assured,” and “emotional,” Brazilian-born Marcelo Lehninger makes his debut as guest conductor of the Colorado Symphony with violin soloist Vadim Gluzman. Lehninger brings his diverse repertoire to the slate with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to begin and end the concert with Marche Slave and Symphony No. 4. In between is Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2, featuring Israeli-born Gluzman. The piece opens with hints of Russian folk music, but swiftly transitions with Spanish flair and influences in the castanet-laden third movement. Marche Slave is a tone poem that was originally written to benefit injured Serbian veterans after the Serbo-Turkish War of 1876-78. The grand finale, Symphony No. 4, among Tchaikovsky’s most popular works, is a meticulously structured meditation on fate in four movements.

Inside Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4

MAR 19

SUN 1:00

Christopher Dragon, conductor

INSIDE THE SCORE See p. 16

Associate Conductor Christopher Dragon leads the orchestra in the final of three Inside series of concerts focusing this informative discussion on Symphony No. 4, a masterpiece by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. This is an abbreviated, educational presentation of the Fri/Sat Masterworks program: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 conducted by Marcelo Lehninger.

Symphonic Tribute To Comic Con: The Tetralogy

GEEK

MAR 24-25 FRI-SAT 7:30

Christopher Dragon, conductor Colorado Symphony Chorus, Mary Louise Burke, associate director

Live long and prosper with your Colorado Symphony’s concert phenomenon, Symphonic Tribute to Comic Con: The Tetralogy! Forget what you think you know about this cosplay-encouraged night out; we’re back with even more of your favorite scores! Expect the best superhero soundtracks from movies, television, and video games with special guests and laughter aplenty! If you’re a Deadpool diehard or a diva of The Doctor, break out your costumes for this incredibly fun night out.

The Music of Michael Jackson APR 1

POPS

SAT 7:30

Brent Havens, conductor James Delisco, vocals

From his early years with the Jackson 5 to his mega-hit album Thriller and beyond, Michael Jackson stormed the music industry with hit after hit. “Music of Michael Jackson” takes you through each era of this storied performer from "ABC", "I’ll Be There" and "Got To Be There" through "Beat It," "Thriller," "Rock With You," "The Way You Make Me Feel" and many, many more. Join conductor Brent Havens and your Colorado Symphony for an evening filled with fabulous music spanning 40 years of Michael Jackson’s influential and celebrated career!

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A Symphonic Beauty and the Beast APR 2

FAMILY

SUN 1:00

Andres Lopera, conductor

Tale as old as time, this fairytale concert brings your family together for an afternoon of magical music that inspires our all-time favorite children’s classics. Featuring music from Beauty and the Beast and other wondrous legends that inspire your inner child, this is a must-not-miss program for your little prince, princess, or beast! Costumes encouraged and be sure to arrive early for family fun! Please join us for Half Notes pre-concert family activities in Gallery 2.

Mozart Performed By Jason Shafer APR 7-9

MASTERWORKS

FRI-SAT 7:30 SUN 1:00 ■

Jaime Martin, conductor Jason Shafer, clarinet DUKAS MOZART RIMSKY-KORSAKOV

La Péri, Poème danse Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622 Scheherazade, Op. 35

Principal Clarinetist Jason Shafer makes his debut as soloist performing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s beloved Clarinet Concerto. This work provides a showcase for the talents of Shafer, who joined the Symphony at the beginning of the 2013/14 season. One of Mozart’s last works, it highlights the interplay between the orchestra and the clarinet soloist. The program concludes with Nikolai RimskyKorsakov’s inimitable Scheherazade. The 1888 work is a musical adaptation of A Thousand and One Nights (also known as The Arabian Nights), and the Middle Eastern influence is clear as it interprets the tales of Sinbad, the prince and princess, and a Baghdad festival.

HK Gruber’s Frankenstein!!

MASTERWORKS

APR 21-22 FRI-SAT 7:30 Kevin John Edusei, conductor Gabriel Preisser, chansonnier

J. STRAUSS JR. On the Beautiful Blue Danube, Op. 314 HK GRUBER Frankenstein!! BRAHMS/orch. SCHOENBERG Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25

Join us for a wonderfully eclectic and offbeat program built around HK Gruber’s indescribable 1978 work, Frankenstein!!, which includes musicians inflating and popping paper bags as Gabriel Preisser narrates and sings! Gruber pulls out all of the stops, and Preisser’s baritone — which anchored the Symphony’s 2015/16 production of The Music Man — likewise underpins this contemporary work laced with dark humor and unpredictability. On the Beautiful Blue Danube provides a contrasting lead-in to Frankenstein!! with Johann Strauss, Jr.’s instantly recognizable waltz. The evening ends with the lush Brahms Piano Quartet, orchestrated by Arnold Schoenberg.

Movie at the Symphony: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial APR 27

GEEK

THU 7:30

Christopher Dragon, conductor

Director Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial follows the moving story of a lost little alien who befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliott. Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie that captivated audiences around the world, complete with John Williams’ Academy Award®-winning score performed live by your Colorado Symphony in sync to the film projected live on screen! Please join us for Half Notes pre-concert family activities in Gallery 2.

Concert performance includes full screening of the live action feature film! ©A.M.P.A.S. ® E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Symphony Ball

FUNDRAISER

APR 29 SAT 6:00 The biggest party in town! Also the largest fundraiser for the Colorado Symphony mark your calendars and get dressed in your best for the most memorable night out all year. Full details announced winter 2017.

Bach St. Matthew Passion

MASTERWORKS

MAY 5 & 7 FRI 7:30 SUN 1:00 ■

Cristian Macelaru, conductor Nicholas Phan, Evangelist Hadleigh Adams, Jesus Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director Colorado Children’s Chorale, Deborah DeSantis, artistic director J.S. BACH

St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244

Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, first performed on Good Friday 1727, is widely considered one of the crowning artistic achievements of Western Civilization. Bach’s masterful musical interpretation of the Last Supper and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, puts chapters 26 and 27 of the Gospel of Matthew to music and spans 131 minutes. The Symphony’s production is unusual in that it is a full staging of the work with the Colorado Symphony Chorus. Featured tenor Nicholas Phan takes on the part of the Evangelist and baritone Hadleigh Adams performs the role of Jesus. Don’t miss these performances: They are truly some of the most profound events of this season — or any other.

Dianne Reeves in Concert MAY 13

SAT 7:30

POPS See p. 16

Christopher Dragon, conductor

Denver's own five-time Grammy Award®-winning Dianne Reeves returns to Boettcher Concert Hall! Her lush vocals, unparalleled improvisation and skilled lyric interpretations make Dianne Reeves a powerhouse of jazz. Niece of former Colorado Symphony bassist Charlie Burrell, this George Washington High School graduate returns to the stage at Boettcher for another unforgettable performance.

Mahler Symphony No. 3 Conducted by Andrew Litton

MASTERWORKS

MAY 19-21 FRI-SAT 7:30 SUN 1:00 ■

Mahler

Andrew Litton, conductor Michelle DeYoung, mezzo Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director Colorado Children’s Chorale, Deborah DeSantis, artistic director MAHLER

Symphony No. 3 in D minor

Andrew Litton takes the audience on a musical journey with Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 3. The 99-minute, six-movement masterpiece is a rare treat at Boettcher Concert Hall. Mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung, a vocalist with an international reputation, is a local favorite. DeYoung's credentials are impeccable: the 2003 recording of Mahler's Symphony No. 3 with Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony won Michelle a Grammy Award® for Best Classical Album. This one is sure to be the biggest (and best) performance you will see all spring!

Half Notes pre-concert family activities are held in the Lobby and in Gallery 2. Activities are individually curated for each concert and will feature rotating installations like composer dress-up, a composition station, and an instrument petting zoo. 12

The Flaming Lips with the Colorado Symphony MAY 26 THU 7:30 Red Rocks Amphitheatre

TICKETS: axs.com

DeVotchKa with the Colorado Symphony and special guest Josh Blue JUN 16 THU 7:30 Red Rocks Amphitheatre

THE FLAMING LIPS PERFORM THEIR MASTERPIECE ALBUM

The Soft Bulletin FEATURING

The Colorado Symphony Orchestra WITH CONDUCTOR

TICKETS: coloradosymphony.org

ANDRÉ DE RIDDER

THURSDAY MAY 26TH 2016 RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE ALL HUMANS ARE URGED TO ATTEND

Family Friendly Fourth of July with the Colorado Symphony JUL 4 MON 7:30 Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

TICKETS: axs.com

Arvada Center 40th Anniversary Concert JUL 9 SAT 7:30

Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheatre Tickets: arvadacenter.org

Chris Botti and Joshua Bell with the Colorado Symphony JUL 24 SUN 7:30 Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Mozart Under Moonlight JUL 29 FRI 7:30

Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheatre

TICKETS: axs.com

TICKETS: arvadacenter.org

Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration featuring Warren Haynes and the Colorado Symphony AUG 1 MON 7:30 Red Rocks Amphitheatre

TICKETS: axs.com

Light Up with Styx and the Colorado Symphony AUG 29 MON 7:30 Red Rocks Amphitheatre

TICKETS: axs.com

Smokey Robinson with the Colorado Symphony SEP 3 SAT 7:30 Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

TICKETS:

axs.com

SEPTEMBER 2016

NOVEMBER 2016

John Denver: A Rocky Mountain High Concert Celebration with the Colorado Symphony

SPECIAL

MASTERWORKS

NOV 4-5 FRI-SAT 7:30

SEPT 10 SAT 7:30

El Latir de México

Britten Performed by Augustin Hadelich

FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT

Ben Folds: Master Work with The Colorado Symphony

MASTERWORKS

SEPT 15 THU 7:00

NOV 11-12 FRI-SAT 7:30

Opening Weekend: Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2

Shostakovich Performed by Silver Ainomäe

MASTERWORKS

SEPT 16-17 FRI-SAT 7:30

The Second City Guide to the Symphony

MASTERWORKS

NOV 18-20 FRI-SAT 7:30 • SUN 1:00 POPS

Drums of the World NOV 27

FAMILY

SUN 1:00

SEPT 24 SAT 7:30

An Evening of Bernstein’s Best

MASTERWORKS

SEPT 30-OCT 2 FRI-SAT 7:30 • SUN 1:00

DECEMBER 2016 All Beethoven Featuring Symphony No. 7

MASTERWORKS

DEC 2-4 FRI-SAT 7:30 • SUN 1:00

OCTOBER 2016 Kellogg’s Concerto World Premiere Featuring Yumi Hwang-Williams

A Colorado Christmas MASTERWORKS

OCT 14-15 FRI-SAT 7:30

Inside Dvořák Symphony No. 9 “From The New World” OCT 16

INSIDE THE SCORE

SUN 1:00

La Bohème Conducted by Andrew Litton

MASTERWORKS

OCT 21-23 FRI-SAT 7:30 • SUN 1:00

Movie at the Symphony: Raiders of the Lost Ark OCT 28

Handel’s Messiah

FAMILY

SAT 2:30

HOLIDAY

DEC 16-17 FRI-SAT 7:30

Handel’s Messiah Sing Along DEC 18

DEC 20

SPECIAL

TUE 7:30

Frosty & Frozen

HOLIDAY

WED 6:30

A Night in Vienna DEC 31

HOLIDAY

SUN 4:00

Celtic Woman Home for Christmas: The Symphony Tour

DEC 21

FRI 7:30

Halloween Spooktacular! OCT 29

POPS

HOLIDAY

DEC 9-11 FRI 7:30 • SAT 2:30 & 6:00 • SUN 1:00

HOLIDAY

SAT 6:30

SEASON AT A GLANCE

APRIL 2017

JANUARY 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute JAN 10

FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT

TUE 7:30

A Night of Pops: Tribute to Leroy Anderson JAN 14

POPS

SAT 7:30

Symphonic Beginnings Conducted by Mark Wigglesworth

MASTERWORKS

JAN 22

APR 2

FAMILY

SUN 1:00

Mozart Performed By Jason Shafer

MASTERWORKS

APR 7-9 FRI-SAT 7:30 • SUN 1:00

HK Gruber’s Frankenstein!!

MASTERWORKS

APR 21-22 FRI-SAT 7:30

JAN 20-21 FRI-SAT 7:30

Inside Symphonic Beginnings

A Symphonic Beauty and the Beast

INSIDE THE SCORE

SUN 1:00

Beethoven Symphony No. 9

SPECIAL

Movie at the Symphony: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial APR 27

Symphony Ball APR 29

GEEK

THU 7:30 FUNDRAISER

SAT 6:00

JAN 27-28 FRI-SAT 7:30

MAY 2017

FEBRUARY 2017 Rachmaninoff Performed by Olga Kern

Bach St. Matthew Passion MASTERWORKS

FEB 3-4 FRI-SAT 7:30

Byron Stripling What a Wonderful World: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong FEB 11

POPS

SAT 7:30

Peter and the Wolf FEB 12

FAMILY MASTERWORKS

FEB 17-18 FRI-SAT 7:30

MARCH 2017 Christopher Dragon and Jeffrey Kahane in Concert Time For Three

POPS

SAT 7:30

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4

MASTERWORKS

MAR 17-18 FRI-SAT 7:30

Inside Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4

INSIDE THE SCORE

SUN 1:00

A Symphonic Tribute to Comic Con: The Tetralogy

GEEK

MAR 24-25 FRI-SAT 7:30

The Music of Michael Jackson APR 1

MAY 13

POPS

SAT 7:30

Mahler Symphony No. 3 Conducted by Andrew Litton

MASTERWORKS

MAY 19-21 FRI-SAT 7:30 • SUN 1:00

Don't forget to tear out these pages and keep as a handy reference to our season!

MASTERWORKS

MAR 3-5 FRI-SAT 7:30 • SUN 1:00

MAR 19

Dianne Reeves in Concert

SUN 1:00

deRidder Conducts

MAR 11

MASTERWORKS

MAY 5 & 7 FRI 7:30 • SUN 1:00

POPS

SAT 7:30

STUDENT TICKETS!

Students and teachers receive

$10

with valid school I.D.! * coloradosymphony.org 303.623.7876 box office mon-fri: 10 am - 6 pm sat: 12 pm - 6 pm *Limitations apply

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TRY A NEW ANGLE! [NEW THIS SEASON] See Associate Conductor Christopher Dragon all season long! Special seating options for select concerts put you face-to-face with the conductor in the Dragon Pit! Sit in the Dragon Pit (Parquet on Seat Map - p. 25) for these select concerts with ticket prices starting at just $20. This is a unique opportunity to view the conductor and orchestra from an entirely new angle!

Available at these concerts: SEP 24

The Second City Guide to the Symphony

OCT 16

Inside Dvoล รกk Symphony No. 9 "From the New World"

NOV 11-12

Ben Folds Master Work with the Colorado Symphony

DEC 31

A Night in Vienna

JAN 14

A Night of Pops Tribute to Leroy Anderson

JAN 22

Inside Symphonic Beginnings

MAR 11

Time for Three

MAR 19

Inside Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4

MAY 13

Look for this symbol for special Dragon Pit concerts on pages 2-12 NOTE: These seats are not available for subscription. During these performances you may not have full sight lines of featured artists at front of stage. Tickets for Dragon Pit available August 1.

PHOTO: BRANDON MARSHALL

Dianne Reeves in Concert

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BENEFITS :

❚ Best Seats A guaranteed seat for every concert in your subscription package.

❚ Great Savings Savings on every concert in your subscription package. Exclusive 15% subscriber discount when you add additional concerts throughout the season. Receive a coupon for 10% off at the Colorado Symphony Guild Shop located in the lobby of Boettcher Concert Hall.

❚ Easy Exchanges & Replacements No exchange fees! Exchange for a different concert up to 24 hours before a performance. Some exchanges may result in additional costs. Or consider donating your tickets as a tax-deductible contribution. Request ticket exchanges online 24/7 by emailing tickets@coloradosymphony.org. Free Ticket Insurance: No need to worry if you misplaced your tickets or left them at home; we will gladly provide duplicates free of charge.

❚ Advance Purchase Access to the entire season before it goes on sale to the general public. Advance notice and pre-sale opportunities for newly announced concerts and events all season long.

❚ Need More Flexibility? Come as you are when you want! See page 22 for information about our Flex Pass!

❚ Visit The Box Office We'd love to get to know you! We're happy to help if you have special needs/requests. Boettcher Concert Hall at the Denver Performing Arts Complex 14th and Curtis Streets in downtown Denver. Box Office: mon - fri: 10am - 6pm; sat: 12pm - 6pm

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Andrew Litton MASTERWORKS 8 PACKAGE A FRIDAY OR SATURDAY

MASTERWORKS 8 PACKAGE B FRIDAY OR SATURDAY

Opening Weekend: Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2

An Evening of Bernstein’s Best

SEPT 16-17 FRI-SAT 7:30

SEPT 30-OCT 1 FRI-SAT 7:30

See page 2 for full repertoire and details

See page 3 for full repertoire and details

Kellogg's Concerto World Premiere Featuring Yumi Hwang-Williams

La Bohème Conducted by Andrew Litton

OCT 14-15 FRI-SAT 7:30

See page 3 for full repertoire and details

OCT 21-22 FRI-SAT 7:30

See page 3 for full repertoire and details

Britten Performed by Augustin Hadelich NOV 4-5 FRI-SAT 7:30

Shostakovich Performed by Silver Ainomäe NOV 18-19 FRI-SAT 7:30 See page 5 for full repertoire and details

See page 4 for full repertoire and details

Ben Folds: Master Work with the Colorado Symphony NOV 12 SAT 7:30 (SAT package only)

Symphonic Firsts Conducted by Mark Wigglesworth JAN 20-21 FRI-SAT 7:30 See page 7 for full repertoire and details

See page 4 for full repertoire and details

All Beethoven Featuring Symphony No. 7 DEC 2-3 FRI-SAT 7:30

deRidder Conducts FEB 17-18 FRI-SAT 7:30 See page 9 for full repertoire and details

See page 5 for full repertoire and details

Rachmaninoff Performed by Olga Kern FEB 3-4

FRI-SAT 7:30

Christopher Dragon and Jeffrey Kahane in Concert MAR 3-4 FRI-SAT 7:30 See page 9 for full repertoire and details

See page 8 for full repertoire and details

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 MAR 17-18 FRI-SAT 7:30

Mozart Performed by Jason Shafer APR 7-8 FRI-SAT 7:30 See page 11 for full repertoire and details

See page 10 for full repertoire and details

HK Gruber’s Frankenstein!! APR 21-22 FRI-SAT 7:30 See page 11 for full repertoire and details

Bach St. Matthew Passion MAY 5 FRI 7:30 (FRI package only) See page 12 for full repertoire and details

Mahler Symphony No. 3 Conducted by Andrew Litton MAY 19-20 FRI-SAT 7:30 See page 12 for full repertoire and details

2016/17 SEASON PACKAGES

Dianne Reeves

MASTERWORKS SUNDAY PACKAGE An Evening of Bernstein’s Best OCT 2

SUN 1:00

See page 3 for full repertoire and details

La Bohème Conducted by Andrew Litton OCT 23 SUN 1:00 See page 3 for full repertoire and details

Shostakovich Performed by Silver Ainomäe NOV 20 SUN 1:00 See page 5 for full repertoire and details

All Beethoven Featuring Symphony No. 7 DEC 4

SUN 1:00

See page 5 for full repertoire and details

Christopher Dragon and Jeffrey Kahane in Concert MAR 5

SUN 1:00

See page 9 for full repertoire and details

Mozart Performed by Jason Shafer APR 9

SUN 1:00

See page 11 for full repertoire and details

Bach St. Matthew Passion MAY 7

SUN 1:00

See page 12 for full repertoire and details

Mahler Symphony No. 3 Conducted by Andrew Litton MAY 21

SUN 1:00

See page 12 for full repertoire and details

POPS PACKAGE The Second City Guide to the Symphony SEPT 24 SAT 7:30 See page 2 for full repertoire and details

Movie at the Symphony: Raiders of the Lost Ark OCT 28

FRI 7:30

See page 4 for full repertoire and details

A Colorado Christmas DEC 9

FRI 7:30

See page 5 for full repertoire and details

A Night of Pops: Tribute to Leroy Anderson JAN 14

SAT 7:30

See page 7 for full repertoire and details

Byron Stripling What a Wonderful World: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong FEB 11

SAT 7:30

See page 8 for full repertoire and details

Time For Three MAR 11

SAT 7:30

See page 9 for full repertoire and details

The Music of Michael Jackson APR 1

SAT 7:30

See page 10 for full repertoire and details

Dianne Reeves in Concert MAY 13

SAT 7:30

See page 12 for full repertoire and details

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the score

SPECIAL John Denver: A Rocky Mountain High Concert Celebration with the Colorado Symphony SEPT 10 SAT 7:30 See page 2 for full repertoire and details

Ben Folds: Master Work with the Colorado Symphony NOV 11-12 FRI-SAT 7:30 See page 4 for full repertoire and details

Celtic Woman Home for Christmas: The Symphony Tour DEC 20 TUE 7:30 See page 6 for full repertoire and details

Beethoven Symphony No. 9 JAN 27-28 FRI-SAT 7:30 See page 8 for full repertoire and details

GEEK PACKAGE Movie at the Symphony: Raiders of the Lost Ark OCT 28

FRI 7:30

See page 4 for full repertoire and details

Symphonic Tribute to Comic Con: The Tetralogy MAR 24 FRI 7:30 See page 10 for full repertoire and details

Movie at the Symphony: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial APR 27

THU 7:30

See page 11 for full repertoire and details

INSIDE THE SCORE PACKAGE Inside Dvořák Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” OCT 16

SUN 1:00

See page 3 for full repertoire and details

Inside Symphonic Beginnings JAN 22

SUN 1:00

See page 7 for full repertoire and details

Inside Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 MAR 19 SUN 1:00 See page 10 for full repertoire and details

2016/17 SEASON PACKAGES

FAMILY PACKAGE

HOLIDAY SERIES

Halloween Spooktacular!

A Colorado Christmas

OCT 29 SAT 2:30

DEC 9-11 FRI 7:30 • SAT 2:30 & 6:00 • SUN 1:00

See page 4 for full repertoire and details

See page 5 for full repertoire and details

Drums of the World

Handel’s Messiah

NOV 27 SUN 1:00

DEC 16-17 FRI-SAT 7:30

See page 5 for full repertoire and details

See page 6 for full repertoire and details

A Colorado Christmas

Handel’s Messiah Sing Along

DEC 10

DEC 18

SAT 2:30

SUN 4:00

See page 5 for full repertoire and details

See page 6 for full repertoire and details

Peter and the Wolf FEB 12 SUN 1:00

Frosty & Frozen

See page 9 for full repertoire and details

See page 6 for full repertoire and details

A Symphonic Beauty and the Beast APR 2 SUN 1:00

A Night In Vienna

See page 11 for full repertoire and details

See page 6 for full repertoire and details

DEC 21

DEC 31

WED 6:30

SAT 6:30

"TO ACHIEVE GREAT THINGS, TWO THINGS ARE NEEDED: A PLAN, AND NOT QUITE ENOUGH TIME. LEONARD BERNSTEIN

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Our Flex Pass offers all of our subscriber benefits, a savings off of single ticket prices, and the flexibility to enjoy your Colorado Symphony when you want. You can split your pass up to see six different concerts yourself or combine them to see concerts with friends!

What are the benefits of the FlexPass? ■

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S ave. Great savings over single ticket prices. You pay only $228 plus a one-time $20 processing fee. That’s a savings of up to 45% off of single ticket prices. Plus we waive the single ticket service fees when you redeem your vouchers. S hare. Vouchers can be shared with family and friends. C onvenience. Use your pass all at once, or concert by concert. Reserve your seats up to a week in advance, or use them spontaneously! +

How does it work? ■ ■

For $228 you receive six (6) Flex Pass vouchers. Each voucher

is redeemable for one seat. C hoose from any concert in this brochure. + W eek of the concert, simply call our box office to reserve your seat.

+ Note: Flex Passes do not guarantee seating to every concert. Flex Pass holders are encouraged to check availability of all shows the Monday prior to your selected concert(s) and up to 30 minutes before the day of event. Reservations for your Flex Passes can be made starting the Monday before the concert up to the day of show, pending availability, by calling our box office at 303.623.7876. Exclusions may apply, see box office for details.

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NEW SUBSCRIBER FORM

2016/17 SEASON SUBSCRIPTION FORM Please follow these 8 steps, clip out this page, and return to us. FOR NEW SUBSCRIBERS ONLY. C HOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PACKAGES Masterworks, Custom Design, Pops, Geek, Inside the Score or Family. Refer to seating charts on the next page for seat locations. All packages are fulfilled in the order that they are received with best available seats in your price level and may vary.

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M A S T E R W O R K S PA C K A G E S

8-concert package Check one: 16-concert package Check one:

$198 • Level 4

$ 348 • Level 3

Masterworks Friday A Masterworks Saturday A Masterworks Sunday $ 368 • Level 4

$ 608 • Level 1

(# of) seats ________

$ 856 • Level 2

$ 1136 • Level 1

(# of) seats ________

$456 • Level 2

Masterworks Friday B Masterworks Saturday B

$ 656 • Level 3

Masterworks Friday Masterworks Saturday

C U S T O M D E S I G N PA C K A G E S

8-concert package

$198 • Level 4

$ 348 • Level 3

$ 456 • Level 2

$ 608 • Level 1

(# of) seats ________

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$ 368 • Level 4

$ 656 • Level 3

$ 856 • Level 2

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8-concert package

$198 • Level 4

$ 348 • Level 3

$ 456 • Level 2

$ 608 • Level 1

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$74.25 • Level 4

$130.50 • Level 3

$171 • Level 2

$ 228 • Level 1

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$ 168 • Level 1

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G E E K PA C K A G E

3-concert package

I N S I D E T H E S C O R E PA C K A G E

3-concert package

$ 43.50 • Level 4

$ 102 • Level 3

$ 135 • Level 2

FA M I LY PA C K A G E

5-concert package

$106.25 Adults $42.50 Children

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A DD SINGLE TICKETS (See page 24 for add-on ticket prices)

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$29.00 $17.00 $35.00 Adults $21.25 Adults $21.50

$43.50 $57.00 $76.00 $34.00 $45.00 $56.00 $47.60 $72.75 $89.25 Children $8.50 Children $8.50

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SEATING CHARTS

SEATING CHART FOR: MASTERWORKS INSIDE THE SCORE KEY Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

SEATING CHART FOR: POPS GEEK HOLIDAY SPECIAL

KEY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4

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BEYOND THE CONCERT HALL

REMIX Your Symphony Experience! REMIX is a community that engages, inspires and connects young professionals with the Colorado Symphony. Join our group of young symphony-goers who share in orchestral performances, happy hours around town, and special events unlike any you’ve ever seen.

Beethoven and Brews Enjoy an exclusive beer tasting paired with light hors d’oeuvres and the sounds of a Colorado Symphony small ensemble performed in breweries around the city. Beethoven and Brews features an ensemble performance and four 4 oz. samples of beer from your favorite local breweries. Space is limited, buy tickets early!

Women of Note Women of Note is a membership group of goodwill ambassadors for the Colorado Symphony, encouraging individuals and organizations to attend concerts and provide financial support to the region’s premier performing arts organization. More than 95% of the funds raised through membership fees provide direct salary support to one distinguished female Colorado Symphony musician each year!

Colorado Symphony Ball Save the date for the next Colorado Symphony Ball! Saturday, April 29th, 2017. It's the largest fundraiser for the Colorado Symphony and the best party in town!

The Colorado Symphony 5K Run/Walk Leave your headphones at home and help the Colorado Symphony kick off its 2016/17 concert season by participating in the Colorado Symphony 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 17th at Sloan’s Lake Park. Put a team together; bring your family, friends and pets, and join us for a fun-filled event featuring live music along the course.

Learn more and volunteer at: coloradosymphony.org/events

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COLORADO SYMPHONY BY THE NUMBERS

80 Full-time musicians from all over the world! 73 Concerts and counting! 16 Masterworks programs 8 Pops programs 3 Special programs 6 Holiday programs 2 Feature programs

3 Inside The Score programs 4 Family programs 3 Geek programs 2 Free Community Concert programs

The budget is met through:

43% Ticket Sales 57% Donations

191 Days active in Boettcher Concert Hall

As the most active resident company in the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the Colorado Symphony drives significant economic activity and keeps our downtown vibrant. Tickets

5,217 Student and teachers in the hall!

The Colorado Symphony invites students and teachers to attend live symphonic performances at an affordable price. On average, this program draws 47 new symphony patrons to each performance! Students and teachers can receive $10 tickets all year long. Learn more at coloradosymphony.org/tickets

30,000+

K-12 students attend Youth Concerts at Boettcher Concert Hall each year.

5,000 + Hear the music free because of our Community Ticketing Initiative

Through partnerships with local agencies and community organizations, the Community Ticketing Initiative (CTI) primarily serves low-income individuals and families for whom cost is a barrier to concert attendance. The CTI brought more than 5,000 individuals to Colorado Symphony performances during the 2015/16 season.

100%

Of musicians and staff contribute financially to the Colorado Symphony We believe in the power of music - do you?

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MUSIC HAPPEN Become an advocate for great music, history, and culture in Denver by supporting the Colorado Symphony. There are many ways to donate to the Colorado Symphony to sustain our musical performances, education programs, and community activities. Ways to Donate

• Individual Giving • Legacy Giving • The Symphony Fund • Gifts of Stock • Honorary Gifts • In Memoriam Gifts • Corporate Underwriting • Event Sponsorship • Education and Community Outreach Support

To join our family of supporters please contact Christina Carlson, Vice President of Development 303.308.2472 :: ccarlson@coloradosymphony.org

WHAT WILL YOUR LEGACY BE? You have the power to ensure the music plays on. Include the Colorado Symphony in your will or trust so as to continue to enrich the lives of Coloradans for generations to come. Your gift will live on through the music of the Colorado Symphony and its ability to inspire and engage us all.

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“ To stop the flow of music would be like the stopping of time itself, incredible and inconceivable.” PHOTO: BRANDON MARSHALL

Aaron Copland, American composer (1900-1990)

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PHOTO: PAUL BROKERING PHOTO: BRANDON MARSHALL

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