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SERIES | 2015-2016

Arts & Faith Series The f nest of sacred music and art

125th Anniversary Hymn Festival | 2:00 p.m. | Sunday, November 22, 2015In honor of Littleton UMC’s anniversary, the choirs of the church, organist Kathy Forsberg and special musical guests will lead in an inspirational Hymn Festival, which will celebrate the many phases of the church’s first 125 years. Included with an array of favorite hymns will be a performance of “Our God We Sing and Celebrate,” a special hymn anthem that was commissioned to honor this special year in the life of the church. Free Admission.

Mendelssohn’s Elijah | 2:00 p.m. | Sunday, April 24, 2016Baritone Steven Taylor returns to Littleton United Methodist Church to perform the title role in a special performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s monumental oratorio. Joining him will be tenor James Baumgardner, The Chancel Choir of LUMC, the University Choir of Colorado Christian University and the Colorado Chamber Orchestra. This musical portrayal of the story of the Old Testament prophet is one of the best-loved and most dramatic oratorios in the repertoire. Free Admission.

LUMC Arts Festival | Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1, 2016The 23rd annual LUMC Art Show will open at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening before a 7:00 p.m. performance of Steel Magnolias by the LUMC Encore Players. The art show will be open on Saturday during a matinee performance of the play, and during a special concert by Voices West in the evening – “Reel Time: Songs of the Cinema.” On Sunday, the show will be open throughout the morning, and then during two shows: a 2:00 p.m. matinee and a 7:00 p.m. performance.

Central City Opera | 7:30 p.m. | Friday, October 2, 2015Soloists from Central City Opera present Smooth Operator – a program of staged scenes from opera and musical theatre. This performance will feature music sung by infamous schemers from the stage, from Carmen and La Traviata to The Music Man and Sweeney Todd. Come hear some of the most beautiful arias and duets ever written, as well as a few jazzy comedic numbers. Free Admission.

Transcendent Trios | 7:30 p.m. | Friday, October 30, 2015Three of the finest performers in our region present a concert of exquisite rare works. Clarinetist Daniel Silver and series favorite, pianist David Korevaar, will join forces with violist Geraldine Walther of the famed Takacs String Quartet. Hear these virtuoso musicians performing masterpieces by Mozart, Schumann, Hindemith and Bruch. Free Admission.

The US Air Force’s Falconaires | 7:30 p.m. | Friday, February 5, 2016One of the U.S. Air Force’s premier jazz ensembles, the Falconaires has brought the great sounds of big band jazz to national audiences for more than 30 years. This group of 18 full-time jazz musicians specializes in the best of past, present, and future by performing traditional and contemporary big band jazz. The Air Force Academy Band’s Falconaires play a major role in cultivating our national heritage through its only indigenous musical genre, jazz. Free concert.

Fri., Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. | Central City Opera Smooth OperatorA free concert sponsored by the patrons of the LUMC Fine Arts Series.

Sat., Oct. 10, 7:00 p.m. | American Harp Society Harp Fantasia40 harpists of all ages gather to perform pieces in ensembles. Admission $10.

Fri., Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. | Littleton Symphony Orchestra & Linda WangWater – Sibelius Violin Concerto under German Maestro Günther Stegmüller.

Sat., Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. | Colorado Wind EnsembleA new season begins with new CWE conductor, Dr. David Kish.

Mon., Oct. 19, 7:00 p.m. | Notre Dame Glee ClubSound of the Rockies with the famous glee club. $20/$15 at nddenver.com.

Fri., Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. | Transcendent TriosA free concert sponsored by the patrons of the LUMC Fine Arts Series.

Sat., Nov. 14, 2:00 p.m. | Littleton Symphony OrchestraOh, the Music You’ll Hear! Dr. Seuss – Annual children’s concert. Free admission.

Sun., Nov. 22, 2:00 p.m. | 125th Anniversary Hymn FestivalOur Hope for Years to Come with four LUMC choirs and musical guests.

Fri., Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. | Littleton Symphony OrchestraOh, the Music Yule Hear! – Annual holiday concert.

Sat., Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. | Colorado Wind EnsembleSound the Bells – Holiday favorites with guest soprano Michelle Thompson.

Fri., Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m. | Voices WestA special concert to benefit East Elementary School.

Fri., Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. | USAF FalconairesA free concert sponsored by the USAF and the LUMC Fine Arts Series.

Fri., Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. | Littleton Symphony OrchestraWind – music of Beethoven, Berlioz and J. Strauss, with clarinetistJason Shafer.

Fri., Apr. 1, 7:30 p.m. | Littleton Symphony OrchestraFire – music of de Falla, Prokofiev and Handel, with cellist Matthew Zalkind.

Sat., Apr. 2, 7:30 p.m. | Colorado Wind EnsembleHot jazz and sizzling sounds with the Queen City Jazz Band.

Sun., Apr. 24, 2:00 p.m. | Colorado Chamber OrchestraMendelssohn’s Elijah with baritone Steven Taylor and a 110-voice choir.

Apr. 29 – May 1 | Littleton UMC Arts FestivalArt Show, Steel Magnolias by Encore Players and Voices West concert.

Fri., May 13, 7:30 p.m. | Littleton Symphony OrchestraEarth – music of Smetana and Mahler, with soprano Abigail Nims.

Calendar of Concerts 2015-2016 Tickets for concerts available at the door unless otherwise indicated.

Master Artists Series Free concerts by the f nest professional musicians