WHAT MAKES DVOŘÁK SO POPULAR?
THE OLD WORLD MEETS THE NEW
Posted on May 10, 2016
Guest Blog by Marc Shulgold
"Classical concerts can now embrace the world, happily crossing over geographic and cultural boundaries with ease, serving up the familiar alongside the daringly..." more >>>
THIS WEEKEND:
DVOŘÁK SYMPHONY NO. 9 "FROM THE NEW WORLD"
Boettcher Concert Hall
MAY 13-14
Conducted by the versatile Andre de Ridder, Colorado Symphony Concertmaster Yumi Hwang- Williams performs Béla Bartók’s Violin Concerto No. 2 before the orchestra takes on Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9. Popularly known as "The New World Symphony", the work was influenced by they rhythms of Native American music, African-American spirituals, and... more >>>
FEATURED UPCOMING EVENTS:
CARMINA BURANA
Boettcher Concert Hall
MAY 20-22
Featuring the Colorado Symphony Chorus and a cast of soloists, Colorado Symphony Music Director Andrew Litton conducts Carl Orff’s powerhouse Carmina Burana, a symphonic exploration of love, lust, and... more >>>
LET'S DANCE:
CELEBRATION OF DAVID BOWIE FEATURING JEANS 'N CLASSICS WITH THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
Boettcher Concert Hall
MAY 28
Featuring Jeans n' Classics, this concert collaboration brings the best of Bowie's expansive catalog including favorites like "Space Oddity," "Changes," "China Girl," and... more >>>
DEVOTCHKA WITH THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
FEATURING OZOMATLI WITH SPECIAL GUEST JOSH BLUE
Presented by Arrow
Media Partners: KBCO and Westword
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
JUN 16
DeVotchKa returns with their lush orchestrations combined with the rich sounds of the Colorado Symphony. Featuring the Grammy Award winning Ozomatli, and special guest comedian Josh Blue... more >>>
FAMILY FRIENDLY FOURTH OF JULY
Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
JULY 4
This family-friendly program features your favorite contemporary scores and the best fireworks the Front Range has to offer! Celebrate America with the "Armed Forces Salute", "The Stars and Stripes Forever", the 1812 Overture, "God Bless America" and a slew of your favorite hits from stage and screen.... more >>>
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA:
SYMPHONY OF THE GODDESSES - MASTER QUEST
Boettcher Concert Hall
JULY 14
Audiences can expect to experience awesome new inclusions from Tri Force Heroes the most recently released The Legend of Zelda game. Never before performed scores accompanied by new gameplay imagery, will appear for the first time ever... more >>>
SUMMER SERENADES
Boettcher Concert Hall
JUL 22
Conducted by Christopher Dragon, this concert spectacular takes you through the works of Mozart and more, focusing on the composers’ great serenades. Originating in the Baroque era as performance works dedicated to... more >>>
CONCERT SERIES
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