2024/25 SEASON
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n behalf of all of us at the Colorado Symphony, welcome to our 2024/25 Season! Colorado is so fortunate to have a world-class orchestra to call its own and it’s my privilege to lead such an incredible group of musicians. The support we receive from our community is second to none as patrons continue to pack Boettcher Concert Hall in record numbers. We are proud to be your symphony and look forward to making a season's worth of memories together in the year to come. For the last 100 years, the Colorado Symphony has been a beacon of inspiration, captivating audiences with the magic of live orchestral performances. Today, we aim to push the boundaries of classical music and create experiences that resonate with both seasoned concertgoers and new audiences alike. As we look ahead to our 101st season, we’re delighted to present to you a schedule positively overflowing with extraordinary talent and exciting repertoire. I'm particularly thrilled to welcome back my old friend and teacher, the legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman, for a one-night-only special event on January 18, 2025. Some other personal highlights from the season include: • • • •
Classics Opening Weekend from September 13-15, where we’ll welcome exquisite pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet performing Gershwin’s Concerto in F on a program that also features Dvořák’s “New World Symphony”. Honoring the Colorado Symphony Chorus’ 40th Anniversary with a reprisal of the first work they ever performed, Verdi’s monumental Requiem, from October 18-20. A celebration of Bruckner’s magnificent Symphony No. 8 with a special Spotlight event on January 31. Our Classics finale which features the return of GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich performing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto alongside Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique from May 30 to June 1.
The support of our patrons and the entire Colorado community has been instrumental in our success, and I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you. Your passion for music and dedication to the arts inspire each of us to reach new heights and explore uncharted territories in the world of orchestral performance. The 2024/25 Season promises to offer an unforgettable odyssey through some of the finest music ever composed, a fitting testament to the enduring power of orchestral music to uplift and unite us all. Join us as we celebrate the start of our second century and look ahead to a bright future of music-making in Colorado for generations to come. We can’t wait to share it with all of you. Warmly,
Peter Oundjian Principal Conductor, Colorado Symphony
proudly supported by
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Itzhak Perlman
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ITZHAK PERLMAN WITH THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
JAN 18, 2025 One of the most extraordinary masters of the violin, with a spectacular six decades career and counting, violinist Itzhak Perlman brings his celebrated brilliance to a performance of Beethoven’s illustrious Violin Concerto with Principal Conductor Peter Oundjian and your Colorado Symphony. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, Perlman is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond to his remarkable artistry and irrepressible joy for making music, which he communicates through his expressive performances.
ADVANCE ACCESS FOR LUMINARY SOCIETY MEMBERS
For this extra special evening, Luminary Society members will have first access to purchase seats! To receive presale access to Itzhak Perlman with the Colorado Symphony as a Luminary Society member, become an annual donor of $2,750 or more by April 5, 2024. Luminary Society members will be contacted beginning April 8, 2024, to purchase and select their seats.
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Symphony in the Summer Trevor Hall with the Colorado Symphony
Mozart at McGregor Square Colorado Symphony Chamber Concert
Jason Mraz with the Colorado Symphony
JUL 10 WED 7:00 ✤ McGregor Square
JUL 28 SUN 7:00 ✤ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Damian & Stephen Marley with the Colorado Symphony
T I C K E TS @ CO LO R A D O S YM P H O N Y.O R G
T I C K E TS @ AX S.CO M
Beethoven and Brews at the ‘Plex
Guster with the Colorado Symphony
JUN 28 FRI 7:00 ✤ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
JUL 13 SAT 4:00 ✤ Boettcher Concert Hall
AUG 1 THU 7:30 ✤ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
T I C K E TS @ AX S.CO M
T I C K E TS @ CO LO R A D O S YM P H O N Y.O R G
T I C K E TS @ AX S.CO M
Nas with the Colorado Symphony
Lake Street Dive with the Colorado Symphony
Brass & Percussion at McGregor Square Colorado Symphony Chamber Concert
JUL 21 SUN 7:30 ✤ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
SEP 4 WED 7:00 ✤ McGregor Square
T I C K E TS @ AX S.CO M
T I C K E TS @ CO LO R A D O S YM P H O N Y.O R G
JUN 9 SUN 6:30 ✤ Red Rocks Amphitheatre T I C K E TS @ AX S.CO M
JUN 30 SUN 6:00 ✤ Red Rocks Amphitheatre T I C K E TS @ AX S.CO M
Mozart Under Moonlight JUL 6 SAT 7:30 ✤ The Arvada Center T I C K E TS @ A R VA DAC E N T E R.O R G
Colorado Symphony at the Arvada Center JUL 26 FRI 7:30 ✤ The Arvada Center T I C K E TS @ A R VA DAC E N T E R.O R G
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YUM I H WAN G -WILL I A MS / CO NC E RT MA S T E R
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Dvořák’s “New World Symphony” with Peter Oundjian SEP 13-15
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
CLASSICS P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S
Peter Oundjian, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano BERLIOZ GERSHWIN DVOŘÁK
CRESCENDO SOCIETY
Roman Carnival Concerto in F Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 “From the New World”
A new season begins with Dvořák’s Ninth Symphony under the baton of Principal Conductor Peter Oundjian. With its inspired use of Native American musical rhythms and African American spiritual influences, the beloved “New World Symphony” heralded a new dawn for 20thcentury American music and remains one of the most iconic compositions of all time. In a rare appearance not to be missed, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet lends his prodigious talents to Gershwin’s Concerto in F — featuring quick, pulsating first and third movements that represent the young, enthusiastic spirit of American life, and a bluesy middle section, evoking a sound as American as Broadway. Berlioz’s Roman Carnival is an exhilarating, nine-minute joyride, equal parts wild and mercurial, making it a fitting opener to usher in a season of symphonic bliss at Boettcher Concert Hall.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back SEP 21-22
M O V I E AT T H E S Y M P H O N Y
SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 2:30
Half Notes
The battle for the galaxy intensifies in this thrilling fifth episode of the unfolding saga. As Imperial Forces launch an all-out attack on the Rebel Alliance, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) flee to Cloud City where they are captured by Darth Vader. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) journeys to the mysterious, marshy planet of Dagobah, where the wise Jedi Master Yoda teaches the young hero the ways of the Force. Little does Luke know that all his Jedi training will be called upon so soon. A stunning revelation — and a seeming life-or-death duel with Darth Vader — await. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. ©2024 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ©DISNEY MPAA Rating: PG
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Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas SEP 26
FREE CONCERT
THU 7:00
Wilbur Lin, conductor
The Mexican Cultural Center and the Colorado Symphony present the eighth annual Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas. This unique, free concert celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Latin culture’s influence on sound in the Americas, showcasing a fusion of traditional, classical, and contemporary music augmented by the Colorado Symphony’s soaring orchestrations. In partnership with the Mexican Cultural Center and Denver Arts & Venues, this event is a free concert. Tickets for this performance are available two weeks before the event online or in person at the Colorado Symphony Box Office. All seating is general admission, and a ticket does not guarantee a seat.
An Intimate Evening with LeAnn Rimes SEP 28
SPOTLIGHT
SAT 7:30
Christopher Dragon, conductor LeAnn Rimes, vocalist
Phenomenal singer songwriter LeAnn Rimes joins your Colorado Symphony for a special one-night-only performance featuring some of her biggest hits including “How Do I Live,” “One Way Ticket (Because I Can),” “I Need You,” “Can’t Fight The Moonlight,” and “Blue,” the global smash that kicked off her career at age 11. Over the past two decades, Rimes has become one of music’s most successful entertainers, with 48 million albums sold, two GRAMMY® Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards®, and collaborations with everyone from Elton John and Stevie Nicks to Ziggy Marley and Reba McEntire.
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto featuring Anne Akiko Meyers OCT 4-6
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
CLASSICS P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S
Douglas Boyd, conductor Anne Akiko Meyers, violin TCHAIKOVSKY MENDELSSOHN SIBELIUS
Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 52
Your Colorado Symphony and guest conductor Douglas Boyd welcome soloist Anne Akiko Meyers in a captivating showcase of her lyricism and agility on Mendelssohn’s revered Violin Concerto — a true Romantic masterpiece. Sibelius’ Third Symphony is cheerful and free-spirited as the composer bids farewell to the opulent romanticism of his earlier works. A prelude that is sure to delight, Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Overture is a magical fantasy based on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy and features the iconic love theme that has become one of the most recognizable melodies in the world.
The Colorado Symphony Cello Ensemble OCT 10
SPOTLIGHT
THU 7:30
Colorado Symphony Cello Section
Join us for a sublime evening of music where the enchanting timbre of the cello takes center stage. Members of our talented cello section come together to form a breathtaking Cello Ensemble, showcasing the depth and versatility of the instrument and featuring an array of classical masterpieces and contemporary compositions curated to highlight the instrument’s expressive range.
Chris Thile with the Colorado Symphony OCT 12
SPOTLIGHT
SAT 7:30
Chris Thile, mandolin
Chris Thile is at home in every genre — from bluegrass to Baroque to jazz to indie pop. The GRAMMY® winner’s brandnew work for mandolin, vocals, and orchestra — Attention! — will feature his trademark whimsical songwriting and storytelling, instrumental virtuosity, and ever-present sense of humor. Don’t miss this brilliant exploration of American music both old and new!
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Verdi Requiem - 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Colorado Symphony Chorus OCT 18-20
CLASSICS P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Alexander Shelley, conductor Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe, director VERDI
Messa da Requiem
Celebrate the 40 Anniversary of the world-renowned Colorado Symphony Chorus with a renewal of Verdi’s monumental Requiem under the baton of guest conductor Alexander Shelley. The Chorus first performed this legendary work as its debut on October 25, 1984, at Boettcher Concert Hall. Nearly 40 years to the day, they breathe new life into Verdi’s compassionate projection of essential human emotions — devotion, agitation, and hope. A personal, reverent, and poignant tribute to Italian novelist Alessandro Manzoni, Verdi’s transcendent Requiem remains one of the most cherished choral works of all time. th
Disney in Concert: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas OCT 25-26
M O V I E AT T H E S Y M P H O N Y
FRI-SAT 7:30
Christopher Dragon, conductor
Half Notes
What’s this?! Back by popular demand, see one of Tim Burton’s most celebrated films like never before! The full feature film, The Nightmare Before Christmas, will be projected on the big screen with dialogue, singing, and effects accompanied by Danny Elfman’s darkly charming score played live by your Colorado Symphony. Families are welcome and costumes are encouraged. After all, this is Halloween! Movie screened with live orchestra performing the full film score. Stay for the credits, you’ll be glad you did! Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. ©Disney. All rights reserved. MPAA Rating: PG
Halloween Spooktacular! OCT 27
SUN 2:30
Wilbur Lin, conductor
F A M I LY
Half Notes
It’s a spooktacular event for all the boys and ghouls! This family-friendly concert features music from films, television, and more. Costumes are encouraged making this a ghastly good time for every little monster and their mummy!
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PAUL N AS LUN D / 2 N D / ASSO C I AT E P R I NC I PA L T RO MB O NE
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 with Simon Trpčeski NOV 8-10
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
CLASSICS P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S
Peter Oundjian, conductor Simon Trpčeski, piano RACHMANINOFF MAHLER
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 Symphony No. 7 in E minor
Experience the unforgettable as your Colorado Symphony and Principal Conductor Peter Oundjian showcase iconic works by Rachmaninoff and Mahler. In 2023, Simon Trpčeski made it clear why he’s considered one of today’s most exciting pianists with his dazzling interpretation of the Paganini Variations; now, he returns to perform Rachmaninoff again — this time, as featured soloist on the stunning Second Piano Concerto. Combining glorious melody and swelling orchestration, it’s no secret why this is regarded as one of the best concertos ever written. Mahler’s Seventh Symphony stands out as one of the most provocative symphonic statements of the early 20th century. Radical and forward-looking, the Seventh is a triumphant journey from night to day. Utilizing unorthodox instruments with unusual techniques, Mahler creates a soundscape where the orchestra is heard like never before in a work that signaled the end of romanticism, a historic turning point that Mahler faces head-on, giving us a symphony that is as beautiful as it is novel.
Béla Fleck Plays Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue NOV 16-17
SPOTLIGHT
SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Béla Fleck, banjo
Experience a groundbreaking musical fusion as banjo great Béla Fleck takes center stage alongside the Colorado Symphony for a captivating rendition of George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue. Fleck’s latest project expands and explores Gershwin’s iconic work by paying homage to the legendary composer while redefining an American classic — just in time for its centennial. Fleck’s mastery of the banjo transforms the familiar orchestral piece into a mesmerizing exploration of genres, seamlessly blending classical and bluegrass influences.
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Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony with Christopher Dragon NOV 22-24
CLASSICS
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S
Christopher Dragon, conductor Time for Three VAUGHAN-WILLIAMS KEVIN PUTS SAINT-SAËNS
The Wasps: Overture Contact Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78 “Organ”
From the mind of Kevin Puts, one of today’s brightest composers, comes the Denver premiere of the pandemic-era inspired Contact, a triple concerto tailored to the unique talents of the dynamic trio Time for Three — violinists Nick Kendall and Charles Yang and double bassist Ranaan Meyer. The group performs with a breathtaking mix of virtuosity, a funky jazz and pop sensibility, and an exuberant stage presence that owes as much to hip-hop as to classical music. Whether heard as an expression of yearning for human connection or a message being broadcast into the unknown, Contact is a thrilling work that will spark your imagination. The program concludes with Saint-Saëns’ career-defining Organ Symphony, brimming with virtuosic piano passages and brilliant orchestral writing that blends the orchestra and organ in a tapestry of unending sonic color. Its most famous melody, the radiant theme of the finale, has even entered into popular culture, having been featured in the 1995 film Babe. With Time for Three in town and ever-energetic Resident Conductor Christopher Dragon at the helm, this is Classical at its most current.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas NOV 29-30
M O V I E AT T H E S Y M P H O N Y
FRI-SAT 7:30
Discover the Magic of the Mean One this holiday season. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) is a celebration of the holiday spirit no home should be without! Why is the Grinch such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little Cindy Lou Who takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and the Grinch’s world upside down, inside out, and funny side up in her search for the true meaning of Christmas. Movie screened with live orchestra performing the full film score. Stay for the credits, you’ll be glad you did! ©2024 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved
Drums of the World DEC 1
F A M I LY
SUN 2:30
Colorado Symphony Percussionists
Marimba, bongos, bass drums, woodblocks, log drums, boo-bams, Chinese cymbals, metal trash cans, darbukas, talking drums, plastic pipe, acoustic guitar, toy trumpet, tablespoons, Burma gongs, water can, crow call, tambourine, gankogui, and sleigh bells! These are just some of the percussion instruments that the virtuoso percussionists of your Colorado Symphony will be using in this dynamic concert that is fun for the entire family.
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A Holiday Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. DEC 7
H O L I D AY
SAT 7:30
Christopher Dragon, conductor Leslie Odom, Jr., vocalist
Leslie Odom, Jr. is a multifaceted performer, Tony® winner, GRAMMY® winner, and a three-time Emmy® Award nominee recognized for his work on the Broadway stage, on television, in film, and as a recording artist. For his critically acclaimed performance as legendary soul singer Sam Cooke in Regina King’s One Night in Miami, Odom Jr. was nominated for the Academy Award as Best Supporting Actor. He received a second nomination in the same year, as a songwriter, for co-writing the film’s original song, “Speak Now.” Best known for his breakout role as ‘Aaron Burr’ in the hit musical Hamilton, Odom, Jr. returns to Denver this December to perform holiday favorites, selections from his 2020 release titled The Christmas Album, and more.
A Colorado Christmas DEC 13-15
FRI 7:30 ✤ SAT 2:30 & 6:00 ✤ SUN 1:00
Taylor Martin, conductor Devin DeSantis, host and vocalist Colorado Symphony Chorus, Mary Louise Burke, principal associate director Colorado Children’s Chorale, Emily Crile, director
H O L I D AY
Half Notes
The warm sounds of the holidays fill the hall with festive seasonal favorites featuring the Colorado Symphony Chorus and Colorado Children’s Chorale, all hosted by beloved Denver vocalist Devin DeSantis. This family-friendly event includes traditional carols, your new favorite winter tunes, and a chance to sing along to your heart’s content! And you better not pout because Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to see who’s naughty and who’s nice in preparation for the big night!
Holiday Brass DEC 19
H O L I D AY
THU 7:30
Colorado Symphony Brass & Percussion
Holiday Brass is one of Colorado’s favorite festive traditions featuring the best of brass! Witness the brilliance and power of the Colorado Symphony Brass in a resounding program of seasonal ballads, carols, and more. Whether it comes from the vitality of the Renaissance, the glory of the Baroque, or the nostalgic jubilation in the music of Hollywood’s most popular Christmas movies, Holiday Brass will end 2024 on a high note.
Too Hot to Handel DEC 21-22
H O L I D AY
SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 2:30
Christopher Dragon, conductor Too Hot to Handel Community Chorus, Mary Louise Burke, director
Back by popular demand, this exuberant jazz, gospel, and R&B-infused concert brilliantly reinvents Handel’s Messiah with associate conductor Christopher Dragon on the podium. Featuring incredible guest soloists and the Too Hot to Handel Community Chorus, this exhilarating night of music will have you rejoicing in the aisles.
A Night In Vienna DEC 31
H O L I D AY
TUE 6:30
Wilbur Lin, conductor
A Colorado cultural tradition returns featuring your symphony waltzing along with you into 2025! Start your celebration in style with a rousing selection of polkas, waltzes, and marches with your Colorado Symphony and Associate Conductor Wilbur Lin. This festive evening is the perfect sendoff to 2024 and a can’t-miss holiday mainstay.
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ALLEG RA WERM UTH / AS S ISTA NT P R I NC I PA L S ECO ND VI O L I N
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ — in Concert JAN 3-5
M O V I E AT T H E S Y M P H O N Y
FRI-SAT 7:00 ✤ SUN 1:00
Get ready to encounter a Dementor™, ride the Knight Bus™, and discover just who Sirius Black™ really is. From the moment Harry uses the Marauder’s Map to when the Patronus Charm bursts from his wand, you’ll be transported back into the world you love. This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in high-definition, on four giant screens, while your Colorado Symphony performs John Williams’ unforgettable score. Relive every magical moment as the music brings life to a story that has enchanted the world. MPAA Rating: PG. WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s24)
Mozart & Now with Peter Oundjian JAN 10-12
CLASSICS
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S
Peter Oundjian, conductor Claude Sim, violin FRIDAY PROGRAM
SATURDAY PROGRAM
SUNDAY PROGRAM
MOZART SAMUEL ADAMS MOZART MOZART
Adagio & Fugue in C minor, K. 546 Chamber Concerto Così fan tutte: Overture, K. 588 Symphony No. 36 in C major, K. 425
ANNA CLYNE MOZART MOZART JOHN ADAMS
Within Her Arms Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K. 219 “Turkish” Adagio & Fugue in C minor, K. 546 Dr. Atomic Symphony
MOZART MOZART MOZART MOZART
Adagio & Fugue in C minor, K. 546 Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K. 219 “Turkish” Così fan tutte: Overture, K. 588 Symphony No. 36 in C major, K. 425
Mozart & Now reimagines the traditional concert weekend experience with three unique performances contrasting the music of Mozart alongside contemporary works by some of today’s brightest composers, all led by Principal Conductor Peter Oundjian. On Friday and Saturday, hear four of Mozart’s most revered compositions including the indelible Symphony No. 36 and his Fifth Violin Concerto alongside modern works by Samuel Adams, Anna Clyne, and John Adams. Sunday’s performance is an all-Mozart affair, combining the composer’s works from Friday and Saturday into a single showstopping performance. Your Colorado Symphony’s Associate Concertmaster Claude Sim will be featured across all three performances as soloist on the Adams Chamber Concerto and Mozart Violin Concerto.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute JAN 14
FREE CONCERT
TUE 7:30
Known as the preeminent spokesperson and leader in the American Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. remains one of the most inspirational figures in American history for his pursuit of equal rights and his nonviolent approach to civil rights protests. This special evening honors recipients of the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Awards. In partnership with the MLK, Jr. Holiday Commission and Denver Arts & Venues. This event is a free community concert. Tickets for this performance are available two weeks prior to the event online or in-person at the Colorado Symphony Box Office. All seating is general admission and a ticket does not guarantee a seat.
Itzhak Perlman with the Colorado Symphony JAN 18
SPOTLIGHT
SAT 7:30
Peter Oundjian, conductor Itzhak Perlman, violin BEETHOVEN
Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61
One of the most extraordinary masters of the violin, with a spectacular six decades career and counting, violinist Itzhak Perlman brings his celebrated brilliance to a performance of Beethoven’s illustrious Violin Concerto with Principal Conductor Peter Oundjian and your Colorado Symphony. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, Perlman is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond to his remarkable artistry and irrepressible joy for making music, which he communicates through his expressive performances.
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 20 featuring Yeol Eum Son JAN 24-26
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Jonathon Heyward, conductor Yeol Eum Son, piano WEBER MOZART BRAHMS
CLASSICS P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S CRESCENDO SOCIETY
Euryanthe: Overture Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
For much of his life, Brahms felt the omnipresent weight of Beethoven’s shadow looming over him, but with the long-awaited completion of his First Symphony, he emphatically vanquished his symphonic demons with a work that simultaneously contains echoes of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and stands alone as a truly magnificent symphonic achievement. Scintillating Conductor Jonathon Heyward of the Baltimore Symphony — where he recently became the youngest music director of any major orchestra in the United States — is joined by featured soloist Yeol Eum Son who brings an expressive style to Mozart’s revered Piano Concerto No. 20, creating a performance that will captivate from the first note to the last.
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Bruckner Symphony No. 8 with Peter Oundjian JAN 31
FRI 7:30
SPOTLIGHT P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Experience a special one-night-only event celebrating Bruckner’s transcendent Eighth Symphony conducted by Peter Oundjian. The Eighth is a spiritual masterpiece with a listening experience akin to entering a majestic cathedral. Featuring music of sheer, breathtaking magnificence, the symphony was rewritten before its premiere when conductor Hermann Levi, one of Bruckner’s longtime champions, looked at the manuscript and deemed the work impossible to perform. The revised version, while magnificent, omits or rewrites some of the most beautiful passages of the original, significantly changing the effect of the piece. In a premiere performance by an American orchestra, the Colorado Symphony performs a new version from scholar Paul Hawkshaw which seeks to restore the original intent of a work Bruckner himself called “the most significant...of my life.”
A Symphonic Tribute to Mel Brooks FEB 1
SPOTLIGHT
SAT 7:30
Christopher Dragon, conductor Devin DeSantis, vocalist Allison Sill, vocalist Colorado Symphony Chorus, Mary Louise Burke, principal associate director
Mel Brooks needs no introduction. The comedy icon has left an indelible imprint on both film and stage, often with an assist from his longtime musical collaborator, composer John Morris. This symphonic tribute to Brooks brings performances from Morris’ scores of films including Blazing Saddles as well as more recent music from the Broadway adaptations of The Producers and Young Frankenstein.
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 FEB 7-9
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
CLASSICS P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S
Robert Spano, conductor Stephen Hough, piano RAVEL GRIEG TCHAIKOVSKY
Mother Goose Suite Piano Concerto in A minor Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64
Join notable American conductor Robert Spano in a revival of Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable Fifth Symphony. If Beethoven’s Fifth represents fate knocking at the door, Tchaikovsky’s Fifth is fate trying to get out. As intensely dramatic as any of his other major works, the Fifth portrays a triumphant struggle against fate and demonstrates why Tchaikovsky was one of the Romantic era’s finest composers. It is said Ravel saw the world through the eyes of a child, and his Mother Goose Suite is a perfect encapsulation of that perspective. Grieg’s Piano Concerto is an ideal vehicle for pianistic virtuosity featuring an array of colors and moods that will sparkle in the hands of pianist Stephen Hough.
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P ETER O U NDJI A N
September
November
Dvořák’s “New World Symphony” with Peter Oundjian SEP 13-15
CLASSICS
M O V I E AT T H E S Y M P H O N Y
SEP 21-22 SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 2:30 FREE CONCERT
SPOTLIGHT
CLASSICS
SPOTLIGHT
SPOTLIGHT
CLASSICS
Disney in Concert: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Spooktacular! SUN 2:30
Holiday Brass
H O L I D AY
H O L I D AY
DEC 21-22 SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 2:30 DEC 31
F A M I LY
H O L I D AY
THU 7:30
A Night In Vienna
OCT 25-26 FRI-SAT 7:30
H O L I D AY
FRI 7:30 ✤ SAT 2:30 & 6:00 ✤ SUN 1:00
Too Hot to Handel M O V I E AT T H E S Y M P H O N Y
F A M I LY
SAT 7:30
A Colorado Christmas
DEC 19
OCT 18-20 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
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M O V I E AT T H E S Y M P H O N Y
SUN 2:30
A Holiday Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.
DEC 13-15
SAT 7:30
Verdi Requiem - 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Colorado Symphony Chorus
Drums of the World
DEC 7
THU 7:30
Chris Thile with the Colorado Symphony
OCT 27
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
DEC 1
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
The Colorado Symphony Cello Ensemble
OCT 12
CLASSICS
December
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto featuring Anne Akiko Meyers
OCT 10
Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony with Christopher Dragon
NOV 29-30 FRI-SAT 7:30
SAT 7:30
October OCT 4-6
SPOTLIGHT
SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
NOV 22-24 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
THU 7:00
An Intimate Evening with LeAnn Rimes SEP 28
CLASSICS
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Béla Fleck Plays Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue NOV 16-17
Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas SEP 26
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 with Simon Trpčeski NOV 8-10
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Y U MI H WA NG -W I L L I A MS
TUE 6:30
H O L I D AY
CH R ISTO PHE R DRAG O N
LEA NN R I ME S
January
March
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ – in Concert JAN 3-5
JAN 18
Bruckner Symphony No. 8 with Peter Oundjian JAN 31
An Afternoon with the Denver Zoo MAR 30
SPOTLIGHT
April
FRI 7:30
APR 4-6
A Symphonic Tribute to Mel Brooks FEB 1
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 FEB 7-9
Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony “Pastorale” FEB 21-23
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 with Gabriela Montero APR 25-27 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
CLASSICS
May
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Holst The Planets CLASSICS
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
How to Train Your Dragon - in Concert FEB 28- MAR 1 FRI 7:30 ✤ SAT 2:30
MAY 2-4 MAY 10
CLASSICS
CLASSICS
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Colorado Symphony Gala M O V I E AT T H E S Y M P H O N Y
CLASSICS
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
SPOTLIGHT
SAT 7:30
F A M I LY
SUN 2:30
Carmina Burana with the Colorado Symphony Chorus
February
CLASSICS
MAR 21-23 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
CLASSICS
JAN 24-26 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
SPOTLIGHT
MAR 15-16 SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony with Peter Oundjian SPOTLIGHT
FREE CONCERT
WED 7:30
The Four Seasons with Avi Avital FREE CONCERT
SAT 7:30
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 20 featuring Yeol Eum Son
MAR 12
CLASSICS
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
DYAO Side-by-Side CLASSICS
TUE 7:30
Itzhak Perlman with the Colorado Symphony
Music of the Americas featuring Copland Symphony No. 3 MAR 7-9
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute JAN 14
M O V I E AT T H E S Y M P H O N Y
FRI-SAT 7:00 ✤ SUN 1:00
Mozart & Now with Peter Oundjian JAN 10-12
JO NAT H O N H E Y WA R D
FUNDRAISER
SAT 5:30
Beethoven & Brahms with Christopher Dragon
CLASSICS
MAY 16-18 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with Augustin Hadelich & Peter Oundjian C L A S S I C S MAY 30-JUN 1 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
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Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony “Pastorale” FEB 21-23
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
CLASSICS P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S
Kristiina Poska, conductor Karen Gomyo, violin JULIA ADOLPHE SIBELIUS BEETHOVEN
Underneath the Sheen Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 “Pastorale”
Dreams of spring are in the air as your Colorado Symphony welcomes guest conductor Kristiina Poska to the podium, breathing new life into Beethoven’s “Pastorale” Symphony. Originally dubbed “recollections of life in the country”, the Sixth Symphony is a brilliant programmatic projection of nature and the composer’s ultimate homage to the great outdoors, brimming with gestures and textures that seem accessible to all the senses as it instantly transports you to the Viennese countryside. Julia Adolphe’s own homage to the living world, Underneath the Sheen, envisions the movement of light edging and shining through a canopy of leaves and branches as observed from the forest floor. Hear these odes to the wonders of nature alongside Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, so noted for its rhapsodic nature and technical challenges, which will flourish in the hands of the virtuosic Karen Gomyo.
How to Train Your Dragon - in Concert FEB 28-MAR 1 FRI 7:30 ✤ SAT 2:30 Christopher Dragon, conductor
M O V I E AT T H E S Y M P H O N Y
Half Notes
DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story about a young Viking named Hiccup, who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes — a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds. Featuring John Powell’s Oscar®-nominated score performed live to picture, How to Train Your Dragon – in Concert is a thrilling experience for all ages. How To Train Your Dragon © 2010 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Music of the Americas featuring Copland Symphony No. 3 MAR 7-9
CLASSICS P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Colorado Symphony Chorus CHÁVEZ BERNSTEIN CONTRERAS COPLAND
Symphony No. 2 “Sinfonía india” Chichester Psalms Corridos Symphony No. 3
Celebrate the music of the Americas with two distinctly American works by Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland alongside a pair of pieces by Mexican composers Carlos Chávez and Salvador Contreras, all led by dynamic Mexican conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto. Few, if any, 20th-century musicians left as important and enduring a heritage for their native country as Carlos Chávez has in Mexico. “Sinfonía india” is emphatically in the composer’s Mexican style, with irregular and cross-rhythms, syncopations, and stunning instrumental colors contributing to a driving, folklike energy that will come alive under the baton of Maestro Prieto. Chichester Psalms is Bernstein’s most important sacred score, combining six Psalms set in Hebrew with a hint of West Side Story, showcasing the versatility and power of the Colorado Symphony Chorus. Known as the “Dean of American Composers,” Copland’s Third Symphony stands between his abstract works and the more accessible ballet and film music, offering an emotional journey from the uneasy tranquility of the opening movement to the heroic optimism of the finale which incorporates elements of his famous Fanfare for the Common Man.
DYAO Side-by-Side MAR 12
FREE CONCERT
WED 7:30
Wilbur Lin, conductor
Your Colorado Symphony continues its shared vision of music education with the Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO) and Wilbur Lin, Colorado Symphony Associate Conductor and Music Director of DYAO. Celebrate this partnership that provides young musicians with access and mentorship from the professional musicians of the Colorado Symphony. In partnership with DYAO and Denver Arts & Venues, this event is a free concert. Tickets for this performance are available two weeks before the event online or in person at the Colorado Symphony Box Office. All seating is general admission, and a ticket does not guarantee a seat.
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The Four Seasons with Avi Avital MAR 15-16
SPOTLIGHT
SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Avi Avital, mandolin
Baroque is at its best with this stirring program showcasing a perennial masterpiece: Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. A narrative piece that paints a portrait of Italy’s expansive landscapes, mandolinist Avi Avital shows the versatility that this age-old warhorse maintains to this day. In a stunning performance not to be missed, Avital will shine on mandolin while simultaneously leading the ensemble.
Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony with Peter Oundjian MAR 21-23
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
CLASSICS P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S
Peter Oundjian, conductor Peter Cooper, oboe ROSSINI HIDAS BEETHOVEN
CRESCENDO SOCIETY
William Tell: Overture Concerto for Oboe & Orchestra Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony has been dubbed “the apotheosis of dance” due to the whirling, spinning motion at the heart of the composition. The iconic second movement “Allegretto” stands alone as a powerful, hauntingly beautiful, and relentlessly rhythmic piece of music that remains one of Beethoven’s most beloved and well-known works. Principal Oboe Peter Cooper will dazzle as featured soloist on the delightful Hidas Concerto for Oboe & Orchestra while Rossini’s Overture from William Tell highlights some of the most recognizable musical passages of all time, including the thunderous finale which is sure to have you on the edge of your seat.
An Afternoon with the Denver Zoo MAR 30
SUN 2:30
Wilbur Lin, conductor Animals from the Denver Zoo
F A M I LY
Half Notes
Experience an unforgettable afternoon where the power of music meets the beauty of nature. This concert will delight from start to finish with music inspired by and dedicated to our furry and feathered friends and appearances by real animals from the Denver Zoo, adding a touch of wild charm to the performance.
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Carmina Burana with the Colorado Symphony Chorus APR 4-6
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
CLASSICS P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S
Ken-David Masur, conductor Colorado Symphony Chorus Colorado Children’s Chorale, Emily Crile, director HAYDN ORFF
Symphony No. 96 in D major “The Miracle” Carmina Burana
Conductor Ken-David Masur and your Colorado Symphony present Carl Orff’s powerhouse Carmina Burana, a symphonic exploration of love, lust, and the perils of earthly pleasures. Featuring the Colorado Symphony Chorus, Colorado Children’s Chorale, and a cast of soloists, Carmina Burana is a true spectacle and one of the most well-known pieces of the 20th century, combining powerful rhythms and robust vocals in a dynamic performance you won’t want to miss. Hear it with Haydn’s Symphony No. 96, adding a counterpoint of symphonic bliss to a night of choral cataclysm.
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 with Gabriela Montero APR 25-27
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
CLASSICS P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S
Peter Oundjian, conductor Gabriela Montero, piano TCHAIKOVSKY SHOSTAKOVICH
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 23 Symphony No. 11 in G minor, Op. 103 “The Year 1905”
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky — so highly regarded for his symphonic compositions — placed himself among the greats of the keyboard with the completion of his First Piano Concerto; filled with gorgeous lyrical melodies and unmistakable Romantic spirit. For many, it has become the standard against which all virtuosos must measure themselves, featuring iconic opening flourishes and a pyrotechnic-filled finale. Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero lends her dazzling technique and improvisatory nature to this cornerstone of the classical canon. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 11, “The Year 1905”, references the First Russian Revolution, in which civilians revolted against Tsar Nicholas II, culminating in the uprising known as Bloody Sunday. Growing up in a country where democracy was a distant dream and any act of criticism of the leading party relentlessly punished, Shostakovich became a master of hidden truths, using his music as a sort of covert confessional. In his way, the 11th Symphony stands as a requiem for all innocent victims of war, violence, injustice, and arbitrariness.
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Holst The Planets MAY 2-4
CLASSICS
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S
Eric Jacobsen, conductor Colorado Symphony Chorus VALERIE COLEMAN BRAHMS RAVEL HOLST
Fanfare for Uncommon Times Schicksalslied, Op. 54 “Song of Destiny” La Valse, poeme choregraphique The Planets
Holst’s cosmic masterpiece — The Planets — offers an enchanting portrayal of Earth’s celestial neighbors. Listen as Holst draws on astrological traits and mythological nature to create seven unique scores that are both timeless and otherworldly — from the ominous, fierce, and remorseless Mars to the majestic and poignant beauty of Saturn — taking listeners on a musical journey through our solar system. Hear this timeless classic alongside Brahms’ Schicksalslied “Song of Destiny” featuring the Colorado Symphony Chorus in a piece that expresses the profound chasm between gods and people and contrasts the happy and sheltered existence of the former to the hardships endured by the latter. Ravel’s La Valse, poeme choregraphique, and Valerie Coleman’s Fanfare for Uncommon Times round out an eclectic weekend of music led by guest conductor Eric Jacobsen.
Colorado Symphony Gala MAY 10
FUNDRAISER
SAT 5:30
Save the date for the Colorado Symphony’s biggest fundraiser of the year! Join us for our annual celebration, featuring special guests, music, and style, all in support of your Colorado Symphony.
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Beethoven & Brahms with Christopher Dragon MAY 16-18
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
CLASSICS P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S
Christopher Dragon, conductor Yumi Hwang-Williams, violin Seoyoen Min, cello PRICE BRAHMS BEETHOVEN
Dances in the Canebrakes Concerto for Violin & Cello Symphony No 2 in D major, Op. 36
Celebrate rarely performed gems by two titanic icons: Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms. Your Colorado Symphony’s own Concertmaster Yumi Hwang-Williams and Principal Cello Seoyoen Min grace the stage with the mesmerizing interplay of the Brahms Concerto for Violin and Cello. Brahms, who spent much of his life coping with societal expectations of being the next Beethoven, capped an illustrious career with this never-before-seen double concerto pairing which often features violin and cello in dovetailing running scale lines, creating the effect of a single string instrument with a five-octave range. Beethoven’s Second Symphony offers a glance at the past while looking ahead to the groundbreaking compositions to come that would usher in a new era of music. Set within the framework of Haydn’s classical orchestra, audiences will hear Beethoven’s new path taking shape, with subtle previews of the earth-shattering “Eroica” Symphony.
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with Augustin Hadelich and Peter Oundjian MAY 30-JUN 1 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00 Peter Oundjian, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin COLERIDGE-TAYLOR TCHAIKOVSKY BERLIOZ
CLASSICS P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S CRESCENDO SOCIETY
Ballade in A minor, Op. 33 Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14
Tchaikovsky — known for his lush, sweeping melodies for strings — surprisingly composed only one concerto for violin, but his lone installment overflows with a world of emotions. Principal Conductor Peter Oundjian and your Colorado Symphony are joined by acclaimed GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich in his much-anticipated return to Denver as featured soloist on Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto — a piece initially considered so difficult to perform that the premiere was delayed after his first two soloists declined the invitation. Hadelich himself described the piece as one of the most exhausting concertos in the violin repertoire, both emotionally intense and physically demanding. Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique — a work epic in scale and ambition — requires tremendous forces and uses a recurrent melodic theme that ties the work together, surfacing in every scene of this epic and tragic journey. The composer’s self-destructive passions are on full display as he takes audiences through the gamut of human emotions, capping a season finale that is dramatic and stirring.
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Season Packages
Custom Design Packages 4, 8, OR 16 CONCERTS
Want great flexibility and the best available seating now? Our Custom Design packages let you pick the concerts you want to attend throughout the season — mix-and-match for your perfect package of 4, 8, or 16 concerts. Restrictions and limitations apply. Select concerts are not eligible to be added to a Custom Design Package. Contact the Box Office or visit coloradosymphony.org for a list of eligible performances. Seating is subject to availability.
Flex Pass
6 VOUCHERS Want even more flexibility? Grab yourself a Flex Pass — six (6) vouchers redeemable for one seat each. Use them one-by-one, or redeem all six together! See page 34 for full details. Restrictions and limitations apply. Select concerts are not eligible to be redeemed using a Flex Pass voucher. Contact the Box Office or visit coloradosymphony.org for a list of eligible performances. Seating is subject to availability.
Pops Package 5 CONCERTS
An Intimate Evening with LeAnn Rimes SEP 28
SAT 7:30
A Symphonic Tribute to Mel Brooks S E E PA G E 1 0
Béla Fleck Plays Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue NOV 16
SAT 7:30
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SAT 6:00
SAT 7:30
S E E PA G E 1 9
How to Train Your Dragon - in Concert S E E PA G E 1 3
A Colorado Christmas DEC 14
FEB 1
S E E PA G E 1 5
FEB 28
FRI 7:30
S E E PA G E 2 3
Classics Packages Friday, Saturday, or Sunday
CLASSICS A - 8 CONCERTS
CLASSICS - 16 CONCERTS
Dvořák’s “New World Symphony” with Peter Oundjian SEP 13-15
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Dvořák’s “New World Symphony” with Peter Oundjian S E E PA G E 9
SEP 13-15
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Verdi Requiem - 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Colorado Symphony Chorus
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto featuring Anne Akiko Meyers
OCT 18-20
OCT 4-6
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
S E E PA G E 1 1
Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony with Christopher Dragon NOV 22-24
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
S E E PA G E 1 7
JAN 24-26
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
S E E PA G E 1 8
FEB 7-9
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
S E E PA G E 1 9
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
S E E PA G E 2 3
MAR 7-9
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
S E E PA G E 2 5
MAR 21-23
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
S E E PA G E 2 7
APR 4-6
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
S E E PA G E 2 8
APR 25-27
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
S E E PA G E 2 8
Holst The Planets S E E PA G E 2 7
MAY 2-4
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
S E E PA G E 2 9
Beethoven & Brahms with Christopher Dragon S E E PA G E 2 8
Holst The Planets MAY 2-4
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 with Gabriela Montero S E E PA G E 1 9
Carmina Burana with the Colorado Symphony Chorus APR 4-6
JAN 10-12
Carmina Burana with the Colorado Symphony Chorus S E E PA G E 1 7
Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony with Peter Oundjian MAR 21-23
S E E PA G E 1 4
Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony with Peter Oundjian S E E PA G E 1 3
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 FEB 7-9
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Music of the Americas featuring Copland Symphony No. 3 S E E PA G E 1 0
Mozart & Now with Peter Oundjian JAN 10-12
NOV 22-24
FEB 21-23
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 with Simon Trpčeski NOV 8-10
S E E PA G E 1 3
Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony “Pastorale”
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto featuring Anne Akiko Meyers FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 S E E PA G E 3 0
CLASSICS B - 8 CONCERTS OCT 4-6
NOV 8-10
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 20 featuring Yeol Eum Son S E E PA G E 2 8
Beethoven & Brahms with Christopher Dragon MAY 16-18
S E E PA G E 1 1
Mozart & Now with Peter Oundjian S E E PA G E 2 5
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 with Gabriela Montero APR 25-27
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony with Christopher Dragon S E E PA G E 2 3
Music of the Americas featuring Copland Symphony No. 3 MAR 7-9
OCT 18-20
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 with Simon Trpčeski S E E PA G E 1 8
Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony “Pastorale” FEB 21-23
S E E PA G E 1 0
Verdi Requiem - 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Colorado Symphony Chorus S E E PA G E 1 4
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 20 featuring Yeol Eum Son JAN 24-26
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
S E E PA G E 9
MAY 16-18
FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
S E E PA G E 3 0
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with Augustin Hadelich and Peter Oundjian S E E PA G E 2 9
MAY 30-JUN 1 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
S E E PA G E 3 0
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with Augustin Hadelich and Peter Oundjian MAY 30-JUN 1 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00
S E E PA G E 3 0
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Our Flex Pass offers all our subscriber benefits, savings on single ticket prices, and the flexibility to enjoy your Colorado Symphony when you want. You can split up your passes to see six different concerts yourself or combine them to see concerts with friends. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE FLEX PASS? • Great savings over single ticket prices. You pay only $270*+ plus a one-time $20 processing fee for six ticket vouchers. • We waive the single ticket service fee when you redeem your vouchers. • Vouchers can be shared with family or friends. • Use your pass all at once or concert by concert. Reserve your seats up to a week in advance or use them spontaneously! +
HOW DOES THE FLEX PASS WORK? • You receive six (6) Flex Pass vouchers. • Each voucher is redeemable for one seat. • Choose from most concerts at Boettcher Concert Hall.+ • Reservations can be made by calling the Box Office or by exchanging your voucher(s) on the My Upcoming Events page of your Colorado Symphony account at coloradosymphony.org starting the Monday before the concert and up to the day of the show, pending availability. You will be seated in the best available seats at the time of your reservation, often in Price Level 1. • Your tickets will be emailed to you and can be accessed through the My Upcoming Events page of your Colorado Symphony account online. They can be scanned directly from your phone at the concert.
*A 10% Facilities Development Admissions Tax (Seat Tax) will be added, per voucher, to each Flex Pass Purchase. This tax is assessed by the City and County of Denver. A one-time $20 processing fee applies. + NOTE: Some Alternative, Imagination, Movie at the Symphony, Spotlight, Summer, and concerts outside of Boettcher Concert Hall may not be eligible for Flex Pass redemption. Visit coloradosymphony.org/flex-pass-eligible for a list of eligible concerts. Flex Passes do not guarantee seats to a concert. Flex Pass holders are encouraged to check the availability of shows ahead of time. Flex Passes expire on June 1, 2025.
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Support Us BECOME A DONOR Consider investing in the future of live, symphonic music. Individual contributions have allowed us to expand our educational programming to include the creation of a dual language curriculum with virtual and in-person concerts for Colorado educators and youth. Help us build on this recent success by supporting your Colorado Symphony today! DOUBLE THE IMPACT OF YOUR GIFT Most companies will match donations from employees and it’s as easy as asking your HR department about donation matching the next time you make a contribution to the Symphony. We also offer tailored partnerships that increase your company’s brand visibility and grow your philanthropic footprint. COLORADO SYMPHONY GALA The Colorado Symphony’s annual Gala fundraiser is the highlight of Denver’s social season. From impeccable classical music, famous guest artists, and DJ sets to end the night, come experience everything the Symphony has to offer on May 10, 2025. CORPORATE & FOUNDATION GIVING The Colorado Symphony relies on support from foundation, government, and corporate 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.
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Membership Groups Browse our selection of membership groups and consider supporting the Colorado Symphony while enjoying the orchestra with fellow symphonic music enthusiasts. By joining, you receive access to extraordinary benefits and help share the music you love with your community. CENTENNIAL SOCIETY In celebration of 100 years of live music in Colorado, Centennial Society members provide instrumental support to the symphony. Their investment advances the future of live symphonic music, supports innovative artistic endeavors, and increases access to arts and music education. Centennial Society members are our deepest supporters and receive invitations to private events and receptions, donor lounge access, and opportunities to meet and interact with world-class musicians, conductors, and guest artists. LUMINARY SOCIETY Luminary Society members provide essential support for the Symphony by helping to foster a thriving artistic community, investing in education programs and innovative programming, and envisioning the future of live symphonic music. Luminary Society members receive some of the best benefits the Colorado Symphony has to offer including exclusive donor events, behind-the-scenes access, connections with the musicians, and much more. WOMEN OF NOTE Members of Women of Note honor women of the CSA through donations and celebrations of the players’ talents and contributions to the excellence of the orchestra. This group of invested women are goodwill ambassadors of the Colorado Symphony that collectively support and honor women in the musical arts community. Benefits include special access to open rehearsals, luncheons, and discounts.
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CRESCENDO SOCIETY The Crescendo Society is an enthusiastic group of young professionals that foster a community of music lovers working to create a deeper awareness and appreciation for live symphonic music. Benefits include discounted tickets and exclusive events. Look for the
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COLORADO SYMPHONY GUILD This group of dedicated Symphony lovers volunteers and manages the guild shop, hosts fundraisers, and supports Colorado Symphony initiatives. For 88 years the Guild has been the premier support organization for the orchestra. HORACE TUREMAN LEGACY SOCIETY The Horace Tureman Legacy Society was established to recognize an exceptional group of individuals who have pledged future support for the Colorado Symphony through their wills or other planned gifts. By incorporating the Colorado Symphony in your will or trust, you are directly enriching the lives of Coloradans as your gift lives on through our music. Members of the Horace Tureman Society receive special recognition and the opportunity to become involved in the ongoing life of the Colorado Symphony through exclusive events. Please Note: Due to IRS regulations, contributions made through IRA, Donor Advised Fund, or Family Foundation may not be eligible for donor benefits that include a fair market value.
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Educational Programs
Are You MusiCurious? With a commitment to providing high-quality symphonic programming to Coloradans throughout the state, the Colorado Symphony offers an inspiring array of educational experiences through in-person and virtual performances, bilingual curriculum, and collaborations with local artists and organizations. Scholarships are available upon request for all programs. YOUTH CONCERTS
Grades 3-12 ✤ $7.50/Participant ✤ Boettcher Concert Hall
Each year, more than 20,000 students in grades 3-12 (and beyond) come to Boettcher Concert Hall to experience the world of live symphonic music. Join the Colorado Symphony for a concert experience including local artist collaborators and repertoire that features a wide array of soundscapes and culture which is sure to engage students of any age.
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Grades 6-12 ✤ $7.50/Participant ✤ Boettcher Concert Hall
Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how a professional orchestra prepares for a concert. This program offers an opportunity for middle and high school students to observe the technical and production preparation, hear the rehearsal techniques and feedback from a professional conductor, and experience a live Colorado Symphony concert in the making.
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MUSICIAN VISITS
Grades 3- 12 ✤ In-Person and Virtual Options
Work with a Colorado Symphony musician! Every year, Colorado Symphony musicians travel to schools, libraries, and other venues across Colorado to meaningfully engage with their community. Whether through instrument demonstrations, coaching for band/orchestra/mariachi students, or advising students interested in pursuing a career in performing arts, the Colorado Symphony is here to support in-classroom learning.
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MINI MÚSICA
Ages 0-7 ✤ Price Varies ✤ Bilingual ✤ Community Venues
Mini Música is a bilingual, interactive concert program designed to introduce young children to the instruments of the orchestra through the telling of a classic children’s story. This year’s theme is The 3 Little Pigs and features a 16-piece orchestra and a narrator who incorporates storytelling, singing, and dance in both English and Spanish. Complimentary bilingual storybooks are provided onsite.
SENSORY FRIENDLY CONCERTS All Ages ✤ $7.50/Participant ✤ Community Venues
Our Sensory Friendly concerts are specifically designed for people with conditions that might cause them to feel uncomfortable at traditional symphonic concerts. These performances are meant to be shared experiences with family members and caregivers while offering a supportive and accommodating environment. Additionally, the relaxed nature of these concerts makes them a perfect fit for families with young children. Complimentary sensory toys are provided onsite.
FREE VIRTUAL CONCERTS + CURRICULUM
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All Ages ✤ Free Virtual Access w/ Digital Activity book
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In addition to our live concert performances, we’re happy to offer free access to our virtual education package, including concert performances, curricular materials, and digital activity books as part of our commitment to making symphonic music accessible to all. CONTACT US
For more information about our educational programs, visit coloradosymphony.org/education or email musicurious@coloradosymphony.org.
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COLORADOSYMPHONY.ORG | 303.623.7876 1000 14th St. No. 15, Denver, CO 80202 | Boettcher Concert Hall | Denver Performing Arts Complex Box Office: Mon-Sat 10:00 am – 5:00 pm proudly supported by The photos of the Colorado Symphony musicians throughout this brochure are by Jason Sinn Photography. Concert photos by Amanda Tipton Photography. Classics illustrations by Lars Lawson at Timber Design Co.
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