Gregory Alan Isakov
Gregory Alan Isakov
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 with Gabriela Montero
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
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The Colorado Symphony Orchestra is one of the leading orchestras in the United States. The orchestra took over for the Denver Symphony Orchestra in 1989 when it could not continue due to financial constraints. The majority of the concerts are held at the Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex during the season in the fall, winter and spring. Live Colorado Symphony Orchestra concerts range from traditional to contemporary music. The orchestra's outreach programs for the community include the Denver Young Artists Orchestra and the The Crescendo Society for young professionals. The 2019-20 season will include noteworthy performances such as Verdi's
Requiem
as well as
The Nightmare Before Christmas
, which is a Movie at the Symphony event.
''Many orchestras depend on generous donations so that they can tour outside of the city and state. The Colorado Symphony Orchestra is an active member of the Denver community as well as the state of Colorado. The organization actively works with leading musical artists in Colorado, cultural organizations and corporations as well as foundations to expose as many as 300,000 individuals annually to the power of music. Although they focus on classical music, they also are not shy about being an incubator for musical innovation, creativity, and excellence.'
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra performances are held at the Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex, which offers seating for more than 2,700 patrons. The orchestra also travels to other venues in Colorado, including the
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
, Dillon Amphitheater and the Arvada Center.
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The Colorado Symphony Orchestra performs more than 150 shows annually. The group includes 80 full-time musicians who play traditional orchestra music to contemporary without skipping a beat in the transitions. As a result, special guests who are well-respected in the field continually make appearances including Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth as well as pianists Olga Kern and Natasha Paremski. Concertgoers who would like to learn more about the performance they will be attending can participate in the Preludes for most shows hosted by the musicians or other symphony members. There are also Talkbacks after some classical concerts that follow the same format as preludes. Preludes and talkbacks are free with event tickets. In 2020, Beethoven’s 250th birthday will be celebrated with a special performance of
Missa Solemnis
. The Colorado Symphony Orchestra performs the classics as well as Symphony Pops and Movies at the Symphony, among others.
''On average, a Colorado Symphony Orchestra performance lasts two hours and includes one intermission. Family concerts, however, last 90 minutes and include no intermissions.'
'The ensemble is led by Music Director Brett Mitchell, Chair Bill Gossard and Conductor Laureate Marin Alsop. Christopher Dragon is the resident conductor and Bertie Baigent is the assistant conductor. The musicians include Concertmaster Yumi Hwang-Williams, Acting Associate Concertmaster Yi Zhao and Principal Flute Brook Ferguson.'
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Those who are interested in catching more performing arts shows in Denver have several options. At the
Space Theatre
and Ricketson Theater, audiences can enjoy theater productions. At the
Buell Theatre
and Garner Galleria, Broadway musicals are performed during the theater season that takes place in the fall, winter and spring.
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