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SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2017
Starring
C O LO R A D O S Y M PH O N Y T R AC K S U I T W E D D I N G
The Evening 6:00
Cocktails and Silent Auction 7:30
Dinner, Live Auction, and Paddle Raiser 9:00
Concert and Dancing Master of Ceremonies Christine Noël, 9NEWS Auctioneer Reggie Rivers, former NFL Denver Bronco
and in memory of John T.M. Wright
Presentation of the 2017 Margaret Phipps Award
Alexandra (Sandy) Elliott
P R E S E N T I N G
S P O N S O R
TONIGHT’S MENU Catering Provided By
First Course
MACROBIOTIC SALAD
mixed greens, quinoa, kale, broccoli florets, asparagus, wakame seaweed, edamame, snap peas, grated carrot, sunflower seeds, citron vinaigrette SERVED WITH POACHED JUMBO SHRIMP
poached jumbo shrimp, tail on RUSTIC BREAD BASKET
ciabatta, herb thyme focaccia, kalamata olive boule, sourdough batard, due formaggi loaf & crispy whole wheat lavosh, sweet butter
Main Course
BONELESS BRINED MUSHROOM & TRUFFLE SHORT RIB
frois gras & black truffle beurre rouge, balsamic grilled asparagus & baby carrots, truffled potato chips VEGETARIAN OPTION BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CHICKPEA CAKES
garam masala, balsamic grilled asparagus & baby carrots, truffled potato chips
Dessert Course
SYMPHONY CHAMOMILE RASPBERRY TART
thin chocolate tart shell, dark chocolate ganache, chamomile raspberry coulis
WELCOME FROM THE COLORADO SYMPHONY BALL 2017 CO-CHAIRS Steve and I are proud and honored to be chairing the 2017 Colorado Symphony Ball Rock and Roll Royalty. We live in Boulder and work in Denver, so our situation has permitted us to see the Colorado Symphony’s wide impact across our state through its vast concert schedule and educational programming. Tonight’s event at the Fillmore will be the best party in town as we celebrate all the wonderful things our Colorado Symphony does for our community — from free community concerts to in-school programs such as Very Young Composers (VYC). Steve and I are thrilled to participate in this spectacular night of music and entertainment with all of you! The money we raise tonight will enable the Colorado Symphony to continue its efforts to make Colorado a better place to live for all individuals across our state. So join us! Let’s toast our Symphony, bid generously, and enjoy the exceptional music and entertainment in this historic space.
Linda Shoemaker and Stephen M. Brett
Thank you for being here and thank you in advance for your generous support of the Colorado Symphony!
WELCOME FROM YOUR COLORADO SYMPHONY BOARD CO-CHAIRS Welcome to the 2017 Colorado Symphony “Rock and Roll Royalty” Ball! We’re proud to present your Colorado Symphony led by Christopher Dragon with local rockers Tracksuit Wedding for an unforgettable concert experience. Between the spirited auction, fantastic live music, and hours of dancing that lie before you, it’s going to be a spectacular evening — and for good reason, as we have plenty to celebrate. In the 2016/17 Season, the Colorado Symphony... • Appointed Music Director Designate Brett Mitchell, who begins his tenure on July 1, 2017 • Announced a blockbuster 2017/18 Season, including major stars Renée Fleming and Yo-Yo Ma performing with our outstanding musicians • Completed a successful first phase of our endowment campaign • Released our first album under our own label, Colorado Symphony Multimedia & Recording With tremendous gratitude, we thank you for supporting your Colorado Symphony by joining us for the best party in town. Raise your glass, let your hair down, and kick up your heels — it’s going to be a great night, and a great season, thanks to you! Mary Rossick Kern and Jerome H. Kern, Co-Chairs of the Board of Trustees
THE COLORADO SYMPHONY BALL 2017 HONORARY CO-CHAIRS Governor John Hickenlooper and First Lady Robin Pringle Hickenlooper Mayor Michael B. Hancock and First Lady Mary Louise Lee
BOARD OF TRUSTEES n Jerome H. Kern Co-Chair CEO, Colorado Symphony Association n Mary Rossick Kern Co-Chair Community Leader n Stephanie Donner, Esq. Treasurer General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Galvanize Inc. n Susan Bowles* Secretary Colorado Symphony, Cello TRUSTEES n Anthony T. Accetta Community Leader n Dr. Paula P. Bernstein Clinical Psychologist n Susan Cahill* Colorado Symphony, Double Bass n Young Cho Community Leader n Jim Copenhaver Senior Partner, JC Enterprises n Zachary D. Detra, Esq. Partner, Davis Graham & Stubbs n BJ Dyer Owner, Bouquets n Sandy Elliott Community Leader n Jack Finlaw President & CEO, University of Colorado Foundation n Dr. Everette J. Freeman President, Community College of Denver n Dr. Michael G. Gundzik Founder, Gundzik & Associates, Inc. n Amy Harmon Founder, Urban Market Partners, LLC n Diane S. Hill, Ph.D. Consulting Psychologist, Somerville Partners n Jessica Hobbs Group Human Resources Director, 9NEWS, KUSA-TV/KTVD-TV
n Yumi Hwang-Williams* Colorado Symphony, Concertmaster n Kathleen Johnson, Esq. Member, Sherman & Howard, L.L.C. n John Kinzie* Colorado Symphony, Principal Percussion n Richard D. Krugman, M.D. Distinguished Professor, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect n Richard Kylberg VP, Corporate Communications, Arrow Electronics n Austin Larson* Colorado Symphony, Assistant/Utility Horn n P. Evan Lasky Community Leader n Jonathan Masoudi, M.D. Area Medical Director, Denver/Boulder North Area, Colorado Permanente Medical Group n Patrick McKinstry, Esq. Attorney, Denver City Attorney’s Office n Joe Neguse, Esq. Executive Director, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies n Kolio Plachkov* Colorado Symphony, 3rd Associate Principal Horn n Nick Recuber* Colorado Symphony, Assistant Principal Bass n Julie Rubsam Community Leader n Jason Shafer* Principal Clarinet n Eric Sondermann Political Commentator/Community Leader n Brandon L. Thall Director, Financial Planning & Analysis and Underwriting, Delta Dental of Colorado n Mike Thornton* Colorado Symphony, Principal Horn
*Musician Trustee
BOARD OF TRUSTEES EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES n Rose Blaschke President, Colorado Symphony Guild n Ginger White Deputy Director, Arts & Venues, City & County of Denver EMERITUS TRUSTEES n William K. Coors n John Low Retired, Sherman & Howard
n W. Gerald Rainer Retired Physician n Lee Yeingst Retired, Colorado Symphony Musician HONORARY TRUSTEES n Governor John Hickenlooper Governor of Colorado n Mayor Michael B. Hancock Denver Mayor n Christopher J. Ott, M.D. Chief Medical Officer, HCA Physician Services Group
SYMPHONY FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS n n n n
Stephen M. Brett, President Norman L. Wilson, Treasurer Susan K. Ellis, Secretary Jerome H. Kern
n Gregg O. Kivstad n Karen H. Long n Suzanne B. Ryan
THE COLORADO SYMPHONY BALL LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE n Libby Anschutz, Tracksuit Wedding n Mark Carleton, Liberty Media n Zach Detra, Esq., Davis Graham & Stubbs, LLP n Stephanie Donner, Esq., Galvanize, Inc. n Jack Finlaw, University of Colorado Foundation n Ali Pashel Frankfurt, Tracksuit Wedding n Diane Hill, Ph.D., Sommerville Partners n Kathleen Johnson, Esq., Sherman & Howard, LLC n Jerome H. Kern, Colorado Symphony Association n Richard D. Krugman, M.D., University of Colorado School of Medicine
n Rich Kylberg, Arrow Electronics, Inc. n Karen Long, Community Leader n Mike Long, Arrow Electronics, Inc. n Jon Masoudi, M.D., Colorado Symphony Board of Trustees n Patrick McKinstry, Esq., Denver City Attorney’s Office n Greg Movesian, Denver Scholarship Foundation n Jim Shpall, Applejack Wine & Spirits n Jamie Van Leeuwen, State of Colorado Governor’s Office
THE COLORADO SYMPHONY BALL AUCTION COMMITTEE n Susan Ellis n Barbara Servis
n Emily Spirk n Julie Rubsam
With our deepest thanks to the musicians of the
Colorado Symphony
Proud Sponsors of the Colorado Symphony Ball 2017
Mary Rossick Kern & Jerome H. Kern
THE 2017 MARGARET PHIPPS AWARD PRESENTED TO
ALEXANDRA (SANDY) ELLIOTT AND IN MEMORY OF JOHN T.M. WRIGHT The Colorado Symphony established the Margaret Phipps Award in 1993 to honor the philanthropic contributions and memory of Margaret Rodgers Phipps. A Denver native, Mrs. Phipps was celebrated throughout Colorado for her remarkable devotion to the arts community. She served two terms as the president of the Denver Symphony Association and was a passionate advocate of music and the arts. This year, the Colorado Symphony is proud to present the 2017 Margaret Phipps Award to Symphony Board of Trustees member and community leader Alexandra (Sandy) Elliott and in memory of her late husband John T.M. Wright. A longtime Colorado resident, Ms. Elliott met Mr. Wright at a fundraising event for the Denver Chamber Orchestra. Their shared love of the performing arts and dedication to charitable giving made them lifelong supporters of both the Colorado Symphony and the Colorado Ballet, as well as other causes throughout the city and state. Mr. Wright, whom Ms. Elliott describes as “an innovative
bioengineer who was creative and observant,” founded Genessee BioMedical, Inc. in 1994, and was the company’s CEO and Vice President of Research & Development. He was a significant contributor to open heart surgery technology, and invented the Hancock II™ valve, which would become a component of the pacemaker medical device. Mr. Wright was also an avid motorcyclist; upon his passing, Ms. Elliott sold his collection to make a significant gift to the Colorado Symphony, one of his most passionate causes. As a Colorado Symphony donor and Board Trustee, Ms. Elliott’s support for the Colorado Symphony is also a legacy of Mr. Wright’s passion. “The arts are an expression of the human condition,” said Ms. Elliott. “A great city has to have a first-class symphony and a first-class place for it to perform. The Colorado Symphony is doing as much as it can, and it needs to be able to do more, with more support. That’s what it takes to make the Colorado Symphony great: people funding it — and parties like this!”
PAST RECIPIENTS OF THE MARGARET PHIPPS AWARD 1993 – E. Atwill Gilman 1994 – Denver Debutante Ball 1995 – John and Nancy Mitchell 1996 – Bill and Carol Gossard 1997 – Edward and Ann Levy 1998 – Katie Stapleton 2000 – Will MacFarlane, John Low, Lee Yeingst 2001 – Robert and Judi Newman 2002 – Mayor Wellington Webb and First Lady Wilma Webb
2003 – The Boettcher Foundation 2004 – Marin Alsop 2008 – Cannon Y. and Lyndia Harvey 2012 – Erna D. Butler 2013 – The Musicians of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra 2014 – Gov. John Hickenlooper 2015 – Mike and Karen Long, Arrow Electronics, Inc. 2016 – Mike & Michelle Fries, Liberty Global
TONIGHT’S SPONSORS Presenting
Virtuoso
The Anschutz Foundation Liberty Global, Inc. Liberty Media Corporation Malone Family Foundation United Airlines Corporate
Maestro
Anonymous AMG National Trust Bank Linda Shoemaker and Stephen M. Brett HomeAdvisor IAC Corporation Mary Rossick Kern and Jerome H. Kern LionTree Advisors, LLC
Encore
Keith and Kathie Finger KPMG, LLP Northern Trust Company Sherman & Howard
Concertmaster
Nancy and Tony Accetta Davis Graham & Stubbs, LLP Delta Dental Plan of Colorado Denver Broncos Football Club University of Denver Discovery Communications Stephanie and Adam Donner Dr. Everette J. Freeman, President, Community College of Denver Diane S. Hill, Ph.D. and Kevin E. Somerville, Ph.D. Libby Anschutz Foundation Dr. Christopher Ott and Jeremy Simons The Publishing House Anna and John J. Sie Foundation
Principal
9NEWS AEG Live AMC Network Applejack Wine & Spirits Baker & Hostetler, LLP Baker Botts, LLP Benefactor/Randall Carter Breakthru Beverage Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Carolyn and Young Cho Alyssa and Scott Clarke Colorado Rockies Baseball Club CU Anschutz Medical Campus CU Foundation DaVita DiBiase Family Fund Jayne Ford and Ken desGarennes Ali Pashel Frankfurt and Will Frankfurt Great Western Bank John and Bridget Grier Dr. Richard and Mary Krugman Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake Dr. Marsha Tharakan and Dr. Jon Masoudi Coreen and Michael Miller MillerCoors Moye White, LLP Gary and Joyce Pashel Republic National Distributing Company Marcia and Richard Robinson Searchlight Capital Tracy Dunning and Eric Sondermann Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Volunteers of America Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz WilmerHale
Rock Level
Sandy Elliott FirstBank Stephanie and Adam Moore Judy and Alan Wigod
Bach Level
Boss Architecture Cadre General Contractors Inc. Julie and Jim Copenhaver Barbara and Ed Greene A. B. Hirschfeld Sandy and Evan Lasky Susan and Howard Noble Nijole and Walter Rasmussen Jane and Rob Scofield
Box Level
Denver Arts and Venues Janice Sinden
Ball Donations Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Mark Carleton Merle C. Chambers Marcie and Dave Prokupek
In-Kind Donations Allée Photography Applejack Wine & Spirits Bouquets Ceavco Epicurean Jay’s Valet Live Nation Peter Lockley The Publishing House Barbara Servis Tracksuit Wedding
VeryYoung
Composers
Lifelong learning begins with your Colorado Symphony! All ages enjoy visiting the Symphony and we've created unique educational programs for youth. Programs like Very Young Composers. Take a look inside our Very Young Composers program — giving students with little-to-no musical training the opportunity to be more than just an observer. Colorado Symphony teaching artists work with elementary school students to create original pieces of music that are then performed in their school, community, and at Boettcher Concert Hall. Very Young Composers was started in 1995 by Jon Deak, then-composer in residence with the Colorado Symphony, and is now an internationally-recognized program. We are proud to present the work of these young composers. Discover the region's premier symphony orchestra through active participation in our youth education and outreach programs at coloradosymphony.org/education.
COLORADO SYMPHONY One of the leading orchestras in the United States, the Colorado Symphony performs more than 150 concerts annually at Boettcher Concert Hall in downtown Denver and across Colorado. Led by Music Director Designate Brett Mitchell, the Colorado Symphony is home to 80 full-time musicians, representing more than a dozen nations, and regularly welcomes the most celebrated artists from the world of symphonic music and beyond. Every season, the Colorado Symphony serves more than 250,000 people from all walks of life, performing a range of musical styles, from traditional to contemporary. Recognized as an incubator of innovation, creativity, and excellence, the Colorado Symphony continually expands its reach through education, outreach, and programming. The Colorado Symphony partners with the state’s leading musical artists, cultural organizations, corporations, foundations, sports teams, and individuals to expose diverse audiences to the transformative power of music.
TRACKSUIT WEDDING Fun. Excitement. Pure Entertainment. These are the hallmarks of a Tracksuit Wedding concert experience. The brainchild of Libby Anschutz and Ali Pashel Frankfurt, this soulful band brings a unique mix of funk, rock, and blues to the stage. The group began writing original music in 2015 and was recently recognized by the Denver Post as a “Band on the Move.” The band members, who have played shows with everyone from Michael Franti to BB King, bring an incredible depth of talent and energy to every live show. An evening with Tracksuit is a unique experience in Colorado’s music scene. The band also played three major music festivals in 2015 and released their first original album in 2016.
THE COLORADO SYMPHONY MUSICIANS VIOLIN Yumi Hwang-Williams Concertmaster The Mary Rossick Kern & Jerome H. Kern Concertmaster Chair Claude Sim Associate Concertmaster Yi Zhao Assistant Concertmaster Ben Odhner Fixed 4th Chair Paul Primus Principal Second Allegra Wermuth Assistant Principal Second Alessandra Jennings Flanagan Fixed 3rd Chair / Second Larisa Fesmire Thomas Hanulik Wyn Hart John Hilton Anne-Marie Hoffman Miroslava Ivanchenko-Bartels Dorian Kincaid Karen Kinzie Mark Lamprey Susan Paik Miroslav Pastusiak Erik Peterson Robert Stoyanov Delcho Tenev Amy Tyson Bradley Watson Tena White Wenting Yuan VIOLA Basil Vendryes Principal Catherine Beeson Assistant Principal Mary Cowell Fixed 3rd Chair Charlyn Campbell   Marsha Holmes Leah Kovach
Helen McDermott Kelly Shanafelt Phillip Stevens CELLO Austin Fisher Acting Principal Judith McIntyre Acting Assistant Principal Susan Rockey Bowles Danielle Guideri Thomas Heinrich Margaret Hoeppner Matthew Switzer Alice Yoo * Susan Yun
ENGLISH HORN Jason Lichtenwalter CLARINET Jason Shafer Principal Abby Raymond 2nd / Assistant Principal Andrew Stevens
TUBA Stephen Dombrowski Principal
BASS CLARINET Andrew Stevens
HARP Courtney Hershey Bress Principal
BASSOON Chad Cognata Principal Tristan Rennie 2nd / Assistant Principal Roger Soren
FLUTE Brook Ferguson Principal Catherine Peterson 2nd / Assistant Principal Julie Duncan Thornton
HORN Michael Thornton Principal Carolyn Kunicki Kolio Plachkov 3rd / Associate Principal David Brussel Austin Larson Assistant Principal
OBOE Peter Cooper Principal Emily Moscoso * 2nd / Assistant Principal Jason Lichtenwalter
BASS TROMBONE Gregory Harper
E-FLAT CLARINET Abby Raymond
BASS Steve Metcalf Principal Nicholas Recuber Assistant Principal John Arnesen Susan Cahill James Carroll Jeremy Kincaid Owen Levine
PICCOLO Julie Duncan Thornton
TROMBONE John Sipher Principal Paul Naslund 2nd / Associate Principal Gregory Harper
CONTRABASSOON Roger Soren
TRUMPET Justin Bartels Principal Philip Hembree 2nd / Assistant Principal Patrick Tillery Associate Principal
TIMPANI William Hill Principal Steve Hearn Assistant Principal PERCUSSION John Kinzie Principal Steve Hearn Michael Van Wirt ORCHESTRA LIBRARIAN Joanne Goble Principal Jonathan Groszew Assistant
+ = One year replacement * = On leave
Live Auction items 1
Be A Colorado Symphony Percussionist VALUE
PRICELESS
Drumroll please… Don’t miss this once in a lifetime chance to be a “guest artist” with the master percussionists of the Colorado Symphony in a live concert on stage at Boettcher Concert Hall. No training, no problem! John Kinzie, Principal Percussionist, will provide you with a coaching session and you get to practice during the orchestra rehearsal ahead of your debut performance. DETAILS
• Private backstage dressing room at Boettcher Concert Hall • Name printed in Soundings magazine • Backstage post-concert champagne toast and photos with family, friends, and musicians • 8-tickets to the performance where YOU are the guest percussionist • Limousine service with Carey Denver to and from the concert CONCERTS TO CHOOSE FROM
• Halloween Spooktacular (Saturday, October 28, 2017, 2:30PM) • Colorado Christmas (Friday, December 15, 2017, 7:30PM; Saturday, December 16, 2017, 2:30PM or 6:00PM; Sunday, December 17, 2017, 1:00PM) • Red Carpet Rewind: Celebration of the Music of the Academy Awards (February 24, 2018, 7:30PM)
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Wine Enthusiast – Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon VALUE DONOR
$3,500 JACK FINLAW AND GREG MOVESIAN
A wine collectors dream! Bid on 37 bottles of Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon wine, with one bottle from every vintage year from 1976 through 2013. Founders Tom and Sally Jordan were maverick pioneers with a unique vision. Located in Sonoma’s Alexander Valley, they wanted to be the first to create a Bordeaux-style California Cabernet Sauvignon that was approachable while young, yet aged gracefully. Under the guidance of second-generation vintner John Jordan and Rob Davis, the winemaker, whose hands have crafted every vintage of Jordan since their inaugural year of 1976, Jordan Vineyard & Winery continue to innovate and elevate through award-winning wines and hospitality. From advancements in fruit sourcing, oak aging, precision farming and conserving natural resources to diversifying agriculture, Jordan maintains a relentless quest to improve with every vintage.
Live Auction items 3
Exclusive Chef Dinner for 10 at the Edge Restaurant VALUE DONOR
PRICELESS FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
Known for his inventive dishes and contemporary twists on old favorites, acclaimed Chef Zach Rozanski will prepare a gourmet dinner for you and nine guests at the Chef's Table of EDGE, a progressive American steakhouse inside the Four Seasons Hotel Denver. With a view right into the kitchen, you will be served a special tasting menu from Chef Zach — with wine pairings from Elizabeth Booth, EDGE Sommelier. With the best seats in the restaurant, your guests will dine on a meal not to be forgotten — from indulgent sides and entrees, to creative desserts. RESTRICTIONS
This exclusive experience is good through March 31, 2018, on a date mutually agreed upon by guest and Chef.
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Four Seasons Punta Mita Private Resident Villa VALUE DONOR
$30,000 MARY ROSSICK KERN & JEROME H. KERN
Relax and enjoy an extraordinary seven-night vacation in Punta Mita on Mexico’s spectacular Riviera, 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta. Villa Maria, the exclusive Four Seasons Private Villa, is part of the acclaimed Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita. Comprised of various enclaves that “stair step” down a hillside, the Four Seasons Private Villa community in Punta Mita occupies a lushly landscaped setting specifically selected to take advantage of the nearly panoramic ocean views out to the Marietas Islands and the Pacific Ocean. Guests of Villa Maria enjoy access to the perfected services and amenities of the Four Seasons Resort including the pool and beach areas, The Apuane Spa, Kids’ Club, the resort’s four restaurants, and its two Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses. The Villa is a five-minute stroll or short ride from the Four Seasons Resort and its amenities. DETAILS
• 4-bedrooms and 4-full baths, powder room, gourmet kitchen, and infinity edge plunge pool • 6-passenger golf cart • Your personal housekeeper, cook and concierge ensure all the comforts • Pre-arrival grocery provision, activity reservations, and special requests • 24-hour dual gates security entrances RESTRICTIONS
Restrictions: No pets, up to 8 people, blackout dates December 17, 2017 – January 2, 2018, based on availability. Expires July 30, 2018.
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Tim McGraw & Faith Hill Soul2Soul World Tour VALUE DONOR
$3,500 THE ANSCHUTZ COMPANY
Time to get fired up! This is the first concert tour for country music’s favorite sweethearts Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Soul2Soul World Tour. You and 15 friends will enjoy the concert from Luxury Suite #43, on the Club Level Center court at the Pepsi Center August 1, 2017; includes 6 VIP parking passes. The suite does include first-class amenities such as access to the exclusive Club Level and its private restaurants and bars, as well as a personal suite attendant who can take your food and beverage orders (at your expense) on the day of the concert. Catering in the suite can be arranged (at your expense) prior to the concert.
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Pappy Van Winkle 6 Bottle Vertical VALUE DONOR
PRICELESS APPLEJACK WINE & SPIRITS
Add the rare Pappy Van Winkle vertical to your bourbon collection, including every Van Winkle whiskey, from the “baby” 10-year to the Pappy 23-year. With approximately 7,500 cases are produced each year, Pappy Van Winkle bourbon has become as famous for its scarcity as it is for its smooth flavor. For a quick comparison, consider that a company like Jim Beam or Jack Daniels makes 7-8 million cases a year. A 2014 batch barrel of Pappy Van Winkle won’t be ready for consumption for a decade at the earliest. The Old Rip Van Winkle Company is still operated by Julian “Pappy”Van Winkle’s ancestors today and is best known for its recipe that replaces the rye with wheat, which gives the liquor a smoother, softer taste and allows it to age gracefully. The odds of finding this at your liquor store are slim to none. Speak to anyone who has been lucky enough to try it and you’re likely to get similar feedback; it’s the best they’ve ever had, hands down! DETAILS
• Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year • Pappy Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 year • Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 year • Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 year • Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 20 year • Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 year
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WELCOME VETERANS! For the sixth consecutive year, the Colorado Symphony welcomes veterans from all five branches of the military and their spouses to The Colorado Symphony Ball 2017. The Colorado Symphony is honored to host these heroes tonight, as a small gesture of gratitude for their incredible bravery and the sacrifices they and their families have made. The Colorado Symphony is proud to partner with the Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs, United Veterans Committee of Colorado, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1 to provide the opportunity for military veterans and their significant others to attend this annual event. Veterans, active military personnel, and their families can also participate in a discounted ticket program for concerts performed throughout the regular season of the Colorado Symphony.
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SEPTEMBER Renée Fleming with the Colorado Symphony SEPT 9
NOVEMBER S PEC IA L
SAT 7:30 C L A S S IC S
SEPT 15-17 FRI-SAT 7:30 ■ SUN 1:00
Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue
C L A S S IC S S YMPHO N Y POPS
NOV 26
C L A S S IC S C L A S S IC S
DECEMBER All-Beethoven Conducted by Brett Mitchell
CL ASSI CS
Handel’s Messiah
HOLI DAY
DEC 8-9 FRI-SAT 7:30
OCT 26-27 THU-FRI 7:30 SAT 2:30
FAMI LY
SUN 1:00
DEC 1-3 FRI-SAT 7:30 ■ SUN 1:00
Disney in Concert: MOVIE AT THE S YMPHON Y Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas™
OCT 28
CL ASSI CS
S PEC IA L
OCT 20-22 FRI-SAT 7:30 ■ SUN 1:00
Halloween Spooktacular!
Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with Natasha Paremski Drums of the World
OCT 13-15 FRI-SAT 7:30 ■ SUN 1:00
Stravinsky’s The Firebird
SPECI AL
SAT 7:30
NOV 17-19 FRI-SAT 7:30 ■ SUN 1:00
SAT 7:30
Mozart’s Requiem
LI STEN/HEAR
THU 7:30
Ravel's Boléro & Colorado Premiere NOV 11
SEPT 30 SAT 7:30
OCTOBER Purple Rain: The Music of Prince
LISTEN/HEAR 101 Decoding Classical & Baroque, Broken Down NOV 9
FRI-SAT 7:30 ■ SUN 1:00
Queen of Jazz: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
OCT 7
CL ASSI CS
NOV 3-5 FRI-SAT 7:30 ■ SUN 1:00
Opening Weekend: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5
SEPT 22-24
Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony No. 41
Yo-Yo Ma with the Colorado Symphony DEC 10
A Colorado Christmas FAMILY
SPECI AL
SUN 7:30 HOLI DAY
DEC 15-17 FRI 7:30 ■ SAT 2:30 & 6:00 ■ SUN 1:00
Holiday Brass Returns to Boettcher Concert Hall DEC 20
HOLI DAY
WED 7:30
Too Hot To Handel
HOLI DAY
DEC 22-23 FRI-SAT 7:30
A Night In Vienna DEC 31
SUN 6:30
MUSIC, ELEVATED
HOLI DAY
JANUARY Harry Potter MOVIE AT THE S YMPHON Y and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ In Concert JAN 5-6 FRI-SAT 7:30
A Tribute to Arthur Fielder and the Boston Pops JAN 13
S YMPHON Y PO PS
SAT 7:30 C L A S S IC S
JAN 19-21 FRI-SAT 7:30 ■ SUN 1:00
THU 7:30
Béla Fleck: Concerto for Banjo and Orchestra No. 3
SPECI AL
APR 13-14 FRI-SAT 7:30 APR 20-22
CL ASSI CS
FRI-SAT 7:30 ■ SUN 1:00
Colorado Symphony Ball 2018 Fillmore Auditorium APR 28
FEBRUARY Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé
C L A S S IC S
FEB 2-4 FRI-SAT 7:30 ■ SUN 1:00
John Williams: An American Journey
S PEC IA L
FEB 9-10 FRI-SAT 7:30
Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring
C L A S S IC S
FEB 16-18 FRI-SAT 7:30 ■ SUN 1:00
LISTEN/HEAR 102 Anything But Innocent: The Hard-Core Romantics
L IS TEN/HEA R
FUNDR AI SER
SAT 6:00
M AY Jurassic Park In Concert
MOVI E AT THE SYMPHONY
MAY 3-4 THU-FRI 7:30
Pirates of the Symphony Seas! Buntport Theater and the Colorado Symphony MAY 6
SUN 1:00
LISTEN/HEAR 104 Musique Nouveau – The Current Voice MAY 17
C L A S S IC S
MAY 19 MAY 25-27
SYMPHONY POPS
SAT 7:30
Two Titans: Bernstein & Mahler
MAR 2-4 FRI-SAT 7:30 ■ SUN 1:00
LI STEN/HEAR
THU 7:30
ROCK ON! with the Colorado Symphony
Video Games Live™ Returns!
CL ASSI CS
MAY 11-13 FRI-SAT 7:30 ■ SUN 1:00
SAT 7:30
MARCH Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with Olga Kern
FAMI LY
Mozart’s “Elvira Madigan” Piano Concerto No. 21
THU 7:30
Red Carpet Rewind: S YMPHO N Y POPS Celebration of the Music of the Academy Awards FEB 24
APR 12
LI STEN/HEAR
Wagner: The Ring Without Words
Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons
FEB 22
LISTEN/HEAR 103 The American Voice
CL ASSI CS
FRI-SAT 7:30 ■ SUN 1:00
S PEC IA L
MAR 9-10 FRI-SAT 7:30
Carnival of the Animals MAR 11
FAMILY
SUN 1:00
Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto No. 5
C L A S S IC S
MAR 16-18 FRI-SAT 7:30 ■ SUN 1:00
John Denver: A Rocky Mountain High S YMPHON Y PO PS Concert Celebration With The Colorado Symphony MAR 23 FRI 7:30
TICKETS
APRIL Copland’s Rodeo Conducted by Andrew Litton APR 6-8
C L A S S IC S
FRI-SAT 7:30 ■ SUN 1:00
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SOUNDINGS THE MAGAZINE OF THE COLORADO SYMPHONY Volume 14 • Number 1
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