2021/22 Season Brochure by Colorado Symphony

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2021/22 Season

Table of Contents Letter from CEO/Board Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Welcome & Safety Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 2021/22 Concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Season at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23 Season Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-30 Add On Concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Get More from your Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Flex Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Get Involved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Subscriber Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Subscriber Form & Seating Charts . . . . . . . . . . . .37-40 Education Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43 Support Your Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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from our ceo & board chair

t will have been eighteen long months since we’ve been able to bring you a full season of live music in Boettcher Concert Hall. While it feels like ages, we’re grateful for your unwavering support along every step of this journey. As we continue to navigate the daily challenges brought on by this once-in-a-century event, your Colorado Symphony remains committed to rebuilding a safe environment for live concerts once more, while bringing the best in live symphonic music you’ve come to expect and cherish.

Though our operations have been limited, we’ve by no means let the music stop. Over the last year we've brought you dozens of virtual mini and full-length concerts, virtual community events, and even limited in-person concerts across the state. With all this activity we’ve been bringing our musicians together for no-audience rehearsals throughout the winter and spring to prepare for an ambitious summer outdoor concert season and to bring you a full performance season that will have been worth the wait. While you study these next few pages, we want to express gratitude for your investment in us. Without your support through donations, virtual ticket purchases, and sharing of our story, we would not be in the position to bring you a 2021/22 Season. On behalf of the musicians, leadership team, Board of Trustees, and administrative staff, we thank you and hope you are as thrilled as we are to experience the majesty of live music once more. Welcome back. Sincerely,

Jerome H. Kern CEO & Board Chair

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Welcome back to Boettcher: COVID Safety Protocols

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e are so pleased to welcome you back to Boettcher Concert Hall for LIVE symphonic performances! Your health and safety are our top priority as we navigate our way out of the COVID-19 health pandemic. We are following the latest guidelines and requirements for indoor events set by our local and state health officials. All requirements before and during your attendance will be strictly enforced for the health and safety of you, your fellow patrons, our musicians, and symphony staff. You will notice we are selling subscriptions and preparing for single tickets to be available starting September 1, 2021 in a full-capacity, non-socially distanced format. Other safety mandates may be implemented for indoor attendance including the required use of facial coverings. Should we be unable to accommodate a full-capacity, no-physical-distancing model of seating, we will contact subscribers in late summer to communicate necessary re-seating measures, or other ticketing options. Have questions or concerns? Please call us at 303.623.7876 or email tickets@coloradosymphony.org.

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before you arrive

Know Before You Go

What to expect before you arrive, during your visit, and after departing a performance with your Colorado Symphony

If you have a fever, are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or have recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19, please stay home and contact the Box Office for ticketing options/alternatives. Individuals who are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to wear a facial covering to protect their own health and for the well-being of other guests. Facial covering requirements for indoor events may change as the season progresses and revised state and city guidelines are released. Check your pre-concert email for the most up-to-date guidelines and policies. We request you bring as few personal items as possible to your event. Minimal personal items will expedite your entry through security and safety screenings. Coat check for your performance is subject to availability. Please review in advance additional safety protocols and information from artscomplex.com. Parking & Accessibility information can be found on our website under the Plan Your Visit tab. Valet parking subject to availability.

Enhanced sanitization & cleanliness procedures: n

eedle point bipolar ionization technology for the HVAC N systems have been recently installed in Boettcher Concert Hall to facilitate the safe and clean disinfecting of circulated air. I ncreased cleaning and sanitization of public spaces and high-touch surfaces will be completed before, during, and after each event. C ontactless ticketing and security have been implemented to facilitate and expedite event entry. C ontactless sanitization stations have been placed throughout the lobby and within the concert hall. A dditional procedures and technologies may be implemented to improve safety and experience.

For more information on what to expect during your next visit including directional signage, concessions, seating requirements, and more, please review our Plan Your Visit tab at coloradosymphony.org/visit.

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Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 with Emanuel Ax Peter Oundjian, conductor Emanuel Ax, piano BARBER CHOPIN MUSSORGSKY (arr. RAVEL)

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Adagio for Strings Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 Pictures at an Exhibition

After 18 months apart, guest conductor Peter Oundjian leads your Colorado Symphony in their long-awaited symphonic homecoming showcasing the legendary Emanuel Ax as featured soloist. Barber’s Adagio for Strings offers a poignant opening dedication to those lost, full of gripping harmonies that artfully convey the effect of courage in the face of tragedy, hope amid despair, and abiding love after a year of emotional and physical distancing. Ax — a famed GRAMMY®-winning pianist — makes his highly anticipated Colorado Symphony return on Chopin’s poetic second Piano Concerto. One of the most celebrated and colorful works in the entire symphonic catalogue — Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition orchestrated by Ravel — offers a stunning culmination to this symphonic homecoming. From its regal opening to its majestic finale, Mussorgsky’s depiction of a stroll through an art exhibit is a perennial favorite you simply won’t want to miss.

Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas

FREE CONCERT

SEPT 23 THU 7:00

Scott O’Neil, conductor Dr. Raul Murciano Jr. & the Colorado Mambo Orchestra Raquel Garcia, vocalist Mariachi sol de Mi Tierra

The Mexican Cultural Center, with the Colorado Symphony, present the fifth annual Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas. This unique, free concert celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Latin culture’s influence on sound in the Americas, showcasing a fusion of traditional, classical, and contemporary music augmented by the Colorado Symphony’s soaring orchestrations. In partnership with the Mexican Cultural Center and Denver Arts & Venues, this event is a free concert. Tickets for this performance are available two weeks prior to the event online or in-person at the Colorado Symphony Box Office. All seating is general admission, and a ticket does not guarantee a seat.

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SEP 17-19 FRI-SAT 7:30 C SUN 1:00

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A Tribute to Broadway Legends featuring Sierra Boggess

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SEP 25 SAT 7:30

Christopher Dragon, conductor Sierra Boggess, vocalist Colorado Children's Chorale

Join your Colorado Symphony as they take you into the orchestra pit to celebrate one of the world’s most prolific composers of song and stage, Andrew Lloyd Webber! Denver born, raised, and alumnus of the Colorado Children's Chorale, Sierra Boggess — best known for her Broadway debut originating the role of Ariel in the 2007 production of The Little Mermaid — brings her best to the table to showcase songs from your favorite Lloyd Webber musicals including: Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, and The Little Mermaid.

Dvořák Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” OCT 1-3 FRI-SAT 7:30 C SUN 1:00 Jaime Martín, conductor Karen Gomyo, violin KODÁLY TCHAIKOVSKY DVOŘÁK

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Dances of Galánta Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 “From the New World”

With its inspired use of Native American musical rhythms and African-American spiritual influences, Dvořák’s beloved “New World Symphony” heralded a new dawn for 20th century American music. Virtuosic violinist Karen Gomyo joins guest conductor Jaime Martín to invigorate Tchaikovsky’s lush Violin Concerto — one of the preeminent Romantic works ever written for the instrument — filled with lyrical melodies suggestive of the Slavic and Russian folksongs that so often found their way into Tchaikovsky’s ballets. Kodály’s Dances of Galánta draws on the Hungarian folk elements so prevalent during the composer’s upbringing, exemplifying the bond between cultural musical sources and formal classical composition, and showing why it matters so much in today’s world.

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Beethoven v. Coldplay

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OCT 9 SAT 7:30

Steve Hackman, conductor Vocalists to be announced

Experience a new frontier in music as Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony combines with the melodies and lyrics of Coldplay to produce a perfect modern pairing. Three vocalists join your Colorado Symphony in a genre-bending performance that features some of Coldplay’s best-known songs, including “Fix You,” “Paradise,” and “The Scientist.” Note: While they would love to attend, regretfully, neither Beethoven nor Coldplay will perform on this concert.

Brahms Symphony No. 1 conducted by Christopher Dragon OCT 15-17 FRI-SAT 7:30 C SUN 1:00 Christopher Dragon, conductor Simone Porter, violin MOZART MENDELSSOHN BRAHMS

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The Magic Flute Overture, K. 620 Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68

For much of his life, Brahms felt the omnipresent weight of Beethoven’s shadow looming over him but with the longawaited completion of his First Symphony, he emphatically vanquished his symphonic demons with a work that simultaneously contains echoes of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and stands alone as a truly magnificent symphonic achievement. Resident Conductor Christopher Dragon is joined by featured soloist Simone Porter who brings her expressive style to Mendelssohn’s revered Violin Concerto. Mozart’s The Magic Flute Overture offers a sublime and energetic romp through one of the composer's last and greatest works — an opener to a performance that will captivate from the first note.

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Halloween Spooktacular!

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OCT 30 SAT 2:30

It’s a spooktacular event for all little monsters! This ghastly good time is a family-favorite concert featuring music from films, television, and more! Costumes are encouraged and even the musicians get in on the festivities!

Beethoven Symphony No. 7

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NOV 5-7 FRI-SAT 7:30 C SUN 1:00 Aram Demirjian, conductor Paul Huang, violin CLARICE ASSAD BRUCH BEETHOVEN

Sin fronteras Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92

Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony was dubbed the ‘apotheosis of dance’ by Wagner, due to the whirling, spinning motion at the heart of the composition. The iconic Allegretto alone stands as a powerful, hauntingly beautiful, and relentlessly rhythmic piece of music that remains one of Beethoven’s most beloved and well-known works. A pair of rising stars — conductor Aram Demirjian and violinist Paul Huang — make their Colorado Symphony debuts with Huang lending his virtuosic style to Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1, one of the most famous and beautiful of all works for the instrument. The program begins with Clarice Assad’s Sin fronteras, incorporating elements of her South American heritage in a work that imagines the resulting musical synergy that comes from tearing down invisible cultural boundaries.

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Mission Mt. Mangart

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NOV 11 THU 7:00

Scott O’Neil, conductor

Your Colorado Symphony presents the world premiere of the exhilarating documentary film “Mission Mt. Mangart”; exploring untold stories of the famed 10th Mountain Division during WWII. The documentary is a retrospective of the development, wartime achievements and connection of the experimental light infantry unit to Colorado. The 70-minute documentary featuring original music reveals the trials and tribulations of this heroic collective, consisting of most talented international skiers and mountaineers of the day. Written, directed, edited, and produced by documentary filmmaker and Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame inductee, Chris Anthony, with score by composer Carlo Nicolau, the documentary takes you through the 10th Mountain Division’s trailblazing efforts as world-class athletes creating an indelible legacy equally matched by their legendary heroism during WWII. Original soundtrack audio will accompany film screening without orchestra performing full score. Overture and film credits to be performed by the orchestra. Film is advised for ages 8+.

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Vienna Boys Choir in Concert

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Boys have been singing at the Viennese court since the 14th century, and in 1498 – more than half a millennium ago – Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I moved his court and his court musicians to Vienna. Historians have settled on 1498 as the foundation date of the Vienna Chapel Imperial (Hofmusikkapelle) and thus the Vienna Boys Choir. Until 1918, the choir sang exclusively for the imperial court, at mass, concerts, private functions, and on state occasions. This performance does not feature the Colorado Symphony.

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NOV 12 FRI 7:30

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Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2 with Natasha Paremski NOV 19-21 FRI-SAT 7:30 C SUN 1:00 Andrew Litton, conductor Natasha Paremski, piano PROKOFIEV PROKOFIEV SHOSTAKOVICH

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Classical Symphony, Op. 25 Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 16 Symphony No. 9 in E-flat major, Op. 70

Your Colorado Symphony welcomes back former Music Director Andrew Litton and Denver favorite Natasha Paremski for a program with a distinctly Russian flair. Paremski brings her signature fire and dynamic passion to Prokofiev’s romantic Second Piano Concerto, while his Classical Symphony subverts the expectations of the era in a work that is concise and playful, juxtaposing his own daring musical language with those more typical of Mozart’s time. Shostakovich's Ninth Symphony similarly harkens back to that bygone era, eschewing the sprawling, bombastic works of the time in a composition that is short, witty, and classically oriented. But where the Classical Symphony sought to provoke sincere, uncomplicated joy, the Ninth evokes a range of changing moods and emotions. The music of these two titans will shine in the hands of Maestro Litton.

At Last – A Tribute to Etta James

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NOV 27 SAT 7:30

One of the most dynamic vocalists of her time, Etta James was a master of multiple musical genres, and the revered vocalist continues to greatly inspire musicians today. Despite personal struggle, James released over two dozen albums throughout her career, receiving over 30 awards including six GRAMMY® Awards, seventeen Blues Music Awards, inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and GRAMMY® Hall of Fame, and ranking in Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Singers of All Time and 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. James’ tenacity throughout the decades propelled her to the ranks of the musical elite. Join your Colorado Symphony for a world premiere concert celebrating Etta James’ iconic album, At Last! this November. Presented in collaboration with the Etta James Estate.

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Drums of the World

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NOV 28 SUN 2:30

Marimba, bongos, bass drums, woodblocks, log drums, boo-bams, Chinese cymbals, metal trash cans, darabukkas, talking drums, plastic pipe, acoustic guitar, toy trumpet, tablespoons, Burma gongs, water can, crow call, tambourine, gankogui, and sleigh bells! These are just some of the percussion instruments that the virtuoso percussionists of your Colorado Symphony will be using in this dynamic concert that is fun for the entire family.

Elgar Enigma Variations DEC 3-5 FRI-SAT 7:30 C SUN 1:00 Christopher Dragon, conductor Steve Metcalf, bass ROSSINI TUBIN ELGAR

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William Tell Overture Double Bass Concerto Enigma Variations, Op. 36

Resident Conductor Christopher Dragon lends his patented zeal to this program highlighted by Elgar’s Enigma Variations, wistfully portraying a host of the composer’s friends, family, and acquaintances in an emotional journey through tenderness, bluster, and melancholy. Tubin’s Double Bass Concerto features your Colorado Symphony’s own Principal Bass Steve Metcalf in a starring role while Rossini’s Overture from William Tell highlights some of the most recognizable musical passages of all time, including the thunderous finale which is sure to have you on the edge of your seat.

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A Colorado Christmas

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DEC 10-12 FRI 7:30 C SAT 2:30 & 6:00 C SUN 1:00 Taylor Martin, conductor Devin DeSantis, vocalist Colorado Symphony Chorus Colorado Children’s Chorale

The warm sounds of the holidays fill the Hall with festive seasonal favorites including ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, narrated live from stage by beloved Denver vocalist Devin DeSantis! This family-friendly evening, conducted by Colorado Symphony Chorus Assistant Conductor Taylor Martin, features traditional Christmas carols, your favorite new winter tunes, and even some newly arranged surprises — all with a chance to sing along to your heart’s content! And you better not pout because Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to see who’s naughty and who’s nice in preparation for the big night!

Holiday Brass

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DEC 14 TUE 7:00

Brian Buerkle, conductor Colorado Symphony Brass & Percussion

Holiday Brass is our festive tradition featuring the best of brass! Witness the brilliance and power of the Colorado Symphony Brass in a resounding program of seasonal ballads, carols, and more. Whether it comes from the vitality of the Renaissance, the glory of the Baroque, or the nostalgic jubilation in the music of Hollywood’s most popular Christmas movies, Holiday Brass will end 2021 on a high note.

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A Very DeVotchKa Holiday

H O L I D AY

DEC 16 THU 7:30

DeVotchKa returns to premier their first holiday symphonic concert event in Denver! In their sixth collaboration with your Colorado Symphony, DeVotchKa brings their lush orchestrations to new works, old favorites, and an all-new way to enjoy the sounds of the holiday.

Elf in Concert

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DEC 18-19 SAT 7:30 C SUN 2:30

Buddy, a human being who has spent his whole life believing himself to be an elf. Brought up by Santa and his elves at the North Pole, Buddy has spent the last 30 years happily working in Santa's toy workshop. But when his ungainly size starts to become a liability in the elf-sized working environment, Santa suggests that Buddy head to New York City to find his biological father. Needless to say, the unlikely spectacle of a 6'5' man dressed from head to foot in bright green stands out a mile on the streets of the Big Apple, and the good-natured Buddy finds himself in all sorts of scrapes as he gets used to his new family and surroundings — and they get used to him. Movie screened with live orchestra performing full film score. Stay for the credits, you’ll be glad you did! MPAA Rating: PG

Disney’s A Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert

M O V I E AT T H E S Y M P H O N Y

DEC 22-23 WED-THU 7:00

Christopher Dragon, conductor

The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Other Muppets — Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, and Sam the Eagle — weave in and out of the story, while Scrooge receives visits from spirits of three Christmases — past, present, and future. They show him the error of his self-serving ways, but the miserable old man seems to be past any hope of redemption and happiness. Movie screened with live orchestra performing full film score. Stay for the credits, you’ll be glad you did! MPAA Rating: G

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A Night in Vienna

H O L I D AY

DEC 31 FRI 6:30

Christopher Dragon, conductor

A Colorado cultural tradition returns featuring your symphony waltzing with you into 2022! Start your celebration in style with the Colorado Symphony’s presentation of A Night in Vienna, a rousing selection of polkas, waltzes, and marches. The festive evening is the perfect sendoff to 2021 and a can't-miss holiday mainstay conducted by your very own Christopher Dragon!

Marin Alsop Conducts

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JAN 7-9 FRI-SAT 7:30 C SUN 1:00

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Marin Alsop, conductor BARBER COPLAND PROKOFIEV

Essay No. 2, Op. 17 Appalachian Spring: Suite Romeo and Juliet: Suite

Marin Alsop, the famed Conductor Laureate and former Music Director for your Colorado Symphony, makes her long-awaited return, leading a thrilling program of illustrious works. Copland’s signature American sound is on full display in this beautiful suite from the ballet Appalachian Spring, while Barber’s Second Essay exhibits exhilarating power throughout. This curated suite from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet provides a stirring finale to Maestra Alsop’s return.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute

FREE CONCERT

JAN 11 TUES 7:30

Known as the most prominent spokesperson and leader in the American Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. remains one of the most inspirational figures in history for his pursuit of equal rights and his nonviolent approach to civil rights protests. The evening will feature special guest performances and will honor recipients of the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Awards. In partnership with the MLK, Jr. Holiday Commission and Denver Arts & Venues. Tickets for this performance are available two weeks prior to the event online or in-person at the Colorado Symphony Box Office. All seating is general admission and a ticket does not guarantee a seat.

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Colorado Symphony Presents: Danny Elfman’s Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet*

A LT E R N AT I V E

JAN 12 WED 7:30

Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet Special appearance by Danny Elfman - in person

The Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet, one of the few existing ensembles of that instrumentation, has existed as a Berlin Philharmonic chamber music ensemble since 1985. This highly praised group is a collaboration between three award-winning permanent members of the Berliner Philharmoniker: violist Matthew Hunter, cellist Knut Weber, and violinist Luis Esnaola, along with the renowned concert pianist Markus Groh. This outstanding ensemble is committed to not only representing the standard repertoire of classical, romantic and modern pieces, but also finding undiscovered masterpieces of the literature that encompasses over 400 works. This presentation will have a new seating arrangement with audience members in the Parquet, Dress Circles 1 & 2, and Mezzanines 2 & 8 - flipping the traditional Boettcher Concert Hall experience for an exciting evening of music! *The Colorado Symphony will not be performing on this program.

Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton

M O V I E AT T H E S Y M P H O N Y

JAN 14-15 FRI-SAT 7:30

Special appearance by Danny Elfman - in person Christopher Dragon, conductor Sandy Cameron, violin Colorado Symphony Chorus

This beloved symphonic event features Danny Elfman’s famous film scores brought to life on stage by the orchestra, enhanced by visuals of Tim Burton’s original film sketches, drawings and story boards on the big screen. A wild success in 2016, your Colorado Symphony brings this title back again for two special evenings with the composer himself, Danny Elfman.

An Afternoon Forum with Danny Elfman

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JAN 15 SAT 2:30

Danny Elfman, composer Christopher Dragon, host Percussionists from the Colorado Symphony

Join legendary and award-winning composer Danny Elfman in the flesh for an intimate afternoon covering his prolific career scoring for film, television, orchestras, and more! Hosted and moderated by your Colorado Symphony’s very own Christopher Dragon, the 90-minute, no intermission lecture also includes a performance of Elfman's Percussion Quartet featuring members of your Colorado Symphony. This presentation is without the full orchestra 14

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Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5

CLASSICS

JAN 21-23 FRI-SAT 7:30 C SUN 1:00

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Peter Oundjian, conductor Steven Banks, saxophone MOZART JOHN ADAMS TCHAIKOVSKY

The Marriage of Figaro Overture, K. 492 Saxophone Concerto Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64

Join guest conductor Peter Oundjian in a revival of Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable Fifth Symphony. As intensely dramatic as any of Tchaikovsky’s other major works, the Fifth belies the composer’s fragile mental state in a work that portrays a triumphant struggle against fate. Rising star Steven Banks, who captured First Prize at the 2019 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, makes his Colorado Symphony debut on John Adams’ Saxophone Concerto, offering rich textures and a jazzy flair in a work demanding extraordinary skill from the soloist. Mozart’s genius is on full display in his ever-popular overture from The Marriage of Figaro, a lively and exuberant opener that is pure joy for musicians and audiences alike.

Denver Young Artists Orchestra Side by Side: Elgar’s Enigma Variations

FREE CONCERT

JAN 26 WED 7:00

Through the generous support of our patrons, the Colorado Symphony is pleased to offer this concert to our Colorado community free of charge. Your Colorado Symphony continues its shared vision of music education with longstanding partner the Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO), pursuing the shared mission of music education in a strategic partnership that will allow young musicians from the DYAO greater access and mentorship from the full-time professional musicians of the Colorado Symphony. In partnership with the Denver Young Artists Orchestra and Denver Arts & Venues, this event is a free community concert. Tickets for this performance are available two weeks prior to the event online or in-person at the Colorado Symphony Box Office. All seating is general admission and a ticket does not guarantee a seat.

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Tribute to The Great American Songbook

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JAN 29 SAT 7:30

Tony DeSare, vocalist Capathia Jenkins, vocalist

Broadway brass meets old school class in a fresh take on songbook classics with award-winning vocalists Tony DeSare and Capathia Jenkins. Featured songs made famous by celebrities like Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra include: “This Could Be the Start of Something Big,”“Love Is Here to Stay,” “Come Fly With Me,” “Hallelujah I Love Him So,” ”Night and Day,” “The Lady Is A Tramp,” “A-Tisket, A-Tasket,” “New York, New York,” and more.

Disney’s Fantasia in Concert with the Colorado Symphony

M O V I E AT T H E S Y M P H O N Y

FEB 4-5 FRI 7:00 C SAT 2:30 Scott Terrell, conductor

Join us for a thrilling performance of Disney’s groundbreaking marriage of symphonic music and animation, Fantasia. Magnificent repertoire from the original 1940 version and Fantasia 2000, including "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice," Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, and Suite from The Nutcracker, will be performed while Disney’s stunning footage is shown on the big screen. Experience iconic moments and childhood favorites as you never have before! Movie screened with live orchestra performing full film score. Stay for the credits, you’ll be glad you did! MPAA Rating: G Presentation licensed by Disney Concert Library ©Disney

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Berlioz Symphonie fantastique conducted by Douglas Boyd FEB 11-13 FRI-SAT 7:30 C SUN 1:00 Douglas Boyd, conductor Brook Ferguson, flute

The Hebrides, Op. 26 “Fingal’s Cave” Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major, K. 313 Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14

Esteemed former Principal Guest Conductor Douglas Boyd returns to Boettcher Concert Hall for a program brimming with emotion beginning with Mendelssohn's The Hebrides. Inspired by the composer’s initial viewing of the misty Scottish Isle of Staffa, “Fingal's Cave” features swirling and soaring string lines, beautifully portraying sea waves and the rugged, rural landscape of Scotland. Your Colorado Symphony’s own Principal Flute, Brook Ferguson, takes center stage on Mozart’s elegant Flute Concerto No. 1, overflowing with tantalizing melodies that will highlight the virtuosity of the soloist. Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique — a work epic in scale and ambition — requires tremendous forces and uses a recurrent melodic theme that foreshadows the Wagnerian Leitmotif. The composer’s own self-destructive passions are on full display as he takes the audience through the gamut of human emotions in a programmatic finale that is both dramatic and stirring.

The Times They Are A-Changin': The Words and Music of Bob Dylan

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A LT E R N AT I V E

FEB 18 FRI 7:30

Steve Hackman, conductor Colorado Symphony Chorus

Behold a brand-new, imaginative tribute to Bob Dylan’s music from composer and conductor Steve Hackman. Hear the voices of the Colorado Symphony Chorus alongside your Colorado Symphony as they celebrate one of the greatest songwriters of our time. This Colorado premiere brings new life to songs such as “Like a Rolling Stone,” “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright,” “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,” and “The Times They Are A-Changin’.” Note: While we imagine he would love to attend, regretfully, Bob Dylan will not be performing on this concert.

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An Evening with Dianne Reeves and your Colorado Symphony

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FEB 19 SAT 7:30

Vince Mendoza, conductor Dianne Reeves, vocals

Denver's own five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist Dianne Reeves returns to Boettcher Concert Hall for an intimate evening with your Colorado Symphony! Her lush vocals, unparalleled improvisation, and skilled lyric interpretations make her a powerhouse of jazz. Niece of former Colorado Symphony bassist Charlie Burrell, this Denver George Washington High School graduate will illuminate the stage for another unforgettable performance.

Beethoven Symphony No. 5

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FEB 25-27 FRI-SAT 7:30 C SUN 1:00

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Markus Stenz, conductor

Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 “Pastorale” Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67

One of the most sought-after conductors of his generation, Markus Stenz leads your Colorado Symphony in a Beethoven double feature, showcasing two cornerstones of the orchestral canon together, just as when they premiered in Vienna in 1808. Beethoven’s “Pastorale” Symphony — originally dubbed “recollections of life in the country” — is a brilliant programmatic projection of nature and the composer’s ultimate homage to the great outdoors, brimming with color and texture that seem accessible to all the senses as it instantly transports you to the Viennese countryside. The Fifth Symphony — which famously begins with the ominous four-note motif signifying “fate knocking at the door” — is one of the most recognizable and well-known compositions in the classical repertoire, capping an exhilarating tour through Beethoven’s heroic middle period.

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spring 2022

The Music of Queen with your Colorado Symphony

A LT E R N AT I V E

MAR 4-5 FRI-SAT 7:30 MiG Ayesa, vocals

In the decade of super groups — and four decades beyond — Queen reigns supreme. Celebrate the immortal music of Queen as MiG Ayesa and his rock band join your Colorado Symphony for an unforgettable evening this March. The Music of Queen soars with songs from the albums A Night at the Opera, Sheer Heart Attack, Classic Queen, Jazz, News of the World, A Kind of Magic, The Works, and many more — this concert will rock you!

Magic Circle Mime Co - The Mozart Experience

F A M I LY

MAR 6 SUN 2:30

Scott O’Neil, conductor

You’re invited to Magic Circle Mime’s very own “The Mozart Experience” this March! A mischievous street musician finds herself thrust into the role of Mozart in this concert program for chamber orchestra. Presented by the conductor with opportunities and dilemmas like those faced by Mozart, the street musician slowly evolves into a modern-day Mozart. From extravagant youth to the appearance of the apocalyptic “mysterious stranger,” you and your little ones will experience Mozart’s life as a musical, human adventure.

Respighi Pines of Rome

CLASSICS

MAR 11-13 FRI-SAT 7:30 C SUN 1:00

P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S

José Luis Gomez, conductor Joyce Yang, piano

GABRIELA LENA FRANK Apu: Tone Poem for Orchestra MOZART Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491 RESPIGHI Fountains of Rome RESPIGHI Pines of Rome

Traverse the Italian countryside with Respighi’s Fountains of Rome and Pines of Rome — the first two entries in his “Roman Trilogy” — painting a dazzling symphonic portrait of light and land, while masterfully depicting Rome’s iconic scenery. Pianist Joyce Yang, whose playing was dubbed “vivid and beautiful” by The New York Times, returns to Boettcher Concert Hall as featured soloist on Mozart’s dark and tempestuous Piano Concerto No. 24, a noticeably moodier and more volatile concerto than previous works from the composer’s lionized career. Led by electrifying Venezuelan-born conductor José Luis Gomez, your Colorado Symphony begins the program with Gabriela Lena Frank’s Apu: Tone Poem for Orchestra, depicting the mischievous Apu — a mountain spirit from Andean Peruvian lore — leaping amongst the region’s rocks, rivers, and mountain peaks in an energetic frolic that bounces around the entire orchestra. This is a transportive performance sure to carry away your winter doldrums. COLORADOSYMPHONY.ORG

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Orchestra World Tour

M O V I E AT T H E S Y M P H O N Y

MAR 18-19 FRI-SAT 7:30

Arnold Roth, conductor Colorado Symphony Chorus

The FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Orchestra World Tour, presented by AWR Music Productions, is an electrifying new concert based entirely on the highly anticipated and groundbreaking game from SQUARE ENIX. Experience all new symphonic arrangements based on composer Nobuo Uematsu’s beloved FINAL FANTASY VII music, performed by an orchestra and chorus of over 100 musicians, led by GRAMMY® Award-winning conductor Arnie Roth, with stunning, high-definition video scenes from the new game created exclusively for this concert by SQUARE ENIX. Immerse yourself in the world of one of the most visionary games of all time with this sensational multimedia concert experience!

Holst The Planets conducted by Peter Oundjian MAR 25-27 FRI-SAT 7:30 C SUN 1:00 Peter Oundjian, conductor Jan Lisiecki, piano

The Oak Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 The Planets

Holst’s mystical masterpiece — The Planets — offers an enchanting portrayal of Earth’s celestial neighbors. Listen as Holst draws on astrological traits and mythological nature to create seven unique scores that are both timeless and otherworldly — from the ominous, fierce, and remorseless Mars to the majestic and poignant beauty of Saturn. One-to-watch pianist Jan Lisiecki — who charmed audiences and critics alike during his last performance alongside your Colorado Symphony — brings the color and moods of Grieg’s Piano Concerto to life. Under the baton of guest conductor Peter Oundjian, Florence Price’s The Oak overflows with rich, vibrant texture, completing a blissful performance you'll need to see to believe.

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Photo: Holger Hage

PRICE GRIEG HOLST

CLASSICS P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S

Photo: Tony Duran

spring 2022

An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. and your Colorado Symphony

SPOTLIGHT

APR 2 SAT 7:30

Multifaceted award-winning vocalist, songwriter, author, and actor Leslie Odom, Jr. — known for originating the Tony Award®-Winning role of Aaron Burr in the original cast of Broadway’s Hamilton as well as his roles in television and film including One Night in Miami, Love in the Time of Corona, Harriet, Murder on the Orient Express, Only, Red Tails, and Smash — highlights the Colorado Symphony’s upcoming season for an extraordinary evening on April 2, 2022 at Boettcher Concert Hall.

Photo: Jimmie Fontaine

Christopher Dragon, conductor Leslie Odom, Jr., vocalist

Available as an add on for Luminary Society members only until single ticket on sale September 1, 2021. For more information about Luminary Society see page 35.

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2

CLASSICS

APR 8-10 FRI-SAT 7:30 C SUN 1:00

P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S

Rune Bergmann, conductor Juho Pohjonen, piano VERDI RACHMANINOFF NIELSEN

La forza del destino: Overture Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 “The Inextinguishable”

Dynamic Norwegian conductor Rune Bergmann makes his Colorado Symphony debut lending elegance and expertise to “The Inextinguishable” Fourth Symphony from Nielsen. Of it, the Danish composer wrote “Music is life, and life is inextinguishable,” and indeed from the very first moment it offers an electrifying jolt of energy and rarely deviates from that dynamism. The addition of Finnish pianist Juho Pohjonen lends a distinctly Scandanavian flavor to this program. Pohjonen shows why he’s considered one of today’s most exciting pianists on Rachmaninoff’s prodigious Second Piano Concerto. Combining glorious melody and swelling orchestration, it's no secret why this is regarded as one of the best piano concertos ever written. Verdi’s Overture from La forza del destino is theatrical even in its orchestral operatics, adding a fitting flourish to an evening of symphonic exuberance.

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season at a glance December

September Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 with Emanuel Ax

CLASSICS

SEP 17-19 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas

FREE CONCERT SYMPHONY POPS

CLASSICS ALTERNATIVE

OCT 9 SAT 7:30 CLASSICS

OCT 15-17 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

Halloween Spooktacular!

FAMILY

OCT 30 SAT 2:30

CLASSICS ALTERNATIVE

NOV 11 THU 7:00

Colorado Symphony Presents: Vienna Boys Choir in Concert

SPOTLIGHT

NOV 12 FRI 7:30

Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2 with Natasha Paremski

CLASSICS

NOV 19-21 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

At Last – A Tribute to Etta James

SYMPHONY POPS

NOV 27 SAT 7:30

Drums of the World

Elf in Concert

MOVIE AT THE SYMPHONY

DEC 18-19 SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 2:30

Disney’s A Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert

MOVIE AT THE SYMPHONY

DEC 22-23 WED-THU 7:00

A Night in Vienna

HOLIDAY

DEC 31 FRI 6:30

FAMILY

CLASSICS

JAN 7-9 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute

FREE CONCERT

JAN 11 TUES 7:30

Danny Elfman’s Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet

ALTERNATIVE

JAN 12 WED 7:30

Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton

MOVIE AT THE SYMPHONY

JAN 14-15 FRI-SAT 7:30

An Afternoon Forum with Danny Elfman

ALTERNATIVE

JAN 15 SAT 2:30

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 JAN 21-23 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

NOV 28 SUN 2:30

HOLIDAY

DEC 16 THU 7:30

Marin Alsop Conducts

NOV 5-7 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

Mission Mt. Mangart

HOLIDAY

January

November Beethoven Symphony No. 7

Holiday Brass A Very DeVotchKa Holiday

OCT 1-3 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

Brahms Symphony No. 1 conducted by Christopher Dragon

HOLIDAY

DEC 14 TUE 7:00

October Beethoven v. Coldplay

A Colorado Christmas DEC 10-12 FRI 7:30 ✣ SAT 2:30 & 6:00 ✣ SUN 1:00

SEP 25 SAT 7:30

Dvořák Symphony No. 9 “From The New World”

CLASSICS

DEC 3-5 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

SEPT 23 THU 7:00

A Tribute to Broadway Legends featuring Sierra Boggess

Elgar Enigma Variations

ALWAYS IN SEASON

CLASSICS

season at a glance

Denver Young Artists Orchestra Side by Side: Elgar’s Enigma Variations

FREE CONCERT

An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.and your Colorado Symphony

JAN 26 WED 7:00

Tribute to The Great American Songbook

SYMPHONY POPS

JAN 29 SAT 7:30

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2

CLASSICS

Mahler Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”

Disney’s Fantasia with your Colorado Symphony

MOVIE AT THE SYMPHONY

FEB 4-5 FRI 7:00 ✣ SAT 2:30

Berlioz Symphonie fantastique conducted by Douglas Boyd

CLASSICS

FEB 11-13 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

The Times They Are A-Changin': The Words and Music of Bob Dylan

ALTERNATIVE

FEB 18 FRI 7:30

An Evening with Dianne Reeves and your Colorado Symphony

SPOTLIGHT

FEB 19 SAT 7:30 CLASSICS

FEB 25-27 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

SPOTLIGHT

APR 16 SAT 7:30

Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony

MOVIE AT THE SYMPHONY

APR 23 SAT 2:30 & 6:00 TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Lift Every Voice with your Colorado Symphony R. Strauss conducted by Jun Märkl

ALTERNATIVE

MAR 4-5 FRI-SAT 7:30 FAMILY

MAR 6 SUN 2:30

Respighi Pines Of Rome

CLASSICS

MAR 11-13 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Orchestra World Tour

MOVIE AT THE SYMPHONY

MAR 18-19 FRI-SAT 7:30

Holst The Planets conducted by Peter Oundjian

CLASSICS

APR 29-MAY 1 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

May SPOTLIGHT

MAY 7 SAT 7:30

March Magic Circle Mime Co - The Mozart Experience

FAMILY

APR 24 SUN 2:30

With a Voice of Triumph - European Tour Preview Performance The Music of Queen with your Colorado Symphony

SPOTLIGHT

APR 2 SAT 7:30 APR 8-10 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

February

Beethoven Symphony No. 5

April

Mahler Symphony No. 5

CLASSICS

MAY 13-15 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

Cleo Parker Robinson Celebration with your Colorado Symphony

SPOTLIGHT

MAY 20 FRI 7:30

Colorado Symphony Gala

FUNDRAISER

MAY 21 SAT 6:00

Beethoven Symphony No. 9 with Colorado Symphony & Chorus

CLASSICS

MAY 27-29 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

CLASSICS

MAR 25-27 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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Photo: Amanda Tipton

Mahler Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection” APR 16 SAT 7:30

Peter Oundjian, conductor Colorado Symphony Chorus Janice Chandler-Eteme, soprano Michelle DeYoung, mezzo-soprano MAHLER

CLASSICS P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S

Symphony No. 2 in C minor, “Resurrection”

Celebrate the return of your Colorado Symphony Chorus in their first classical performance since February 2020, joining the Colorado Symphony, guest conductor Peter Oundjian, and a pair of vocal soloists for a special Easter weekend performance of Mahler’s colossal “Resurrection” symphony. This monumental work deals with nothing less than the meaning of life, as Mahler confronts an existential quest for understanding amid life’s myriad challenges and incomprehensibilities. A gripping, emotional work of sheer brilliance, Mahler concludes with an expression of hope and optimism that will leave you simply spellbound.

Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony

M O V I E AT T H E S Y M P H O N Y

APR 23 SAT 2:30 & 6:00

Created and conducted by George Daugherty

Relive the Saturday mornings of your childhood when Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Wilie E. Coyote, and Road Runner are projected larger than life on the big screen, while your Colorado Symphony plays the original scores live. Conducted by George Daugherty and created by the Emmy Award-winning team of Daugherty and David Ka Lik Wong…with classics like What’s Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville, and Rhapsody Rabbit, plus new additions Dynamite Dance, Wet Cement, and three new 3-D Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner Looney Tunes shorts. LOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and ©Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s21)

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Photo: Amanda Tipton

spring 2022

Lift Every Voice with your Colorado Symphony

F A M I LY

APR 24 SUN 2:30

Join us for “Lift Every Voice” - our newest experience from our education team engaging live symphonic music and other arts disciplines that celebrates our common human spirit while delivering a message of unity and social justice. This family-friendly concert event brings diverse sound and collaboration featuring guest artists Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and Fiesta Colorado Dance Company, spoken word poet Frankie Le’Troy, visual artist Javier Flores, with works by composers including Anna Clyne and Omar Thomas. This is a very special opportunity to see one of our most successful and engaging MusiCurious education programs live!

R. Strauss conducted by Jun Märkl

CLASSICS

APR 29-MAY 1 FRI-SAT 7:30 C SUN 1:00

P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S

Jun Märkl, conductor Ingrid Fliter, piano

Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 Don Juan, Op. 20 Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, Op. 28

After conducting lauded performances of Mozart’s Requiem in 2017 and Debussy’s La Mer in 2020, Jun Märkl returns leading your Colorado Symphony through three German romantic masterpieces. Ingrid Fliter lends sensitivity, poise, and clarity to Schumann’s seminal Piano Concerto, one of the most beautiful in the repertoire. Strauss’ Don Juan is wildly modern for the time, and incredibly challenging for the orchestra, as evidenced by a horn player’s famous utterance prior to its premiere, “Dear God! What sin have we committed, for You to send us this rod for our backs!” Strauss’ Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks is a tone poem depicting Till — a mischievous rogue who scorns authority — through brevity and humor, a delightful ode to one of the most colorful figures in German folklore that will come alive before your eyes in the hands of Maestro Märkl.

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R. SCHUMANN R. STRAUSS R. STRAUSS

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With a Voice of Triumph

SPOTLIGHT

European Tour Preview Performance MAY 7 SAT 7:30

Taylor Martin, conductor Colorado Symphony Chorus, Duain Wolfe & Mary Louise Burke Jonathan Dimmock, organ

Your Colorado Symphony Chorus emerges from the global pandemic WITH A VOICE OF TRIUMPH! Conducted by Mary Louise Burke and Taylor Martin, and accompanied by the illustrious San Francisco organist, Jonathan Dimmock, the Chorus presents renowned choral works that are at once glorious, beautiful, and triumphant – works that they will also sing following July at the Stephansdom in Vienna, St. Giles Catheral in Graz, and the Salzburg Cathedral for the opening of the International Salzburg Music Festival. Don’t miss our Colorado celebration of this magnificent music.

Mahler Symphony No. 5 MAY 13-15 FRI-SAT 7:30 C SUN 1:00 Asher Fisch, conductor Awadagin Pratt, piano

CLASSICS P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S

JOAN TOWER Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman JESSIE MONTGOMERY Piano Concerto MAHLER Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor

Your Colorado Symphony welcomes acclaimed conductor Asher Fisch to the podium, leading Mahler’s riveting Fifth Symphony. Known for his use of colossal orchestras, Mahler offers a musical landscape that is transfixing and varied — proceeding from tragedy to triumph over five daunting movements in a work Marin Alsop once dubbed the “orchestral equivalent of climbing Mount Everest". The first half features a pair of female composers with Joan Tower's Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman and the Colorado premiere of Jessie Montgomery's brand new Piano Concerto. The fanfare is a series of five, each dedicated to noteworthy women who are “risk-takers and adventurers,” including Alsop to whom the first fanfare is dedicated and who previously recorded all five of Tower’s fanfares while with the Colorado Symphony. Awadagin Pratt will dazzle audiences on Montgomery’s Piano Concerto. A former pupil of Tower’s, Montgomery is a star on the rise, having recently been named composer in residence for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. These compositions will shine alongside one of Mahler’s most revered works.

ALWAYS IN SEASON

Photo: Jerry-Metellus

spring 2022

Cleo Parker Robinson Celebration with your Colorado Symphony

SPOTLIGHT

MAY 20 FRI 7:30

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble

For five decades, “One Spirit, Many Voices” has resonated through the heart and soul of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble’s storied accomplishments and continues to stand as a mantra to this day. A celebrated artist and cultural leader on the international stage, Parker Robinson has been a champion of the arts for nearly half a century. We invite you to join your Colorado Symphony and Cleo Parker Robinson Dance as they pay tribute to the company’s namesake, founder, and visionary this May.

Colorado Symphony Gala

FUNDRAISER

MAY 21 SAT 6:00

The Colorado Symphony’s biggest fundraiser of the year returns better than ever in a brand-new venue in the heart of Denver’s RiNo District — the Mission Ballroom! Resident Conductor Christopher Dragon and the Colorado Symphony will be joined onstage by special guests, providing music and style for an evening celebrating symphonic excellence. Join us for the biggest party all season and support your Colorado Symphony.

Beethoven 9 with Colorado Symphony & Chorus MAY 27-29 FRI-SAT 7:30 C SUN 1:00 Peter Oundjian, conductor Angela Meade, soprano Kelley O'Connor, alto Matthew Plenk, tenor Thomas Cannon, baritone Colorado Symphony Chorus BRUCKNER BEETHOVEN

CLASSICS P R E LU D E S / TA L K B AC K S

Te Deum Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, “Choral”

Your Colorado Symphony, Chorus, and a star-studded cast of vocal soloists cap a joyous return season with a pair of colossal choral masterpieces that are sure to delight and inspire. Guest conductor Peter Oundjian lends his experienced hand to Bruckner’s Te Deum, a majestic hymn of thanksgiving and one of the most remarkable declarations of faith ever composed. Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony — so often enlisted for its brilliance, magnitude, and thematic potency — has endured for almost two centuries as the greatest artwork about peace, freedom for all, and brotherhood ever created. This grand hymn to humanity offers a hopeful and inspiring sendoff to a remarkable season.

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CLASSICS 8 A: Friday, Saturday, or Sunday

CLASSICS 8 B: Friday, Saturday, or Sunday

Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 with Emanuel Ax SEP 17-19 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

Dvořák Symphony No. 9 “From The New World” See Page 4

OCT 1-3 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

Brahms Symphony No. 1 conducted by Christopher Dragon

Beethoven Symphony No. 7

OCT 15-17 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

NOV 5-7 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2 with Natasha Paremski

Elgar Enigma Variations

NOV 19-21 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

DEC 3-5 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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Marin Alsop Conducts JAN 7-9 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 See Page 13

JAN 21-23 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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Berlioz Symphonie fantastique conducted by Douglas Boyd

Beethoven Symphony No. 5

FEB 11-13 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

FEB 25-27 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00 See Page 18

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Respighi Pines of Rome MAR 11-13 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

Holst The Planets See Page 19

APR 8-10 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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Mahler Symphony No. 5 MAY 13-15 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

MAR 25-27 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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R. Strauss conducted by Jun Märkl

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2

Photo: Amanda Tipton

2021/22 Season Packages

APR 29-MAY 1 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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Beethoven 9 with Colorado Symphony & Chorus See Page 26

MAY 27-29 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

ALWAYS IN SEASON

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season tickets

CLASSICS 16 Friday, Saturday, or Sunday

Beethoven Symphony No. 5 FEB 25-27 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00 See Page 18

Respighi Pines of Rome

Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 with Emanuel Ax SEP 17-19 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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MAR 11-13 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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MAR 25-27 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

Brahms Symphony No. 1 conducted by Christopher Dragon

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2

OCT 15-17 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

APR 8-10 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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Beethoven Symphony No. 7 NOV 5-7 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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Marin Alsop Conducts JAN 7-9 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 JAN 21-23 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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Berlioz Symphonie fantastique conducted by Douglas Boyd FEB 11-13 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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APR 29-MAY 1 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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Mahler Symphony No. 5

MAY 13-15 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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Beethoven 9 with Colorado Symphony & Chorus

Elgar Enigma Variations DEC 3-5 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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R. Strauss conducted by Jun Märkl See Page 7

Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2 with Natasha Paremski NOV 19-21 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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Holst The Planets

Dvořák Symphony No. 9 “From The New World” OCT 1-3 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

Photo: Amanda Tipton

2021/22 Season Packages

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MAY 27-29 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 1:00

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CUSTOM DESIGN 4, 8, or 16 package Select any 16, 8, or 4 concerts to create your own package! Note: An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. and An Evening with Dianne Reeves are not eligible to be part of a Custom Design package. Limitations may apply to titles not yet announced.

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2021/22 Season Packages POPS PACKAGE

FAMILY PACKAGE

A Tribute to Broadway Legends featuring Sierra Boggess

Halloween Spooktacular!

SEP 25

OCT 30 SAT 2:30

SAT 7:30

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Beethoven v. Coldplay OCT 9

SAT 7:30

Drums of the World See Page 6

At Last – A Tribute to Etta James NOV 27 SAT 7:30

SAT 7:30

FRI 7:30

DEC 11

SAT 2:30

See Page 11

MAR 6 SUN 2:30

See Page 19

Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony See Page 16

The Times They Are A-Changin': The Words and Music of Bob Dylan FEB 18

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Magic Circle Mime Co - The Mozart Experience See Page 12

Tribute to The Great American Songbook JAN 29

NOV 28 SUN 2:30

A Colorado Christmas See Page 9

Disney’s A Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert DEC 22 WED 7:00

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APR 23 SAT 2:30 TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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ALWAYS IN SEASON

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season tickets

Add on Concerts SPOTLIGHT CONCERTS Colorado Symphony Presents: Vienna Boys Choir in Concert NOV 12

FRI 7:30

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An Evening with Dianne Reeves and your Colorado Symphony FEB 19

SAT 7:30

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An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. and your Colorado Symphony APR 2

SAT 7:30

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Available as an add on concert for Luminary Society members through September 1, 2021. For more information about Luminary Society see pg. 35.

Mahler Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection” APR 16

SAT 7:30 SAT 7:30

DEC 18-19 SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 2:30

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Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton

Cleo Parker Robinson Celebration with your Colorado Symphony MAY 20 FRI 7:30

Elf in Concert Disney’s A Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert

With A Voice of Triumph MAY 7

MOVIE AT THE SYMPHONY CONCERTS

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ALTERNATIVE CONCERTS

DEC 22-23 WED-THU 7:00 JAN 14-15 FRI-SAT 7:30

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Disney’s Fantasia with your Colorado Symphony FEB 4-5 FRI 7:00 ✣ SAT 2:30

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FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Orchestra World Tour

Beethoven v. Coldplay

MAR 18-19 FRI-SAT 7:30

OCT 9

Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony

SAT 7:30 See Page 6

APR 23 SAT 2:30 & 6:00

Mission Mt. Mangart NOV 11

THU 7:00

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Danny Elfman’s Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet JAN 12

WED 7:30

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SAT 2:30

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The Times They Are A-Changin': The Words and Music of Bob Dylan FEB 18

FRI 7:30

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The Music of Queen with your Colorado Symphony MAR 4-5 FRI-SAT 7:30

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DEC 10-12 FRI 7:30 ✣ SAT 2:30 & 6:00 ✣ SUN 1:00 See Page 11

Holiday Brass

THU 7:30 FRI 6:30

Drums of the World NOV 28 SUN 2:30

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Magic Circle Mime Co - The Mozart Experience MAR 6

SUN 2:30

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FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS SEPT 23 THU 7:00

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute See Page 12

A Night in Vienna DEC 31

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Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas See Page 11

A Very DeVotchKa Holiday DEC 16

OCT 30 SAT 2:30

APR 24 SUN 2:30

A Colorado Christmas

TUE 7:00

FAMILY CONCERTS

Lift Every Voice with your Colorado Symphony

HOLIDAY CONCERTS

DEC 14

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Halloween Spooktacular!

An Afternoon Forum with Danny Elfman JAN 15

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JAN 11

TUE 7:30

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Denver Young Artists Orchestra Side by Side: Elgar’s Enigma Variations See Page 13

JAN 26

WED 7:00

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Get more from your symphony. Preludes: Join your Colorado Symphony for Preludes – pre-concert events to enhance your experience! Preludes take place one hour prior to each Classics performance in Boettcher Concert Hall and are included with your concert ticket. Talkbacks: After select Classics performances enjoy a post-concert lecture or discussion led by a special guest. Talkbacks take place immediately following the concert in Boettcher Concert Hall and are included with your concert ticket. Visit coloradosymphony.org one week prior to the performance to confirm or check your pre-concert email for the scheduled date of the Talkback.

Movie at the Symphony These special concerts will have an audio/visual element to the performance. See the entire movie with the score performed live. This icon denotes that the performance includes FULL SCREENING OF THE FEATURE FILM! The pre-recorded soundtrack is removed from these features and performed live by your Colorado Symphony. Audio dialogue may be supported with on-screen subtitles. Seating will be limited to best allow sight lines for audience enjoyment, so get tickets before they are gone!

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HalfNotes Join us for HalfNotes, family-friendly, pre-concert activities, one hour before the concert! This note in the concert description confirms these events for this concert weekend. Held in Boettcher Concert Hall, these activities take place prior to both Family and “family-friendly” concerts. Activities are individually curated for each concert and will feature rotating installations like crafts and an instrument petting zoo! Covid-19 requirements for indoor events may change as the season progresses and revised state and city guidelines are released. Should we be unable to accommodate Preludes, Talkbacks, or Half Notes activities it will be announced via email. Check your pre-concert email for the most up-to-date guidelines and event information.

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flex pass

FLEX PASS $240* 6 Flex Pass Vouchers

Our Flex Pass offers all our subscriber benefits, a savings on single ticket prices, and

the flexibility to enjoy your Colorado Symphony when you want. You can split up your passes to see six different concerts yourself or combine them to see concerts with friends!

What are the benefits of the flex pass? Great savings over single ticket prices. You pay only $240*+ plus a one-time $20 processing fee for six ticket vouchers. n We waive the single ticket service fee when you redeem your vouchers. n Vouchers can be shared with family or friends. n Use your pass all at once or concert by concert. Reserve your seats up to a week in advance or use them spontaneously! + n

How does the FLEX PASS work? You receive six Flex Pass vouchers. Each voucher is redeemable for one seat. n Choose from most concerts at Boettcher Concert Hall.+ n Reservations can be made by calling the Box Office or by exchanging your voucher(s) on the My Upcoming Events page of your Colorado Symphony account at coloradosymphony.org starting the Monday before the concert and up to the day of the show, pending availability. You will be seated in the best available seats at the time of your reservation, often in Price Level 1. n Your tickets will be emailed to you and can be accessed through the My Upcoming Events page of your Colorado Symphony account online. They can be scanned directly from your phone at the concert. n n

*A 10% Facilities Development Admissions Tax (Seat Tax) will be added, per voucher, to each Flex Pass Purchase. This tax is assessed by the City and County of Denver. +NOTE: Some Spotlight, Alternative, Movie, and concerts outside of Boettcher Concert Hall may not be eligible for Flex Pass redemption. For specific information, please visit coloradosymphony.org and view the details of the concert you wish to attend. Flex Passes do not guarantee seats to a concert. Flex Pass holders are encouraged to check availability of shows ahead of time. Flex Passes expire on May 31, 2022.

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get involved

Get involved! Luminary Society Luminary Society members are a group of highly engaged patrons and donors who share the Colorado Symphony’s passion for artistic excellence, innovation, and symphonic music. Throughout the 2021/22 Season, members are invited to attend special insider events; participate in an exclusive conductor's “Masterclass"; receive the "From the Podium" Newsletters; and are given advance access to specially announced concerts with one-night-only special guest artists. Luminary Society membership is a benefit associated with purchasing a subscription to four (4) or more concerts for the current or upcoming season and a $2,500* or more annual tax-deductible contribution. *Due to IRS regulations, and the benefits associated with Luminary Society, contributions for Luminary Society membership through an IRA, Donor Advised Fund, or Family Foundation are not eligible to be counted towards the $2,500 minimum.

Beethoven and Brews Enjoy an exclusive beer tasting paired with the sounds of Colorado Symphony musicians performing live in breweries throughout the city. Beethoven and Brews features an ensemble performance, light hors d’oeuvres, samples of beer, and a tour of your favorite local breweries.

Crescendo Society The Crescendo Society is a collective of Young Professionals, concert enthusiasts, and philanthropists engaged in the community to promote Colorado Symphony performances, social hours, and Crescendo Society special events. Founding Member Level is available to donors of $250 or more per season and includes all the Patron Level perks and many more!

Women of Note Women of Note is a group of highly engaged symphony lovers who appreciate listening to and learning about musicians and their respective instrument throughout the year. Members enjoy three luncheons a season, which include a recital and a Q&A session from various Colorado Symphony musicians at each event. More than 95% of the funds raised through membership fees provide direct salary support to a different female Colorado Symphony musician each year!

Colorado Symphony Gala Save the date for the Colorado Symphony Gala! Saturday, May 21, 2022. It’s the best party in town and, more importantly, the largest fundraiser for your Colorado Symphony!

Colorado Symphony Guild Become an active partner of the Colorado Symphony by joining the Colorado Symphony Guild. For 87 years the Guild has been the premier support organization for the Colorado Symphony.

Info For more information, or if you have questions about how to get involved, our membership groups, or events, visit coloradosymphony.org/Getinvolved, call 303.308.2464, or email giving@coloradosymphony.org.

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Subscribe today and receive these benefits! Best Seats

Need More Flexibility?

F irst right of refusal to keep your seats for all renewing Classics, Symphony Pops, and Family package subscribers. n Renew by August 23 to keep your seats from the 2019/20 season. n Custom Design packages are seated in the order in which they are received, with renewing subscribers receiving priority. Seats are always the best available based on subscriber preferences. n

Great Savings S avings on every concert in your subscription package. n Exclusive 15% subscriber discount when you add additional concerts in Price Levels 1, 2, & 3 throughout the season. Seats in Price Levels 4 & 5 are not eligible for discounts. Some concerts may not be eligible for discount. n

Easy Exchanges & Replacements S ubscribers never pay exchange fees! Exchange for a different concert up to the start of the performance or return your tickets to the Colorado Symphony as a tax-deductible contribution. Some exchanges may result in seat upgrade costs. n Online ticket exchanges and returns! n Misplaced your tickets or left them at home? We will gladly provide duplicates free of charge. n

Contactless Ticketing For your convenience, safety, and for consideration of our environment, your Season Tickets will be delivered via email. This shift will enhance your Colorado Symphony experience by providing a truly contactless and eco-conscious way to enter our hall safely and efficiently, while also reducing the risk of lost, stolen, or counterfeit tickets. Tickets may also be easily accessed through your online account 90 minutes prior to the performance!

Advance Purchase A ccess to the entire season before single tickets go on sale to the general public on September 1, 2021. n Advance notice and presale opportunities for newly announced concerts and events all season. n

Our Flex Pass offers all our subscriber benefits, a savings on single ticket prices, and the flexibility to enjoy your Colorado Symphony when you want. You can split up your passes to see six different concerts yourself or combine them to see concerts with friends. Flex Pass costs just $240 for six vouchers! Additional details can be found online.

On Account Credit Have account credit from cancelled performances in 2020 and 2021? You can use that credit to purchase or renew your 2021/22 subscription! Check the “Use my account credit” box when filling out your subscription form or speak to a patron services associate when renewing by phone. Use of account credit is unavailable online.

Colorado Symphony Box Office Our Patron Services Associates are ready to help with all your ticketing needs. 303.623.7876 | tickets@coloradosymphony.org Mon-Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sat 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. The Colorado Symphony’s performances within this brochure are in Boettcher Concert Hall at the Denver Performing Arts Complex unless otherwise noted.

Ticketing Policy 2021/22 Colorado Symphony understands the many uncertainties you may be considering before securing your seats for our future events. We will always put your safety first and we will stand behind any tickets you have or will purchase for our events in Boettcher Concert Hall. Exchange for another event or on account credit. Donate the value to Colorado Symphony to support our important student and community service programs. Receive a refund, excluding service fees, in the event that a concert is canceled due to COVID-19. Our COVID-19 promise applies to events presented by Colorado Symphony in Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. It is available to the original ticket buyer who purchased directly from ColoradoSymphony.org, by phone, or in-person from the Colorado Symphony Box Office. Tickets purchased from resellers are not guaranteed a refund nor credit.

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Subscriber form 2021/22

Choose your subscription package(s): C lassics, Custom Design, Symphony Pops, Family, or Flex Pass. Refer to seating charts on the next pages for seat locations. All orders are fulfilled in the order in which they are received, with best available seats in your price level; locations may vary. Renewing subscribers receive priority.

CLASSICS

8-concert package

$120 • LEVEL 5

$198 • LEVEL 4 $348 • LEVEL 3

$456 • LEVEL 2 $608 • LEVEL 1

(# of) seats__________________

$856 • LEVEL 2 $1,136 • LEVEL 1

(# of) seats ___________________

Check one: ● Classics Friday A ● Classics Friday B ● Classics Saturday A ● Classics Saturday B ● Classics Sunday A ● Classics Sunday B 16-concert package

$240 • LEVEL 5

$368 • LEVEL 4 $656 • LEVEL 3

Check one: ● Classics Friday ● Classics Saturday ● Classics Sunday C U S T O M D E S I G N (actual price may vary based on concerts selected)

4-concert package

$60 • LEVEL 5

$99 • LEVEL 4

$174 • LEVEL3

$228 • LEVEL 2 $304 • LEVEL 1

(# of) seats ___________________

8-concert package

$120 • LEVEL 5 $198 • LEVEL 4

$348 • LEVEL 3

$456 • LEVEL 2 $608 • LEVEL 1

(# of) seats ___________________

16-concert package

$240 • LEVEL 5 $368 • LEVEL 4

$656 • LEVEL 3

$856 • LEVEL 2 $1,136 • LEVEL 1

(# of) seats ___________________

Enter dates of your selected concerts here: 1] __________________ 2] ___________________ 3]____________________ 4]_________________________ 5] __________________ 6] ___________________ 7]____________________ 8]_________________________ 9] __________________ 10] ___________________ 11]___________________ 12]________________________ 13] __________________ 14] ___________________ 15]___________________ 16]________________________ SYMPHONY POPS $90 • LEVEL 5 $168 • LEVEL 4

6-concert package

$282 • LEVEL 3

$363 • LEVEL 2

$456 • LEVEL 1

FA M I LY PA C K A G E $138 Adults

6-concert package F L E X PA S S

6 vouchers

$51 Children $240

(# of) seats ___________________ (# of) seats _____________________ (# of) seats ____________________ (# of) packages __________________

Concert Package(s) Subtotal $_____________________

ADD-ON SINGLE TICKETS (See next page for add-on ticket prices)

Concert Title Date Price Level (# of) seats Total $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Add-On Tickets Subtotal $________________________

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PRICING FOR ADD-ON TICKETS Classics, Symphony Pops, Holiday, Movie at the Symphony, Spotlight, and Alternative

LEVEL 5* $15.00

An Evening with Dianne Reeves With a Voice of Triumph - European Tour Preview Performance Cleo Parker Robinson Danny Elfman Quartet Afternoon Forum with Danny Elfman Mission Mt. Mangart Family Concerts

LEVEL 4* $33.00

LEVEL 3 $47.00

LEVEL 2 $60.50

LEVEL 1 $76.00

$20.00 $38.00 $51.00 $65.00 $80.00 N/A N/A $15.00 $28.00 $47.00 $15.00 $23.00 $38.00 $52.00 $67.00 N/A N/A $34.00 $55.00 $72.00

*Levels 4 & 5 do not receive a discount.

General Admission Seating: $35 $15 Adults $23 Children $8.50

PAYMENT INFORMATION - NEW! Tickets will be delivered to your email address.

Name____________________________________________________________________________________ * Tickets will be delivered electronically to this email. Email* ___________________________________________________________________________________

Address__________________________________________________________________________________ City_____________________________ State ________________________ Zip _________________________ Daytime Phone_______________________________________________________________________________ Email__________________________________________________________________________________ n MASTERCARD n VISA n DISCOVER n AMERICAN EXPRESS n Check: payable to the Colorado Symphony Association n Use my account credit Credit Card Number _______________________________________ Exp. Date __________ CVV __________________ Signature ________________________________________________________________________________ TOTAL DUE

1. Subscription Total:

$___________________________

2. Add-on Tickets Total:

$___________________________

3. Subtotal:

$___________________________

4. Multiply by 10% City of Denver Seat Tax*: x .10 $___________________________ 5. Consider a Tax-deductible donation:

$___________________________

6. Processing Fee: + $ 20.00 Subscribe before August 20 and we will waive your processing fee! 7. Grand Total

= $__________________________

*10% Facilities Development Admissions Tax (Seat Tax) is assessed, per seat, by the City and County of Denver.

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seating charts

CLASSICS

seating chart SO BO UN OT D H

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5

SYMPHONY POPS, ALTERNATIVE, SPOTLIGHT, AND HOLIDAY

seating chart

SO BO UN OT D H

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5

Note: For Vienna Boys Choir in Concert, An Evening with Dianne Reeves, and and Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. all Orchestra 1 seats are Price level 1.

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MOVIE AT THE SYMPHONY

See an entire movie

seating chart LEVEL 1

with the score performed live.

LEVEL 2

SO BO UN OT D H

These special concerts will have an audio/visual element to the performance. For the Movie at the Symphony concerts this icon denotes that the performance includes full screening of the feature film or documentary! The pre-recorded soundtrack is removed from these features and performed live by your Colorado Symphony. Audio dialogue may be supported with on-screen subtitles. Seating will be limited to best allow sight lines for audience enjoyment, so get tickets before they are gone!

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LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 OBSTRUCTED VIEW, SEATS N/A

movies

Movie at the Symphony Elf in Concert DEC 18-19 SAT 7:30 ✣ SUN 2:30

Disney’s A Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert DEC 22-23 WED-THU 7:00

Live orchestra

Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton JAN 14-15 FRI-SAT 7:30

Full length movie

Disney’s Fantasia with your Colorado Symphony FEB 4-5 FRI 7:00 ✣ SAT 2:30

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Orchestra World Tour MAR 18-19 FRI-SAT 7:30

Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony APR 23 SAT 2:30 & 6:00

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education

Are you Musicurious?

ymphonic music has the power to impact people of all ages and the Colorado Symphony has created unique educational programs specifically for students in Colorado. Are you looking for a fun, educational activity in Denver for your school, troop, or club? Discover the region’s premier symphony orchestra through active participation in our youth education and outreach programs.

We are pleased to provide these programs for the 2021/22 Season, for both in person and virtual* engagement. Musicurious Youth Concerts

GRADES 3-12

This year’s theme for youth concerts is “Lift Every Voice,” which delivers a message of unity, social justice, and creative self-expression. Each year, more than 20,000 students in grades 3-12 (and beyond!) engage with the Colorado Symphony to learn about and experience the exciting, engaging, and enriching world of symphonic music. Advance classroom study will be supported by Colorado State Music Standards and Common Core aligned materials featuring this program’s repertoire.

Petite Musique

PRESCHOOL

This community concert introduces the instruments of the orchestra to young children. Performed by a 16-piece chamber orchestra and narrator, this interactive program includes the musical telling of an age-appropriate story, a sing-a-long, and a live dance-a-long, too!

In-School Concerts

PRE K-12

Bring an ensemble of Colorado Symphony musicians to your school to present a delightful program of music and storytelling that stimulates children’s imaginations using music as a prominent element of the story.

Canta y Baila Conmigo Music and Movement in Spanish

Master Mentors

GRADES 3-12

This highly flexible program provides support for music students of any grade. At the request of the teacher, Colorado Symphony musician Teaching Artists will lead instrument demonstrations, listening/singing/ movement workshops, coaching for band/orchestra students, advice for students interested in pursuing a career in the musical performing arts, composition/improvisation, or another specific request. Now offering virtual visits!

Sensory Friendly

ALL AGES

We believe strongly in access and inclusion. That is why our Sensory Friendly Concerts are specifically designed for people with memory loss, autism, Down syndrome, sensory processing disorder, and other conditions that might cause them to feel uncomfortable at concerts. * Some programs available virtually for 2021/22 Season. Visit coloradosymphony.org/education to check availability.

PRE K-2

In 2021, the Colorado Symphony launched an exciting new addition to its educational programs — Canta y Baila Conmigo® — a bilingual ECE music program that has provided families and young children with a culturally relevant and musically rich immersion experience introducing Spanish language through the music traditions of LatinAmerican children songs.

Learn more about these and other programs at: COLORADOSYMPHONY.ORG/EDUCATION.

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your legacy

Create an enduring legacy Our greatest asset is you!

During a time of heightened uncertainty our family of supporters and patrons helped us to play on for our community through generous donations and contributions. We invite you to join this family by

For nearly a century, your Colorado Symphony has made live symphonic music a pivotal cornerstone of this community. Our musicians inspire and impact lives, not just from the stage, but in classrooms, studios, and homes across Colorado. And during the COVID-19 health pandemic, we emerged as a leader among cultural entities in Denver and across the country by providing comfort and joy through innovative virtual performances including the virtual Ode to Joy, Independence Eve Celebration, and virtual Colorado Christmas. But none of this would have been possible without your support.

investing in your symphony today.

Each year, thousands of donors, patrons, volunteers, students, and community members show their support for our orchestra in so many ways — attending concerts, volunteering time, making tax-deductible donations, and through contributions of assets to support the mission of the Colorado Symphony. This year, more than ever, individual contributions allowed the orchestra to play on amid truly unprecedented disruptions to our in-person concert operations. Despite the challenges of the last year, donors like you helped us remain engaged with our community. One notable highlight is with your support we expanded Colorado Symphony MusiCurious educational programming to include the creation of dual language curriculum with virtual and in-person concerts for Colorado educators and youth. In addition, we were able to safely execute socially distant concerts outdoors at venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre, keep the orchestra performing together with no-audience concerts throughout the winter, and create over 75 videos across 12 different genres for online enjoyment; all efforts which helped us to be ready to perform live once more for a robust 2021 summer season. Help us build on this recent success by supporting your Colorado Symphony today. There are countless ways to make your own impact felt, including incorporating the Colorado Symphony in your will or trust, a gesture that will enrich the lives of Coloradans as your gift lives on through our music. Our greatest asset is you! To learn more about planned giving or major gifts of assets, please contact Adriel Long, Institutional Relations & Stewardship Manager at 303.308.2464 or email along@coloradosymphony.org. We hope you will renew your investment in the Colorado Symphony today! Join us in securing a bright, prosperous future for live symphonic music and innovative music education programming that can be accessed by everyone for generations to come. ✢

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