Soundings: Fall 2024

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Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 with Simon Trpčeski

Béla Fleck Plays Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue

Dear Colorado Symphony Family,

Welcome to our 2024/25 Season! On behalf of our talented musicians, dedicated staff, and passionate Board of Trustees, I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all of you.

This season is poised to be one of our most memorable as we begin our second century of music making in Colorado. We’re committed to enriching our community through the transformative power of symphonic music, and this season’s schedule is no exception. Our programming promises a dynamic blend of beloved classics, groundbreaking premieres, and innovative collaborations that will touch your heart and soul.

We are particularly thrilled to be collaborating with a host of living legends including the incomparable violinist Itzhak Perlman, virtuosic pianist Yuja Wang, innovative mandolinist Chris Thile, banjo extraordinaire Béla Fleck, and the soulful LeAnn Rimes.

The future of our orchestra has never been brighter, and we’re excited to announce that Peter Oundjian, who has served as Principal Conductor since the 2022/23 Season, has been elevated to Music Director, effective starting in the 2025/26 Season. Peter’s visionary leadership and profound musical insights have made a significant impact on the podium and in our community these past few years, and we look forward to the inspiring direction he will bring in the seasons to come.

In addition to our mainstage concerts, we are delighted to present a wide array of engaging events and initiatives designed to enhance our reach and impact in the community. Our educational and community outreach programs continue to thrive, bringing music education and access to underserved communities throughout Colorado. We also invite you to participate in our pre-concert preludes, post-concert talkbacks, and other special events that provide deeper insights into the music and foster a sense of connection and camaraderie.

None of this would be possible without the steadfast support of our patrons, donors, sponsors, and subscribers like you. Your unwavering commitment to the arts enables us to thrive and expand our impact in the community. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and belief in the power of music to transform lives.

As we embark on this season, I invite you to join us in celebrating the joy, beauty, and emotional depth that only live orchestral music can offer. Together, let us revel in the transformative power of symphonic music and forge new connections that will resonate long after the final note has faded.

Thank you for being a part of our Colorado Symphony family. We look forward to sharing an unforgettable season of music with you and can’t wait to journey into the next frontier of symphonic music together.

With sincerest gratitude,

COLORADO

PETER OUNDJIAN PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR

VIOLIN

Yumi Hwang-Williams Concertmaster

Mary Rossick Kern and Jerome H. Kern

Concertmaster Chair

Claude Sim Associate Concertmaster

Samuel Nebyu*

Assistant Concertmaster

Merle Chambers Chair

Dmitri Pogorelov

Fixed 4th Chair/First

Kate Arndt

Principal Second

Allegra Wermuth

Assistant Principal Second

Alessandra Jennings Flanagan

Fixed 3rd Chair/Second

Sohyun Ahn

Larisa Fesmire

Thomas Hanulik

John Hilton

Anne-Marie Hoffman

Myroslava IvanchenkoBartels

Dorian Kincaid

Karen Kinzie

Yu-Chen Lin

Susan Paik

Miroslaw Pastusiak

Paul Primus

Megan Prokes

Delcho Tenev

Annamaria Vasmatzidis

Bradley Watson

Tena White

Wenting Yuan

VIOLA

Basil Vendryes

Principal

Catherine Beeson

Assistant Principal

Mary Cowell

Fixed 3rd Chair

Marsha Holmes

Leah Kovach

Helen McDermott

Kelly Shanafelt

Phillip Stevens

CELLO

Seoyoen Min

Principal

Fred & Margaret Hoeppner

Chair

Chloe Hong

Assistant Principal

Judith McIntyre Galecki

Fixed 3rd Chair

Dakota Cotugno

Danielle Guideri

Thomas Heinrich

Margaret Hoeppner

Eugene Kim

Matthew Switzer

BASS

Steve Metcalf

Principal

Nicholas Recuber

Assistant Principal

John Arnesen

Jeremy Kincaid

Owen Levine

August Ramos

Mary Reed

FLUTE

Brook Ferguson

Principal Flute

Catherine Peterson

2nd / Assistant

Principal

Tom & Noëy Congdon

Chair

Julie Duncan Thornton

PICCOLO

Julie Duncan Thornton

OBOE

Peter Cooper

Principal

Irene & David Abosch Chair

Nicholas Tisherman 2nd / Assistant Principal

Jason Lichtenwalter

ENGLISH HORN

Jason Lichtenwalter

CLARINET

Jason Shafer

Principal

Abby Raymond 2nd / Assistant

Principal

Nicholas Davies

E-FLAT CLARINET

Abby Raymond

BASS CLARINET

Nicholas Davies

BASSOON

Tristan Rennie

Acting Principal

Roger Soren

CONTRABASSOON

Roger Soren

HORN

Michael Thornton

Principal

Carolyn Kunicki

Kolio Plachkov 3rd / Associate

Principal

Matthew Eckenhoff

Patrick Hodge

Assistant

TRUMPET

Justin Bartels

Principal

Philip Hembree 2nd / Associate

Patrick Tillery

Assistant

TROMBONE

John Sipher

Principal

Paul Naslund 2nd / Associate Principal

Gregory Harper

BASS TROMBONE

Gregory Harper

TUBA

Stephen Dombrowski

Principal

HARP

Courtney Hershey Bress

Principal

TIMPANI

William Hill+

Principal

Steve Hearn

Acting Principal

PERCUSSION

John Kinzie

Principal Friend of the Colorado Symphony Chair

Steve Hearn

Daniel Morris*

Michael Van Wirt

ORCHESTRA

LIBRARIAN

Lyle Wong

OFFICERS

Richard D. Krugman, MD Co-Chair | Distinguished Professor, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect

Julie Rubsam Co-Chair | Community Leader

Susan Bowles Secretary & Ex-Officio Trustee | CSA cellist, retired | Community Leader

Kip Wallen Treasurer & Trustee | Senior Director, SRS Acquiom

TRUSTEES

Maggie Anderson Managing Partner, Lifeline Vascular Care

Dr. Paula P. Bernstein Clinical Psychologist

James D. Butler Community Leader

Young Cho Community Leader

Mary Cowell* Colorado Symphony, Viola, Fixed 3rd Chair

Maria Del Rio Community Leader

Scott Doniger DaVita

Adam Donner Community Leader

Kayla Dreyer Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP

Mike Ferrufino President/CEO, Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Chris Festog Community Leader

Bob Friedlander Colorado Symphony Chorus, Bass 2

Patrick Hodge* Colorado Symphony, Utility Horn

Margaret Hoeppner* Colorado Symphony, Cello

Chloe Hong* Colorado Symphony, Cello, Assistant Principal

Dr. Vesna Jevtovic-Todorovic MD, PhD, MBA CU Medicine Endowed Professor of Anesthesiology and Pharmacology, Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine

Bill Johnson President, DCP Midstream

John Kinzie* Colorado Symphony, Percussion, Principal

Karen Kinzie* Colorado Symphony, Violin

Richard Kylberg Chief Strategy Officer, VMP

Lynn McDonald Community Leader

Mike McPhee Author/Journalist

Steve Miller Community Leader

Seoyoen Min* Colorado Symphony, Cello

Bill Myers Managing Director, Communications, Liberty Global, Inc.

Marta O’Grady, OD, FAAO University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Surgery

Deana M. Perlmutter Partner, Forbes Tate Partners

Megan Prokes* Colorado Symphony, Violin

Mike Richardson, Esq. Partner, Milgrom & Daskam

Malik Robinson Executive Director, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

L.T. Sandvik Business Development Manager, Academy Bank

Ben Strawn Partner, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

John Street CEO, Pax8

Nick Tisherman* Colorado Symphony, Oboe 2nd/Assistant Principal

Lorenzo A. Trujillo

Attorney and Mariachi Director/Professor, MSU Denver

Daniel Wachter

Chief Commerical Officer, Chromatic Technologies, Inc.

Seth Weisberg Community Leader

Andra Zeppelin Community Leader

Mike Zoellner ZF Capital, Managing Partner

EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES

Dalton Beasley Sr. Account Executive, DocuSign, Chair, Colorado Symphony Associate Board

Gretchen Hollrah Executive Director & Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Arts & Venues City & County of Denver

Susan Oakes Partner, Holland & Hart, and DYAO, Vice President, Board of Directors

Janet Weisheit President, Colorado Symphony Guild

EMERITUS TRUSTEES

William K. Coors**

John Low**

Will McFarlane**

Dr. Gerald Rainer**

Jerome H. Kern Emeritus Chair of the Board Colorado Symphony Association

Mary Rossick Kern

Lee Yeingst

HONORARY TRUSTEES

Governor Jared Polis Governor of Colorado

Mayor Michael Johnston Mayor of Denver

*Colorado Symphony Musician Trustee

**In Memorium

ASSOCIATE BOARD

Dalton Beasley - Chair

Maggie St. Clair - Vice Chair

Corinne Bigelow

Chris Cole

Stephanie Danner

Ashley Dodge

Liz Hartsel

Leigh Horton

Heather Johnson

Kim Marroquin

Steph Meyers

Krista Mortensen

Terrington Smith

Molly Phillips

Brittany Pyle

Alex Thomas

Nick Tisherman

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CONGRATULATIONS

Colorado Children’s Chorale Founder and Conductor Laureate Duain Wolfe

on your 40 year tenure as founder and director of the Colorado Symphony Chorus.

Your dedication to choral music excellence has made an indelible mark on our community. Bravo!

A Grand Addition: Colorado Symphony Unveils New Concert Piano

The dawn of a new Colorado Symphony season brings with it a magnificent on-stage addition to Boettcher Concert Hall in the form of a brand-new concert grand piano. This exquisite instrument, crafted by one of the world’s premier piano manufacturers, promises to elevate the performance experience for audiences in Denver for decades to come.

The acquisition represents an important milestone for the Colorado Symphony, marking a commitment to artistic excellence and a dedication to providing audiences with an unparalleled auditory experience. Sourced from Steinway & Sons, renowned for their superior craftsmanship and tonal quality, the piano is the result of meticulous craftsmanship and customization.

“This piano is not just an instrument; it’s a work of art,” said Peter Oundjian, Principal Conductor of the Colorado Symphony. “It will enable our musicians and visiting guest

artists to explore greater depths of expression and deliver live performances that resonate even more deeply with our audiences.”

While pianos in our homes can last for generations, the sheer volume of use on concert instruments means they usually need to be replaced every 20 years, and the symphony’s existing piano was at the end of its distinguished career.

The journey to acquiring the new grand piano began months ago. The symphony’s selection team, including Oundjian and Chief Artistic Officer Anthony Pierce as well as donor Phil Beaver embarked on a visit to the Steinway factory in Queens, N.Y.

Founded in 1853, Steinway & Sons has two factories, with the other residing in Hamburg, Germany. Their pianos are regarded as the finest in the world with their nine-foot Model D as the industry standard in classical music, powerful enough to soar above an orchestra without any amplification. Model D’s can be found in more than 90 percent of concert halls worldwide. Meticulously built by hand, each piano has a unique voice, and finding one that complements a particular hall can be tricky.

In the Steinway & Sons factory, you can see the incredible precision with which the soundboard is chiseled from a single piece of Alaskan spruce. The cast iron frames that hold the enormous tension of all the strings are manufactured in a foundry in Ohio owned by Steinway, before being shipped to New York and Hamburg to be fitted into each piano’s wooden casing. Technicians “voice” the completed piano by either softening or hardening the felt hammers that hit the strings with a variety of implements including pins and lacquer. The sheer skill of the workmanship is breathtaking to behold.

Oundjian took part in a preliminary visit to the factory, testing four instruments and selecting one that possessed an unbelievably big and bright sound. Based on that selection, Steinway & Sons prepared three other instruments with similar attributes for the full symphony contingent to choose from. Upon their visit, the symphony’s representatives were shown into a gleaming showroom with four Model Ds lined up beside each other. It’s customary to have a concert pianist join you at this point to help choose and the Colorado Symphony was fortunate enough to have Natasha Paremski to assist in the process. Legendary Cuban American pianist Horacio Gutiérrez also happened to be at the factory at the same time, and thanks to a longstanding relationship with Oundjian that began with a performance with the Colorado Symphony, he graciously agreed to lend his expertise to the selection process.

Both artists played each of the pianos, commenting on the strengths and weaknesses in each, while also providing an extra set of ears while the other played. One piano had a spectacularly powerful bass, but the higher strings didn’t seem to sustain enough. Another had a wonderfully warm tone, but there were worries it wouldn’t carry across the orchestra in cavernous Boettcher Concert Hall. Another was incredibly bright and powerful but lacked subtlety and character.

The group quickly came to a consensus that one piano was special. In the relatively small showroom, they could feel its resonant bass notes through their feet, its treble notes seemed to sing forever and the middle range was powerful but also beautiful, with a special personality that intrigued everyone in attendance. Gutiérrez and Paremski played snippets of Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev and after some discussion, all agreed that this was the right instrument for Denver.

“Our selection process was rigorous,” explained Oundjian. “We were looking for a piano that would complement our orchestra’s sound and enhance the acoustics of Boettcher Concert Hall. This instrument surpassed all our expectations.”

Boettcher Concert Hall, with its unique design and wraparound seating, presents distinctive acoustical challenges compared to a traditional “shoebox” theater. Making the perfect selection for this hall required an instrument where every note played could be heard with clarity and precision, creating an immersive experience for concertgoers.

For the Colorado Symphony, the acquisition of this new grand piano is more than just a purchase; it’s a symbol of artistic growth and ambition for the future. It represents the Symphony’s ongoing efforts to attract top talent, both in terms of musicians and guest artists, and to expand its repertoire and outreach in the community.

“This piano is a testament to our commitment to artistic excellence,” said Mark Cantrell, President & CEO of the Colorado Symphony. “It’s an investment in our future and in the cultural vitality of our community. We can’t wait for our audiences to experience the magic this piano will bring to our performances.”

“This is a momentous occasion for us,” added Oundjian. “We are thrilled to share this extraordinary instrument with our audiences and to explore the new dimensions of performance it will unveil. It’s a new chapter in our history and we can’t wait to see where it takes us.”

The Colorado Symphony is indebted to Phil Beaver for his generosity in funding the purchase of the new Steinway. Beaver, a professor at the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver since 2010, has been a longtime supporter of the Colorado Symphony. He served in the Army from 1983 to 2008, where he was a professor of applied mathematics at the U.S. Military Academy for 6 years, and a senior analyst on the Army and Joint staffs.

“It was such a thrill to get to take part in the selection process with Peter and Tony,” Beaver said. “Natasha [Paremski] described this piano as a ‘unicorn,’ and I have to agree — it’s the finest instrument I’ve ever played.”

You can hear this remarkable new instrument six times this season featuring a worldclass roster of soloists including Yuja Wang. The piano debuts during opening weekend, September 13-15, 2024, with the renowned Jean-Yves Thibaudet performing Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F.

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The Final Bow: Duain Wolfe’s Remarkable Legacy with the Colorado Symphony Chorus

How do you measure a life’s work? For Duain Wolfe, the answer lies in the harmony of voices, the applause of audiences, and the countless lives touched by his passion for music. After more than four decades as founder and director of the Colorado Symphony Chorus, Wolfe is leaving behind a legacy that will resonate far beyond the walls of Boettcher Concert Hall.

To tell the story of Duain Wolfe is to understand dedication, commitment, and excellence. From his humble beginnings in rural Louisiana to leading two of the top symphony chorus ensembles in the world, his commitment to excellence in the performing arts has shaped how generations of choral directors approach the craft.

“After 40 years of leading the Colorado Symphony Chorus, it is with a mixture of pride and nostalgia that I announce my retirement,” said Wolfe. “It has been an extraordinary journey, filled with countless memorable performances and the privilege of collaborating with incredibly talented musicians. I am deeply grateful for the unwavering support from our chorus members, the Colorado Symphony, and our wonderful audience. I look forward to seeing the chorus continue to thrive and inspire, knowing that its future is bright and full of promise. It has been a privilege and honor to be a part of the Colorado Symphony family and now is the time for the next directors to carry the legacy of the Colorado Symphony Chorus to even greater heights.”

This marks Wolfe’s 41st and final season with the Colorado Symphony Chorus. He recently retired as Director of the Chicago Symphony Chorus in 2022 after 28 years. Wolfe’s illustrious and decorated career has resulted in numerous awards, including three GRAMMY® Awards for Best Choral Performance, Best Classical Recording, and Best Opera Performance, the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from the University of Denver, the Bonfils Stanton Award in the Arts and Humanities, the Mayor’s Award for Excellence in an Artistic Discipline, the Michael Korn Award for the Development of the Professional Choral Art, and the Colorado Symphony’s Margaret Phipps Award. Wolfe also founded the Colorado Children’s Chorale, from which he retired in 1999 after 25 years.

Wolfe’s profound knowledge of the operatic, symphonic, and choral canons, appetite for new works, and expert musicianship have resulted in a remarkable legacy of memorable performances. His tireless work ethic, attention to detail, and standards for excellence for his myriad responsibilities — from meticulous score study to his understanding of the human voice and leading expertly organized rehearsals — have been an inspiration to colleagues, conductors, soloists, vocal and instrumental musicians. He has also inspired generations of young musicians with his conducting and mentorship.

“Duain’s legacy extends far beyond the podium as he remains a leading supporter of rising artists around the world,” said Taylor Martin, Associate Director and Conductor of the Colorado Symphony Chorus. “Duain has given his time to countless young conductors through his work with Chorus America and as a current board member for the Solti Foundation U.S. Offering advocacy, knowledge, and guidance, Duain’s gift for mentorship has ensured a future for the symphonic choral art form for generations to come. I feel very fortunate to have been a recipient of Duain’s generosity and expertise, and am thankful for his commitment to enriching the lives of those around him through music.”

Over 40 years, Wolfe prepared the chorus for performances conducted by seven Colorado Symphony music directors — Gaetano Delogu, Philippe Entremont, Marin Alsop,

Jeffrey Kahane, Andrew Litton, Brett Mitchell, and Peter Oundjian — as well as many distinguished guest conductors.

“Duain Wolfe’s retirement marks the end of an era for the Colorado Symphony Chorus and the beginning of a new chapter built on the solid foundation he has established over the past 40 years,” said Peter Oundjian, Colorado Symphony Principal Conductor. “Duain’s unparalleled dedication, artistry, and leadership have not only elevated the chorus to remarkable heights but also enriched the cultural fabric of our community. It has been my honor to work alongside him for many years, and we are deeply grateful for his immeasurable contributions. We wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement and look forward to continuing his legacy of musical excellence.”

As Wolfe prepares to retire, the chorus he leaves behind is a testament to his extraordinary vision and leadership. The Colorado Symphony Chorus stands as a beacon of artistic excellence, respected and admired far beyond the borders of Colorado. Wolfe’s influence extends to every member of the chorus, each of whom carries forward the lessons of discipline, passion, and the pursuit of excellence that Wolfe instilled.

“I speak for the hundreds of chorus singers who have indeed ‘pursued excellence’ under the leadership of Duain Wolfe,” said Mary Louise Burke, Principal Associate Director and Conductor of the Colorado Symphony Chorus. “Their lives have been enhanced and changed through his detailed and thorough preparation of great music, and the privilege of sharing in his commitment to excellence and to beauty through hundreds of performances. For, beyond his tremendous musical knowledge, his passion is fueled by a deep belief in the healing and transformative power of music, both in our lives and in the

lives of our audiences. We are forever grateful to him for forty years of inspired leadership.” In reflecting on his retirement, Wolfe expressed gratitude for the incredible journey he has shared with the chorus. “It has been an honor to work with such talented and dedicated individuals,” he said. “The joy of making music together has been the greatest reward, and I am immensely proud of all that we have accomplished.”

In a fitting tribute, his final performances will be October 18-20 during a special 40th anniversary celebration of the chorus featuring the Verdi Requiem, the same piece the chorus performed in their debut nearly 40 years ago to the day.

“The entire Colorado Symphony family is grateful to Duain Wolfe for his steadfast commitment to the quality of the Colorado Symphony Chorus,” said Mark Cantrell, President & CEO of the Colorado Symphony. “His 40-year tenure has been marked by extraordinary musical achievements and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Duain’s vision and leadership have transformed the chorus into a nationally recognized ensemble, and his impact on our organization and community is immeasurable. We are profoundly grateful for his dedication and passion, and we celebrate his incredible career.”

As the final notes fade and the applause echoes, Duain Wolfe will take his final bow as the director of the Colorado Symphony Chorus. His retirement marks the end of an era, but his legacy will continue to inspire and resonate for generations to come. Wolfe’s indomitable spirit and passion for music have left an indelible mark, ensuring that the chorus will continue to thrive and enchant audiences long into the future.

To read an extended version of this story, please visit coloradosymphony.org.

Colorado Symphony Elevates Peter Oundjian To Music Director

The Colorado Symphony is thrilled to announce that Principal Conductor Peter Oundjian will be elevated to Music Director, agreeing to a four-year contract beginning in the 2025/26 Season. A dynamic presence in the conducting world, Oundjian is renowned across the globe for his vibrant collaborative spirit and engaging musicality. In addition to his work on the podium, Oundjian will continue in a leading role in the artistic planning for the orchestra, helping to cement the Colorado Symphony as a preeminent 21st century orchestra.

“For many years, it has been my great pleasure to work with the extraordinary musicians of the Colorado Symphony, first as a frequent guest conductor and most recently as their Principal Conductor,” said Oundjian. “I am profoundly honored to step into the role of Music Director and to continue our musical journey together. This new chapter is a thrilling opportunity to deepen our connection with our community, innovate, and reach new artistic heights as an orchestra. I look forward to building on our shared successes and bringing dynamic and inspiring performances to Colorado audiences in the years to come.”

With a career spanning five decades, Oundjian began as a solo violinist, and first violinist of the Tokyo String Quartet, followed by an international conducting career leading orchestras in virtually every major musical center in the world. After a 14-year tenure as the Music Director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and six years at the helm of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Oundjian was named Music Director of the Colorado Music Festival in 2019 and continues in that role.

He joined the Colorado Symphony as Principal Conductor prior to the 2022/23 Season and has overseen the orchestra’s remarkable emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic, presiding over the most successful period for the orchestra this century. In addition to conducting six Classics performances each season, Oundjian has been a tenacious fundraiser and led special collaborations with artists like Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman.

“We are absolutely delighted to announce Peter Oundjian as Music Director of the Colorado Symphony,” said Mark Cantrell, President & CEO. “Peter’s exceptional artistry, visionary leadership, and deep commitment to our musicians and community have been evident throughout his tenure as Principal Conductor. His promotion marks an exciting new era for our orchestra. We look forward to the innovative and inspiring performances that Peter will undoubtedly bring, and we are confident that his leadership will continue to elevate the Colorado Symphony to new artistic heights.”

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Mark Cantrell President & CEO

Coreen Miller Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer

Anthony Pierce Chief Artistic Officer

ADMINISTRATIVE

Shannon Fraser Executive Assistant & Board Stewardship Manager

ARTISTIC

Anthony Pierce Chief Artistic Officer

Izabel Zambrzycki Artistic General Manager

David Aeling Production Stage Manager

Aric Christensen Audio Engineer

Dante Dunlap Properties Master

Jonathan Groszew Director of Orchestral Personnel

Gabrielle Illg Stage Manager

Sam Jaehnig Head Carpenter

Auburn Joseph Artistic Coordinator

Dustin Knock Manager of Artistic Operations

Aspen McArthur Library Assistant

Hitomi Sipher Assistant Librarian

Miles Stasica Master Electrician

Julie Strom Manager of Orchestra Personnel

Lyle Wong Orchestra Librarian

CONDUCTORS & CHORUS DIRECTION

Peter Oundjian Principal Conductor

Christopher Dragon Resident Conductor

Wilbur Lin Associate Conductor & DYAO Music Director

Duain Wolfe Founding Director and Conductor, Colorado Symphony Chorus

Mary Louise Burke Associate Director and Conductor

Taylor Martin Assistant Conductor, Colorado Symphony Chorus

Jared Joseph Conducting Intern, Colorado Symphony Chorus

David Rosen Colorado Symphony Chorus Manager

Barbara Porter Assistant Chorus Manager

Eric Israelson Chorus Manager Emeritus

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Lillie Combs Associate Director of Individual Giving

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Annette Brown Staff Accountant

David Murphy Associate Director of Finance & Benefits

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Terry Gallant Vice-President Of Music Education

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The Colorado Symphony’s Centennial Society is comprised of loyal supporters who contribute at the $10,000 level or higher. We want to take this opportunity to thank our most dedicated donors who have joined the Centennial Society. We thank you and are honored by your most generous support!

CENTENNIAL DIAMOND LEVEL

($100,000+)

Anthony and Nancy Accetta ∑

Col. and Mrs. Phil Beaver

Sharon and Jim Butler

Merle C. Chambers

The Estate of Louise A. Colvert

Genesee Mountain Foundation

The Estate of Bette S. MacDonald

Sterne-Elder Memorial Fund

CENTENNIAL PLATINUM LEVEL

($50,000+)

Anonymous

Ed and Laurie Bock

Colorado Symphony Guild

Estate of Carol L. Condit

CENTENNIAL GOLD LEVEL

($25,000+)

Anonymous

Dr. Helena L. Chum

Keith and Kathie Finger ∑

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hasday

Dr. Richard Krugman

Dr. Harold Nelson

Mr. John Street

Seth and Rivka Weisberg ∑

CENTENNIAL SILVER LEVEL

($10,000+)

Althoff Family Charitable Fund

Ms. Maggie Anderson

Stanley and Marion Bergman

Libby Bortz ∑

Linda Shoemaker and Steve Brett

Ms. Anastasia D. Carter

Helen Murray Charitable Trust

The Chill Foundation

Young and Carolyn Cho

Christopher Cole and Rachel Radford

Mr. Richard Divine

Mr. Adam and Mrs. Stephanie Donner

SESC Enger Fund

Ms. Erika Enger

Mr. John F. Estes III and Mrs. Norma Horner

Mrs. and Mrs. Chris Festog

Anonymous

Bob Friedlander: Colorado Symphony Chorus (Bass 2)

Mrs. Deborah Froeb

Ms. Donna E. Hamilton

Jennifer Heglin ∑

Vesna and Slobodan Todorovic

Donald and Margery Langmuir

Steve and Pat Larson

Marjorie MacLachlan

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen McDonald

Coreen and Mike Miller

Mr. Jay Mills & Ms. Kiana Akira

Jane Costain and Gary Moore

Dr. and Mr. Marta O’Grady

Mr. and Mrs. Peter and Nadine Oundjian

Donald W. Peterson and Harriet P. Peterson

Ms. Julie B. Rubsam ∑

Dr. Richard and Jo Sanders

Raymond and Suzanne Satter ∑

The Shelley & Alan Stein Family Charitable Fund

Stephens Enders Fund

Anonymous

Normie and Paul Voillequé

Dr. David H. Wagner Jr

Mr. Kip Wallen

Anonymous

Michael and Nancy Zoellner

LUMINARY SOCIETY

The Luminary Society is comprised of dedicated donors who contribute at the $2,750 level or higher. These supporters receive invitations to exclusive events such as receptions, open rehearsals, pre-sale opportunities, and more! We thank all our dedicated supporters who have joined our Luminary Society community.

LUMINARY GOLD LEVEL

($5,000+)

A.J. Markley Trust

Ed and Libby Hlavka

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Armstrong

Edward Ashwood and Candice Johnson

Ken and Zoe Barley

Beebe Family Fund

Anonymous

Julie Bock

Roger and Susan Bowles ∑

Anonymous

Mr. Randy Carter

Anonymous

Ms. Sherri Colgan

Darrell Collett

Jim and Jana Cuneo

Miss Kayla D. Dreyer

Mr. Brad Ellins

Ms. Rachel Ellins

Jan Eyer

John & Florence Fortune Family Foundation

Crawley Family Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Fulton

Deborah and Theodore Gaensbauer ∑

Marian P. Gelfand Fund

Thomas J. and Shirley C. Gibson

Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Heckman

Diane S. Hill and Kevin E. Somerville ∑

Anonymous

Olivia Kerr

Professor Edward Kinney and Dr. Charles Dinarello

Aimee Kleager

Rob and Kathy Klugman

Jane Ann and Jim Lockwood

Paul & Jackie LoNigro

Kay McKeown and Mike Frontera

Sharon L. Menard

Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Fund

Robert R. Montgomery

Gregory A. Morrison and Mr. William F. Myers

Craig Ponzio

Rebecca Pyle

Richard Replin and Elissa Stein

Dr. Susan B. Rifkin ∑

Ms. Jorge-Ayn Riley*

Mr. and Mrs. William Runyan

Elyse Tipton and Paul Ruttum

Dave Schmitz

Jane S. Scofield

Harvey and Maureen Solomon

Mr. Yancey Spruill

Estate of Audrey Van Rensburg

Mr. Daniel Wachter

Mr. Larned Waterman

Malcolm and Donna Wheeler

Monica Yarbrough

LUMINARY SILVER LEVEL

($2,750+)

Donald Anderson and Jennifer Thompson

Robert P. Austin

Addie and Bob Barkley ∑

Richard & Linda Bateman

Mr. Scott Brockett and Ms. Susan Kosowski

Dr. Bonnie Camp

Pat Dunahay and Beth Hairston

Drs. Ellen and Anthony Elias

Fran and Mike Fisher

Virginia E. & Robert K. Fuller ∑

Dr. and Mrs. John H. Gale

Mr. and Mrs. George C. Gibson

Dr. Burton and Lee Golub

Sally Haas ∑

Ann Herron

James Hilton

Henny Kaufmann

Mr. Allen Kemp

Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Kish

Mr. George Kruger

Mr. John Lake and Mr. Harold V. Winters

Mr. Bruce Lang

Philip R. Levy

Jaclyn Lim and Jamie Tsui

Jennifer Lockridge

James and Catherine Look Family Trust

Mrs. Evelyn McLagan

Joseph R. McMonagle

Ms. Joan Virginia Messick ∑

Mr. J Kent Miller and Dr. Leslie J. Miller

Robert and Carol Murphy ∑

Drs. Mark and Shuyuan Myerson

Pattie and Ben Nelson

Elizabeth Neva ∑

Kathy Newman and Rudi Hartmann

Daniel K. Paulien

Bonnie C. Perkins ∑

Al and Ursula Powell ∑

Myra and Robert Rich

Lynn and Roger Ritvo Charitable Fund

Mr. Bernie Rogoff and Ms. Jean Greenberg

Laura D. Rosenthal

Mrs. Cheri J. Rubin and Mr. Alan Rubin

Mr. Charles Samson

Dick & Jeanne Saunders

The Schoewe Family Foundation

Adam Shindler

Enid Slack

William F. Smith and Shirley A. Scott

Anonymous

Gordon Stenger

Mrs. Katheryn A. Swanson

Sandra and Douglas Tashiro

Thomas and Beatrice Taplin

Mr. Murray Willis and Ms. Veronica Hoegler

COMMUNITY

SYMPHONY CIRCLE

SYMPHONY FRIEND

($2,000+)

Caryn and Mark Alpert

Ms. Dolle M. Barker

Mrs. and Mr. Naomi Batiste

Ms. Mariette Bell

Bob and Cynthia Benson

J. Fern Black

Marge Bozarth

Mr. Robert E. Chew

John L. Coil

Considine Family Foundation

Mr. Edward Cordes and Ms. Polly Jessen

Ms. Anne M. Culver

Emma M. Curtis

Mr. and Mrs. George Curtis

Karen Curtis

Sandy Dee

The Dickson Family Gift Fund

Scott and Rachel Doniger

Mr. John A. Gallagher and Mrs. Diane Gallagher

Michael and Lori Gill

Mr. Dale Giulieri

Anonymous

The Grynberg Family

Jim Harvey

Colleen Healey Fund

Mr. Henry Mohr

Mr. Kurt Knoernschild and Mrs. Sally Nogg

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kugeler

John W. Kure and Cheryl L. Solich

Andrew Larson

Judge and Mrs. John P. Leopold

Edward Likovich

Carolyn Longmire ∑

Naresh and Donna Mandava

Steve and Kathy McConahey

Katherine McMurray

Mr. Mike McPhee

Ms. Janet Melson

Miller-Kennedy Family Charitable Fund

Anne B. Mills

Mrs. Cynthia F. Nagel

Judie and Ron Neel

Mr. Timothy W. Nicholas

Mrs. Kristen Nordenholz and Mr. Andrew Martin

Dr. Nathan Pearlman

Joella Rodarte and John Vasquez

Patricia Somerville ∑

Steve and Kathy McConahey

Mrs. Marcia D. Strickland

Dr. Lorenzo A. Trujillo, Esq

Kyle and Bev Turner

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ward

Mr. Daniel Wilkinson

Ms. Marilyn Wilmerding

Wittow Foundation

SYMPHONY PATRON

($1,000+)

Aisha Ahmad-Post

Nate Allen

Ms. Sue E. Baker

Anonymous

Nancy Ball

Mr. Dalton Beasley

Ms. Catherine E. Beeson ∑

Mr. Scott Bemis

Anonymous

Claire Benson

Kate Bermingham

Ms. Barbara Berryman

Michael Biere and Patricia Romero

Ms. Dorrie Bitzer

Gwen Black and Jim Black

The Bliss Family Foundation

The Estate of Mary Bloomer

John and Sandy Blue

Bob Greene

Ms. Ingrid H. Boyd

Elizabeth Bradley

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald D. Brown

Evalina Burger and Christiaan Van Der Walt

Timothy Burke

Amy and Kevin Butler

Martha Byers

Anonymous

Ms. Jennifer M. Cassell ∑

Mr. and Ms. John Chamberlin

Mr. Gene Child

Teresa Christopher

Henry and Janet Claman Foundation

David and Joan Clark

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Clark

Ms. Deborah Clendenning

Sheila M. Cleworth

Karen Connolly

Martha Cox

Thomas and Cheryl Cox

The Curtis Encouragement Fund

Hille and Jack Dais Charitable Fund

Ms. Stephanie Danner

Akane DiFiore

Robert and Julie Donaldson

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Donovan

Phil and Corry Doty

Michael P. Dowling

Diane Drewery and Don Wilks

Anonymous

Eric Sondermann and Tracy Dunning

Roderic and Maryellen Eckenhoff

Natalie Edgar

Barbara Neal and Edward E. Ellis

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ewing

Robert Fanch

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Field

Elizabeth Fischer and Donald Elliott

David and Debra Flitter

Pawel Fludzinski

Richard W. Foster

Joan M. French

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Fuller

Mrs. Eileen Gardner

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gart ∑

Dr. Timothy Gensler

Andrew Gerber and Michael Lanciloti

Mr. Herman Goellnitz

Tamara Golden and Tim Worrall

Ms. Barbara Goodman

Barb and Ned Grauel

Dennis and Eileen Griffin

Hugh and Nancy Grove

Mr. Nathan Gulash

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart S. Gunckel

Anonymous

Charles and Linda Hamlin

Ginny Hammond ∑

Ms. Darlene K. Harmon

Nobuntu

Mr. Billy Harris and Ms. Linda Purcell

Elizabeth and Chad Hartsel

Mr. Nick Hazen

Mr. Brian R. Hedlund

Dr. Raymond P. Henkel

Bernice Hernandez ∑

Anne Hewetson

HHSB Family Fund

Dr. Stephen Hindes

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hucks, Jr.

Yumi Hwang-Williams ∑

Eleanor L. Isbill

Mr. Richard Jaeger

Stephen Jantsch and Terese Maltzman

Joanna and Chris Johnson

Donald & Susan Kany ∑

Mr. Stephen Kaplan

Joe and Francine Kelso

Dr. Richard and Mrs. Carla Kem

Dr. Peter Kennealey and Dr. Colleen Murphy

Don and Jody Kirkpatrick

Bonnie Kirschenbaum

Ms. Allyson Kissell

Oza and Milan Klanjsek

Julia L. Krohn

Mr. Richard A. Lamphere

Sandy and Evan Lasky ∑

Elizabeth Mohan Leslie and Mike Leslie ∑

Wilbur and Tiffany Lin

Richard Lindvall

Patty Lorie

Naren Lulla and

James and Trudi Manuel

Kathleen Markey & Dr. Kenneth Niejadlik ∑

William J. Martinez & Judith C. Shlay

Dr. & Mrs. Margie Mauldin MD

McDermott Family Foundation

Ken and Annie McLagan

Mrs. Lydia D. Mclane Esq

Ms. Melissa Mendez

Robert and Louise Messner

Jay and Lois Miller

Mr. Douglas G. Moran

Kirsten and David Morgan

Mrs. Mary E. Moser

Col. and Mrs. Jeffrey Neely

Ms. Juliana R. Nicewarner

Mr. Stephen Norris

Karen Nouet

Dr. Richard and Mrs. Florence O’Day

Ray O’Loughlin and James Henderson

Mr. Randy Oakes and Mrs. Susan Oakes

Mr. and Ms. Brian Payer

Mr. & Mrs. Cason and Rachel Pierce

Emma Price

Nijole and Walter Rasmussen

Mr. Eli Reshotko

Mr. Alan Richards and Mrs. Terri Reaka

Ms. Helen Richards

Mr. Joshua R. Richards

Ms. Linda Rieger

Riley and Cooper Fund

Justin Riley

Mike Riley

Margaret Roath ∑

Ms. Carol Robbins

Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Roland

Ms. Elfie Rosin

Dr. & Mrs. Howard Rothenberg

Stan and Betty Rudeen

Ms. Carol L. Rust

Jim and Doreen Ryan ∑

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Sandt

Dr. Nanette Santoro

Mark and Isabel Schiffer

Ruth Schoening

Mr. and Mrs. Karl O. Seller

Ms. Sarah Semple Brown and Mr. Russell Brown

The Estate of Marilyn H. Shaw

Mr. Russ Skillings

Ms. Lynn M. Slouka

Marty Sloven

Dr. Robin Slover

Brooke Small

Mrs. Lizzie Smith

Karen Spence and Sally Kelly

Kathryn B. Spuhler ∑

Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Staab

Vicki Sterling ∑

Mr. Ben Strawn and Mrs. Colleen Morey

Ms. Jill Swank

Dr. Hannis Thompson

Tipton Family Foundation

Sheila Trader

Ms. June Travis ∑

Van Dusen Charitable Fund

Ioannis Vasmatzidis

Mrs. and Mr. Anne & Stephen Waite

Mrs. Irit Waldbaum ∑

John and Kristine Wallack

Mr. Jason & Mrs. Kelly Waltrip

Ms. Elizabeth Weitkamp

Virginia Westgaard

Brent Westrop

Jim and Janice White

James Williams and Jennifer Landrum

Ann Wise

Ms. Amy Wright

Jon and Kathy Zeschin

Ms. Andra Zeppelin and Mr. Kyle Zeppelin

Randy and Joan Zisler

SYMPHONY MUSICIAN

($500+)

Ari Abrams

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Akeroyd

Anonymous

Doug and Lindsay Andrews

Meredith Badler

Ms. Helen Berkman

Mr. Dean Beyer

Mr. Marcin Biegunajtys

Kivilcim Boztepe and Taner Ozcelik

Ms. Joan M. Bradt

Chris and Margot Brauchli

Joseph Bronesky and Jacquelin Medina

H. Gordon Brooks II

Ms. Patricia Butler

Rusty and Ellen Campos

Ms. Chelsea Carver

Dr. and Mrs. David Claassen

Anonymous

Anonymous

Ms. Karen Cook

John Cooke

Ann K. Cooper

Jim and Julie Copenhaver

Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Cravitz

Randy C. Creaser

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Cromie

Anonymous

Jojo Cush

Kim Cutler

Ms. Lindsey H. Daly

Phil and Jen Dattilo

Dennis Davis

Jud and Sharon Detrick

Ms. Jamie Dillon

Ms. Vera Divenyi

Dr. Jeanette Domber

Margaret Dong

Peter and Marian Downs

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Drew

Lucy and Dan Ellerhorst

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Emmetsberger

Mr. Bayard Ewing

Marilyn Faye

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Feinstein

Mr. Joseph Fogliano

John and Lorna Fox

Joann Freedman

Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Fulford

James Gajeswski, MD, MACP, FRCP, FASTCT

Anonymous

Ms. Rachel Garcia

Lester and Joan Garrison

James Geis and Beverly Walter

The Gile Family Fund

Dr. Stanley H. Ginsburg

Mr. William H. Gleason and Mrs. Helen Gleason

Monica Glickman and Craig Carver

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Golanty

Scott and Roberta Goodall

Mr. and Mrs. James B. Grange

Ms. Andrea J. Grant

Anonymous

Mr. Matthew Gray

Mr. Felton Green and Mrs. Nancy Green

Anonymous

Peter and Yvonne Griffiths

Ms. Sabine E. Gruensfelder

Mr. Mark Grueskin

Mr. Robert Guerra and Mrs. Mariellen Guerra

Mr. Donald Hagengruber and Ms. Antoinette Macaluso

Mrs. Louise E. Haggerty

Mrs. Kristen R. Haikal

Halvorson-Freese 21st Century Fund

Ms. Ann E. Harrison

Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Harvey

Mr. Brian Hawkins

Mr. William W. Hay Jr

Ms. Lizz Helmsen

Scott and Sara Hendrickson

Owen and Deborah Herman

Melvin and Carolyn Hess

Mr. Philip Hiester and Ms. Deborah Reshotko

Hollis Family Fund

Ms. Gretchen Hollrah

Andrew Hornbrook

Ken and Sue Hovland

Dr. Lynn Huber

James Family Fund

Janezic Family Fund

Paul and Sandy Jeffery

Ms. Cari D. Jenkins

Aaron Jensen and Elissa Jensen

Janene Jensen

Marvin and Carole Johnson

Heather Johnson

Anonymous

Dr. and Dr. Doug Jones MD

Mr. Douglas C. Jones

Kaleidoscope Foundation

Mr. Jay Kanaber

Mrs. Diana Kasson

Katherine Keeley

Robert O. Keeley

Alyson Kempton

Mark Kessler

Sally A. King

John and Alicia Kinnamon

Mel and Roberta Klein

Anonymous

Mr. Andrew Kramer

Phyllis and James Kurtz-Phelan

Anonymous

Nancy and Warren Lawrence

Ms. SoYoung Lee and Mr. Jermey Smith

David C. Leger

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Leitsch

Judy and Dan Lichtin

Nathanial Lynch

Ms. Jedeane R. Macdonald

Mr. Michael W. Mallett

Mr. Mark Malyak

Ms. Jeanne Mann

Ms. Diana Mark

Ms. Lucy Marsh

Mrs. Susan Martin

Jesse Martinez

Ms. Evelyn McCurdy

Nina and Rex McGehee

The McClean Family Foundation

Amber McReynolds

Ms. Carla McWilliams

Mr. Harold ‘Bud’ Meadows and Mrs. BJ Meadows

Kathy G. Merlo

Mr. William Mohrman

Mr. Mike Moore

Mr. and Mrs. Max Mote

Anne and David Myers

Guy Nahmiach

Steven Nayowith

Miss Abigail Nelson

Newberry Family Fund

Ms. Pamela I. Newton and Mr. James B. Hurlbut

Elaine and Travis Nolen

Mr. Victor Odelberg and Mrs. Laura Azuma

Ed and Jean Onderko

Dr. Bonnie M. Orkow, Ph.D.

Dr. Priscilla Zynda-Otsuki and Mr. Steve Otsuki

Jeffrey Parsons

Ms. Jill Parsons

Sue Pawlik

David and Doris Pearlman

The Pennington Family Fund

Carol Petitmaire

Mr. Steven Phan

Thomas Pickett

Mr. and Mrs. Russell H. Pierson

Mrs. Tyler Pitre

Ms. Terry Platz

Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Pokrandt

Richard Polk

Kathleen Porter

Ed Post

Dr. Diana L. Powell & James E. Bittle

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Quillin

David and Jennifer Reinecke

Elizabeth and William Reinhardt

Ms. Gina Riebe

Steven and Joan Ringel

Eleanor Roberts

Anonymous

Mr. Malik Robinson and Mrs. Olga Gonzalez

Michael J. Rodel

Nancy Roeder and Jim Patsey

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Dr. Fred Rossman and Dr. Leslie Abramson

Ms. Ailee C. Rowe

Suzanne Barber Ryan ∑

Dr. and Mrs. Richard D. Ryder

James and Carol Salbenblatt

LT Sandvik

Mr. & Mrs. Alan Sarver

Karen and Mark Sather

Cynthia L. and Paul D. Schauer

Mrs. Dee G. Schranz

Ms. Victoria Scott-Haynes

Laura Epstein Scully

Patrick Scully Esq.

Ms. Carla L. Seeliger

Jo Shannon

Barbara L. Sharp

Douglas M. Short

Dr. Arnold and Bonnie Silverman

Dr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Smith

Ms. Margaret St Clair

Jeff St. Clair

Aaron Z. Stailey

Ms. Susan Stark

Philip Stoffel and Tricia Hughey

Mr. Steve Straub and Mrs. Phyllis Ann Straub

Francis Sullivan

Miss Maureen Sullivan

Ms. Margaret J. Sundstrom

Luke Swanson

Mr. William E. Sweet, III

Judy and Rob Tate

Mr. Alex Thomas

Mr. Frank Thomson

Marilyn A. Tillery

David Tourtelot and Nikki Headlee

Mrs. Valerie Towery

The Guy Townsend Charitable Giving Fund

Ms. Martha Tracey

Ms. Ariadna Trillo

Wendy S. Tzou

Mr. Randy Uttley

Anonymous

Visa

Ms. Joyce Waite

Barbara A. Walton

Mr. John Ware

Ms. Hanna Warren

Mr. Kirk Weber and Ms. Robin Stewart

Mrs. Joan M. Weisberg

The Estate of Ann C Wickert

Mr. Jordan Wight

Norman Wikner and Lela Lee

Ms. Bette J. Wilkinson

Mr. Chris Wineman and Mrs. Pam Wineman

Mr. Joel Wiser

Estate of Dieter and Marianne Wons

Matthew Wozniak

Douglas and Barbara Yost

Dr. Martin Yussman

Mrs. Charlotte Ziebarth

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zupkus

While we are only able to list a portion of our 2022/23 and 2023/24 Season donors, we wish to acknowledge and thank every donor who contributed this past season, no matter the amount. Every donor, dollar, and donated ticket keeps the music playing for Colorado!

If you would like to update your donor listing above, please call our Development Office at 303-308-2469, or email giving@coloradosymphony.org.

THE HORACE TUREMAN LEGACY SOCIETY

The Horace Tureman Legacy Society, named for the first Conductor of the Denver Civic Orchestra, honors exceptional individuals who have pledged future support through a bequest or estate gift. Society members receive recognition in perpetuity for their immeasurable impact. Legacy gifts ensure that the Colorado Symphony is part of our community for future generations.

Is the Colorado Symphony part of your estate plan? Notify our development team so we can recognize your impactful support. To learn more about making philanthropy part of your estate planning, contact Lillie Combs, Associate Director of Individual Giving at lcombs@coloradosymphony.org.

Anonymous

Richard and Susan Abernethy

The Estate of Nan L. Barnett

Raymond L. Benton Jr.

The Estate of Mary Bloomer

Mrs. Susan Briggs

Mr. Jim Caputo

Dale T. Colclasure

Estate of Louise A. Colvert*

The Estate of Carol L. Condit

J. Harold Corp Trust

Jane Costain and Gary Moore

The Estate of John Coubrough, Jr.*

Anne M. Culver

The Estate of William R. Curtis*

Ms. Cindy Marie Danaher

Mark Denekas and Kathryn Fouse

Ms. Janice G. Eckhardt

Ms. Patricia Eilers and Mr. Brad Roberts

William G. Fairfield Charitable Trust

Ms. Grace L. Freye*

Timothy N Gardner Irrevocable Trust

The Estate of Barbara Garlinghouse*

The Estate of Wilma Godfrey*

Ms. Carol K. Gossard*

Ms. Jennifer Guess

Ms. Donna E. Hamilton

Mr. James Harold

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hasday

Jennifer Heglin

Mr. Johannes Heim*

Cathey A. Herrenshawd

Ms. Ann D. Herron

The Estate of Gloette L. Hess*

Mrs. Janice E. Hesser

Ms. Blanche B. Hilf

Senta G. Holtzmann

Ms. Margaret R. Houston

Virginia Ruth Hungerford

Mr. and Mrs. Gopal Iyengar

Ms. Gloria E. Johnston-McGregor

Mrs. Suzanne W. Joshel*

The Estate of Audre B. Kemper*

Ms. Deniece Kohl*

The Estate of Gloria S. Kubel*

Sandy and Evan Lasky

The Estate of Carole Q. Leight*

Deanna Rose Leino

Frank and Ginny Leitz

Mrs. Ann C. Levy*

Dan and Judy Lichtin

The Estate of Minnie B. Lindsey*

Esther R. Liss Living Trust*

John* and Merry Low

Sandey Luciano

The Estate of Bette MacDonald*

The Estate of Marjorie MacLachlan*

Evi and Evan Makovsky

The Estate of William McGehee*

Mrs. Sue McFarlane

Willis M. McFarlane*

Mr. James Mead and Ms. Carol Svendsen

Thomas Merry

Mr. Morton

Rosemarie Murane on behalf of the

The Estate of William Murane

Ms. Helen M. Murray*

Mr. Thomas Murray

Ms. Lori Needler*

Judie and Ron Neel

Elizabeth Neva

Judith Nichols

Mr. William Oliver

The Estate of Frank and Sheila Parce*

Gordon R. and Pam Parker

Susan S. Parakhurst*

Ingeborg Pickard*

Armeda Plank*

Ms. Barbara Powell

James R. Pratt

The Estate of W. Gerald and Lois Rainer*

Mr. Steve Reiquam

The Estate of Edwin T. Richard*

Mrs. Lee R. Roberts*

Mr. Neil F. Roberts*

Mr. Bruce M. Rockwell*

Mr. Harvey D. Rothenberg*

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Runice

Suzanne Barber Ryan

Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Sanders

Ms. Elizabeth Schmitz

The Estate of Henry R. Schmoll*

William C. Schumacher

Rob* and Jane Scofield

Ms. Floy L. Senior

The Estate of Marilyn H. Shaw

The Estate of Dixie Sipe

Ms. Marie Speziale

James B. Steed Trust

The Ilse Steinbach Revocable Trust

Tom Stephens* and Todd Enders

Mr. and Mrs. James Stookesberry

The Estate of Jim Taylor*

Mr. Richard Thackrey

Ms. Audrey Van Rensburg*

Mr. and Mrs. James D. Vaughn

Brent and Stephanie Wagner

The Estate of Samuel Wagonfeld*

John and Kristine Wallack

Ann C. Wickert*

Mrs. Marianne G. Wons*

Ms. Elizabeth P. Wright*

The Patricia G. Wunnicke Trust*

Ms. Phyllis J. Young

*Deceased

DONORS TO THE COLORADO SYMPHONY FUND SINCE

2016

This list includes gifts made to the Colorado Symphony Fund Endowment Campaign, which supports the Colorado Symphony Association in perpetuity.

While we are only able to list a portion of our Colorado Symphony Fund donors, we wish to acknowledge and thank every donor who contributed to our endowment campaign over the years, no matter the amount.

$10,000,000+

Anonymous

Avenir Foundation, Inc.

$5,000,000 TO $9,999,999

Colorado Symphony Foundation

$1,000,000 TO $4,999,999

Anonymous

The Chambers Initiative

$500,000 TO $999,999

Tom and Noey Congdon

$250,000 TO $499,999

The Butler Family Fund

Esther R. Liss Living Trust

Jerome H. Kern and Mary Rossick Kern

$50,000 TO $249,999

Anschutz Foundation

Arrow Electronics, Inc. Boettcher Foundation

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation

Colorado Symphony Guild

Mrs. Sandy Elliot

Keith and Kathie Finger

Diane S. Hill and Kevin E. Somerville

Helen K. & Arthur E. Johnson Foundation

Kenneth King Foundation

Ms. Julie Rubsam

Michael and Nancy Zoellner Charitable Fund

$10,000 TO $49,999

Bessie C. Burghardt Charitable Unitrust

Dr. Stephen Dilts

Thomas J. and Shirley C. Gibson

Elizabeth and Steve Holtze

Leonard and Alice Perlmutter Charitable Foundation

The Schramm Foundation

ENDOWED CHAIRS

Did you know your endowment gift can help fund a musician chair, conductor, or even staff position in perpetuity? To learn more, please reach out to Amanda Gomez at agomez@coloradosymphony.org.

David and Irene Abosch Principal Oboe Chair

Friend of the Colorado Symphony Principal Percussion Chair

Bill Gossard Music Director Chair

Musicians’ Compensation

Merle Chambers Assistant Concertmaster Chair

Fred and Margaret Hoeppner Principal Cello Chair

Tom and Noëy Congdon* Assistant Principal Flute Chair

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Mary Rossick Kern and Jerome H. Kern Concertmaster Chair

Dave and Pam Duke Families Guest Artist and Guest Conductor Fund

Charles S. Sterne Conductor’s Podium

*Deceased

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

The following gifts were made to the Colorado Symphony in memory of a family member, friend, or supporter of the Symphony. These tributes hold an honored place with the Colorado Symphony and we are pleased to recognize them.

In memory of Rose Mary Allen given by:

Dr. Larry M. Allen

In memory of Manny Arujo given by:

Mary Dardanis

In memory of Nan Barnett given by:

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sheets

In memory of Nancy and Glenn Blair given by:

Catherine Caton Groene

In memory of Kathryn Ann Cain given by:

Ms. Judith Hubert

In memory of Willis V Carpenter given by:

Anonymous

In memory of Patricia Caton given by: Catherine Caton Groene

In memory of Blair Chotzinhoff and Robert Schulein given by:

Nancy & Robert Schulein Fund

In memory of Caroline Clute given by:

Anonymous

In memory of Noel Congdon given by: Anonymous

In memory of Michael Cowan given by:

Julia L. Krohn

In memory of Emma Louise “Lou” Tate Dafoe given by:

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Clark

Ms. Marilyn Lindenbaum

In memory of Helen J Darfler given by:

Mr. Gary Darfler

In memory of Amy Davis given by:

Dennis Davis

In memory of Louis Deegan given by:

Carolyn Harrison

In memory of Leland Dong. given by:

Margaret Dong

In memory of Margaret Dougherty given by:

Ms. Margie Steel

In memory of Roberta Mumba Emmerson given by:

Ms. Kelly Wherry

In memory of Paul and Ann Emrich given by:

Mr. David Emrich

In memory of Wayne J. Fowler given by:

Ms. Ortrud Fowler

In memory of Dolores T. Freeman given by:

Ms. Anna Lafferty

In memory of Jason M. Friedlander given by:

Mr. and Ms. Kenneth A. Zimmerman

Randy and Joan Zisler

In memory of Jerry Friedman given by:

Ms. JoAnne Friedman

In memory of Damian Garcia given by:

Asher L. Roberts

In memory of Fred Gibson given by:

Ms. Anne G. Chapin

In memory of Toby Ginsburg given by:

Dr. Stanley H. Ginsburg

In memory of Robert S. Graham given by:

Ms. Susan Bishop

In memory of Chris Gray given by:

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gray

In Memory of Michael Gundzik given by:

Kent Drotar

Mr. Jon D. Galvin

Barbara C. Gilbert

In memory of Chet Hampson given by:

Mrs. Susan Martin

In memory of Colleen Healey given by:

Colleen Healey Fund of the Vanguard Charitable Trust

In memory of Jeannine D. Hiester given by:

Mr. Philip Hiester and Ms. Deborah Reshotko

In memory of Michael Hirota given by:

Mrs. Kristen M. Hirota

In memory of Christopher Horsch given by:

Patricia Horsch

In memory of Joe Hull given by:

Judith Burness

In Memory of Dr. Robert & Monica Kahn given by:

Kathy Newman and Rudi Hartmann

In Memory of Jane King given by:

Lindsey K. Fetterly

In memory of Deniec Kohl given by:

James Williams and Jennifer Landrum

In memory of Mary E. Krugman given by:

Anonymous

Dr. Richard Krugman

Travis Leiker & David Proper

T.R. Reid & Peggy McMahon

In memory of Samuel B. Lancaster given by:

Mr. Keith F. Corrette

In memory of Charlotte Larue given by:

Denis and Kathy Donnelly

In memory of Nancy Levitt given by:

Julia Cirbo

Martin and Gloria Trotsky

In memory of Marie Lindvall given by:

Richard Lindvall

In memory of Susan Marsh given by:

Ms. Lucy Marsh

In memory of Zenobia Maxwell given by:

Lana Cordes

In memory of Ray McLean given by:

Mrs. Kathleen McLean

In memory of J. Neil McLagan given by:

Ms. Nicole Kleiman-Moran

McDermott Family Foundation

Mrs. Sally McLagan

In memory of Laura Moran given by:

Mr. Douglas G. Moran

In memory of James Mote given by:

Caryn and Mark Alpert

Mr. William W. Hay Jr

Rick and Linda Mishkin

Neal and Michele Price

In memory of Dan Nichols given by:

Dr. and Mrs. David Claassen

In memory of Ilse and Robert Nordenholz given by:

Mrs. Kristen Nordenholz

In memory of Stephanie A Olson given by:

Mr. Dave O’Brien

In memory of Frank Parce given by:

Eleanor Roberts

In memory of Kerry Pearlman given by:

Dr. Nathan Pearlman

In memory of Sheila Marie Peloso given by: Ole Peloso

In memory of Edna Peterson given by: Donald W. Peterson and Harriet P. Peterson

In memory of Bill Pierpoint given by:

Marie and Howard Blaney

In memory of Alicia Pons given by:

Mrs. Alicia Irigoyen

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Pablo Sáinz Villegas, guitar : Nov. 9

Boston Brass + Brass All-Stars Big Band: Dec. 14

Renée Fleming, soprano : Jan. 31

Sweet Honey in the Rock: Feb. 28

The Pirates of Penzance: March 14-16

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT

In memory of Herman D. Post given by:

Dr. Robin D Post

In memory of Marjorie Price given by:

Linda Coulter and Dan Morris

Paul and Kyle Kirkham

Kathleen Porter

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shaw

In memory of Dr. W. Gerald Rainer given by:

David and Debra Flitter

In memory of Adina Reshotko given by:

Mr. Eli Reshotko

In memory of William A. Richey given by:

Mrs. Mary E. Moser

In Memory of Patricia Riegel given by:

Lori Bragg

Ferreira Family Charitable Fund

Kristi L. Kerian

Ms. Maureen Kennedy

Thomas Pickett

In memory of Lee W. Rieger given by:

Ms. Linda Rieger

In memory of Barry Sarver given by:

Desiree Hill and your Friends at the CU HTC

Ms. Brenda Riske

Roger A. Riske

Mr. & Mrs. Alan Sarver

In memory of Eugene and Frances Schaefer given by:

Cynthia L. and Paul D. Schauer

In memory of Rob Scofield given by:

Jane Scofield

In memory of Ruth H. Smith given by:

Kimber Smith

In memory of Jack Thompson given by:

Mrs. Carolyn Malaby

In memory of “My Father - “Rob - Pop” given by:

Bob Utberg

In memory of Stephen Warburton-Pitt given by:

Adam Warburton-Pitt

Josh, Sari, Noah, Jonah, and Micah Warburton-Pitt

In memory of Jerry Wolfe given by:

Ms. Sandra Markham

IN HONOR GIFTS

The following gifts were made to the Colorado Symphony in honor of a family member, friend, or special occasion. These tributes hold an honored place with the Colorado Symphony and we are pleased to recognize them.

In honor of Catherine Beeson given by:

Kathy Wolf

Jeff Reiman

In honor of Courtney Hershey-Bress, Yumi Hwang-Williams, and orchestra given by:

Dr. Helena L. Chum

In honor of Grandpa Bruce Burch given by:

Rachel Lacharite

In honor of the Butler Family given by:

Kenneth Hoagland

In honor of Sharon and Jim Butler given by:

Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Newcom

In honor of Colorado Symphony Chorus Members given by:

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sladovnik

In honor of Crescendo Society given by:

Ms. Julie B. Rubsam

In honor of Margaret Crimmins given by:

Ms. Georgenne Tomlinson

In honor of the musicians of the CSA given by:

Mr. and Ms. Christopher Maier

In honor of Stephanie Derybowski given by:

Ms. Pamela Lewis

In honor of The Amazing Education Team given by: Mrs. and Mr. Lillie B. Combs

In honor of Fafa’s love of music given by:

Arthur Antoine

In honor of Brook Ferguson given by:

Megan Kilpatrick

In honor of the Flute Section given by:

Ms. Erica W. Onsager

In honor of Shannon Fraser given by: Mary Schuler

John Fraser

In honor of Robert Friedlander given by: Luke Swanson

In honor of Mrs. Rhondda Grant given by:

Mr. Frank Isenhart

In honor of JJ Groszew given by:

Bradley Dalton

In honor of Janet Hallsted given by:

Ms. Melody Roe

In honor of Laura Heotis given by:

The Guy Townsend Charitable Giving Fund

In honor of Philip Hiester, Master Electrician CSO, Emeritus given by:

Mr. Eli Reshotko

In honor of William “Bill” Hill given by: Jane S. Scofield

In honor of Margaret Hoeppner given by: David and Debra Flitter

In honor of Anne-Marie Hoffman given by:

Anonymous

In honor of Yumi Hwang-Williams given by:

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hasday

Richard Replin and Elissa Stein

In honor of Jude, the Manager of Pets and Attention given by:

Adrienne Short

In honor of Jerry and Mary Rossick Kern given by: Yumi Hwang-Williams

In honor of Christopher Kirkland given by: Yumi Hwang-Williams

In honor of Richard Krugman, MD given by:

Dr. Nanette Santoro

Naresh and Donna Mandava

In honor of Jim and Phyllis Kurtz-Phelan given by:

Mr. Daniel Kurtz-Phelan

In honor of Richard Linquanti given by: Karen and Mark Sather

In honor of Breanna McCaughey given by:

Ms. Megan H. Quilliam

In honor of Chas Moore given by:

Mr. Mike Moore

In honor of Bernard S Rogoff and Jean Greenberg given by: Mr. Bernie Rogoff and Ms. Jean Greenberg

In honor of Julie Rubsam given by: Steve Basch

Merle C. Chambers

This program is produced for the Colorado Symphony by The Publishing House, Westminster, CO.

For advertising information, please call (303) 428-9529 or e-mail sales@pub-house.com ColoradoArtsPubs.com

Angie Flachman Johnson, Publisher

Scott Kaplan, Vice President, Sales

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Wilbur E. Flachman, President Emeritus

Ms. Christina Eyre

Ed and Libby Hlavka

Hunter Keeley

Mr. Liam Keeley

Robert O. Keeley

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keeley

Dianna L. Kunz

Terry Simms

Delia A. Smith

Jim and Janice White

Dana Scott

Trustees of the Sunfish Trust

In honor of Dodge Ryan given by: April Dodge-Ostendorf

In honor of @SebastianDoxie given by:

Ms. Lauren LeNoir

In honor of Katie Skawski and Lillie Combs given by:

Cecile Forsberg-Kerr

In honor of Roger Soren, bassoonist given by:

Mrs. Elizabeth B. Labrot

In honor of Marcia Strickland given by:

Kate Bermingham

In honor of Susan given by:

Ms. Sarah Alspector

In honor of Jim Thomas given by:

Liesl Thomas

In honor of Nick Tisherman given by:

Ms. Katie Skawski

In honor of Kristine and John Wallack given by:

Richard Falb and Gail Skaggs

In honor of Jason and Mama Nancy given by:

Bradley Walker

In honor of Brad Watson given by:

Mrs. Jenny Nikaido

In honor of Seth and Rivka Weisberg given by:

Cheri Cohn

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gilbert

Mr. Peter Schwartz

In honor of Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey given by:

Rachel Segal

In honor of Darlee Whiting given by:

Ms. Lindsey H. Daly

In honor of Duain Wolfe given by:

Martha Cox

In honor of Duain Wolfe and the 40th Anniversary of the Colorado Symphony Chorus given by:

James and Catherine Look Family Trust

In honor of Duain Wolfe and Mary Louise Burke given by:

Claire Benson

You can join our circle of supporters online at https:// coloradosymphony.org/Giving or by contacting the Development Department at 303.308.2464.

The Denver Performing Arts Complex is owned and operated by Denver Arts & Venues for the City and County of Denver.

City and County of Denver

Michael Johnston, Mayor

Gretchen Hollrah I Executive Director & Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Arts & Venues City & County of Denver

Denver Arts & Venues, Arts Complex Operations

Mark Heiser, Venue Director

Jody Grossman, Assistant Venue Director, Booking

Todd Medley, Facilities Superintendent

Kelly Graham, Safety, Security and Garage Operations Manager

Carol Krueger, Patron Services Manager

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For immediate assistance & security (720) 865-4200

CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT

The Colorado Symphony relies on support from our corporate, foundation, and government partners to sustain our work on and off the stage. Our institutional funders empower us to develop innovative projects, break down barriers, and shape the future of live, symphonic music. Foundation and government grants provide essential support for our artistic, education, and community programs. Corporate sponsorships align your brand with our dynamic local audience, providing bespoke packages with exceptional hospitality and branding benefits.

If you are interested in becoming an institutional partner of the Colorado Symphony and want to hear more about the associated benefits, please reach out to Katie Skawski – Director of Development at kskawski@coloradosymphony.org.

IMPRESARIO

($100,000+)

VIRTUOSO

($50,000+)

MAESTRO

($25,000+)

ENCORE

($15,000+)

ANB Bank

5280 Magazine

Margulf Foundation

Mutual of American Foundation

PNC Foundation

Sherman & Howard LLC

The Virginia Hill Foundation

BAL Immigration Law

Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess Trust

Colorado Public Radio

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

Holland & Hart LLP

Mutual of America Financial Group

Schmitt Music Company

Shapiro Family Chiropractic

Singer Family Foundation

United Healthcare of Colorado

CONCERTMASTER

($10,000+)

Florence R. and Ralph L. Burgess Trust Fund

Colorado Creative Industries

El Pomar Foundation

FirstBank

Deborah K. Holmes Family Foundation

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Kaiser Permanente

Kenneth King Foundation

The Lang Investment Group LLC

University of Colorado Cancer Center

PRINCIPAL

($5,000+)

Academy Bank

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP

Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI)

Colorado Real Estate Journal

Colorado Rockies Baseball Club

Herbert E Parker Charitable Trust

KPMG LLP

Martin/Martin, Inc.

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Mythology Distillery

Pax8

Semple Brown Design, P.C.

SOLOIST

($500+)

Ball Corporation

Broomfield Community Foundation

Colorado Gives Foundation

Lloyd J King & Eleanor R King Foundation

Docusign

Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO)

F5 Networks

Frederick G. Fish Foundation

The Humphreys Foundation

Meow Wolf

Nordstrom, Inc.

Oxy

Phillips 66

The Schramm Foundation

Visa

IN-KIND & COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Breakthru Beverage Colorado

Dormie Network

Footers Catering

Hotel Teatro

Inspirato

McDeil Designer Portraits

Meow Wolf

Naked Wines

Nordstrom, Inc.

Sanctuary Golf Course

The Collaborative of the SCFD

UCHealth

Vibe Coffee and Wine

WHAT IF I AM LATE?

For the comfort and enjoyment of our musicians and patrons, late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager and takes place during pauses in the program. Ushers will let you know when you may enter the hall. They may seat you in an area other than your ticketed seat so as to not disturb other patrons, and you may take your ticketed seat during intermission.

WHEN SHOULD I CLAP?

During most Classics performances, there is a short, silent pause between each movement of a piece. You can determine how many movements there are in a piece, and how many silent pauses there will be, by looking at your program — the movements in each piece will be listed there. The applause is usually reserved for the end of the final movement of the piece, after the conductor has signaled the end of the final note with his or her baton or hand. Holding applause between movements is considered respectful of the performers' concentration and mindful of musical continuity.

WHAT IS YOUR CELL PHONE/PHOTO/ VIDEO POLICY?

We ask that you please silence your cell phones and refrain from talking or texting on them during performances. Flash photography is prohibited at all times. We ask that you please refrain from taking any photos or video during Classics or Movie at the Symphony concerts unless the conductor is off the podium. During Symphony Pops concerts you may take pictures without a flash and may record short cell phone videos. Please be courteous to your fellow concertgoers and be aware that if at any time your cell phone/camera use becomes a distraction to others, an usher may ask you to stop.

CAN I BRING FOOD OR DRINKS INTO THE CONCERT?

CAN I BRING THE KIDS?

For more FAQ’s see the Plan Your Visit section of coloradosymphony.org FREQUENTLY ASKED

You are welcome to bring drinks purchased at one of the bars into all concerts. Food is not allowed in the Hall, including food purchased in the Lobby.

Kids of all ages will enjoy our Family, education concerts, and many of our Symphony Pops, Holiday, and Summer concerts. All children require a ticket regardless of age, and child tickets are $10. Classics concerts tend to be between 2 and 21/2 hours long. Please consider this when deciding whether or not to bring your child. If your child is disturbing other patrons, an usher may ask you to take your child into the lobby for the remainder of the performance, without refund.

HOW LONG IS A TYPICAL CONCERT?

Program length varies, but a typical performance lasts about two hours, including one 20 minute intermission. Visit the event page on our website, or flip to the performance details in this Soundings Magazine.

WHAT IF I’M UNABLE TO ATTEND MY PERFORMANCE?

Subscribers may exchange tickets free of charge — one of many subscriber benefits! Non-subscribers may exchange for an additional fee. You may exchange tickets in person, by phone, or online for another performance within the same season. There is an additional cost if seating upgrades apply, and all exchange requests are subject to availability. You may also donate your tickets back to the Colorado Symphony and receive a donation receipt.

HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF A CONCERT IS CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER?

We rarely cancel a concert due to inclement weather, but when this occurs we will send a direct email notification to all ticket holders. Updates, cancelations, or changes will be posted on coloradosymphony.org and on the event page for the concert.

BOETTCHER CONCERT HALL INFORMATION

FOR COLORADO SYMPHONY CONCERT TICKETS AND INFORMATION: call 303.623.7876.

THE COLORADO SYMPHONY’S WEBSITE, coloradosymphony.org, provides information on all Colorado Symphony activities at Boettcher Concert Hall and other venues around Colorado including performances at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, the Arvada Center for the Performing Arts, and more. Other venues may require the use of another ticketing source; however, you will always be directed to the official ticketing agent or source by using coloradosymphony.org/navigation.

LATE SEATING: In consideration of our musicians, guest artists, crew, staff, and your fellow patrons, late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager and takes place during pauses in the program. Ushers will let you know when you may enter the hall. They may seat you in an area other than your ticketed seat so as to not disturb other patrons, and you may take your ticketed seat during intermission.

NO SMOKING: Boettcher Concert Hall is a smoke free venue. Any and all forms of smoking are prohibited in the venue.

NO FILMING: Audio or video recording devices, GoPros, professional cameras, or cameras with removable lenses are not allowed in the hall.

SECURITY: In furtherance of Denver Arts & Venues ongoing initiative to create a safe and secure environment for all patrons and employees of the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the Colorado Symphony Association is pleased to partner with the Denver Performing Arts Complex on the newlyintroduced security measures for Boettcher Concert Hall and all venues within the complex. We encourage you to arrive up to 45 minutes prior to the start of your event. This will alleviate congestion in all walk ways and entrances and will allow for proper screening. To review the full policy and prohibited items, please visit artscomplex.com.

In the event of a building emergency patrons will be notified by an announcement from the stage. Should the building need to be evacuated, please exit the nearest door, or according to instructions given from stage.

FIRST AID FACILITIES for all patrons are available. Please inquire with an usher should you need these facilities or assistance. Please report any accidents, falls, or lost items to an usher promptly.

ELEVATOR is located within the venue after passing through security and having your ticket scanned. Please follow the signs to the southeast end of the main lobby. The elevator is to the left of the entrance of Gallery 1 on the first level of the lobby.

COAT CHECK is located underneath the main lobby stairs in the hallway leading to Gallery 1.

BAR SERVICE is provided at most concerts. Concessions are managed by Centerplate. Please see the FAQ page regarding policy on food and beverage in Boettcher Concert Hall. The Colorado Symphony reserves the right to change the concessions policy at any time. The Colorado Symphony Association does not manage concessions, ordering, or realize profit from concessions.

LOST AND FOUND items should be reported promptly to the House Manager, via an usher, or directly. Lost items are kept by the usher staff until the end of the performance. After the performance items are taken to Arts & Venues Lost and Found. If attempting to claim lost property during or shortly after your performance, please see an usher. If you’ve left the hall and have a lost item, please call 720.865.4200.

THE GUILD SHOP: Located in Gallery 1 on the first floor of Boettcher Concert Hall, The Shop (as it's affectionately known) is the perfect place to pick up unique gifts, seasonal fashions, and of course recordings produced by, and of, the Colorado Symphony. The Shop is operated by a dedicated group of Symphony supporters and enthusiasts year-round.

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