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BERLIOZ SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE
Boettcher Concert Hall
NOV 20-21
Hector Berlioz's early Romantic tour de force, Symphonie fantastique, headlines the evening, telling the bizarre story of an artist in five movements: His love for a young woman sweeps from joy to jealousy into an opium-fueled dream of a witches' sabbath. The program begins with a pair of inimitable Stravinsky pieces that effortlessly mesh menace and beauty: The Colorado Symphony Chorus, directed by Duain Wolfe, sings with the orchestra on Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms, then violinist Philippe Quint performs Violin Concerto in D major on a 1708 Stradivarius.
Your Colorado Symphony is proud to announce a brand new Community Concert celebrating our men and women in uniform! The evening will highlight patriotic music and theme with a special narrative of the Lincoln Portrait on the first half of the program. This event is FREE to the public, but tickets are required and can be picked up in-person at the Boettcher Concert Hall Box Office.
Power up your DeLorean, recharge your flux capacitor, and get ready to celebrate the 30th anniversary of an unforgettable movie classic: Back to the Future, starring Michael J. Fox, the 1.21-gigawatt blockbuster that topped the 1985 box office. Fans old and new will experience the thrill of the film like never before: on a big screen with the full orchestra performing Alan Silvestri’s dazzling musical score live—and you don’t even need a time machine to get to 2015!
Vocalist Hilary Kole plays Bond girl as the Colorado Symphony performs the iconic music of James Bond. Monty Norman's "James Bond Theme" started it all in Dr. No, the first Bond film in 1962, and the sleek, sexy melody continues to seduce in the 24th Bond film, Spectre. Colorado Symphony musicians will perform several works from the films, including Academy Award®-nominated songs such as "Live and Let Die" and "For Your Eyes Only."
This popular annual family concert takes attendees on a musical trip around the globe. Drums of the World features your very own Colorado Symphony percussionists playing rhythmic instruments new and old – it'll be everything but the kitchen sink! Don't forget to arrive early for HalfNotes pre-concert activities in the lobby and Gallery 2!
The annual winter tribute to Ludwig van Beethoven opens with the little-played overture to the 1801 ballet, The Creatures of Prometheus. Beethoven's Classical roots are at the heart of his Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major performed by pianist Andrew Staupe, who cemented his status as one of the country's top young pianists with a critically acclaimed Carnegie Hall debut in 2012. Beethoven's famed Symphony No. 3, most commonly known as "Eroica," was groundbreaking for its musical range when it premiered in the early 19th century. Audience-favorite Rossen Milanov returns to conduct this exciting program.
At just 10 years old, Jackie Evancho first appeared on “America’s Got Talent” in 2010 singing soprano pieces that won her second place overall in the contest. From there, she started performing around the world. Now at 15 years old, Evancho released her third standalone album called “Awakening”. For her performance with the Colorado Symphony, Evancho will perform some of the most memorable classics of the season as well as other unique pieces sure to make for a festive concert. Evancho has gained acclaim for her holiday concerts, including participating in the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C. in 2012, where she sang in-front of President Obama. Click here to watch her recent performance at the Festival of Families in Philadelphia. Don't miss this opportunity to see Jackie Evancho at this one-night-only concert event.
Music and the Great Beyond: Composers Explore the Meaning of It All
FEB 4, 11 & 18 | 7-9PM
FEB 20 | 7:30PM PERFORMANCE
FOUR SESSIONS | $175
In this thought-provoking course, taught by popular University College music teacher Marc Shulgold, listen to music through the ages, discovering pieces that bring comfort, as well as those that address, and conquer, fears. Travel from the lush sounds of Renaissance harmony through the dramatic works of Bach and Handel. Encounter some of the greatest music by Mozart and Beethoven, Dvorak and Brahms, Strauss and Verdi. Then, in an overwhelming piece that wrestles with the prospects of eternal life, end with a detailed look at Gustav Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony, before experiencing it in concert on February 20 with Andrew Litton, the Colorado Symphony and Chorus. Registration begins 12/7/15 by calling 303.871.2291. Mention this e-mail and receive 10% off the registration price!