John Williams: An American Journey

FEB 9 – 10

Boettcher Concert Hall

WILLIAMS Summon the Heros (1996 Summer Games in Atlanta)
WILLIAMS Theme from JFK
WILLIAMS "Viktor's Tale" from The Terminal
WILLIAMS Three Pieces from Schindler's List
WILLIAMS Soundings
WILLIAMS Olympic Fanfare and Theme (1984 Summer Games in L.A.)
WILLIAMS Selections from Star Wars
WILLIAMS Happy Birthday Variations
WILLIAMS Selections from American Journey

John Williams composed the soundtracks to some of the world’s most treasured films and is also well-known as a prolific composer for music beyond the borders of the silver screen. Concertmaster Yumi Hwang-Williams performs the “Three Pieces” from Schindler’s List, and additional soloists on the program include the Colorado Symphony’s own Principal Clarinet Jason Shafer performing “Viktor’s Tale” from The Terminal and Principal Trumpet Justin Bartels performing the Theme from J.F.K.

Beethoven and Brews at Blue Moon Brewing Company - RiNo

MAR 7

Blue Moon Brewing Company - RiNo

This special event highlights Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 conducted by Music Director Brett Mitchell—featuring the largest ensemble we've had at Beethoven and Brews yet. Additionally, taste an exclusive beer, brewed on a blue moon, by Blue Moon's brewers and your Colorado Symphony musicians! Join us for this unforgettable and homegrown front-range experience with great music and delicious beer provided by Blue Moon Brewing Co.

Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé

FEB 2 – 4

Boettcher Concert Hall

Music Director Brett Mitchell leads a night of le charme romantique just in time for Valentine’s Day! Revel in Ravel’s romantic, virtuosic ballet Daphnis et Chloé, while Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun tells the risqué tale of a thwarted, woodland tryst. Soprano Jessica Rivera, deemed “rapturous” by the LA Times, lends her exquisite voice to Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Five Images After Sappho, inspired by the ancient Greek poet’s enigmatic and incomplete writings. Be still, our coeurs.

Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring

FEB 16 – 18

Boettcher Concert Hall

Music Director Brett Mitchell conducts this program of distinctly Russian flair beginning with Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2, featuring Kirill Gerstein. Rounding out the evening is Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, famously known for the riot that ensued at it's debut in Paris (1913). However, you are likely familiar with it's more current use in Disney's Fantasia (1940)!