Colorado Symphony Brochure 2011-12

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MAStErwOrkS

the 2011/12 Masterworks Series presents the most undeniably beautiful music in history. each and every concert showcases the majesty of the Colorado Symphony - embracing the glorious past and the promise of the future. From Strauss to Saint-Saëns, Beethoven to Brahms, and Mozart to Mussorgsky, the Masterworks Series sparkles with imagination and leaves the heart yearning for more. this season, we continue our fascinating search for a new music director, welcoming celebrated guest conductors from around the world. don’t miss a note of the magnificent Masterworks Series: awe-inspiring artists, thrilling conductors and inspirational masterpieces that speak to Colorado’s love of the classics and so much more.

POPS

the star-studded Pops Series offers an exhilarating new twist on programming. Blockbuster concerts spotlight superstars such as Bugs Bunny and Jim Brickman, plus the fresh sounds of country star david nail and the sizzling swing of Big Bad Voodoo daddy. the Pops continues to break new ground with history-in-the-making collaborations between indie rock artists such as deVotchKa, as well as L.a. heroes ozomatli. the 2011/12 Pops Series offers a rare chance to relish new music and re-connect with classic favorites – plus these are simply the finest shows in town.

INSIdE thE ScOrE

For seasoned concert-goers and for those just discovering the joys of symphonic music, each Inside

the Score concert illuminates the rich stories behind the music, from dramatic tales of romantic inspiration to the

heart of the composer’s genius. Inside the Score explores the world of classical music in a fun and meaningful way

through conversation, multimedia, visuals and performance. Gain insights into the minds of great composers such as Mozart,

Beethoven and tchaikovsky, and delve deeply into newer works - all while discovering the inner workings of the orchestra and re-

igniting your love of music.

FAMIly

the Family Series is an ideal introduction to the magical world of the orchestra. Ignite the imagination in a welcoming setting that encourages families to listen and enjoy great music – together. Create beautiful memories at these interactive family concerts that have the power to pique the curiosity of children of all ages.

hOlIdAy

this holiday season, celebrate peace, harmony and beautiful music together with the Colorado Symphony. Indulge in concerts infused with the true holiday spirit, including the breathtaking Messiah by Candlelight and the heartwarming Colorado Christmas. treat yourself to the Christmas wonders of Celtic Woman, get swept off your feet at A Night in Vienna, and groove to the gospel sounds of Too Hot to Handel. Make your season bright with the Colorado Symphony!

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opening nigHTberlioz Le Corsaire overturemozart Symphony no. 40Strauss also Sprach Zarathustra the Colorado Symphony season opens in a blaze of glory with well-loved orchestral gems, including Mozart’s iconic symphony and Strauss’s music, whose opening 90 seconds was made famous in Stanley Kubrick’s landmark film, 2001: A Space Odyssey.

kaHane & THe planeTSbeethoven overture to The Creatures of Prometheusbeethoven Piano Concerto no. 1Holst the Planets

Former music director Jeffrey Kahane returns as pianist in Beethoven’s youthful first concerto. the concert concludes with “the Planets – an Hd odyssey,” a multimedia event combining the orchestra’s live performance of Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite with the latest, state-of-the-art, naSa-generated images.

beeTHoven 7bernstein overture to Candideglass Violin Concerto no. 2, “the american Four Seasons”beethoven Symphony no. 7

Popular violinist robert Mcduffie performs Philip Glass’ new concerto, a work which receives enthusiastic standing ovations everywhere it is performed. the program closes with Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, his most universal. Its lyricism, rhythmic energy and deep humanity are unsurpassed.

faUrÉ reQUiembizet Suite no. 2 from L’Arlésiennebritten Les Illuminationsfauré requiem

Bizet’s music from L’Arlésienne includes the “Farandole,” a popular show stopper. Fauré’s requiem is one of the most lyrical and heartfelt works of all time. this is a different sort of requiem – a peaceful deliverance, an aspiration toward celestial happiness.

all dvoŘÁkdvořák notturno in Bdvořák Piano Concertodvořák Symphony no. 8

this all dvořák program features audience favorite natasha Paremski in the composer’s piano concerto, a work that rivals those of his peers Brahms, rachmaninoff and tchaikovsky. the closing work is the cheery 8th Symphony, which draws its inspiration from the Bohemian folk music dvořák so loved.

Cleo parker robinSon danCeS romeo and jUlieT mozart Ballet Music from IdomeneoSchubert Symphony no. 5prokofiev Selections from Romeo and Juliet

enduring works by Mozart and Schubert open this concert with guest conductor andrew Litton. the famed Cleo Parker robinson dance ensemble joins the Colorado Symphony in a dramatic retelling of Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet with colorful costumes and atmospheric lighting.

braHmS, Wagner & joHn WilliamSWagner Forest Murmurs from SiegfriedWilliams the Five Sacred treesbrahms Symphony no. 1

this program evokes the beauty and mystery of nature: from wagner’s “Forest Murmurs” and John williams’ bassoon work “the Five Sacred trees” to Brahms’ brilliant first symphony, whose final movement horn call gives way to a melody that rivals Beethoven’s “ode to Joy.”

barTÓk ConCerTo for orCHeSTraberlioz roman Carnival overtureWilliam Hill Commissionbartók Concerto for orchestra

works by Berlioz and Colorado Symphony principal timpanist william Hill open this concert that concludes with Bartók’s last great orchestral work. Commissioned by the famed conductor Serge Koussevitzky, it was premiered by the Boston Symphony to great success and has been an audience favorite ever since.

rUSSian maSTerpieCeSmussorgsky dawn on the Moskva riverShostakovich Violin Concerto no. 1mussorgsky/ravel Pictures at an exhibition

Karen Gomyo returns by popular demand to perform Shostakovich’s fierce violin concerto. after intermission, Finnish guest conductor Pietari Inkinen leads the orchestra in Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an exhibition,” one of the most virtuosic works in the repertory.

SainT-SaËnS organ SympHonyrossini overture to The Italian Girl in Algiersoberthür Concertino for Harp and Chamber orchestraSaint-Saëns Symphony no. 3, “organ Symphony”

Mei-ann Chen debuts in a feminine-inspired program. rossini’s effervescent overture is the perfect opening to this concert that also highlights the virtuosity of Colorado Symphony harpist Courtney Hershey Bress. Its centerpiece is Saint-Saëns organ Symphony, one of the composer’s best known works.

SibeliUS violin ConCerTonielsen Helios overtureSibelius Violin Concertokellogg Mozart’s HymnHindemith Symphonic Metamorphoses on themes of Carl Maria von weber

wunderkind violinist Caroline Goulding debuts in the Sibelius, the composer’s stark and evocative masterpiece reminiscent of the Finnish countryside. the program concludes with the brassy Symphonic Metamorphosis, Hindemith’s homage to the important German early romantic composer.

SepTember 23, 24 FrI/Sat 7:30PMyan pascal Tortelier, conductor

SepTember 30, oCTober 1, 2FrI/Sat 7:30PM, Sun 2:30PMjeffrey kahane, piano Women of the Colorado Symphony Chorus duain Wolfe, director

oCTober 15, 16Sat 7:30PM, Sun 2:30PMpeter oundjian, conductorrobert mcduffie, violin

oCTober 21, 22, 23FrI/Sat 7:30PM, Sun 2:30PMmatthew Halls, conductorkarina gauvin, sopranojonathan beyer, baritone

november 5, 6Sat 7:30PM, Sun 2:30PMScott yoo, conductornatasha paremski, piano

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november 18, 19, 20FrI/Sat 7:30PM, Sun 2:30PMandrew litton, conductorCleo parker robinson dance

deCember 3, 4Sat 7:30PM, Sun 2:30PMolari elts, conductorChad Cognata, bassoon

janUary 6, 7FrI/Sat 7:30PMlarry rachleff, conductor

janUary 13, 14, 15FrI/Sat 7:30PM, Sun 2:30PMpietari inkinen, conductorkaren gomyo, violin

janUary 28, 29Sat 7:30PM, Sun 2:30PMmei-ann Chen, conductorCourtney Hershey bress, harp

febrUary 3, 4FrI/Sat 7:30PMChristian arming, conductorCaroline goulding, violin

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braHmS doUble WiTH yUmi & Silvermozart Serenade no. 6, “Serenata notturna”brahms double Concertofranck Symphony in d minor

a sparkling Mozart Serenade and Franck’s most famous orchestral work frame this delightful program led by world-renowned conductor Claus Peter Flor. Concertmaster yumi Hwang-williams and principal cellist Silver ainomäe team up in Brahms’ powerful and enchanting concerto, a star-studded combination.

beeTHoven maSS in CHumperdink Prelude to Hänsel and Gretelbartók Suite from The Miraculous Mandarinbeethoven Mass in C

Humperdink’s fairy tale overture and Bartók’s scandalous, sensual ballet are definitely from this world. Beethoven’s reverent Mass takes us on a spiritual journey that only the great master could envision.

raCH 3 & SCHUberT’S greaTrachmaninoff Piano Concerto no. 3Schubert Symphony no. 9, “the Great”

ukrainian phenom Valentina Lisitsa debuts in rachmaninoff’s fiendishly difficult score. Schubert’s 9th symphony is next - lyrical, heroic and monumental.

beeTHoven’S eroiCaHaydn Symphony no. 22, “the Philosopher”kodaly dances of Galántabeethoven Symphony no. 3, “eroica”

Haydn’s charming symphony employs a muted tick-tock effect, evoking the image of a philosopher deep in thought while time passes by; and Kodaly’s dances are a deeply personal homage to the place where he lived as a toddler with his family. Both are a prelude to the main work on the program: Beethoven’s heroic symphony which was first dedicated to napoleon, after which the disillusioned composer scratched his dedication off the work’s title page.

liTTon on piano & pUlCinellarossini overture to The Barber of SevilleShostakovich Piano Concerto no. 2Stravinsky Pulcinella rossini’s music is often quoted, made famous to millions of americans when Bugs Bunny was chased by elmer Fudd into the stage door of the Hollywood Bowl. and Stravinsky’s tribute to Italian classical music seems at first glance a strange homage to the past. “It was a backward look, of course — the first of many love affairs in that direction — but it was a look in the mirror, too,” said the great russian composer of “Pulcinella,” a work full of serenades, tarantellas and minuets.

TCHaikovSky 4puts two Mountain Scenesputs Clarinet ConcertoTchaikovsky Symphony no. 4

the music of young american Kevin Puts is lyrical, sentimental and moving. Principal clarinetist Bil Jackson reprises the concerto, the first movement of which was inspired by the families of u.S. military personnel killed in Iraq and afghanistan. Conductor laureate Marin alsop concludes with one of the most revered works in the repertoire, tchaikovsky’s 4th, which she has recorded to great acclaim with the Colorado Symphony.

raCHmaninoff SympHoniC danCeSdebussy Petite Suitegolijov MarielTchaikovsky Variations on a rococo themerachmaninoff Symphonic dances

a varied program of new and favored works highlights the talents of German conductor Christoph König and cellist alban Gerhardt. rachmaninoff, denver’s favorite composer, is once again brought to life in his late, great work, the “Symphonic dances.”

a Sea SympHonyvaughan Williams Fantasia on a theme by thomas tallisvaughan Williams Symphony no.1, “a Sea Symphony”

Set to texts of walt whitman, Vaughan williams’ romantic, larger than life choral orchestral work evokes the sea in all its majesty and fury. the young 30-year- old composer created an awesome work of searing intensity and remarkable ingenuity which receives its Colorado Symphony premiere.

olga kern playS griegglinka overture to Russlan and Ludmillagrieg Piano ConcertoShostakovich Symphony no. 11, “the year 1905”

olga Kern returns, this time in Grieg’s timeless concerto, whose first phrase is among the most dramatic ever penned. the Symphony then performs her countryman Shostakovich’s 11th symphony, a work so descriptive it is sometimes dubbed “a film score without the film.”

maHler 3mahler Symphony no. 3

Mahler’s sprawling symphony is an epic hymn to nature with each movement a step on the journey to the perfection he perceived in the world around – and beyond.

SHakeSpeare in mUSiCWeber overture to Oberonberlioz the death of Cleopatraberlioz Selections from Romeo and Juliettbernstein Symphonic dances from West Side Story

Shakespeare has long inspired orchestral composers. Guest conductor Christian arming has chosen the best and brightest of these works to celebrate the great Bard. world-famous mezzo soprano and denver area native Michelle deyoung makes her long anticipated debut at these concerts.

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febrUary 25, 26Sat 7:30PM, Sun 2:30PMClaus peter flor, conductoryumi Hwang-Williams, violinSilver ainomäe, cello

marCH 2, 3, 4FrI/Sat 7:30PM, Sun 2:30PMChristoph könig, conductorColorado Symphony Chorus duain Wolfe, director

marCH 16, 17FrI/Sat 7:30PMmark Wigglesworth, conductorvalentina lisitsa, piano

marCH 25Sun 2:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

marCH 31Sat 7:30PMandrew litton, conductor and piano

april 13, 14FrI/Sat 7:30PMmarin alsop, conductor laureatebil jackson, clarinet

april 20, 21FrI/Sat 7:30PMChristoph könig, conductoralban gerhardt, cello

may 12, 13Sat 7:30PM, Sun 2:30PMThomas dausgaard, conductor Colorado Symphony Chorus duain Wolfe, director

may 18, 19, 20FrI/Sat 7:30PM, Sun 2:30PMpeter oundjian, conductorolga kern, piano

jUne 1, 2FrI/Sat 7:30PMjesus lopez-Cobos, conductorWomen of the Colorado Symphony Chorus duain Wolfe, directorColorado Children’s Chorale deborah deSantis, director

jUne 8, 9, 10FrI/Sat 7:30PM, Sun 2:30PMChristian arming, conductormichelle deyoung, mezzo soprano

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Henry and me

this animated film starring richard Gere and Cyndi Lauper receives its western premiere at the Boettcher Concert Hall. a young boy battling illness is taken on a magical adventure by a stranger named Henry. on their journey, the boy meets new york yankee legends, both past and present, who give him lessons about baseball and life. Film composer Charles denler and the Colorado Symphony demonstrate how a score comes to life prior to a full screening of the movie.

THe devil’S fiddler

the phenomenal Gypsy fiddler roby Lakatos is a rare musician who defies description. a scorching virtuoso equally comfortable performing classical, jazz and his own Hungarian folk idiom, Lakatos and his ensemble join the Colorado Symphony for an explosive mix of authentic Gypsy music with great themes from all around the world. with superb panache, roby, his ensemble and the Symphony offer an electrifying program.

SHUffle

this concert ties together vast musical styles with the threads that connect them in the ‘spaces between.’ we’re changing the old rules as you knew them and embracing the reality that people shuffle back and forth between Baroque, Classical and romantic to Jazz, Pop, Broadway and Indie music. In examining their differences we’ll discover exciting commonalities. Hold on for a fusion concert for every musical taste.

leTTerS from mozarT

resident Conductor Scott o’neil leads us through Mozart’s incredible life while reading sparkling translations of letters he wrote to family and friends accompanied by his most famous compositions. what was Mozart really like? Here is the composer at his most intimate and unguarded, expressing feelings about life, love, music and the world around him. this journey of discovery is a must for anyone who has ever loved a work by Mozart, from the deceptively simple “eine kleine nachtmusik” to his towering, magnificent requiem.

beeTHoven’S eroiCa revealed

Beethoven’s masterpiece is deconstructed in front of your eyes with stunning visuals, musical sound bytes and clever anecdotes, including revealing information about the composer’s relationship with napoleon, to whom the symphony was originally dedicated. Heroism and an idealized vision of redemption through love permeate the great master’s work. then hear the entire “eroica” with a renewed understanding and appreciation for the art that was and will always be Beethoven.

WHo killed TCHaikovSky?

Former Music director Jeffrey Kahane returns to examine the root causes in the turbulent emotional life that led to this russian master’s early demise. It is a fantastic journey through the ‘best of the best’ of the composer, ending with death just weeks after the completion of his last composition, which became a requiem. Kahane leads the Colorado Symphony, performs some of the great composer’s piano works and gives insight into the brilliance of this “rock star” of his time, a man without any of the freedoms we enjoy today.

flamenCo!

Flamenco lies at the very soul of the Spanish Gypsies, often a misunderstood and misrepresented people. Flamenco, an art form which epitomizes self-confidence, style and pride, is lovingly presented by the Colorado Symphony with world-renowned guitarists, singers and dancers. Classical compositions inspired by Flamenco find a place alongside folkloric gems on this one-of-a-kind concert presentation.

oCTober 7FrI 7:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductorCharles denler, composer

oCTober 28FrI 7:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductorroby lakatos, violin

november 11FrI 7:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

janUary 20FrI 7:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

marCH 23FrI 7:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

april 27, 2012FrI 7:30PMjeffrey kahane, conductor and piano

may 25FrI 7:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

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SepTember 17Sat 7:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

oCTober 8Sat 7:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

november 12Sat 7:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

deCember 10Sat 6:00PMScott o’neil, resident conductorColorado Symphony Chorus duain Wolfe, directorColorado Children’s Chorale deborah deSantis, director

deCember 30FrI 7:30PM george daugherty, conductor

janUary 21Sat 7:30PM Scott o’neil, resident conductor

big bad voodoo daddy

Pump up to Big Bad Voodoo daddy, the contemporary swing revival band. their notable singles include “Go daddy-o,” “you & Me & the Bottle Makes 3 tonight (Baby),” and “Mr. Pinstripe Suit.” the group has also performed on the hit television show Dancing with the Stars and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. they’ll have you on your feet in no time flat.

david nail

Growing up in a small southeastern Missouri town, it was music that called david nail’s name. His baseball coach said, ‘david, you need to decide where you’re going to school,’ and out of the blue david said, ‘do you know anybody in nashville?’” the rest is history. the recent Grammy® nominee for Best Male Vocal Country Performance for his hit “turning Home” will make his first orchestral appearance with the Colorado Symphony. this is history in the making.

ozomaTli

In their fourteen years together as a band, celebrated Los angeles culture-mashers ozomatli have gone from being hometown heroes to being named u.S. State department Cultural ambassadors. their music – an urban Latino-and-beyond collision of hip hop and salsa, dancehall and cumbia, samba and funk, merengue and comparsa, east La r&B and new orleans second line, Jamaican ragga and Indian raga – has long followed a key mantra: it will take you around the world by taking you around L.a.

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Join the Colorado Symphony, Chorus, Colorado Children’s Chorale, vocalists and dancers in a program of your favorite traditional Christmas carols and songs. Special mood lighting and a few magical guests from the north Pole make this holiday classic the perfect way to celebrate the season.

bUgS bUnny aT THe SympHony

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, the celebrated sequel to Bugs Bunny on Broadway, features a new fusion of on-screen Looney tunes with live Colorado Symphony accompaniment. Spotlighting original classics and an enlarged “cast” of warner Bros. animated characters and cartoons, this is a great opportunity to expose the younger generation to the classical music and classic animation you treasured as a child.

riderS in THe Sky

For thirty years, riders In the Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by the sons of the pioneers, Gene autry and roy rogers, reviving and revitalizing the western genre. they have become modern-day icons by branding the genre with their own legendary wacky humor and way-out wit. Join these modern-day cowboys with the Colorado Symphony during the 2012 national western Stock Show.

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a jim briCkman valenTine

Jim Brickman, the most charted adult Contemporary artist to date is also one of the most popular new age composers of all time. His solo piano compositions, pop-style instrumentals and vocal collaborations have earned him legions of fans. don’t miss this most romantic of artists on the most romantic of all holidays. If there ever was a perfect date night, this is it.

devoTCHka

denver’s iconic indie band deVotchKa makes a rare orchestral appearance with the Colorado Symphony. with a truly original romantic sound, this four-piece multi-instrumental and vocal ensemble is already established as one of the most exciting underground bands in the country. Featured on the Grammy®-nominated soundtrack to the movie Little Miss Sunshine, this grand and soaring group is our city’s musical ambassador to the world.

STeppin’ oUT:a TribUTe To fred aSTaire and ginger rogerS

Broadway meets Hollywood in this nostalgic tribute to the legendary dance couple known simply as Fred and Ginger. a program of standards by Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern and George Gershwin from the 1930s includes dancers and singers with the Colorado Symphony.

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mariaCHi Cobre

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Colorado Symphony and Mariachi Cobre. the dashing 12-piece Mariachi band is walt disney world’s great export, sporting three guitarists, two trumpet players and seven violinists who combine to deliver the warm, rich rhythms of Mexican folkloric music that will sweep your entire family into a spirit of celebration. originally formed in 1971, they’ve shared the stage with such luminaries as Linda ronstadt, Julio Iglesias and Carlos Santana.

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If you enjoyed the recent sold-out Colorado Symphony Broadway Rocks performance, come back for a whole new show. Four top-notch vocalists, direct from Broadway, join the Symphony in modern favorites from Jersey Boys, Lion King, Hairspray, Les Miserables, Wicked, Dreamgirls and Phantom of the Opera.

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febrUary 10FrI 7:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

febrUary 18Sat 7:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

febrUary 24FrI 7:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

marCH 8tHu 7:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

may 5Sat 7:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

may 26Sat 7:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

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HalloWeen SpookTaCUlar

thrill to a program of spooky classics and chilling favorites at the Colorado Symphony’s annual Halloween concert. Join the orchestra members in costume for a chance to win some ghoulicious door prizes!

drUmS of THe World

travel with the virtuoso percussionists of the Colorado Symphony on a musical journey of discovery to learn all about fantastical drums of the world.

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mozarT: THe Wonder CHild

Mozart’s genius was apparent at an early age when he took the crown heads of europe by storm. expose your young ones to the wonderment of this most special of composers, learning about his life, family and early influences in a program of his most celebrated works. this is music you will appreciate for a lifetime.

Side-by-Side WiTH THe dyao

the Colorado Symphony’s annual side-by-side concert with the musicians of the denver young artists orchestra changes lives. young people working alongside seasoned orchestral professionals in performances of great classics is an experience you and your family will never forget.

TCHaikovSky diSCoverS ameriCa

the great russian composer journeys to america in this special storytelling concert. From his arrival in new york and famous trip to niagara Falls to a surprise encounter with a young girl named Jennie, this concert weaves music into drama as two actors recreate historical events from the composer’s life and dance story passages from his famous ballets, including The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake.

oCTober 30Sun 2:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

november 27Sun 2:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductorColorado Symphony percussionists

deCember 10Sat 2:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductorColorado Symphony Chorus duain Wolfe, directorColorado Children’s Chorale deborah deSantis, director

janUary 22Sun 2:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

febrUary 12Sun 2:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductordenver young artists orchestra

april 29Sun 2:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductorClassical kids live

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joSHUa bell

Violinist Joshua Bell has enchanted audiences worldwide with his breathtaking virtuosity and tone of rare beauty. He came to national attention at the age of 14 and for decades since, his recordings and performances have earned him the rare title of “classical music superstar.”

paTTi lUpone

this First Lady of the american Broadway theater has more tony® awards and film credits than you can shake a stick at. Lead roles in Gypsy, Sweeney Todd, Anything Goes, and Oliver! are just a few of this legendary performer’s triumphs. LuPone sky-rocketed to international stardom in andrew Lloyd webber’s Evita and has never looked back. television credits include Frasier, Law & Order, and aBC’s Life Goes On and have solidified this versatile artist’s universal appeal. Patti LuPone pays tribute to the Broadway that raised her in selections from her favorite musicals.

CelTiC Woman

audiences have fallen in love with Celtic woman via PBS specials and live arena performances that feature the female vocal ensemble performing a mix of Celtic, new age, and adult Contemporary music. on their first american symphonic holiday tour, Celtic woman’s holiday collection will warm your heart on a cold winter’s night. their distinctive take on classic Christmas selections is refreshing and soulful.

renÉe fleming

one of the most beloved and celebrated musical ambassadors of our time, soprano renée Fleming captivates audiences with her sumptuous voice, consummate artistry and compelling stage presence. Known as ‘the people’s diva’ and named the number one female singer in 2010, she continues to grace the world’s greatest opera stages and concert halls, now extending her reach to include other musical forms and media. over the past few seasons, Ms. Fleming has hosted a wide variety of television and radio broadcasts, including the Metropolitan opera’s Live in HD series in movie theaters and Live From Lincoln Center on PBS.

SepTember 18Sun 7:30PMpeter oundjian, conductor

oCTober 29Sat 7:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

deCember 21wed 7:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

marCH 10Sat 7:30PMSebastian lang-lessing, conductor

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meSSiaH by CandleligHT

Handel’s revered oratorio was a sold out sensation last year. due to popular demand, we’ve added another performance of this most recognizable of masterpieces, set to the warm glow of candlelight at one of denver’s most lovely sacred spaces. It’s a romantic holiday experience you’ll never forget.

Too HoT To Handel

this r&B, jazz, and gospel reworking of Handel’s “Messiah” has audiences rocking in the aisles. Join Marin alsop, the Colorado Symphony, mass chorus and special guest vocalists for the 14th annual jazzy retelling of Handel’s great classic.

CelTiC Woman

audiences have fallen in love with Celtic woman via PBS specials and live arena performances that feature the female vocal ensemble performing a mix of Celtic, new age, and adult Contemporary music. on their first american symphonic tour, Celtic woman’s holiday collection will warm your heart on a cold winter’s night. their distinctive take on classic Christmas selections is refreshing and soulful.

bUgS bUnny aT THe SympHony

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, the celebrated sequel to Bugs Bunny on Broadway, features a new fusion of on-screen Looney tunes with live Colorado Symphony accompaniment. Spotlighting original classics and an enlarged “cast” of warner Bros. animated characters and cartoons, this is a great opportunity to expose the younger generation to the classical music and classic animation you treasured as a child.

a nigHT in vienna

ring in the new year with this Viennese style concert featuring polkas, waltzes, and marches performed by the Colorado Symphony. afterwards, take a stroll down to the 16th Street Mall for the fireworks display and still get home long before the clock strikes midnight.

deCember 9, 10, 11FrI 7:30PM, Sat 2:30 & 6PM, Sun 2:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductorColorado Symphony Chorus duain Wolfe, directorColorado Children’s Chorale deborah deSantis, director

deCember 13, 14, 18tue/wed 7:30PM, Sun 5:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductorColorado Symphony Chorus duain Wolfe, director* all performances at Montview Blvd. Presbyterian Church

deCember 16, 17FrI/Sat 7:30PMmarin alsop, conductor laureateColorado Symphony Chorus duain Wolfe, director

deCember 21wed 7:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

deCember 30FrI 7:30PMgeorge daugherty, conductor

deCember 31Sat 6:30PMScott o’neil, resident conductor

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Invitation for two to the annual donor appreciation Concert

Subscription to the Colorado Symphony newsletter

Invitations to two open rehearsals

recognition in the annual report

two complimentary drink vouchers

recognition in Soundings, the Colorado Symphony concert program

Invitations to Symphonic Salons, hosted by musicians & guest artists

Invitation to a Premium Evening Open Rehearsal featuring the chorus

Invitations to post-concert Cast Parties with guest artists, guest conductors & musicians

two concert guest passes

Invitation to the First Upbeat of the Season opening party, hosted in a private home

year-round recognition on the Conductor’s Circle Plaque in the Boettcher Concert Hall lobby

two additional concert guest passes (four total)

Invitations to exclusive Conductor’s Circle events including the Holiday Chamber Musicale

Invitations to pre-concert Allegretto Dinners

VIP concierge ticketing

Private backstage tour for four led by a musician, available upon request

$75 + SyMPHony FrIend

$150 + SyMPHony BeneFaCtor

$250 + SyMPHony Patron

$500 + SyMPHony M

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$1000 + SyMPHony ConCertMaSter

$2000 + ConduCtor’S CIr

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2010/11 cOlOrAdO SyMPhONy dONOr bENEFItS

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*all 21 Masterworks performances are available on Saturdays. Masterworks 21 packages are also offered for Friday or Sunday subscribers, however only 14 performances are available on these days. the other 7 performances will be offered on alternate days. For assistance arranging your Masterworks 21 package, please contact us at 303.623.7876.

Masterworks 14 packages are available by combining two Masterworks 7 packages listed above.

Pick one of the combinations below:

Fri 7a+B / Sun 7 a+B

Sat 7a+B / Sat 7 B+C / Sat 7a+C

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9/23-24 opening nigHT

9/30 • 10/1-2 kaHane & THe planeTS

10/15-16 beeTHoven 7

10/21-23 faUrÉ reQUiem

11/5-6 all dvoŘÁk

11/18-20 Cleo parker robinSon/romeo & jUlieT

12/3-4 braHmS, Wagner & joHn WilliamS

1/6-7 barTÓk ConCerTo for orCHeSTra

1/13-15 rUSSian maSTerpieCeS

1/28-29 SainT-SaËnS organ SympHony

2/3-4 SibeliUS violin ConCerTo

2/25-26 braHmS/yUmi & Silver

3/2-4 beeTHoven maSS in C

3/16-17 raCH 3 & SCHUberT’S greaT

3/25 beeTHoven’S eroiCa

3/31 liTTon on piano & pUlCinella

4/13-14 TCHaikovSky 4

4/20-21 raCHmaninoff SympHoniC danCeS

5/12-13 a Sea SympHony

5/18-20 olga kern playS grieg

6/1-2 maHler 3

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9/17 big bad voodoo daddy

10/8 david nail

11/12 ozomaTli

12/9-11 Colorado CHriSTmaS

12/30 bUgS bUnny aT THe SympHony

1/21 riderS in THe Sky

2/10 a jim briCkman valenTine

2/18 devoTCHka

2/24 STeppin’ oUT: a TribUTe To fred aSTaire & ginger rogerS

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PoPS 12

PoPS 6 ClaSSiC

inSide THe SCore PaCKaGe / 7 Concerts

10/7 Henry and me

10/28 THe devil’S fiddler

11/11 SHUffle

1/20 leTTerS from mozarT

3/23 beeTHoven’S eroiCa revealed

4/27 WHo killed TCHaikovSky?

5/25 flamenCo!

family PaCKaGe / 6 Concerts

10/30 HalloWeen SpookTaCUlar

11/27 drUmS of THe World

12/10 Colorado CHriSTmaS

1/22 mozarT: THe Wonder CHild

2/12 Side-by-Side WiTH THe dyao

4/29 TCHaikovSky diSCoverS ameriCa

2011/12 SubScrIPtION PrIcES

21 14 7

PrIcE lEvEl 1 $1,197 $973 $546

PrIcE lEvEl 2 987 805 455




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PrIcE lEvEl 1 $322

PrIcE lEvEl 2 252

PrIcE lEvEl 3 189

PrIcE lEvEl 4 133

PrIcE lEvEl 5 77

inSide THe SCore

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PrIcE lEvEl 1 $864 $432

PrIcE lEvEl 2 678 339




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PrIcE lEvEl 1 $1,036 $546





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paTTi lUpone olga kern miCHelle de yoUng

Colorado Symphony Brochure 2011-12

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