Colorado Symphony 2019 Ball
April 6, 2019 FILLMORE AUDITORIUM
Haselden is a proud supporter of the COLORADO SYMPHONY
REPRESENTING HASELDEN ON THE 2019 BALL CO-CHAIR TEAM: BYRON & LISA HASELDEN ยง CHRIS & TERESA MURDY JJ RAMS & KAREN HATLEY
CENTENNIAL ยง FORT COLLINS ยง GLENWOOD SPRINGS ยง LARAMIE
Colorado Symphony 2019 Ball
April 6, 2019
FILLMORE AUDITORIUM • DENVER, COLORADO
STARRING Colorado Symphony Christopher Dragon, Associate Conductor
and
The Originators
MARGARET PHIPPS 2019 AWARD RECIPIENT Diane S. Hill, Ph.D. Colorado Symphony Trustee
Tonight’s Menu
Catering Provided By
First Course
Rustic Bread Basket & Sweet Butter french country boule, kalamata & thyme baguette, focaccia loaf, muesli loaf, crispy whole wheat lavash, sweet butter Pomegranate Goat Cheese Salad baby kale, romaine wedge, goat cheese, pomegranate seeds, beets, spiced pepita seeds, maple balsamic dressing
Entree Course
Charcoal Rubbed Beef Tenderloin & Celery Root Puree charcoal rubbed beef tenderloin, sweet potato mustard greens, celery root puree, creamy shaved black truffle & foie gras red wine demi beurre rouge Vegetarian Option Grilled Vegetable Tofu smoked tofu, grilled eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, vegan basil risotto, roasted pepper coulis
Dessert Course
“White Lady” lemon soufflé mousse, white chocolate glaze, citrus sponge cake, candied orange zest, club soda gelee, raspberry coulis, cointreau coulis
Welcome from the 2019 Colorado Symphony Ball Co-Chairs It’s an honor to be chairing the 2019 Speak Easy Rock Hard Colorado Symphony Ball. As longtime members of this community, we’ve all seen firsthand the value and impact the Colorado Symphony brings to Denver and beyond, through a diverse blend of exhilarating artistic and educational programming. The Colorado Symphony is a cultural gem, providing countless gifts for our state, from live concerts at Boettcher Concert Hall, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and Fiddlers Green, to engaging education programs that are inspiring the next generation of musicians. The money we raise tonight will support the Colorado Symphony’s continued efforts to enrich the lives of all Coloradans. So welcome all! Let’s toast our Colorado Symphony, bid generously, and enjoy the exceptional music and entertainment in this historic venue. Thank you for joining us tonight, and for your generous, continued support of the Colorado Symphony. Byron & Lisa Haselden, Chris & Teresa Murdy, JJ Rams & Karen Hatley, Christopher J. Ott and Jeremy Simons, Amy Harmon, Marcela de la Mar
Welcome From Brett Mitchell Welcome to the 2019 Colorado Symphony Ball! It’s a thrill for all of us—from the musicians to the stage crew to the staff—to be surrounded by friends and supporters with such passion for what we do. Your contributions tonight and throughout the year are instrumental in bringing symphonic music to life, and we’re so thankful for the opportunity to showcase our incredible orchestra which is made up of some of the finest musicians in the world. We are so fortunate to have a world-class orchestra right here in Colorado, and it’s my distinct honor to lead this distinguished ensemble. Enjoy the festivities, and thank you for all you do to bring this incredible music to our community. Cheers! Brett Mitchell, Music Director
Welcome From Your Colorado Symphony Welcome to the 2019 Colorado Symphony Ball — Speak Easy Rock Hard! We’re proud to present your Colorado Symphony led by Associate Conductor Christopher Dragon with local rockers The Originators for what will be an unforgettable concert experience. It’s been an extraordinary season for your Colorado Symphony and we have plenty of reasons to celebrate. During the 2018/19 Season, we: • Signed an MOU with the City of Denver, securing $16.7 million to be used for a new state-of-the-art concert hall in Denver. • Enjoyed an immensely successful second season under Music Director Brett Mitchell. • Announced a blockbuster 2019/20 Season, including major stars Renée Fleming and Kristin Chenoweth performing with our outstanding musicians. • Reached the halfway point of our endowment campaign goal of $50 million. Once completed, the Colorado Symphony will have the largest endowment of any performing arts organization in Colorado. • Performed over 150 times with an expanded and diversified repertoire appealing to people of all ages. Tonight we celebrate our remarkable world-class orchestra, whose artistry enriches the lives of countless Coloradans year after year. Your support is essential to ensuring the Colorado Symphony’s continued impact across the region. With tremendous gratitude, we thank you for joining in tonight’s celebration and for supporting this extraordinary orchestra. Raise your glass and kick up your heels — It’s going to be a memorable night, a special season, and a bright future thanks to all of you! Jerome H. Kern, CEO & Chair of the Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees n Jerome H. Kern
Chair CEO, Colorado Symphony Association n Susan Bowles Secretary Colorado Symphony, Cello & Ex-Officio Trustee n James D. Butler Treasurer Community Leader & Trustee Trustees
n Richard D. Krugman, MD
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n Anthony T. Accetta
Community Leader
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Clinical Psychologist Susan Cahill* Colorado Symphony, Double Bass Young Cho Community Leader Stephanie Donner At Large Sandy Elliott Community Leader Alessandra Flanagan* Colorado Symphony, Violin II (3rd chair) David Hackl Senior Fiduciary Officer, The Northern Trust Amy Harmon Founder, Urban Market Partners, LLC Diane S. Hill, Ph.D. Consulting Psychologist, Somerville Partners Margaret Hoeppner* Colorado Symphony, Cello Yumi Hwang-Williams* Colorado Symphony, Concertmaster Kathleen Johnson, Esq Member, Sherman & Howard, L.L.C. John Kinzie* Colorado Symphony, Principal Percussion Leah Kovach* Colorado Symphony, Viola
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Distinguished Professor, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect Richard Kylberg At Large Bill Myers Managing Director, Communications, Liberty Global, Inc. Diane Nagler CEO/Founder, MADEwkshop and The Nagler Agency Deana M. Perlmutter Partner, Forbes Tate Partners Erik Peterson* Colorado Symphony, Violin Nick Recuber* Colorado Symphony, Assistant Principal Bass Julie Rubsam Community Leader L.T. Sandvik At Large Mike VanWirt* Colorado Symphony, Section Percussion Andra Zeppelin Community Leader Ex-Officio Trustees
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Co-Founder, CEO, Atomos Nuclear and Space, Vice Chair, Remix Board Arthur Hodges Senior VP Corporate Communications, CoBank, and DYAO, President, Board of Trustees Brett Mitchell Colorado Symphony, Music Director Sara Moore President, Colorado Symphony Guild Ginger White Executive Director, Arts & Venues City & County of Denver
*Musician Trustee
Board of Trustees Emeritus Trustees n William K. Coors**
n Will McFarlane**
n John Low
n Dr. Gerald Rainer**
Retired, Sherman & Howard
n Lee Yeingst
Retired, Colorado Symphony Musician Services Group
n Mary Rossick Kern
Community Leader
**In Memoriam
Honorary Trustees n Governor Jared Polis
Colorado Governor n Mayor Michael B. Hancock Denver Mayor
n Christopher J. Ott, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer, HCA Physician Services Group
Symphony Fund Board of Directors n Stephen M. Brett, President
n Gregg O. Kvistad, Director
n Norman L. Wilson, Treasurer
n Suzanne B. Ryan, Director
n Susan K. Ellis, Secretary
n William Wallace, Director
n Jerome H. Kern, Director
The Colorado Symphony Ball 2019 Honorary Co-Chairs n Governor Jared Polis and
First Gentleman Marlon Reis
n Mayor Michael B. Hancock and
First Lady Mary Louise Lee
The Colorado Symphony Ball Host Committee n Jessica Alizadeh, Attorney, Fairfeld and Woods P.C. n Albus Brooks, City of Denver Councilman, District 9 n Alicia Economos, KIPP Colorado Schools n Kathleen M. Johnson, Esq., Member, Sherman &
Howard n Jerome H. Kern, Chair and CEO, Colorado Symphony Association n Bill Myers, Managing Director, Communications, Liberty Global
n Diane Nagler, CEO/Founder, MADEwkshop and The
Nagler Agency
n Deana Perlmutter, Partner, Forbes Tate Partners n Ellen M. Robinson, ERH & Associates, Inc. n Paulina Szafranski, CEO, Refine Marketing n Erin Trapp, CEO, Biennial of the Americas n Jamie Van Leeuwen, CEO, Global Livingston Institute
The Colorado Symphony Ball Auction Committee n
Susan Ellis
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Emily Spirk
WITH OUR DEEPEST THANKS TO THE MUSICIANS OF THE
Colorado Symphony PROUD SPONSORS OF THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
Mary Rossick Kern & Jerome H. Kern
The 2019 Margaret Phipps Award presented to
DIANE S. HILL, Ph.D. The Colorado Symphony established the Margaret Phipps Award in 1993 to honor the philanthropic contributions and memory of Margaret Rodgers Phipps. A Denver native, Mrs. Phipps was celebrated throughout Colorado for her remarkable devotion to the arts community. She served two terms as the president of the Denver Symphony Association and was a passionate advocate of music and the arts. This year, it is with gratitude that the Colorado Symphony is proud to present the 2019 Margaret Phipps Award to Diane S. Hill, Ph.D. The Board of Trustees voted to bestow this award on Dr. Hill in acknowledgment for her longstanding service to the Colorado Symphony. Diane joined the Board of the Symphony in June of 2015. As an organizational psychologist she brought a variety of skills to the table. Helping the Symphony become a high performing organization was an early assignment. Time spent with musicians and staff only served to strengthen her passion for the CSA as well as her resolve to devote as much time as possible to this new assignment. She was recruited to chair one of our outreach and fundraising efforts dubbed Women of Note by its founders. After three years of hosting lunches, a wonderful assortment of gifted musicians, and a delightful group of women that grew beyond her home’s capacity, the organization remains strong and has moved to venues offered by corporate partners around the city. Diane also co-chairs the Advancement Committee of the Board. In this capacity she has assumed Board leadership for individual giving, partnering with Bill Myers who Chairs Corporate Advancement. Her love of the organization, energy and passion for music have propelled a variety of outreach initiatives that have helped grow the CSA audience, build a greater sense of community among our
donors, and expand community support for Colorado’s premiere performing arts organization. Diane has practiced psychology for 40 years as an educator, clinician, and organizational consultant based in Denver. Since 1989, she has been a partner with Somerville Partners--a professional firm dedicated to using psychology to help organizational leaders select, develop, and inspire those who work for them. They work with leaders in a wide variety of settings including, mining, manufacturing, energy, financial services, health and hospitals, education, and the arts. Diane is married to her business partner, Kevin Somerville. Together, they have three married children and six grandchildren. They live part time on a hay farm in Steamboat Springs, CO where Diane enjoys skiing, biking and hiking, horseback riding and entertaining. She and Kevin travel extensively for work and pleasure and have been recently involved in campaigns to support CU’s Anschutz Medical Campus, Mount Holyoke College, and the Colorado Symphony. Diane received her Bachelor’s Degree from Mount Holyoke College and her Master’s and PhD from the University of Minnesota. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and holds a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology. Whether hosting a small chamber music event in her home or organizing a group of friends to have dinner and take in a concert, Diane is a tireless, articulate, and energetic advocate for the Symphony and the music it performs.
PAST RECIPIENTS OF THE MARGARET PHIPPS AWARD 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 2000 2001 2002 2003
– E. Atwill Gilman – Denver Debutante Ball – John and Nancy Mitchell – Bill and Carol Gossard – Edward and Ann Levy – Katie Stapleton – Will MacFarlane, John Low, Lee Yeingst – Robert and Judi Newman – Mayor Wellington Webb and First Lady Wilma Webb – The Boettcher Foundation
2004 2008 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
– Marin Alsop – Cannon Y. and Lyndia Harvey – Erna D. Butler – The Musicians of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra – Gov. John Hickenlooper – Mike and Karen Long, Arrow Electronics, Inc. – Mike & Michelle Fries, Liberty Global – Alexandra (Sandy) Elliott and In Memory of John T.M. Wright 2018 – United Airlines
The Evening's Entertainment
Colorado Symphony Every season, the Colorado Symphony serves more than 300,000 people from all walks of life, performing a range of musical styles, from traditional to contemporary. Recognized as an incubator of innovation, creativity, and excellence, the Colorado Symphony continually expands its reach through education, outreach, and programming. The Colorado Symphony performs more than 150 concerts annually at Boettcher Concert Hall in downtown Denver and across Colorado. Led by Music Director, Brett Mitchell, the Colorado Symphony is home to eighty full-time musicians, representing more than a dozen nations, and regularly welcomes the most celebrated artists from the world of symphonic music and beyond. The Colorado Symphony partners with the state’s leading musical artists, cultural organizations, corporations, foundations, sports teams, and individuals to expose diverse audiences to the transformative power of music. Christopher Dragon, Associate Conductor Australian conductor Christopher Dragon is in his fourth season as the Associate Conductor of the Colorado Symphony. For three years he previously held the position of Assistant Conductor with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, which gave him the opportunity to work closely with Principal Conductor Asher Fisch. Dragon works regularly in Australia and has guest conducted the Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and West Australian Symphony Orchestras. His 2015 debut performance at the Sydney Opera House with Josh Pyke and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra was released on album by ABC Music and won an ARIA the following year. At the beginning of 2016 Dragon conducted Wynton Marsalis’ Swing Symphony as part of the Perth International Arts Festival alongside Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
The Originators The Originators The Originators formed when a group of CEO’s from The Moderators came together with a group of studio musicians to create a premier local cover band. The band plays all classic rock cover tunes from the 70’s through current day. The band performs regularly and has played at charity functions, local restaurant patios, bars, private parties, weddings, and other unique special occasions. Its set lists are all dancing and party tunes designed to create high energy between the band and its audience. ED HASELDEN
Guitar, Vocals
Founder of The Originators. Previously, Ed was a founding member of The Moderators and played with that band for 8 years. By day, Ed is in the commercial real estate development business and is the Chairman of Haselden Construction.
JOHNNY LEE WILSON
Bass
In addition to cranking out party jams with The Originators, he also wears several hats with the original music project Renewed. Johnny is a U.S. military vet and retired public school teacher. He is married to Deana and has three grown boys and a black Great Dane named Jet.
SPENCER TOWNSHEND HUGHES Lead Vocals
DICK CAPEK
With a BA in musical theater performance from the University of Northern Colorado, Spencer has worked tirelessly at the art of performing and looks forward to sharing the stage with his new INSANELY talented family in The Originators.
Dick has been a physician for over 20 years and is currently a Medical Director for Cigna Health Care in Denver. He has played piano and organ in several local garage bands including one with Morrison (that would be Dave) before joining the Moderators.
LONDON MCELVAINE
TREVOR MARIOTTI
Lead Vocals
While earning her Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Jazz Performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts, she performed extensively with numerous Chicago musicians in the jazz, funk, and pop idioms.
Trevor has been a staple in the state’s music scene for 15 years. For over 14 years Trevor has worked with several area high schools, ranging from outdoor and indoor marching percussion groups, orchestral and concert percussion sections, and Jazz band drummers.
JOSH SKELTON
CARL FITCH
Guitar
Josh grew up in Indianapolis and began his musical career as a live and studio musician for numerous music legends. He moved to Denver and founded Red Turtle Music. Josh works with musicians and song writers of all ages and skill levels to help them achieve their musical goals.
Keyboards
Drums
Trumpet
Carl grew up playing jazz and classical trumpet in Denver. His first band and life-long buddies are still together as Dotsero, and they still let him sit in from time to time. He went to the University of Denver on a music scholarship before settling down to a family.
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REMIX: YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
CONTACT: Caiti Glasgo at cglasgo@coloradosymphony.org
Looking for leadership opportunities to engage in your community? Join the Young Professionals Associate Board of the Colorado Symphony for exclusive events and concerts to support your Colorado Symphony.
The Colorado Symphony Musicians VIOLIN Yumi Hwang-Williams Concertmaster Mary Rossick Kern and Jerome H. Kern Chair Claude Sim Associate Concertmaster Yi Zhao Assistant Concertmaster – Merle Chambers Chair Dmitri Pogorelov Fixed 4th Chair/First Paul Primus Principal Second Allegra Wermuth Assistant Principal Second Alessandra Jennings Flanagan Fixed 3rd Chair/Second Larisa Fesmire Thomas Hanulik Wyn Hart John Hilton Anne-Marie Hoffman Myroslava Ivanchenko-Bartels Dorian Kincaid Karen Kinzie Mark Lamprey Susan Paik Miroslaw Pastusiak Erik Peterson + Megan Prokes * Robert Stoyanov Delcho Tenev Amy Tyson Bradley Watson Tena White Wenting Yuan
VIOLA Basil Vendryes Principal Catherine Beeson Assistant Principal Mary Cowell Fixed 3rd Chair Marsha Holmes Leah Kovach Helen McDermott Summer Rhodes * Kelly Shanafelt Phillip Stevens CELLO Judith Galecki Acting Principal -Fred & Margaret Hoeppner Chair Susan Rockey Bowles Jennifer Choi Allison Drenkow* Danielle Guideri Thomas Heinrich Margaret Hoeppner Matthew Switzer BASS Steve Metcalf Principal Nicholas Recuber Assistant Principal John Arnesen Susan Cahill James Carroll Jeremy Kincaid Owen Levine FLUTE Brook Ferguson Principal 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 Andrew Stevens E-FLAT CLARINET Abby Raymond
TRUMPET Justin Bartels Principal Philip Hembree 2nd/Assistant Principal Patrick Tillery Associate Principal TROMBONE John Sipher Principal Paul Naslund 2nd/Associate Principal Gregory Harper BASS TROMBONE Gregory Harper TUBA Stephen Dombrowski Principal
BASS CLARINET Andrew Stevens
HARP Courtney Hershey Bress Principal
BASSOON Chad Cognata Principal Tristan Rennie 2nd/Assistant Principal Roger Soren
TIMPANI William Hill Principal Steve Hearn Assistant Principal
PERCUSSION CONTRABASSOON John Kinzie Roger Soren Principal Friend of Colorado Symphony HORN Chair Michael Thornton Steve Hearn Principal Michael Van Wirt Carolyn Kunicki Kolio Plachkov ORCHESTRA 3rd/Associate Principal LIBRARIAN Matthew Eckenhoff Joanne Goble Patrick Hodge Principal Assistant * = One year replacement + = On leave
Maestro
Tonight’s Sponsors
AMG National Trust Bank Anonymous The Anschutz Foundation Keith and Kathie Finger Haselden Construction, LLC HomeAdvisor Mary Rossick Kern and Jerome H. Kern Liberty Global, Inc.
Encore
Nancy and Tony Accetta Linda Shoemaker and Stephen M. Brett DaVita FirstBank Frontier Fire Protection Amy Harmon U.S. Engineering Co.
Concertmaster
Ed and Jenni Haselden HealthONE Martin Marietta Sherman & Howard Dr. Christopher J. Ott and Mr. Jeremy Simons Diane S. Hill and Kevin E. Somerville Slobodan Todorovic and Vesna Jevtovic-Todorovic Trautman & Shreve, Inc. University of Denver
Principal
AEG Presents Rocky Mountains Baceline Investments Baker & Hostetler, LLP Benefactor/Randall Carter Beyond Campus Innovations Centura Health Carolyn and Young Cho Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Colorado State University System
Davis Graham & Stubbs, LLP Tripp and Ann Kerr, Bill Johnson and Karen McConnell, and Friends Marcela de la Mar Stephanie and Adam Donner Alicia Economos EKS&H now part of Plante Moran Ernst & Young, LLP Genesee Mountain Foundation Byron and Lisa Haselden Henry Schein Medical Husch Blackwell, LLP IMA Financial Group, Inc. KPMG, LLP Drs. Richard and Mary Krugman Marshall-Rodeno Associated OfficeScapes/Floorz Walter and Sue Rakowich RIDA Development Corporation Robinson Waters & O’Dorisio, P.C. Semple Brown Design, P.C. Anna and John J. Sie Foundation Tributary Real Estate U.S. Bank
Rock Level AOR, Inc. EURO Collision Center Fairfield and Woods, P.C. Adam Sohn Erin Trapp
Bach Level Barbara Bridges Baker Botts, LLP Scott and Janice Fisher Michael and Jenay Gifford Ed and Barbara Greene Mark and Jennifer Hopkins Walter and Sherrill Koelbel James and Diane Riggs Rob and Jane Scofield Eric and Susan Sipf
Box Level
Marti Awad John and Carol Burtness Catherine Coleman Anne and Mark Dillen Eric Donnelly Kathy Finley Keith Fisher Allison Foster Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado Tanya Mathews Richard Replin and Elissa Stein
Ball Donations Merle Chambers DYAO The Jerry Gart Family Foundation
In-Kind
Ceavco Décor by Design Diageo Epicurean Jay’s Valet Left Hand Brewing Co. Leopold Bros. Distilling Shawn Lightfoot Live Nation Peter Lockley MiHi Entertainment The Publishing House Swingin’ Denver Amanda Tipton Photography VIP Exhibits Sponsors Listed as of March 27, 2019
Live Auction Item
#1
Exclusive Dinner For 10
with Chef Keegan Gerhard & Pastry Chef Lisa Bailey – D Bar Desserts VALUE :
PRICELESS
DONATED BY: KEEGAN GERHARD & LISA BAILY, COLORADO SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION, SHAWN LIGHTFOOT
The d in D Bar stands for drinks, dining, and dessert! Invite Celebrity Chef Keegan Gerhard, Chef Lisa Bailey, and your choice of two Symphony guests into your home for an evening to remember! These masters of the arts will work together to create a culinary and musical experience that will enthrall you and your guests.
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Dinner for 10 prepared by celebrity chef Keegan Gerhard, dinner guests include your choice of 2 Colorado Symphony guests (pending availability) Dinner menu planning with Chef Keegan and Chef Lisa Wine Pairing Brief solo performance, if applicable Full dinner staffing Mutual date to be agreed upon – expires April 2020
Keegan Gerhard and Lisa Bailey are co-owners of the award-winning D Bar Restaurant. Gerhard was named one of the nation’s top 10 pastry chefs in America by both Chocolatier and Pastry Arts & Design magazines. Gerhard has been Host and Head Judge of Food Network’s Food Network Challenge and Last Cake Standing series and in 2012, Chef Gerhard was honored with a Doctorate of Culinary Arts by Johnson & Wales University. Bailey is the Pastry Chef and Owner of D Bar Restaurant. In 2015, Bailey was named to the “Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America” by Dessert Professional magazine. Her most recent venture is “Füdmill,” a commissary bakery collaboration with her husband Keegan and Chef Alex Seidel.
Live Auction Item
#2
Turks and Caicos Island Getaway for Two VALUE: $15,000 DONATED BY: MARCELA DE LA MAR, JOHN FAIR, GRACE BAY CLUB, BRYAN AIDEM, ALTOUR TRAVEL, AMERICAN AIRLINES, AND JAY’S VALET
The world class Turks and Caicos Islands await, as do their world famous stretches of uncrowded beaches, breathtaking hues from inviting waters, and legendary diving, snorkeling, and fishing. The lively and rejuvenating energy of island life will sweep you off your feet. On land or below the water, you’ll relax in the unique serenity, hospitality, and beauty of Turks and Caicos. Enjoy a luxurious, five-night vacation at the renowned Grace Bay Club AND round-trip, business class airfare on American Airlines for two! Located on Grace Bay Beach, you’ll be able to take in 11 acres of immaculate beachfront from your own oceanfront, private balcony patio at the Grace Bay Club. Grace Bay Club offers guests an idyllic haven for uninterrupted relaxation. Don’t miss your chance to reignite your soul with this Caribbean adventure!
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Round-Trip Luxury Transportation to Denver International Airport Round-Trip Business Class Airfare for 2 on American Airlines 5 Nights in a One Bedroom Suite for 2 guests All fees, taxes, and service charges are included Complimentary Breakfast Daily in the Restaurant Afternoon Tea Personal Concierge Multiple pools, a fitness center, and many more resort services at your fingertips Tennis & non-motorized water sports, including paddle boarding and snorkeling Hotel & airline imposed blackout dates including all major US Holiday periods and the entire month of March
Live Auction Item
#3
The Who VALUE: DONATED BY:
$8,000 LIVE NATION
The kids are alright! Don’t miss your chance to bid on this incredible package to see The Who perform at the Pepsi Center. The Who: Moving On! Tour is leading up to the band’s first album of new songs in thirteen years. Experience new music & classic Who music, all performed in new and exciting ways with 19 of your closest friends in a premium private suite complete with catering. Parking included!
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The Who: Moving On! Tour – September 29, 2019 – Pepsi Center Premium suite for 20 guests Catering provided Parking included Once-in-a-life-time experience
Live Auction Item
#4
Rick Steves Europe Trip for Two VALUE: $16,000 DONATED BY: RICK STEVES’ EUROPE, INC., JAY’S VALET, UNITED AIRLINES, THE COLORADO SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION, FOUR SEASONS DOWNTOWN DENVER
Pack your bags and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime with your favorite travel partner! Win a week-long Rick Steves’ getaway to one of Europe’s greatest cities: either London – with its rich pageantry; or Paris – with its iconic sights; or Rome – so full of cultural treats. Every traveler on a Rick Steves’ tour enjoys a small group of fun-loving tour mates and an expert guide.
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Round-Trip Luxury Transportation to Denver International Airport Round-Trip, Business Class Airfare with United Airlines to Rome, Paris, or London only Small, friendly tour group Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide All tours and admissions, covering more than a dozen group sightseeing events 6 nights’ accommodations All breakfasts and half your dinners, all group transportation, and all tips Rick Steves guidebooks for your trip Blackout dates apply
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2 tickets for Rick Steves – A Symphonic Journey with the Colorado Symphony Sunday, September 15, 2019 Lunch with Rick Steves at the EDGE on a September date TBC
This is the adventure of a lifetime!
Live Auction Item
#5
Trice Jewelry VALUE: $16,800 DONATED BY: TRICE JEWELERS & JUSTIN KLOMP
Add extra sparkle to any ensemble with this stunning Tahitian pearl and diamond necklace from Trice Jeweler’s Signature Collection. Created in platinum, this timeless look showcases a 13mm x 16mm, beautiful, black Tahitian pearl accented by over two carats of round, brilliant cut diamonds that are both prong and bezel set. The necklace has 5 marquise shaped diamond stations created with 8 bezel set diamonds. This necklace has a very secure lobster clasp closure and will be the perfect finishing touch for your next ensemble.
Live Auction Item
#6
VIP Colorado Symphony Experience VALUE:
PRICELESS
DONATED BY: COLORADO SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION, JAY’S VALET, YUMI HWANG-WILLIAMS, FOUR SEASONS DENVER DOWNTOWN
Don’t miss this exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a ‘guest artist” with the Colorado Symphony! For your first experience, enjoy the VIP treatment Opening Weekend: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto featuring Yumi Hwang-Williams, with 4-premier tickets, dinner at The EDGE, pre-concert reception, and backstage tour. For your second experience; play percussion alongside our master percussionists during a concert; and for your third experience, conduct the orchestra on New Year’s Eve! No training…no problem! One of our resident musicians will provide you with a coaching session and you get to practice with the orchestra during rehearsal ahead of your debut performance. Your on-stage experiences include all the perks of being a guest artist with the Colorado Symphony: your name in Soundings, a private dressing room, and a champagne reception. Last BUT NOT LEAST an intimate dinner for 6 with Yumi Hwang-Williams in her home. Enjoy a signature Korean dinner prepared by Yumi’s mother!
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Dinner for you and 5 guests Signature, Korean dinner prepared by Yumi’s mother Mutual date to be agreed upon – expires April 2020
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4 premier tickets for Opening Weekend: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto featuring Yumi Hwang-Williams on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Dinner for 4 at The EDGE at the Four Seasons Denver Downtown Backstage tour for you and your 3 guests Invitation to Opening Weekend pre-concert reception featuring special guests Music Director Brett Mitchell & Concertmaster Yumi Hwang-Williams
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A Tribute to Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. *Or other concert to be mutually agreed upon between Colorado Symphony and winner Round-Trip Luxury Transportation to Boettcher Concert Hall One-on-one coaching with resident Principal Percussionist John Kinzie Private backstage dressing room at Boettcher Concert Hall 8 premier tickets to the performance where YOU are the guest percussionist Private backstage tour for you and your 7 guests Pre-concert champagne toast and photos with you and your 7 guests Name printed in Soundings magazine Signed Colorado Symphony promotional poster for the concert
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A Night in Vienna on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. One-on-one conducting lesson from one of our resident conductors Private backstage dressing room at Boettcher Concert Hall 8 premier tickets to the performance where YOU are the guest conductor Private backstage tour for you and your 7 guests Pre-concert champagne reception for you and your 7 guests Name printed in Soundings magazine. Signed Colorado Symphony promotional poster for the concert
These are once in a lifetime experiences not to be missed!
Live Auction Item
#7
Red Rocks VIP VALUE: DONATED BY
PRICELESS THE COLORADO SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION, JAY’S VALET
Enjoy the VIP treatment and exclusive backstage access to four Colorado Symphony concerts at the historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Featuring the musical stylings of guest artists with your Colorado Symphony, these concerts are unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Follow in the footsteps of your favorite musicians on your backstage tour as you walk on the hallowed stage and into one of the iconic backstage dressing rooms at Red Rocks. There’s no better place to take in the stars!
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Béla Fleck: Friends & Family on Thursday, May 30, 2019 Pink Martini & Mary Chapin Carpenter with the Colorado Symphony on Sunday, July 14, 2019 John Prine with the Colorado Symphony with I’m With Her on Sunday, July 28, 2019 Josh Groban with the Colorado Symphony on Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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Round-Trip Luxury Transportation to Red Rocks Amphitheatre 4 premier tickets to each concert Complimentary shuttle to backstage entrance Pre-concert backstage tour Pre-concert reception in a backstage dressing room Signed promotional poster from concert
Thank you
Thank you
CELEBRATING THE ARTS. PROUD SPONSOR OF THE COLORADO SYMPHONY.
2019/20 SEASON AT A GLANCE
SEPTEMBER Bobby McFerrin with the Colorado Symphony Chorus SEP 7 SAT 7:30
Halloween Spooktacular! NOV 3 SUN 2:30 SPOTLIGHT
Renée Fleming - The Brightness of Light- Colorado Premiere
SEP 14 SAT 7:30
SPOTLIGHT
Rick Steves - A Symphonic Journey with the Colorado Symphony SEP 15 SUN 2:00
SPOTLIGHT
Opening Weekend: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto featuring Yumi Hwang-Williams SEP 20-22 FRI-SAT 7:30 n SUN 1:00
NOV 15 & 17 FRI 7:30 n SUN 1:00
SPOTLIGHT
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto NOV 22-24 FRI-SAT 7:30 n SUN 1:00
CLASSICS
Home Alone in Concert NOV 29 FRI 7:30 CLASSICS
Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas
MOVIE AT THE SYMPHONY
Aretha: A Tribute NOV 30 SAT 7:30
ARROW SYMPHONY POPS
BANK OF AMERICA FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT
Rhapsody & Rhythm: The Gershwin Concert Experience SEP 28 SAT 7:30
ARROW SYMPHONY POPS
DECEMBER Drums of the World DEC 1 SUN 2:30
OCTOBER Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 conducted by Brett Mitchell OCT 4-6 FRI-SAT 7:30 n SUN 1:00 OCT 11 FRI 7:30
DEC 6 FRI 7:30 CLASSICS
Dvořák Symphony No. 7 Verdi Requiem – 35th Anniversary Celebration of the Colorado Symphony Chorus OCT 26-27 SAT 7:30 n SUN 1:00
NOVEMBER Disney in Concert: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas MOVIE AT THE SYMPHONY
HOLIDAY
All Beethoven – 250th Birthday Celebration DEC 16 MON 7:30
SPOTLIGHT
HOLIDAY
A Colorado Christmas DEC 13-15 FRI 7:30 n SAT 2:30 & 6:00 n SUN 1:00
CLASSICS
MOVIE AT THE SYMPHONY
Celtic Woman: The Best of Christmas Tour DEC 8 SUN 3:30
MOVIE AT THE SYMPHONY
OCT 18-20 FRI-SAT 7:30 n SUN 1:00
MACY’S INC. FAMILY
Love Actually in Concert
The Goonies in Concert
NOV 1-2 FRI-SAT 7:30
CLASSICS
NOV 8-10 FRI-SAT 7:30 n SUN 1:00
An Intimate Evening with Kristin Chenoweth and the Colorado Symphony
SEP 26 THU 7:00
Mozart Symphony No. 40
MACY’S INC. FAMILY
SPOTLIGHT
Handel’s Messiah — Awakening DEC 20-21 FRI-SAT 7:30
HOLIDAY
Holiday Brass DEC 22 SUN 1:00
HOLIDAY
A Night in Vienna DEC 31 TUE 6:30
HOLIDAY
JANUARY Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 in Concert JAN 3-5 FRI-SAT 7:30 n SUN 1:00
Carnival of the Animals MAR 15 SUN 2:30
MOVIE AT THE SYMPHONY
Marin Alsop Conducts MAR 20-22 FRI-SAT 7:30 n SUN 1:00
Barber Piano Concerto performed by Olga Kern JAN 10-12 FRI-SAT 7:30 n SUN 1:00
CLASSICS
CLASSICS
Music and Art: A Symphonic Exploration MAR 27 FRI 7:30
Dr. MLK, Jr. Tribute JAN 14 TUE 7:30
MACY’S INC. FAMILY
BANK OF AMERICA FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT
JAN 18 SAT 7:30
MOVIE AT THE SYMPHONY
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Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 JAN 24-26 FRI-SAT 7:30 n SUN 1:00
CLASSICS
APRIL Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 APR 3-5 FRI-SAT 7:30 n SUN 1:00
Gilbert & Sullivan: The Pirates of Penzance JAN 31-FEB 1 FRI-SAT 7:30
Disney’s Fantasia in Concert MAR 28–29 SAT 7:30 n SUN 2:30
A Tribute to Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops
ALTERNATIVE
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CLASSICS
Holst The Planets APR 17-19 FRI-SAT 7:30 n SUN 1:00
FEBRUARY Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 featuring Ingrid Fliter
Colorado Symphony Ball APR 25 SAT 6:00
FEB 7-9 FRI-SAT 7:30 n SUN 1:00
FUNDRAISER
CLASSICS
From Britain, with Love FEB 14 FRI 7:30
CLASSICS
ALTERNATIVE
M AY Mahler Symphony No. 9 conducted by Brett Mitchell
Legendary Women’s Voices: An Evening with Cynthia Erivo
MAY 1-3 FRI-SAT 7:30 n SUN 1:00
FEB 15 SAT 7:30
Elgar Enigma Variations conducted by Christopher Dragon
SPOTLIGHT
MAY 8-10 FRI-SAT 7:30 n SUN 1:00
DYAO Side By Side 2020 FEB 16 SUN 2:30
MACY’S INC. FAMILY
Jim James and Teddy Abrams with the Colorado Symphony ALTERNATIVE
Big Band Classics conducted by Brett Mitchell CLASSICS
MAY 16 SAT 7:30
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Beethoven Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” conducted by Brett Mitchell
MARCH Strauss A Hero’s Life conducted by Brett Mitchell MAR 6-8 FRI-SAT 7:30 n SUN 1:00
CLASSICS
MAY 15 FRI 7:30
Beethoven Missa Solemnis featuring the Colorado Symphony Chorus FEB 21-23 FRI-SAT 7:30 n SUN 1:00
CLASSICS
MAY 22-24 FRI-SAT 7:30 n SUN 1:00 CLASSICS
CLASSICS
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