The Flaming Lips Perform The Soft Bulletin with the Colorado Symphony MAY 26 THU 7:30
André de Ridder, conductor Red Rocks Amphitheatre TICKETS: axs.com THE FLAMING LIPS
PERFORM THEIR MASTERPIECE ALBUM
The Soft Bulletin FEATURING
The Colorado Symphony WITH CONDUCTOR
ANDRÉ DE RIDDER
THURSDAY MAY 26TH 2016 RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE
AEG Live is excited to announce THE FLAMING LIPS performing The Soft Bulletin with the Colorado Symphony and conductor André de Ridder, live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. All humans are encouraged to attend.
ALL HUMANS ARE URGED TO ATTEND
DeVotchKa with the Colorado Symphony Featuring Ozomatli ~Special guest Josh Blue
JUN 16 THU 7:30
Christopher Dragon, conductor Red Rocks Amphitheatre TICKETS: axs.com
A Colorado summer tradition, DeVotchKa’s annual homecoming celebrates the soon-to-be fifth collaborative performance with your Colorado Symphony. JUST ANNOUNCED: Grammy Award® winning, Ozomatli, joins DeVotchKa to open the evening at Colorado’s most famous outdoor venue, Red Rocks Amphitheatre! DeVotchKa returns with their lush orchestrations combined with the rich, expansive sounds of the Colorado Symphony in a stunning evening can only be described as “total bliss”.
Family Friendly Fourth of July with the Colorado Symphony JUL 4 MON 7:30
Christopher Dragon, conductor Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre TICKETS: axs.com
Celebrate the stars and stripes of the good ol’ U.S. of A with your Colorado Symphony this Independence Day! It’s the return of the Family Friendly Fourth of July with even more surprises and star-studded talent. This familyfriendly program features your favorite contemporary scores and the best fireworks the Front Range has to offer! Celebrate America with the Armed Forces Salute, The Stars and Stripes Forever, the 1812 Overture, God Bless America and a slew of your favorite hits from stage and screen.
Half Notes pre-concert family activities are held in the Lobby and in Gallery 2. Activities are individually curated for each concert and will feature rotating installations like composer dress-up, a composition station, and an instrument petting zoo.
Arvada Center 40th Anniversary Celebration JUL 9 SAT 7:30
Featuring the Colorado Symphony Andres Lopera, conductor Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheatre TICKETS: arvadacenter.org
This 40th celebration concert features memorable songs from the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities 40 year musical theatre repertoire spanning from their first musical production, Anything Goes in 1976 to the beautiful presentation of Death Takes a Holiday. Accompanied by the Colorado Symphony, actors from the past and future will join forces to present a concert reminding of us previous productions and showing us a glimpse into the future. Additionally, the Colorado Symphony will play selections from “West Side Story”, ”Miss Saigon” and Oklahoma”. The evening will also include other festive acknowledgements and presentations in honor of the Center’s 40th anniversary.
Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses JUL 14 THU 7:30
Amy Andersson, conductor Boettcher Concert Hall TICKETS: coloradosymphony.org
Journey back to the land of Hyrule with Master Quest, the next chapter in the acclaimed world tour, The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses. Master Quest is a never-before seen or heard multimedia concert experience that celebrates the beloved 29-year-old The Legend of Zelda franchise. It’s not to be missed!
Season Preview 2016/17! JUL 16 SAT 7:30
Brett Mitchell, conductor Boettcher Concert Hall TICKETS: coloradosymphony.org
SEASON
Can’t wait for the next season to begin? You don’t have to at this special preview of select works on the 2016/17 season lineup! We’ll take you through a few of the works that will define the next year for your Colorado Symphony and show you why our motto for the season is “We are entertainment!”
Summer Serenades JUL 22 FRI 7:30
Christopher Dragon, conductor Boettcher Concert Hall TICKETS: coloradosymphony.org
This concert spectacular takes you through the works of Mozart and more, focusing on the composers’ great serenades. Originating in the Baroque era as performance works dedicated to someone’s honor, we’re excited to show you some of the best serenades composed through the decades. These pieces are a perfect pairing for a beautiful Colorado summer’s eve, so don’t forget to bring your special someone to make it a great datenight out on the town!
Chris Botti and Joshua Bell with the Colorado Symphony JUL 24 SUN 7:30
Red Rocks Amphitheatre TICKETS: axs.com
It’s a double billing of out-of-this stratosphere musicianship as two renowned Grammy winners, pop trumpeter Chris Botti and violinist Joshua Bell, join forces on tour including a special stop at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Botti and Bell, both leaders in their respective fields of jazz and classical, share much in common. In addition to performances at the White House and on the Grammy Awards telecasts, both artists are Grammy winners, have topped the Billboard Charts, and have sold countless records. Join us for an unforgettable evening with these two superstars!
Mozart Under Moonlight JUL 29 FRI 7:30
Jayce Ogren, conductor Michael Thornton, horn Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheatre TICKETS: arvadacenter.org
The Colorado Symphony presents “Mozart Under Moonlight” for one-night-only. Jayce Ogren, to conduct the Colorado Symphony after a wildly popular winter presentation of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition leads the orchestra on a glorious evening celebrating the most revered composer of all time. Colorado Symphony Principal Horn Michael Thornton performs works by two Mozarts: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s well-known Horn Concerto No. 3, then trades his French horn for an eight-foot alphorn for Sinfonia pastorella by Leopold, Wolfgang’s father. Join us on the lawn for a summer tradition unlike any other.
Brass Luminescence - A Celebration of Light JUL 30 SAT 7:00
Brian Buerkle, conductor The Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park
TICKETS: crgov.com/events This evening at Castle Rock’s brand new outdoor amphitheater in Philip S. Miller Park, your Colorado Symphony Brass and Percussion bring you a concert of thunderous sound! Featuring a fanfare of composers Kevin Kaska, Gabrieli Canzon, and others, with the evening taking a mellow turn featuring Ewazen’s A Western Fanfare, Shostakovich’s Jazz Suite No. 1, and film music by John Williams, Bjork, Alan Silvestri, and Danny Elfman.
Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration featuring Warren Haynes and the Colorado Symphony AUG 1 MON 7:30
Christopher Dragon, conductor Red Rocks Amphitheatre TICKETS: axs.com
This ground-breaking orchestral program - curated by the Garcia Family - features Garcia’s original compositions, as well as classic interpretations of his timeless standards that were hallmarks of Garcia and the Grateful Dead’s shows. Collaborating with a full symphony orchestra, renowned vocalist/guitarist Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule, The Dead) lends his soul-soaked, introspective blend of rock, blues, R&B and jazz to Garcia’s masterworks.
Light Up with Styx and the Colorado Symphony AUG 29 MON 7:30
Red Rocks Amphitheatre TICKETS: axs.com
For over two decades Styx has performed thousands of concerts across the world for fans inspired by hits like “Come Sail Away”, “Miss America”, and “Blue Collar Man”. This collaboration will blend the hard-driving music of Styx with the orchestral depth of symphony for a memorable concert like no other this summer.
Smokey Robinson with the Colorado Symphony SEP 3 SAT7:30
Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre TICKETS: axs.com
Motown icon and Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame legend, Smokey Robinson brings his impeccable charisma and singer/songwriter talent to Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre with your Colorado Symphony this Labor Day weekend! September 3, prepare for a one-of-a-kind evening highlighting Robinson’s career, spanning more than four decades. With more than 4,000 songs to his credit including: “The Tracks of My Tears,”“I Second that Emotion,” and “You Really Got a Hold on Me”, this concert will be a surefire thriller full of showstopping music.
SATURDAY
September 17, 2016 SLOAN’S LAKE PARK
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COMING ATTRACTIONS
Movie at the Symphony: Raiders of the Lost Ark OCT 28 FRI 7:30
Christopher Dragon, conductor
Special 35th Anniversary Celebration!
The film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes, Indiana Jones, is back and better than ever before! Relive the magic on the silver screen with the original great adventure… Raiders of the Lost Ark… with John Williams’ epic score performed live to picture by your very own Colorado Symphony! Concert performance includes full screening of the live action feature film! Raiders of the Lost Ark licensed by Lucasfilm Ltd and Paramount Pictures. Motion Picture, Artwork, Photos © 1981 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Movie at the Symphony: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial APR 27 THU 7:30
Christopher Dragon, conductor
Director Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial follows the moving story of a lost little alien who befriends a 10-yearold boy named Elliott. Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie that captivated audiences around the world, complete with John Williams’ Academy Award®-winning score performed live by your Colorado Symphony in sync to the film projected live on screen! Concert performance includes full screening of the live action feature film! ©A.M.P.A.S. ® E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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