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 dynamic, impassioned 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)!
LARGEST BEETHOVEN AND BREWS YET
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.
FEATURED PERFORMANCES
John Williams: An American Journey
FEB 9 – 10
Boettcher Concert Hall
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.
Red Carpet Rewind: Celebration of the Music of the Academy Awards
FEB 24
Boettcher Concert Hall
It's a red carpet affair as we honor scores that were nominated or won Academy Awards®, featuring our very own Colorado Symphony Associate Concertmaster Claude Sim performing The Red Violin: Chaconne for Violin and Orchestra. Program highlights include music from The Wizard of Oz, An American in Paris, Mary Poppins, West Side Story, Oklahoma!, timeless Disney classics, and more!
UPCOMING EVENTS
FEB 22
L/H 102: Anything But Innocent—The Hard-Core Romantics ▪ Boettcher Concert Hall
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