Colorado Symphony Soundings -- September 13-November 10, 2024
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 with Simon Trpčeski
Béla Fleck Plays Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue
Dear Colorado Symphony Family,
Welcome to our 2024/25 Season! On behalf of our talented musicians, dedicated staff, and passionate Board of Trustees, I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all of you.
This season is poised to be one of our most memorable as we begin our second century of music making in Colorado. We’re committed to enriching our community through the transformative power of symphonic music, and this season’s schedule is no exception. Our programming promises a dynamic blend of beloved classics, groundbreaking premieres, and innovative collaborations that will touch your heart and soul.
We are particularly thrilled to be collaborating with a host of living legends including the incomparable violinist Itzhak Perlman, virtuosic pianist Yuja Wang, innovative mandolinist Chris Thile, banjo extraordinaire Béla Fleck, and the soulful LeAnn Rimes.
The future of our orchestra has never been brighter, and we’re excited to announce that Peter Oundjian, who has served as Principal Conductor since the 2022/23 Season, has been elevated to Music Director, effective starting in the 2025/26 Season. Peter’s visionary leadership and profound musical insights have made a significant impact on the podium and in our community these past few years, and we look forward to the inspiring direction he will bring in the seasons to come.
In addition to our mainstage concerts, we are delighted to present a wide array of engaging events and initiatives designed to enhance our reach and impact in the community. Our educational and community outreach programs continue to thrive, bringing music education and access to underserved communities throughout Colorado. We also invite you to participate in our pre-concert preludes, post-concert talkbacks, and other special events that provide deeper insights into the music and foster a sense of connection and camaraderie.
None of this would be possible without the steadfast support of our patrons, donors, sponsors, and subscribers like you. Your unwavering commitment to the arts enables us to thrive and expand our impact in the community. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and belief in the power of music to transform lives.
As we embark on this season, I invite you to join us in celebrating the joy, beauty, and emotional depth that only live orchestral music can offer. Together, let us revel in the transformative power of symphonic music and forge new connections that will resonate long after the final note has faded.
Thank you for being a part of our Colorado Symphony family. We look forward to sharing an unforgettable season of music with you and can’t wait to journey into the next frontier of symphonic music together.
With sincerest gratitude,
Mark Cantrell, President & CEO
COLORADO
PETER OUNDJIAN PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR
VIOLIN
Yumi Hwang-Williams Concertmaster
Mary Rossick Kern and Jerome H. Kern
Concertmaster Chair
Claude Sim Associate Concertmaster
Samuel Nebyu*
Assistant Concertmaster
Merle Chambers Chair
Dmitri Pogorelov
Fixed 4th Chair/First
Kate Arndt
Principal Second
Allegra Wermuth
Assistant Principal Second
Alessandra Jennings Flanagan
Fixed 3rd Chair/Second
Sohyun Ahn
Larisa Fesmire
Thomas Hanulik
John Hilton
Anne-Marie Hoffman
Myroslava IvanchenkoBartels
Dorian Kincaid
Karen Kinzie
Yu-Chen Lin
Susan Paik
Miroslaw Pastusiak
Paul Primus
Megan Prokes
Delcho Tenev
Annamaria Vasmatzidis
Bradley Watson
Tena White
Wenting Yuan
VIOLA
Basil Vendryes
Principal
Catherine Beeson
Assistant Principal
Mary Cowell
Fixed 3rd Chair
Marsha Holmes
Leah Kovach
Helen McDermott
Kelly Shanafelt
Phillip Stevens
CELLO
Seoyoen Min
Principal
Fred & Margaret Hoeppner
Chair
Chloe Hong
Assistant Principal
Judith McIntyre Galecki
Fixed 3rd Chair
Dakota Cotugno
Danielle Guideri
Thomas Heinrich
Margaret Hoeppner
Eugene Kim
Matthew Switzer
BASS
Steve Metcalf
Principal
Nicholas Recuber
Assistant Principal
John Arnesen
Jeremy Kincaid
Owen Levine
August Ramos
Mary Reed
FLUTE
Brook Ferguson
Principal Flute
Catherine Peterson
2nd / Assistant
Principal
Tom & Noëy Congdon
Chair
Julie Duncan Thornton
PICCOLO
Julie Duncan Thornton
OBOE
Peter Cooper
Principal
Irene & David Abosch Chair
Nicholas Tisherman 2nd / Assistant Principal
Jason Lichtenwalter
ENGLISH HORN
Jason Lichtenwalter
CLARINET
Jason Shafer
Principal
Abby Raymond 2nd / Assistant
Principal
Nicholas Davies
E-FLAT CLARINET
Abby Raymond
BASS CLARINET
Nicholas Davies
BASSOON
Tristan Rennie
Acting Principal
Roger Soren
CONTRABASSOON
Roger Soren
HORN
Michael Thornton
Principal
Carolyn Kunicki
Kolio Plachkov 3rd / Associate
Principal
Matthew Eckenhoff
Patrick Hodge
Assistant
TRUMPET
Justin Bartels
Principal
Philip Hembree 2nd / Associate
Patrick Tillery
Assistant
TROMBONE
John Sipher
Principal
Paul Naslund 2nd / Associate Principal
Gregory Harper
BASS TROMBONE
Gregory Harper
TUBA
Stephen Dombrowski
Principal
HARP
Courtney Hershey Bress
Principal
TIMPANI
William Hill+
Principal
Steve Hearn
Acting Principal
PERCUSSION
John Kinzie
Principal Friend of the Colorado Symphony Chair
Steve Hearn
Daniel Morris*
Michael Van Wirt
ORCHESTRA
LIBRARIAN
Lyle Wong
OFFICERS
Richard D. Krugman, MD Co-Chair | Distinguished Professor, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect
Julie Rubsam Co-Chair | Community Leader
Susan Bowles Secretary & Ex-Officio Trustee | CSA cellist, retired | Community Leader
Mike Ferrufino President/CEO, Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Chris Festog Community Leader
Bob Friedlander Colorado Symphony Chorus, Bass 2
Patrick Hodge* Colorado Symphony, Utility Horn
Margaret Hoeppner* Colorado Symphony, Cello
Chloe Hong* Colorado Symphony, Cello, Assistant Principal
Dr. Vesna Jevtovic-Todorovic MD, PhD, MBA CU Medicine Endowed Professor of Anesthesiology and Pharmacology, Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Bill Johnson President, DCP Midstream
John Kinzie* Colorado Symphony, Percussion, Principal
Karen Kinzie* Colorado Symphony, Violin
Richard Kylberg Chief Strategy Officer, VMP
Lynn McDonald Community Leader
Mike McPhee Author/Journalist
Steve Miller Community Leader
Seoyoen Min* Colorado Symphony, Cello
Bill Myers Managing Director, Communications, Liberty Global, Inc.
Marta O’Grady, OD, FAAO University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Surgery
Deana M. Perlmutter Partner, Forbes Tate Partners
Megan Prokes* Colorado Symphony, Violin
Mike Richardson, Esq. Partner, Milgrom & Daskam
Malik Robinson Executive Director, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
L.T. Sandvik Business Development Manager, Academy Bank
Ben Strawn Partner, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
John Street CEO, Pax8
Nick Tisherman* Colorado Symphony, Oboe 2nd/Assistant Principal
Lorenzo A. Trujillo
Attorney and Mariachi Director/Professor, MSU Denver
Daniel Wachter
Chief Commerical Officer, Chromatic Technologies, Inc.
Gretchen Hollrah Executive Director & Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Arts & Venues City & County of Denver
Susan Oakes Partner, Holland & Hart, and DYAO, Vice President, Board of Directors
Janet Weisheit President, Colorado Symphony Guild
EMERITUS TRUSTEES
William K. Coors**
John Low**
Will McFarlane**
Dr. Gerald Rainer**
Jerome H. Kern Emeritus Chair of the Board Colorado Symphony Association
Mary Rossick Kern
Lee Yeingst
HONORARY TRUSTEES
Governor Jared Polis Governor of Colorado
Mayor Michael Johnston Mayor of Denver
*Colorado Symphony Musician Trustee
**In Memorium
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Dalton Beasley - Chair
Maggie St. Clair - Vice Chair
Corinne Bigelow
Chris Cole
Stephanie Danner
Ashley Dodge
Liz Hartsel
Leigh Horton
Heather Johnson
Kim Marroquin
Steph Meyers
Krista Mortensen
Terrington Smith
Molly Phillips
Brittany Pyle
Alex Thomas
Nick Tisherman
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CONGRATULATIONS
Colorado Children’s Chorale Founder and Conductor Laureate Duain Wolfe
on your 40 year tenure as founder and director of the Colorado Symphony Chorus.
Your dedication to choral music excellence has made an indelible mark on our community. Bravo!
A Grand Addition: Colorado Symphony Unveils New Concert Piano
By Nick Dobreff
The dawn of a new Colorado Symphony season brings with it a magnificent on-stage addition to Boettcher Concert Hall in the form of a brand-new concert grand piano. This exquisite instrument, crafted by one of the world’s premier piano manufacturers, promises to elevate the performance experience for audiences in Denver for decades to come.
The acquisition represents an important milestone for the Colorado Symphony, marking a commitment to artistic excellence and a dedication to providing audiences with an unparalleled auditory experience. Sourced from Steinway & Sons, renowned for their superior craftsmanship and tonal quality, the piano is the result of meticulous craftsmanship and customization.
“This piano is not just an instrument; it’s a work of art,” said Peter Oundjian, Principal Conductor of the Colorado Symphony. “It will enable our musicians and visiting guest
artists to explore greater depths of expression and deliver live performances that resonate even more deeply with our audiences.”
While pianos in our homes can last for generations, the sheer volume of use on concert instruments means they usually need to be replaced every 20 years, and the symphony’s existing piano was at the end of its distinguished career.
The journey to acquiring the new grand piano began months ago. The symphony’s selection team, including Oundjian and Chief Artistic Officer Anthony Pierce as well as donor Phil Beaver embarked on a visit to the Steinway factory in Queens, N.Y.
Founded in 1853, Steinway & Sons has two factories, with the other residing in Hamburg, Germany. Their pianos are regarded as the finest in the world with their nine-foot Model D as the industry standard in classical music, powerful enough to soar above an orchestra without any amplification. Model D’s can be found in more than 90 percent of concert halls worldwide. Meticulously built by hand, each piano has a unique voice, and finding one that complements a particular hall can be tricky.
In the Steinway & Sons factory, you can see the incredible precision with which the soundboard is chiseled from a single piece of Alaskan spruce. The cast iron frames that hold the enormous tension of all the strings are manufactured in a foundry in Ohio owned by Steinway, before being shipped to New York and Hamburg to be fitted into each piano’s wooden casing. Technicians “voice” the completed piano by either softening or hardening the felt hammers that hit the strings with a variety of implements including pins and lacquer. The sheer skill of the workmanship is breathtaking to behold.
Oundjian took part in a preliminary visit to the factory, testing four instruments and selecting one that possessed an unbelievably big and bright sound. Based on that selection, Steinway & Sons prepared three other instruments with similar attributes for the full symphony contingent to choose from. Upon their visit, the symphony’s representatives were shown into a gleaming showroom with four Model Ds lined up beside each other. It’s customary to have a concert pianist join you at this point to help choose and the Colorado Symphony was fortunate enough to have Natasha Paremski to assist in the process. Legendary Cuban American pianist Horacio Gutiérrez also happened to be at the factory at the same time, and thanks to a longstanding relationship with Oundjian that began with a performance with the Colorado Symphony, he graciously agreed to lend his expertise to the selection process.
Both artists played each of the pianos, commenting on the strengths and weaknesses in each, while also providing an extra set of ears while the other played. One piano had a spectacularly powerful bass, but the higher strings didn’t seem to sustain enough. Another had a wonderfully warm tone, but there were worries it wouldn’t carry across the orchestra in cavernous Boettcher Concert Hall. Another was incredibly bright and powerful but lacked subtlety and character.
The group quickly came to a consensus that one piano was special. In the relatively small showroom, they could feel its resonant bass notes through their feet, its treble notes seemed to sing forever and the middle range was powerful but also beautiful, with a special personality that intrigued everyone in attendance. Gutiérrez and Paremski played snippets of Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev and after some discussion, all agreed that this was the right instrument for Denver.
“Our selection process was rigorous,” explained Oundjian. “We were looking for a piano that would complement our orchestra’s sound and enhance the acoustics of Boettcher Concert Hall. This instrument surpassed all our expectations.”
Boettcher Concert Hall, with its unique design and wraparound seating, presents distinctive acoustical challenges compared to a traditional “shoebox” theater. Making the perfect selection for this hall required an instrument where every note played could be heard with clarity and precision, creating an immersive experience for concertgoers.
For the Colorado Symphony, the acquisition of this new grand piano is more than just a purchase; it’s a symbol of artistic growth and ambition for the future. It represents the Symphony’s ongoing efforts to attract top talent, both in terms of musicians and guest artists, and to expand its repertoire and outreach in the community.
“This piano is a testament to our commitment to artistic excellence,” said Mark Cantrell, President & CEO of the Colorado Symphony. “It’s an investment in our future and in the cultural vitality of our community. We can’t wait for our audiences to experience the magic this piano will bring to our performances.”
“This is a momentous occasion for us,” added Oundjian. “We are thrilled to share this extraordinary instrument with our audiences and to explore the new dimensions of performance it will unveil. It’s a new chapter in our history and we can’t wait to see where it takes us.”
The Colorado Symphony is indebted to Phil Beaver for his generosity in funding the purchase of the new Steinway. Beaver, a professor at the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver since 2010, has been a longtime supporter of the Colorado Symphony. He served in the Army from 1983 to 2008, where he was a professor of applied mathematics at the U.S. Military Academy for 6 years, and a senior analyst on the Army and Joint staffs.
“It was such a thrill to get to take part in the selection process with Peter and Tony,” Beaver said. “Natasha [Paremski] described this piano as a ‘unicorn,’ and I have to agree — it’s the finest instrument I’ve ever played.”
You can hear this remarkable new instrument six times this season featuring a worldclass roster of soloists including Yuja Wang. The piano debuts during opening weekend, September 13-15, 2024, with the renowned Jean-Yves Thibaudet performing Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F.
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The Final Bow: Duain Wolfe’s Remarkable Legacy with the Colorado Symphony Chorus
By Nick Dobreff
How do you measure a life’s work? For Duain Wolfe, the answer lies in the harmony of voices, the applause of audiences, and the countless lives touched by his passion for music. After more than four decades as founder and director of the Colorado Symphony Chorus, Wolfe is leaving behind a legacy that will resonate far beyond the walls of Boettcher Concert Hall.
To tell the story of Duain Wolfe is to understand dedication, commitment, and excellence. From his humble beginnings in rural Louisiana to leading two of the top symphony chorus ensembles in the world, his commitment to excellence in the performing arts has shaped how generations of choral directors approach the craft.
“After 40 years of leading the Colorado Symphony Chorus, it is with a mixture of pride and nostalgia that I announce my retirement,” said Wolfe. “It has been an extraordinary journey, filled with countless memorable performances and the privilege of collaborating with incredibly talented musicians. I am deeply grateful for the unwavering support from our chorus members, the Colorado Symphony, and our wonderful audience. I look forward to seeing the chorus continue to thrive and inspire, knowing that its future is bright and full of promise. It has been a privilege and honor to be a part of the Colorado Symphony family and now is the time for the next directors to carry the legacy of the Colorado Symphony Chorus to even greater heights.”
This marks Wolfe’s 41st and final season with the Colorado Symphony Chorus. He recently retired as Director of the Chicago Symphony Chorus in 2022 after 28 years. Wolfe’s illustrious and decorated career has resulted in numerous awards, including three GRAMMY® Awards for Best Choral Performance, Best Classical Recording, and Best Opera Performance, the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from the University of Denver, the Bonfils Stanton Award in the Arts and Humanities, the Mayor’s Award for Excellence in an Artistic Discipline, the Michael Korn Award for the Development of the Professional Choral Art, and the Colorado Symphony’s Margaret Phipps Award. Wolfe also founded the Colorado Children’s Chorale, from which he retired in 1999 after 25 years.
Wolfe’s profound knowledge of the operatic, symphonic, and choral canons, appetite for new works, and expert musicianship have resulted in a remarkable legacy of memorable performances. His tireless work ethic, attention to detail, and standards for excellence for his myriad responsibilities — from meticulous score study to his understanding of the human voice and leading expertly organized rehearsals — have been an inspiration to colleagues, conductors, soloists, vocal and instrumental musicians. He has also inspired generations of young musicians with his conducting and mentorship.
“Duain’s legacy extends far beyond the podium as he remains a leading supporter of rising artists around the world,” said Taylor Martin, Associate Director and Conductor of the Colorado Symphony Chorus. “Duain has given his time to countless young conductors through his work with Chorus America and as a current board member for the Solti Foundation U.S. Offering advocacy, knowledge, and guidance, Duain’s gift for mentorship has ensured a future for the symphonic choral art form for generations to come. I feel very fortunate to have been a recipient of Duain’s generosity and expertise, and am thankful for his commitment to enriching the lives of those around him through music.”
Over 40 years, Wolfe prepared the chorus for performances conducted by seven Colorado Symphony music directors — Gaetano Delogu, Philippe Entremont, Marin Alsop,
Jeffrey Kahane, Andrew Litton, Brett Mitchell, and Peter Oundjian — as well as many distinguished guest conductors.
“Duain Wolfe’s retirement marks the end of an era for the Colorado Symphony Chorus and the beginning of a new chapter built on the solid foundation he has established over the past 40 years,” said Peter Oundjian, Colorado Symphony Principal Conductor. “Duain’s unparalleled dedication, artistry, and leadership have not only elevated the chorus to remarkable heights but also enriched the cultural fabric of our community. It has been my honor to work alongside him for many years, and we are deeply grateful for his immeasurable contributions. We wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement and look forward to continuing his legacy of musical excellence.”
As Wolfe prepares to retire, the chorus he leaves behind is a testament to his extraordinary vision and leadership. The Colorado Symphony Chorus stands as a beacon of artistic excellence, respected and admired far beyond the borders of Colorado. Wolfe’s influence extends to every member of the chorus, each of whom carries forward the lessons of discipline, passion, and the pursuit of excellence that Wolfe instilled.
“I speak for the hundreds of chorus singers who have indeed ‘pursued excellence’ under the leadership of Duain Wolfe,” said Mary Louise Burke, Principal Associate Director and Conductor of the Colorado Symphony Chorus. “Their lives have been enhanced and changed through his detailed and thorough preparation of great music, and the privilege of sharing in his commitment to excellence and to beauty through hundreds of performances. For, beyond his tremendous musical knowledge, his passion is fueled by a deep belief in the healing and transformative power of music, both in our lives and in the
lives of our audiences. We are forever grateful to him for forty years of inspired leadership.” In reflecting on his retirement, Wolfe expressed gratitude for the incredible journey he has shared with the chorus. “It has been an honor to work with such talented and dedicated individuals,” he said. “The joy of making music together has been the greatest reward, and I am immensely proud of all that we have accomplished.”
In a fitting tribute, his final performances will be October 18-20 during a special 40th anniversary celebration of the chorus featuring the Verdi Requiem, the same piece the chorus performed in their debut nearly 40 years ago to the day.
“The entire Colorado Symphony family is grateful to Duain Wolfe for his steadfast commitment to the quality of the Colorado Symphony Chorus,” said Mark Cantrell, President & CEO of the Colorado Symphony. “His 40-year tenure has been marked by extraordinary musical achievements and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Duain’s vision and leadership have transformed the chorus into a nationally recognized ensemble, and his impact on our organization and community is immeasurable. We are profoundly grateful for his dedication and passion, and we celebrate his incredible career.”
As the final notes fade and the applause echoes, Duain Wolfe will take his final bow as the director of the Colorado Symphony Chorus. His retirement marks the end of an era, but his legacy will continue to inspire and resonate for generations to come. Wolfe’s indomitable spirit and passion for music have left an indelible mark, ensuring that the chorus will continue to thrive and enchant audiences long into the future.
To read an extended version of this story, please visit coloradosymphony.org.
Colorado Symphony Elevates Peter Oundjian To Music Director
The Colorado Symphony is thrilled to announce that Principal Conductor Peter Oundjian will be elevated to Music Director, agreeing to a four-year contract beginning in the 2025/26 Season. A dynamic presence in the conducting world, Oundjian is renowned across the globe for his vibrant collaborative spirit and engaging musicality. In addition to his work on the podium, Oundjian will continue in a leading role in the artistic planning for the orchestra, helping to cement the Colorado Symphony as a preeminent 21st century orchestra.
“For many years, it has been my great pleasure to work with the extraordinary musicians of the Colorado Symphony, first as a frequent guest conductor and most recently as their Principal Conductor,” said Oundjian. “I am profoundly honored to step into the role of Music Director and to continue our musical journey together. This new chapter is a thrilling opportunity to deepen our connection with our community, innovate, and reach new artistic heights as an orchestra. I look forward to building on our shared successes and bringing dynamic and inspiring performances to Colorado audiences in the years to come.”
With a career spanning five decades, Oundjian began as a solo violinist, and first violinist of the Tokyo String Quartet, followed by an international conducting career leading orchestras in virtually every major musical center in the world. After a 14-year tenure as the Music Director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and six years at the helm of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Oundjian was named Music Director of the Colorado Music Festival in 2019 and continues in that role.
He joined the Colorado Symphony as Principal Conductor prior to the 2022/23 Season and has overseen the orchestra’s remarkable emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic, presiding over the most successful period for the orchestra this century. In addition to conducting six Classics performances each season, Oundjian has been a tenacious fundraiser and led special collaborations with artists like Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman.
“We are absolutely delighted to announce Peter Oundjian as Music Director of the Colorado Symphony,” said Mark Cantrell, President & CEO. “Peter’s exceptional artistry, visionary leadership, and deep commitment to our musicians and community have been evident throughout his tenure as Principal Conductor. His promotion marks an exciting new era for our orchestra. We look forward to the innovative and inspiring performances that Peter will undoubtedly bring, and we are confident that his leadership will continue to elevate the Colorado Symphony to new artistic heights.”
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Mark Cantrell President & CEO
Coreen Miller Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Wilbur Lin Associate Conductor & DYAO Music Director
Duain Wolfe Founding Director and Conductor, Colorado Symphony Chorus
Mary Louise Burke Associate Director and Conductor
Taylor Martin Assistant Conductor, Colorado Symphony Chorus
Jared Joseph Conducting Intern, Colorado Symphony Chorus
David Rosen Colorado Symphony Chorus Manager
Barbara Porter Assistant Chorus Manager
Eric Israelson Chorus Manager Emeritus
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DVOŘÁK’S NEW WORLD SYMPHONY WITH PETER OUNDJIAN
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PETER OUNDJIAN, conductor JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET, piano
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Roman Carnival Overture, Op. 9
Concerto in F
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II. Adagio – Andante con moto
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PETER OUNDJIAN, conductor
Recognized as a masterful and dynamic presence in the conducting world, Peter Oundjian has developed a multi-faceted portfolio as a conductor, violinist, professor and artistic advisor. He has been celebrated for his musicality, an eye towards collaboration, innovative programming, leadership and training with students and an engaging personality. Strengthening his ties to Colorado, Oundjian is now Principal Conductor of the Colorado Symphony in addition to Music Director of the Colorado Music Festival, which successfully pivoted to a virtual format during the pandemic summers of 2020 and 2021.
Now carrying the title Conductor Emeritus, Oundjian’s fourteen-year tenure as Music Director of the Toronto Symphony served as a major creative force for the city of Toronto and was marked by a reimagining of the TSO’s programming, international stature, audience development, touring and a number of outstanding recordings, garnering a Grammy nomination in 2018 and a Juno award for Vaughan Williams’ Orchestral Works in 2019. He led the orchestra on several international tours to Europe and the USA, conducting the first performance by a North American orchestra at Reykjavik’s Harpa Hall in 2014.
From 2012-2018, Oundjian served as Music Director of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra during which time he implemented the kind of collaborative programming that has become a staple of his directorship. Oundjian led the RSNO on several international tours, including North America, China, and a European festival tour with performances at the Bregenz Festival, the Dresden Festival as well as in Innsbruck, Bergamo, Ljubljana, and others. His final appearance with the orchestra as their Music Director was at the 2018 BBC Proms where he conducted Britten’s epic War Requiem.
Highlights of past seasons include appearances with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Iceland Symphony, the Detroit, Atlanta, Saint Louis, Baltimore, Dallas, Seattle, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. With the onset of world-wide concert cancellations, support for students at Yale and Juilliard became a priority. In the 2022/2023 season, Oundjian conducted the opening weekend of Atlanta Symphony, followed by return engagements with Baltimore, Indianapolis, Dallas, Colorado and Toronto symphonies, as well as a visit to New World Symphony.
Oundjian has been a visiting professor at Yale University’s School of Music since 1981, and in 2013 was awarded the school’s Sanford Medal for Distinguished Service to Music. A dedicated educator, Oundjian regularly conducts the Yale, Juilliard, Curtis and New World symphony orchestras.
An outstanding violinist, Oundjian spent fourteen years as the first violinist for the renowned Tokyo String Quartet before he turned his energy towards conducting.
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JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET, piano
Through elegant musicality and an insightful approach to both contemporary and established repertoire, Jean-Yves Thibaudet has earned a reputation as one of the world’s finest pianists. He is especially known for his diverse interests beyond the classical world; in addition to his many forays into jazz and opera—including works which he transcribed himself for the piano—Thibaudet has forged profound friendships around the globe, leading to fruitful collaborations in film, fashion, and visual art. A recording powerhouse, Thibaudet appears on more than 70 albums and six film scores. He is a devoted educator and is the first-ever Artist-in-Residence at the Colburn School, which awards several scholarships in his name.
Thibaudet records exclusively for Decca; his extensive catalogue has received two Grammy nominations, two ECHO Awards, the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik, Diapason d’Or, Choc du Monde de la Musique, Edison Prize, and Gramophone awards. His most recent solo album, 2021’s Carte Blanche, features a collection of deeply personal solo piano pieces never before recorded by the pianist. Other highlights from Thibaudet’s catalog include a 2017 recording of Bernstein’s “Age of Anxiety” with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Marin Alsop; recordings of the complete solo piano music of Debussy and Satie; Grammy-nominated recordings of Ravel’s complete solo piano works and Saint-Saëns’s Piano Concerti Nos. 2&5; the jazz albums Reflections on Duke and Conversations With Bill Evans; and Aria–Opera Without Words, which features arias transcribed for solo piano by Thibaudet himself.
Thibaudet has also had an impact on the worlds of fashion, film, and philanthropy. He was soloist on Aaron Zigman’s score for Wakefield; this was the first time that the composer had allowed a pianist other than himself to perform his film work. He was also soloist in Dario Marianelli’s award-winning scores for the films Atonement (which won an Oscar for Best Original Score) and Pride and Prejudice, as well as Alexandre Desplat’s soundtracks for the 2012 film Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close and Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch. He had a cameo in Bruce Beresford’s film on Alma Mahler, Bride of the Wind, and his playing is showcased throughout. In 2004 he served as president of the prestigious charity auction at the Hospices de Beaune. His concert wardrobe is designed by Dame Vivienne Westwood.
Jean-Yves Thibaudet was born in Lyon, France, where he began his piano studies at age five and made his first public appearance at age seven. At twelve, he entered the Paris Conservatory to study with Aldo Ciccolini and Lucette Descaves, a friend and collaborator of Ravel. At age fifteen, he won the Premier Prix du Conservatoire and, three years later, the Young Concert Artists Auditions in New York City. Among his numerous commendations is the Victoire d’Honneur, a lifetime career achievement award and the highest honor given by France’s Victoires de la Musique. In 2010 the Hollywood Bowl honored Thibaudet for his musical achievements by inducting him into its Hall of Fame. Previously a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, Thibaudet was awarded the title Officier by the French Ministry of Culture in 2012. In 2020, he was named Special Representative for the promotion of French Creative and Cultural Industries in Romania. He is co-artistic advisor, with Gautier Capuçon, of the Festival Musique & Vin au Clos Vougeot.
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HECTOR BERLIOZ (1803-1869)
Overture, The Roman Carnival, Op. 9
Hector Berlioz was born December 11, 1803 in La Côte-Saint-André, France, and died March 8, 1869 in Paris. The Roman Carnival Overture was composed in 1843 on themes from the 1838 opera Benvenuto Cellini. Berlioz conducted the first performance of the Overture, at the Salle Herz in Paris on February 3, 1844. The score calls for piccolo, two flutes, two oboes, English horn, two clarinets, four bassoons, four horns, two cornets, two trumpets, three trombones, timpani, percussion and strings. Duration is about 8 minutes. This piece was last performed by the orchestra January 19-21, 2018, with Brett Mitchell conducting.
The failure of Berlioz’s opera Benvenuto Cellini at its premiere in September 1838 was nearly complete. Except for the original overture to the opera, everything else, Berlioz reported, “was hissed with admirable energy and unanimity.” Five years later, he mined the opera for thematic material for a new overture that he could use either as an independent concert work or as the introduction to the second act of Benvenuto. With the flavor of the opera’s setting and his own Italian travels as guides, he named it Roman Carnival. The Overture had a resounding success at its concert premiere in Paris on February 3, 1844, and was encored. It immediately joined the Symphonie Fantastique as the most popular of Berlioz’s music, and it was one of the works he programmed most frequently on the concerts he conducted.
The Roman Carnival Overture borrows two melodies from Benvenuto Cellini. The slow theme, presented by the solo English horn, is based on Benvenuto’s aria O Teresa, vous que j’aime (“O Teresa, whom I adore”), a melody originally composed for the cantata La Mort de Cléopatre, Berlioz’s unsuccessful attempt to win the Prix de Rome in 1829. The Overture’s other theme is a bubbling saltarello reminiscent of the folk dances Berlioz heard in Rome. The Overture is in two large sections, preceded by an introductory flourish based on the saltarello melody. The theme of the work’s first section is presented by the English horn. As it proceeds and is repeated, this lovely strain is wrapped in Berlioz’s characteristic, glowing orchestral fabric. (Note, for example, the shimmering gloss applied to the sound by the tambourine and triangle.) Following this love song, the strains of the saltarello launch the Overture into a rousing carnival dance. Amid the swirling gaiety of this street festival, the simple strain of the love song from the first section is heard in the rich sonorities of bassoons and trombones. The rollicking exuberance of the saltarello soon resumes to close this musical Mardi Gras with some dazzling rhythmic and harmonic surprises.
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GEORGE GERSHWIN (1898-1937)
Piano Concerto in F
George Gershwin was born September 26, 1898 in Brooklyn, New York, and died July 11, 1937 in Hollywood, California. He composed his Concerto in F between May and September 1925, and completed the orchestration in November. He was the soloist in the premiere, on December 3rd at New York’s Carnegie Hall; Walter Damrosch conducted the New York Symphony. The score calls for piccolo, two flutes, two oboes, English horn, two clarinets, bass clarinet, two bassoons, four horns, three trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion and strings. Duration is about 31 minutes. The orchestra last performed this piece September 28-29 2018 with Brett Mitchell conducting and Joyce Yang on piano.
Walter Damrosch, conductor of the New York Symphony and one of America’s most prominent musical figures for the half-century before World War II, was among the Aeolian Hall audience when George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue exploded above the musical world on February 12, 1924. He recognized Gershwin’s genius (and, no doubt, the opportunity for wide publicity), and approached him a short time later with a proposal for another large-scale work. A concerto for piano was agreed upon, and Gershwin was awarded a commission from the New York Symphony to compose the piece, and also to be the soloist at its premiere and a half dozen subsequent concerts. The story that Gershwin then rushed out and bought a reference book explaining what a concerto is probably is apocryphal. He did, however, study the scores of some concertos of earlier masters to discover how they had handled the problems of structure and instrumental balance. He made the first extensive sketches for the work while in London during May 1925. By July, back home, he was able to play large fragments of the evolving work for friends, tentatively entitled “New York Concerto.” The first movement was completed by the end of that month, the second and third by September, and the orchestration carried out in October and November, by which time the title had become simply Concerto in F. He gave the premiere with Damrosch the following month in Carnegie Hall.
Gershwin provided a short analysis of the Concerto for the New York Tribune: “The first movement employs a Charleston rhythm. It is quick and pulsating, representing the young, enthusiastic spirit of American life. It begins with a rhythmic motif given out by the kettledrums, supported by other percussion instruments and with a Charleston motif introduced by bassoon, horns, clarinets and violas. The principal theme is announced by the bassoon. Later, a second theme is introduced by the piano. The second movement has a poetic, nocturnal atmosphere that has come to be referred to as the American blues, but in a purer form than that in which they are usually treated. The final movement is an orgy of rhythms, starting violently and keeping the same pace throughout.”
Though Gershwin based his Concerto loosely on classical formal models, its structure is episodic in nature. His words above do not mention several other melodies that appear in the first and second movements, nor the return of some of those themes in the finale as a means of unifying the work’s overall structure.
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ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK (1841-1904)
Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, “From the New World”
Antonín Dvořák was born September 8, 1841 in Nelahozeves, Bohemia, and died May 1, 1904 in Prague. He composed the “New World” Symphony between December 1892 and May 24, 1893, during the first of his three years as director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York City. Anton Seidl led the New York Philharmonic in the work’s premiere on December 16, 1893 in Carnegie Hall. The score calls for piccolo, two flutes, two oboes, English horn, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, tuba, timpani, triangle, cymbals and strings. Duration is about 40 minutes. This piece was last performed by the orchestra October 1-3, 2021, with Jaime Martin conducting.
There would not have been a “New World” Symphony without Mrs. Jeanette Thurber, one of America’s most ardent and effective supporters of the arts during the decades around the turn of the 20th century. The daughter of a Danish immigrant violinist, she was born Jeanette Meyers in 1850 in a small town 150 miles north of New York City, immersed in music as a child, and trained in the field at the venerable Paris Conservatoire, whose support by the national government became the model she sought to duplicate at home. Aided by the fortune of her husband, Francis Beatty Thurber, a wealthy grocery wholesaler, she obtained a state charter in 1885 to establish a National Conservatory of Music in New York City, which she intended not just as a school for training the country’s most talented musicians, but also as a radically progressive social institution, admitting women, Blacks, Native Americans and even handicapped students on an equal basis. In 1891, the school was incorporated by a special act of Congress and authorized to grant diplomas and confer honorary degrees.
To direct the National Conservatory, Mrs. Thurber turned in 1892 to a composer and educator of international renown — Antonín Dvořák, who was already well-known in New York through his chamber and piano compositions (the Slavonic Dances of 1878 and 1886 were an international hit) as well as the symphonies and shorter orchestral works that the New York Philharmonic had programmed a dozen times during the previous decade. As an emissary to Dvořák, Mrs. Thurber dispatched the Vienna-born pianist Adele Margolies, a Conservatory faculty member, to Prague. Dvořák was at first reluctant to leave his beloved Czech homeland, but when Mrs. Thurber’s offer ballooned to a breathtaking $15,000 per annum (some $500,000 today and several multiples of Dvořák’s salary at the Prague Conservatory) and the expenses for resettling his family included, he agreed to a term of three years. His responsibilities were also arranged to allow sufficient time for his own creative work — four months’ summer leave, three hours of daily teaching, and involvement in six annual concerts. Soon after arriving in New York in September 1892, Dvořák wrote to a friend in Prague, “The Americans expect great things of me and the main thing is, so they say, to show them to the promised land and kingdom of a new and independent art, in short, to create a national music…. There is more than enough material here and plenty of talent.” Despite Mrs. Thurber’s dedicated efforts to sustain the National Conservatory, its spending outstripped available resources, government funding never materialized, and competition from the Institute of Musical Art of New York, established in 1904 (and which became the Juilliard School in 1926), forced her institution to close in 1928. The “New World” Symphony that she and her school inspired from its most famous faculty member remains a permanent part of her legacy.
It was precisely Mrs. Thurber’s liberal admission policies that motivated the “New World”
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Symphony in the person of Henry Thacker Burleigh, a gifted Black singer, pianist and songwriter from Erie, Pennsylvania who won a scholarship to the National Conservatory in 1892 and became a student of Dvořák. Burleigh sang many traditional melodies for his teacher, who recognized in them some similarities in expression and construction to the folk music of his Czech homeland. “Dr. Dvořák was very deeply impressed by the Negro spirituals from the old plantation,” Burleigh recalled. “He just saturated himself in the spirit of those old tunes.” Dvořák’s response appeared in the New York Herald: “The Negro melodies of America can be the foundation of a serious and original school of composition to be developed in the United States.... There is nothing in the whole range of composition that cannot find a thematic source here.”
Inspired by Henry Burleigh’s songs, heritage and personality (Burleigh went on to a distinguished career as soloist at New York’s St. George’s Episcopal Church and Temple EmanuEl, nationally known baritone recitalist, composer of 300 songs, and charter member of ASCAP), Dvořák began the Symphony “From the New World” in December 1892 and completed it in May (its sobriquet may have been suggested by Mrs. Thurber). “I should never have written the Symphony as I have,” he said, “if I hadn’t seen America.” The work triumphed at its premiere, given on December 16, 1893 in Carnegie Hall by conductor Anton Seidl and the New York Philharmonic, and immediately earned a place in the orchestral repertory that has never diminished.
The “New World” Symphony is unified by the use of a motto theme that occurs in all four movements. This bold, striding phrase, with its arching contour, is played by the horns as the main theme of the sonata-form opening movement, having been foreshadowed (also by the horns) in the slow introduction. Two other themes are used in the first movement: a sad, dancelike melody for flute and oboe that exhibits folk characteristics, and a brighter tune, with a striking resemblance to the spiritual Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, for the solo flute.
Many years before coming to America, Dvořák had encountered Longfellow’s epic poem The Song of Hiawatha, which he read in a Czech translation. The great tale remained in his mind, and he considered making an opera of it during his time in New York. That project came to nothing, but Hiawatha did have an influence on the “New World” Symphony: the second movement was inspired by the forest funeral of Minnehaha; the third, by the dance of the Indians at the feast. That the music of these movements has more in common with the old plantation songs than with the chants of native Americans is due to Dvořák’s mistaken belief that African-American and Indian music were virtually identical.
The second movement is a three-part form (A–B–A), with a haunting English horn melody (later fitted with words by William Arms Fisher to become the folksong-spiritual Goin’ Home) heard in the first and last sections. The recurring motto here is pronounced by the trombones just before the return of the main theme in the closing section. The third movement is a tempestuous scherzo with two gentle, intervening trios providing contrast. The motto theme, played by the horns, dominates the coda.
The finale employs a sturdy motive introduced by the horns and trumpets after a few introductory measures in the strings. In the Symphony’s closing pages, the motto theme, Goin’ Home and the scherzo melody are all gathered up and combined with the principal subject of the finale to produce a marvelous synthesis of the entire work — a look back across the sweeping vista of Dvořák’s musical tribute to America.
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Col. and Mrs. Jeffrey Neely
Ms. Juliana R. Nicewarner
Mr. Stephen Norris
Karen Nouet
Dr. Richard and Mrs. Florence O’Day
Ray O’Loughlin and James Henderson
Mr. Randy Oakes and Mrs. Susan Oakes
Mr. and Ms. Brian Payer
Mr. & Mrs. Cason and Rachel Pierce
Emma Price
Nijole and Walter Rasmussen
Mr. Eli Reshotko
Mr. Alan Richards and Mrs. Terri Reaka
Ms. Helen Richards
Mr. Joshua R. Richards
Ms. Linda Rieger
Riley and Cooper Fund
Justin Riley
Mike Riley
Margaret Roath ∑
Ms. Carol Robbins
Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Roland
Ms. Elfie Rosin
Dr. & Mrs. Howard Rothenberg
Stan and Betty Rudeen
Ms. Carol L. Rust
Jim and Doreen Ryan ∑
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Sandt
Dr. Nanette Santoro
Mark and Isabel Schiffer
Ruth Schoening
Mr. and Mrs. Karl O. Seller
Ms. Sarah Semple Brown and Mr. Russell Brown
The Estate of Marilyn H. Shaw
Mr. Russ Skillings
Ms. Lynn M. Slouka
Marty Sloven
Dr. Robin Slover
Brooke Small
Mrs. Lizzie Smith
Karen Spence and Sally Kelly
Kathryn B. Spuhler ∑
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Staab
Vicki Sterling ∑
Mr. Ben Strawn and Mrs. Colleen Morey
Ms. Jill Swank
Dr. Hannis Thompson
Tipton Family Foundation
Sheila Trader
Ms. June Travis ∑
Van Dusen Charitable Fund
Ioannis Vasmatzidis
Mrs. and Mr. Anne & Stephen Waite
Mrs. Irit Waldbaum ∑
John and Kristine Wallack
Mr. Jason & Mrs. Kelly Waltrip
Ms. Elizabeth Weitkamp
Virginia Westgaard
Brent Westrop
Jim and Janice White
James Williams and Jennifer Landrum
Ann Wise
Ms. Amy Wright
Jon and Kathy Zeschin
Ms. Andra Zeppelin and Mr. Kyle Zeppelin
Randy and Joan Zisler
SYMPHONY MUSICIAN
($500+)
Ari Abrams
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Akeroyd
Anonymous
Doug and Lindsay Andrews
Meredith Badler
Ms. Helen Berkman
Mr. Dean Beyer
Mr. Marcin Biegunajtys
Kivilcim Boztepe and Taner Ozcelik
Ms. Joan M. Bradt
Chris and Margot Brauchli
Joseph Bronesky and Jacquelin Medina
H. Gordon Brooks II
Ms. Patricia Butler
Rusty and Ellen Campos
Ms. Chelsea Carver
Dr. and Mrs. David Claassen
Anonymous
Anonymous
Ms. Karen Cook
John Cooke
Ann K. Cooper
Jim and Julie Copenhaver
Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Cravitz
Randy C. Creaser
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Cromie
Anonymous
Jojo Cush
Kim Cutler
Ms. Lindsey H. Daly
Phil and Jen Dattilo
Dennis Davis
Jud and Sharon Detrick
Ms. Jamie Dillon
Ms. Vera Divenyi
Dr. Jeanette Domber
Margaret Dong
Peter and Marian Downs
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Drew
Lucy and Dan Ellerhorst
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Emmetsberger
Mr. Bayard Ewing
Marilyn Faye
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Feinstein
Mr. Joseph Fogliano
John and Lorna Fox
Joann Freedman
Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Fulford
James Gajeswski, MD, MACP, FRCP, FASTCT
Anonymous
Ms. Rachel Garcia
Lester and Joan Garrison
James Geis and Beverly Walter
The Gile Family Fund
Dr. Stanley H. Ginsburg
Mr. William H. Gleason and Mrs. Helen Gleason
Monica Glickman and Craig Carver
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Golanty
Scott and Roberta Goodall
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Grange
Ms. Andrea J. Grant
Anonymous
Mr. Matthew Gray
Mr. Felton Green and Mrs. Nancy Green
Anonymous
Peter and Yvonne Griffiths
Ms. Sabine E. Gruensfelder
Mr. Mark Grueskin
Mr. Robert Guerra and Mrs. Mariellen Guerra
Mr. Donald Hagengruber and Ms. Antoinette Macaluso
Mrs. Louise E. Haggerty
Mrs. Kristen R. Haikal
Halvorson-Freese 21st Century Fund
Ms. Ann E. Harrison
Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Harvey
Mr. Brian Hawkins
Mr. William W. Hay Jr
Ms. Lizz Helmsen
Scott and Sara Hendrickson
Owen and Deborah Herman
Melvin and Carolyn Hess
Mr. Philip Hiester and Ms. Deborah Reshotko
Hollis Family Fund
Ms. Gretchen Hollrah
Andrew Hornbrook
Ken and Sue Hovland
Dr. Lynn Huber
James Family Fund
Janezic Family Fund
Paul and Sandy Jeffery
Ms. Cari D. Jenkins
Aaron Jensen and Elissa Jensen
Janene Jensen
Marvin and Carole Johnson
Heather Johnson
Anonymous
Dr. and Dr. Doug Jones MD
Mr. Douglas C. Jones
Kaleidoscope Foundation
Mr. Jay Kanaber
Mrs. Diana Kasson
Katherine Keeley
Robert O. Keeley
Alyson Kempton
Mark Kessler
Sally A. King
John and Alicia Kinnamon
Mel and Roberta Klein
Anonymous
Mr. Andrew Kramer
Phyllis and James Kurtz-Phelan
Anonymous
Nancy and Warren Lawrence
Ms. SoYoung Lee and Mr. Jermey Smith
David C. Leger
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Leitsch
Judy and Dan Lichtin
Nathanial Lynch
Ms. Jedeane R. Macdonald
Mr. Michael W. Mallett
Mr. Mark Malyak
Ms. Jeanne Mann
Ms. Diana Mark
Ms. Lucy Marsh
Mrs. Susan Martin
Jesse Martinez
Ms. Evelyn McCurdy
Nina and Rex McGehee
The McClean Family Foundation
Amber McReynolds
Ms. Carla McWilliams
Mr. Harold ‘Bud’ Meadows and Mrs. BJ Meadows
Kathy G. Merlo
Mr. William Mohrman
Mr. Mike Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Max Mote
Anne and David Myers
Guy Nahmiach
Steven Nayowith
Miss Abigail Nelson
Newberry Family Fund
Ms. Pamela I. Newton and Mr. James B. Hurlbut
Elaine and Travis Nolen
Mr. Victor Odelberg and Mrs. Laura Azuma
Ed and Jean Onderko
Dr. Bonnie M. Orkow, Ph.D.
Dr. Priscilla Zynda-Otsuki and Mr. Steve Otsuki
Jeffrey Parsons
Ms. Jill Parsons
Sue Pawlik
David and Doris Pearlman
The Pennington Family Fund
Carol Petitmaire
Mr. Steven Phan
Thomas Pickett
Mr. and Mrs. Russell H. Pierson
Mrs. Tyler Pitre
Ms. Terry Platz
Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Pokrandt
Richard Polk
Kathleen Porter
Ed Post
Dr. Diana L. Powell & James E. Bittle
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Quillin
David and Jennifer Reinecke
Elizabeth and William Reinhardt
Ms. Gina Riebe
Steven and Joan Ringel
Eleanor Roberts
Anonymous
Mr. Malik Robinson and Mrs. Olga Gonzalez
Michael J. Rodel
Nancy Roeder and Jim Patsey
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Dr. Fred Rossman and Dr. Leslie Abramson
Ms. Ailee C. Rowe
Suzanne Barber Ryan ∑
Dr. and Mrs. Richard D. Ryder
James and Carol Salbenblatt
LT Sandvik
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Sarver
Karen and Mark Sather
Cynthia L. and Paul D. Schauer
Mrs. Dee G. Schranz
Ms. Victoria Scott-Haynes
Laura Epstein Scully
Patrick Scully Esq.
Ms. Carla L. Seeliger
Jo Shannon
Barbara L. Sharp
Douglas M. Short
Dr. Arnold and Bonnie Silverman
Dr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Smith
Ms. Margaret St Clair
Jeff St. Clair
Aaron Z. Stailey
Ms. Susan Stark
Philip Stoffel and Tricia Hughey
Mr. Steve Straub and Mrs. Phyllis Ann Straub
Francis Sullivan
Miss Maureen Sullivan
Ms. Margaret J. Sundstrom
Luke Swanson
Mr. William E. Sweet, III
Judy and Rob Tate
Mr. Alex Thomas
Mr. Frank Thomson
Marilyn A. Tillery
David Tourtelot and Nikki Headlee
Mrs. Valerie Towery
The Guy Townsend Charitable Giving Fund
Ms. Martha Tracey
Ms. Ariadna Trillo
Wendy S. Tzou
Mr. Randy Uttley
Anonymous
Visa
Ms. Joyce Waite
Barbara A. Walton
Mr. John Ware
Ms. Hanna Warren
Mr. Kirk Weber and Ms. Robin Stewart
Mrs. Joan M. Weisberg
The Estate of Ann C Wickert
Mr. Jordan Wight
Norman Wikner and Lela Lee
Ms. Bette J. Wilkinson
Mr. Chris Wineman and Mrs. Pam Wineman
Mr. Joel Wiser
Estate of Dieter and Marianne Wons
Matthew Wozniak
Douglas and Barbara Yost
Dr. Martin Yussman
Mrs. Charlotte Ziebarth
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zupkus
While we are only able to list a portion of our 2022/23 and 2023/24 Season donors, we wish to acknowledge and thank every donor who contributed this past season, no matter the amount. Every donor, dollar, and donated ticket keeps the music playing for Colorado!
If you would like to update your donor listing above, please call our Development Office at 303-308-2469, or email giving@coloradosymphony.org.
THE HORACE TUREMAN LEGACY SOCIETY
The Horace Tureman Legacy Society, named for the first Conductor of the Denver Civic Orchestra, honors exceptional individuals who have pledged future support through a bequest or estate gift. Society members receive recognition in perpetuity for their immeasurable impact. Legacy gifts ensure that the Colorado Symphony is part of our community for future generations.
Is the Colorado Symphony part of your estate plan? Notify our development team so we can recognize your impactful support. To learn more about making philanthropy part of your estate planning, contact Lillie Combs, Associate Director of Individual Giving at lcombs@coloradosymphony.org.
Anonymous
Richard and Susan Abernethy
The Estate of Nan L. Barnett
Raymond L. Benton Jr.
The Estate of Mary Bloomer
Mrs. Susan Briggs
Mr. Jim Caputo
Dale T. Colclasure
Estate of Louise A. Colvert*
The Estate of Carol L. Condit
J. Harold Corp Trust
Jane Costain and Gary Moore
The Estate of John Coubrough, Jr.*
Anne M. Culver
The Estate of William R. Curtis*
Ms. Cindy Marie Danaher
Mark Denekas and Kathryn Fouse
Ms. Janice G. Eckhardt
Ms. Patricia Eilers and Mr. Brad Roberts
William G. Fairfield Charitable Trust
Ms. Grace L. Freye*
Timothy N Gardner Irrevocable Trust
The Estate of Barbara Garlinghouse*
The Estate of Wilma Godfrey*
Ms. Carol K. Gossard*
Ms. Jennifer Guess
Ms. Donna E. Hamilton
Mr. James Harold
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hasday
Jennifer Heglin
Mr. Johannes Heim*
Cathey A. Herrenshawd
Ms. Ann D. Herron
The Estate of Gloette L. Hess*
Mrs. Janice E. Hesser
Ms. Blanche B. Hilf
Senta G. Holtzmann
Ms. Margaret R. Houston
Virginia Ruth Hungerford
Mr. and Mrs. Gopal Iyengar
Ms. Gloria E. Johnston-McGregor
Mrs. Suzanne W. Joshel*
The Estate of Audre B. Kemper*
Ms. Deniece Kohl*
The Estate of Gloria S. Kubel*
Sandy and Evan Lasky
The Estate of Carole Q. Leight*
Deanna Rose Leino
Frank and Ginny Leitz
Mrs. Ann C. Levy*
Dan and Judy Lichtin
The Estate of Minnie B. Lindsey*
Esther R. Liss Living Trust*
John* and Merry Low
Sandey Luciano
The Estate of Bette MacDonald*
The Estate of Marjorie MacLachlan*
Evi and Evan Makovsky
The Estate of William McGehee*
Mrs. Sue McFarlane
Willis M. McFarlane*
Mr. James Mead and Ms. Carol Svendsen
Thomas Merry
Mr. Morton
Rosemarie Murane on behalf of the
The Estate of William Murane
Ms. Helen M. Murray*
Mr. Thomas Murray
Ms. Lori Needler*
Judie and Ron Neel
Elizabeth Neva
Judith Nichols
Mr. William Oliver
The Estate of Frank and Sheila Parce*
Gordon R. and Pam Parker
Susan S. Parakhurst*
Ingeborg Pickard*
Armeda Plank*
Ms. Barbara Powell
James R. Pratt
The Estate of W. Gerald and Lois Rainer*
Mr. Steve Reiquam
The Estate of Edwin T. Richard*
Mrs. Lee R. Roberts*
Mr. Neil F. Roberts*
Mr. Bruce M. Rockwell*
Mr. Harvey D. Rothenberg*
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Runice
Suzanne Barber Ryan
Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Sanders
Ms. Elizabeth Schmitz
The Estate of Henry R. Schmoll*
William C. Schumacher
Rob* and Jane Scofield
Ms. Floy L. Senior
The Estate of Marilyn H. Shaw
The Estate of Dixie Sipe
Ms. Marie Speziale
James B. Steed Trust
The Ilse Steinbach Revocable Trust
Tom Stephens* and Todd Enders
Mr. and Mrs. James Stookesberry
The Estate of Jim Taylor*
Mr. Richard Thackrey
Ms. Audrey Van Rensburg*
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Vaughn
Brent and Stephanie Wagner
The Estate of Samuel Wagonfeld*
John and Kristine Wallack
Ann C. Wickert*
Mrs. Marianne G. Wons*
Ms. Elizabeth P. Wright*
The Patricia G. Wunnicke Trust*
Ms. Phyllis J. Young
*Deceased
DONORS TO THE COLORADO SYMPHONY FUND SINCE
2016
This list includes gifts made to the Colorado Symphony Fund Endowment Campaign, which supports the Colorado Symphony Association in perpetuity.
While we are only able to list a portion of our Colorado Symphony Fund donors, we wish to acknowledge and thank every donor who contributed to our endowment campaign over the years, no matter the amount.
$10,000,000+
Anonymous
Avenir Foundation, Inc.
$5,000,000 TO $9,999,999
Colorado Symphony Foundation
$1,000,000 TO $4,999,999
Anonymous
The Chambers Initiative
$500,000 TO $999,999
Tom and Noey Congdon
$250,000 TO $499,999
The Butler Family Fund
Esther R. Liss Living Trust
Jerome H. Kern and Mary Rossick Kern
$50,000 TO $249,999
Anschutz Foundation
Arrow Electronics, Inc. Boettcher Foundation
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
Colorado Symphony Guild
Mrs. Sandy Elliot
Keith and Kathie Finger
Diane S. Hill and Kevin E. Somerville
Helen K. & Arthur E. Johnson Foundation
Kenneth King Foundation
Ms. Julie Rubsam
Michael and Nancy Zoellner Charitable Fund
$10,000 TO $49,999
Bessie C. Burghardt Charitable Unitrust
Dr. Stephen Dilts
Thomas J. and Shirley C. Gibson
Elizabeth and Steve Holtze
Leonard and Alice Perlmutter Charitable Foundation
The Schramm Foundation
ENDOWED CHAIRS
Did you know your endowment gift can help fund a musician chair, conductor, or even staff position in perpetuity? To learn more, please reach out to Amanda Gomez at agomez@coloradosymphony.org.
David and Irene Abosch Principal Oboe Chair
Friend of the Colorado Symphony Principal Percussion Chair
Bill Gossard Music Director Chair
Musicians’ Compensation
Merle Chambers Assistant Concertmaster Chair
Fred and Margaret Hoeppner Principal Cello Chair
Tom and Noëy Congdon* Assistant Principal Flute Chair
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Mary Rossick Kern and Jerome H. Kern Concertmaster Chair
Dave and Pam Duke Families Guest Artist and Guest Conductor Fund
Charles S. Sterne Conductor’s Podium
*Deceased
IN MEMORIAM GIFTS
The following gifts were made to the Colorado Symphony in memory of a family member, friend, or supporter of the Symphony. These tributes hold an honored place with the Colorado Symphony and we are pleased to recognize them.
In memory of Rose Mary Allen given by:
Dr. Larry M. Allen
In memory of Manny Arujo given by:
Mary Dardanis
In memory of Nan Barnett given by:
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sheets
In memory of Nancy and Glenn Blair given by:
Catherine Caton Groene
In memory of Kathryn Ann Cain given by:
Ms. Judith Hubert
In memory of Willis V Carpenter given by:
Anonymous
In memory of Patricia Caton given by: Catherine Caton Groene
In memory of Blair Chotzinhoff and Robert Schulein given by:
Nancy & Robert Schulein Fund
In memory of Caroline Clute given by:
Anonymous
In memory of Noel Congdon given by: Anonymous
In memory of Michael Cowan given by:
Julia L. Krohn
In memory of Emma Louise “Lou” Tate Dafoe given by:
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Clark
Ms. Marilyn Lindenbaum
In memory of Helen J Darfler given by:
Mr. Gary Darfler
In memory of Amy Davis given by:
Dennis Davis
In memory of Louis Deegan given by:
Carolyn Harrison
In memory of Leland Dong. given by:
Margaret Dong
In memory of Margaret Dougherty given by:
Ms. Margie Steel
In memory of Roberta Mumba Emmerson given by:
Ms. Kelly Wherry
In memory of Paul and Ann Emrich given by:
Mr. David Emrich
In memory of Wayne J. Fowler given by:
Ms. Ortrud Fowler
In memory of Dolores T. Freeman given by:
Ms. Anna Lafferty
In memory of Jason M. Friedlander given by:
Mr. and Ms. Kenneth A. Zimmerman
Randy and Joan Zisler
In memory of Jerry Friedman given by:
Ms. JoAnne Friedman
In memory of Damian Garcia given by:
Asher L. Roberts
In memory of Fred Gibson given by:
Ms. Anne G. Chapin
In memory of Toby Ginsburg given by:
Dr. Stanley H. Ginsburg
In memory of Robert S. Graham given by:
Ms. Susan Bishop
In memory of Chris Gray given by:
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gray
In Memory of Michael Gundzik given by:
Kent Drotar
Mr. Jon D. Galvin
Barbara C. Gilbert
In memory of Chet Hampson given by:
Mrs. Susan Martin
In memory of Colleen Healey given by:
Colleen Healey Fund of the Vanguard Charitable Trust
In memory of Jeannine D. Hiester given by:
Mr. Philip Hiester and Ms. Deborah Reshotko
In memory of Michael Hirota given by:
Mrs. Kristen M. Hirota
In memory of Christopher Horsch given by:
Patricia Horsch
In memory of Joe Hull given by:
Judith Burness
In Memory of Dr. Robert & Monica Kahn given by:
Kathy Newman and Rudi Hartmann
In Memory of Jane King given by:
Lindsey K. Fetterly
In memory of Deniec Kohl given by:
James Williams and Jennifer Landrum
In memory of Mary E. Krugman given by:
Anonymous
Dr. Richard Krugman
Travis Leiker & David Proper
T.R. Reid & Peggy McMahon
In memory of Samuel B. Lancaster given by:
Mr. Keith F. Corrette
In memory of Charlotte Larue given by:
Denis and Kathy Donnelly
In memory of Nancy Levitt given by:
Julia Cirbo
Martin and Gloria Trotsky
In memory of Marie Lindvall given by:
Richard Lindvall
In memory of Susan Marsh given by:
Ms. Lucy Marsh
In memory of Zenobia Maxwell given by:
Lana Cordes
In memory of Ray McLean given by:
Mrs. Kathleen McLean
In memory of J. Neil McLagan given by:
Ms. Nicole Kleiman-Moran
McDermott Family Foundation
Mrs. Sally McLagan
In memory of Laura Moran given by:
Mr. Douglas G. Moran
In memory of James Mote given by:
Caryn and Mark Alpert
Mr. William W. Hay Jr
Rick and Linda Mishkin
Neal and Michele Price
In memory of Dan Nichols given by:
Dr. and Mrs. David Claassen
In memory of Ilse and Robert Nordenholz given by:
Mrs. Kristen Nordenholz
In memory of Stephanie A Olson given by:
Mr. Dave O’Brien
In memory of Frank Parce given by:
Eleanor Roberts
In memory of Kerry Pearlman given by:
Dr. Nathan Pearlman
In memory of Sheila Marie Peloso given by: Ole Peloso
In memory of Edna Peterson given by: Donald W. Peterson and Harriet P. Peterson
In memory of Bill Pierpoint given by:
Marie and Howard Blaney
In memory of Alicia Pons given by:
Mrs. Alicia Irigoyen
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT
In memory of Herman D. Post given by:
Dr. Robin D Post
In memory of Marjorie Price given by:
Linda Coulter and Dan Morris
Paul and Kyle Kirkham
Kathleen Porter
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shaw
In memory of Dr. W. Gerald Rainer given by:
David and Debra Flitter
In memory of Adina Reshotko given by:
Mr. Eli Reshotko
In memory of William A. Richey given by:
Mrs. Mary E. Moser
In Memory of Patricia Riegel given by:
Lori Bragg
Ferreira Family Charitable Fund
Kristi L. Kerian
Ms. Maureen Kennedy
Thomas Pickett
In memory of Lee W. Rieger given by:
Ms. Linda Rieger
In memory of Barry Sarver given by:
Desiree Hill and your Friends at the CU HTC
Ms. Brenda Riske
Roger A. Riske
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Sarver
In memory of Eugene and Frances Schaefer given by:
Cynthia L. and Paul D. Schauer
In memory of Rob Scofield given by:
Jane Scofield
In memory of Ruth H. Smith given by:
Kimber Smith
In memory of Jack Thompson given by:
Mrs. Carolyn Malaby
In memory of “My Father - “Rob - Pop” given by:
Bob Utberg
In memory of Stephen Warburton-Pitt given by:
Adam Warburton-Pitt
Josh, Sari, Noah, Jonah, and Micah Warburton-Pitt
In memory of Jerry Wolfe given by:
Ms. Sandra Markham
IN HONOR GIFTS
The following gifts were made to the Colorado Symphony in honor of a family member, friend, or special occasion. These tributes hold an honored place with the Colorado Symphony and we are pleased to recognize them.
In honor of Catherine Beeson given by:
Kathy Wolf
Jeff Reiman
In honor of Courtney Hershey-Bress, Yumi Hwang-Williams, and orchestra given by:
Dr. Helena L. Chum
In honor of Grandpa Bruce Burch given by:
Rachel Lacharite
In honor of the Butler Family given by:
Kenneth Hoagland
In honor of Sharon and Jim Butler given by:
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Newcom
In honor of Colorado Symphony Chorus Members given by:
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sladovnik
In honor of Crescendo Society given by:
Ms. Julie B. Rubsam
In honor of Margaret Crimmins given by:
Ms. Georgenne Tomlinson
In honor of the musicians of the CSA given by:
Mr. and Ms. Christopher Maier
In honor of Stephanie Derybowski given by:
Ms. Pamela Lewis
In honor of The Amazing Education Team given by: Mrs. and Mr. Lillie B. Combs
In honor of Fafa’s love of music given by:
Arthur Antoine
In honor of Brook Ferguson given by:
Megan Kilpatrick
In honor of the Flute Section given by:
Ms. Erica W. Onsager
In honor of Shannon Fraser given by: Mary Schuler
John Fraser
In honor of Robert Friedlander given by: Luke Swanson
In honor of Mrs. Rhondda Grant given by:
Mr. Frank Isenhart
In honor of JJ Groszew given by:
Bradley Dalton
In honor of Janet Hallsted given by:
Ms. Melody Roe
In honor of Laura Heotis given by:
The Guy Townsend Charitable Giving Fund
In honor of Philip Hiester, Master Electrician CSO, Emeritus given by:
Mr. Eli Reshotko
In honor of William “Bill” Hill given by: Jane S. Scofield
In honor of Margaret Hoeppner given by: David and Debra Flitter
In honor of Anne-Marie Hoffman given by:
Anonymous
In honor of Yumi Hwang-Williams given by:
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hasday
Richard Replin and Elissa Stein
In honor of Jude, the Manager of Pets and Attention given by:
Adrienne Short
In honor of Jerry and Mary Rossick Kern given by: Yumi Hwang-Williams
In honor of Christopher Kirkland given by: Yumi Hwang-Williams
In honor of Richard Krugman, MD given by:
Dr. Nanette Santoro
Naresh and Donna Mandava
In honor of Jim and Phyllis Kurtz-Phelan given by:
Mr. Daniel Kurtz-Phelan
In honor of Richard Linquanti given by: Karen and Mark Sather
In honor of Breanna McCaughey given by:
Ms. Megan H. Quilliam
In honor of Chas Moore given by:
Mr. Mike Moore
In honor of Bernard S Rogoff and Jean Greenberg given by: Mr. Bernie Rogoff and Ms. Jean Greenberg
In honor of Julie Rubsam given by: Steve Basch
Merle C. Chambers
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The Colorado Symphony relies on support from our corporate, foundation, and government partners to sustain our work on and off the stage. Our institutional funders empower us to develop innovative projects, break down barriers, and shape the future of live, symphonic music. Foundation and government grants provide essential support for our artistic, education, and community programs. Corporate sponsorships align your brand with our dynamic local audience, providing bespoke packages with exceptional hospitality and branding benefits.
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IMPRESARIO
($100,000+)
VIRTUOSO
($50,000+)
MAESTRO
($25,000+)
ENCORE
($15,000+)
ANB Bank
5280 Magazine
Margulf Foundation
Mutual of American Foundation
PNC Foundation
Sherman & Howard LLC
The Virginia Hill Foundation
BAL Immigration Law
Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess Trust
Colorado Public Radio
Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
Holland & Hart LLP
Mutual of America Financial Group
Schmitt Music Company
Shapiro Family Chiropractic
Singer Family Foundation
United Healthcare of Colorado
CONCERTMASTER
($10,000+)
Florence R. and Ralph L. Burgess Trust Fund
Colorado Creative Industries
El Pomar Foundation
FirstBank
Deborah K. Holmes Family Foundation
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Kaiser Permanente
Kenneth King Foundation
The Lang Investment Group LLC
University of Colorado Cancer Center
PRINCIPAL
($5,000+)
Academy Bank
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI)
Colorado Real Estate Journal
Colorado Rockies Baseball Club
Herbert E Parker Charitable Trust
KPMG LLP
Martin/Martin, Inc.
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Mythology Distillery
Pax8
Semple Brown Design, P.C.
SOLOIST
($500+)
Ball Corporation
Broomfield Community Foundation
Colorado Gives Foundation
Lloyd J King & Eleanor R King Foundation
Docusign
Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO)
F5 Networks
Frederick G. Fish Foundation
The Humphreys Foundation
Meow Wolf
Nordstrom, Inc.
Oxy
Phillips 66
The Schramm Foundation
Visa
IN-KIND & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Breakthru Beverage Colorado
Dormie Network
Footers Catering
Hotel Teatro
Inspirato
McDeil Designer Portraits
Meow Wolf
Naked Wines
Nordstrom, Inc.
Sanctuary Golf Course
The Collaborative of the SCFD
UCHealth
Vibe Coffee and Wine
WHAT IF I AM LATE?
For the comfort and enjoyment of our musicians and patrons, late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager and takes place during pauses in the program. Ushers will let you know when you may enter the hall. They may seat you in an area other than your ticketed seat so as to not disturb other patrons, and you may take your ticketed seat during intermission.
WHEN SHOULD I CLAP?
During most Classics performances, there is a short, silent pause between each movement of a piece. You can determine how many movements there are in a piece, and how many silent pauses there will be, by looking at your program — the movements in each piece will be listed there. The applause is usually reserved for the end of the final movement of the piece, after the conductor has signaled the end of the final note with his or her baton or hand. Holding applause between movements is considered respectful of the performers' concentration and mindful of musical continuity.
WHAT IS YOUR CELL PHONE/PHOTO/ VIDEO POLICY?
We ask that you please silence your cell phones and refrain from talking or texting on them during performances. Flash photography is prohibited at all times. We ask that you please refrain from taking any photos or video during Classics or Movie at the Symphony concerts unless the conductor is off the podium. During Symphony Pops concerts you may take pictures without a flash and may record short cell phone videos. Please be courteous to your fellow concertgoers and be aware that if at any time your cell phone/camera use becomes a distraction to others, an usher may ask you to stop.
CAN I BRING FOOD OR DRINKS INTO THE CONCERT?
CAN I BRING THE KIDS?
For more FAQ’s see the Plan Your Visit section of coloradosymphony.org FREQUENTLY ASKED
You are welcome to bring drinks purchased at one of the bars into all concerts. Food is not allowed in the Hall, including food purchased in the Lobby.
Kids of all ages will enjoy our Family, education concerts, and many of our Symphony Pops, Holiday, and Summer concerts. All children require a ticket regardless of age, and child tickets are $10. Classics concerts tend to be between 2 and 21/2 hours long. Please consider this when deciding whether or not to bring your child. If your child is disturbing other patrons, an usher may ask you to take your child into the lobby for the remainder of the performance, without refund.
HOW LONG IS A TYPICAL CONCERT?
Program length varies, but a typical performance lasts about two hours, including one 20 minute intermission. Visit the event page on our website, or flip to the performance details in this Soundings Magazine.
WHAT IF I’M UNABLE TO ATTEND MY PERFORMANCE?
Subscribers may exchange tickets free of charge — one of many subscriber benefits! Non-subscribers may exchange for an additional fee. You may exchange tickets in person, by phone, or online for another performance within the same season. There is an additional cost if seating upgrades apply, and all exchange requests are subject to availability. You may also donate your tickets back to the Colorado Symphony and receive a donation receipt.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF A CONCERT IS CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER?
We rarely cancel a concert due to inclement weather, but when this occurs we will send a direct email notification to all ticket holders. Updates, cancelations, or changes will be posted on coloradosymphony.org and on the event page for the concert.
BOETTCHER CONCERT HALL INFORMATION
FOR COLORADO SYMPHONY CONCERT TICKETS AND INFORMATION: call 303.623.7876.
THE COLORADO SYMPHONY’S WEBSITE, coloradosymphony.org, provides information on all Colorado Symphony activities at Boettcher Concert Hall and other venues around Colorado including performances at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, the Arvada Center for the Performing Arts, and more. Other venues may require the use of another ticketing source; however, you will always be directed to the official ticketing agent or source by using coloradosymphony.org/navigation.
LATE SEATING: In consideration of our musicians, guest artists, crew, staff, and your fellow patrons, late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager and takes place during pauses in the program. Ushers will let you know when you may enter the hall. They may seat you in an area other than your ticketed seat so as to not disturb other patrons, and you may take your ticketed seat during intermission.
NO SMOKING: Boettcher Concert Hall is a smoke free venue. Any and all forms of smoking are prohibited in the venue.
NO FILMING: Audio or video recording devices, GoPros, professional cameras, or cameras with removable lenses are not allowed in the hall.
SECURITY: In furtherance of Denver Arts & Venues ongoing initiative to create a safe and secure environment for all patrons and employees of the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the Colorado Symphony Association is pleased to partner with the Denver Performing Arts Complex on the newlyintroduced security measures for Boettcher Concert Hall and all venues within the complex. We encourage you to arrive up to 45 minutes prior to the start of your event. This will alleviate congestion in all walk ways and entrances and will allow for proper screening. To review the full policy and prohibited items, please visit artscomplex.com.
In the event of a building emergency patrons will be notified by an announcement from the stage. Should the building need to be evacuated, please exit the nearest door, or according to instructions given from stage.
FIRST AID FACILITIES for all patrons are available. Please inquire with an usher should you need these facilities or assistance. Please report any accidents, falls, or lost items to an usher promptly.
ELEVATOR is located within the venue after passing through security and having your ticket scanned. Please follow the signs to the southeast end of the main lobby. The elevator is to the left of the entrance of Gallery 1 on the first level of the lobby.
COAT CHECK is located underneath the main lobby stairs in the hallway leading to Gallery 1.
BAR SERVICE is provided at most concerts. Concessions are managed by Centerplate. Please see the FAQ page regarding policy on food and beverage in Boettcher Concert Hall. The Colorado Symphony reserves the right to change the concessions policy at any time. The Colorado Symphony Association does not manage concessions, ordering, or realize profit from concessions.
LOST AND FOUND items should be reported promptly to the House Manager, via an usher, or directly. Lost items are kept by the usher staff until the end of the performance. After the performance items are taken to Arts & Venues Lost and Found. If attempting to claim lost property during or shortly after your performance, please see an usher. If you’ve left the hall and have a lost item, please call 720.865.4200.
THE GUILD SHOP: Located in Gallery 1 on the first floor of Boettcher Concert Hall, The Shop (as it's affectionately known) is the perfect place to pick up unique gifts, seasonal fashions, and of course recordings produced by, and of, the Colorado Symphony. The Shop is operated by a dedicated group of Symphony supporters and enthusiasts year-round.
