Colorado Symphony -- September 9-10, 2023

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PASSION for Classical Rachmaninoff sym. #2 September 16th & 17th, 2023

Nothin’ But the Blues | Shayna Steele January 13th, 2024

Beethoven Und Freunde | Chopin Piano Concerto

February 10th & 11th, 2024

VIVID Strings | Mozart. & Tchaikovsky March 9th & 10th, 2024

BOLD VOICES | Williams, Weber, Dvořák & Chorus

April 27th & 28th, 2024

WELCOME

Dear Colorado Symphony Family,

Welcome to our 2023/2024 Season! On behalf of our talented musicians, dedicated staff, and passionate Board of Trustees, I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you.

It has been a dream come true to join the Colorado Symphony as President & CEO and I’m honored to have this opportunity to lead one of the premier orchestras in the country. The Colorado Symphony has a reputation for artistic excellence and boundary pushing programming that has helped redefine what a symphony can be in the 21st century. But perhaps I’ve been most impressed with the orchestra’s commitment to serving community and efforts to build a thriving future for live symphonic music through education. This season is poised to be one of our most memorable, highlighted by a yearlong celebration of our Centennial. This is an incredible milestone and one we could not have reached without the longstanding support of this community. We are your symphony and this celebration belongs as much to you as it does to our orchestra.

The Colorado Symphony is committed to enriching our community through the transformative power of symphonic music, and this season’s schedule is no exception. Our programming this year promises to be a dynamic blend of beloved classics, groundbreaking premieres, and innovative collaborations that will touch your heart and soul.

We are especially excited for our fall slate including special one-night-only performances alongside Audra McDonald, Renée Fleming, and Stewart Copeland. And in May we’ll welcome the incomparable Yo-Yo Ma for a performance of Elgar’s renowned Cello Concerto.

In addition to our mainstage concerts, we are delighted to present a wide array of engaging events and initiatives designed to enhance our reach and impact in the community. Our educational and community outreach programs continue to thrive, bringing music education and access to underserved communities throughout Colorado. We also invite you to participate in our pre-concert preludes, post-concert talkbacks, and other special events that provide deeper insights into the music and foster a sense of connection and camaraderie.

None of this would be possible without the steadfast support of our donors, sponsors, and subscribers like you. Your unwavering commitment to the arts enables us to thrive and expand our impact in the community. We are so grateful for your generosity and belief in the power of music to transform lives.

As we embark on this Centennial Season, I invite you to join us in celebrating the joy, beauty, and emotional depth that only live orchestral music can offer. Together, let us revel in the transformative power of symphonic music and forge new connections that will resonate long after the final note has faded.

Thank you for being a part of our Colorado Symphony family. We look forward to sharing an unforgettable season of music with you and can’t wait to journey into our next century of symphonic music together.

With sincerest gratitude,

Mark Cantrell President & CEO

WHAT IF I AM LATE?

For the comfort and enjoyment of our musicians and patrons, late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager and takes place during pauses in the program. Ushers will let you know when you may enter the hall. They may seat you in an area other than your ticketed seat so as to not disturb other patrons, and you may take your ticketed seat during intermission.

WHEN SHOULD I CLAP?

During most Classics performances, there is a short, silent pause between each movement of a piece. You can determine how many movements there are in a piece, and how many silent pauses there will be, by looking at your program — the movements in each piece will be listed there. The applause is usually reserved for the end of the final movement of the piece, after the conductor has signaled the end of the final note with his or her baton or hand. Holding applause between movements is considered respectful of the performers' concentration and mindful of musical continuity.

WHAT IS YOUR CELL PHONE/PHOTO/ VIDEO POLICY?

We ask that you please silence your cell phones and refrain from talking or texting on them during performances. Flash photography is prohibited at all times. We ask that you please refrain from taking any photos or video during Classics or Movie at the Symphony concerts unless the conductor is off the podium. During Symphony Pops concerts you may take pictures without a flash and may record short cell phone videos. Please be courteous to your fellow concertgoers and be aware that if at any time your cell phone/camera use becomes a distraction to others, an usher may ask you to stop.

CAN I BRING FOOD OR DRINKS INTO THE CONCERT?

You are welcome to bring drinks purchased at one of the bars into all concerts. Food is not allowed in the Hall, including food purchased in the Lobby.

CAN I BRING THE KIDS?

Kids of all ages will enjoy our Family, education concerts, and many of our Symphony Pops, Holiday, and Summer concerts. All children require a ticket regardless of age, and child tickets are $10. Classics concerts tend to be between 2 and 21/2 hours long. Please consider this when deciding whether or not to bring your child. If your child is disturbing other patrons, an usher may ask you to take your child into the lobby for the remainder of the performance, without refund.

HOW LONG IS A TYPICAL CONCERT?

Program length varies, but a typical performance lasts about two hours, including one 20 minute intermission. Visit the event page on our website, or flip to the performance details in this Soundings Magazine.

WHAT IF I’M UNABLE TO ATTEND MY PERFORMANCE?

Subscribers may exchange tickets free of charge — one of many subscriber benefits! Non-subscribers may exchange for an additional fee. You may exchange tickets in person, by phone, or online for another performance within the same season. There is an additional cost if seating upgrades apply, and all exchange requests are subject to availability. You may also donate your tickets back to the Colorado Symphony and receive a donation receipt.

HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF A CONCERT IS CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER?

We rarely cancel a concert due to inclement weather, but when this occurs we will send a direct email notification to all ticket holders. Updates, cancelations, or changes will be posted on coloradosymphony.org and on the event page for the concert.

For more FAQ’s see the Plan Your Visit section of coloradosymphony.org

COLORADO SYMPHONY

VIOLIN

Yumi Hwang-Williams

Concertmaster

Mary Rossick Kern and Jerome H. Kern

Concertmaster Chair

Claude Sim

Associate

Concertmaster

Yi Zhao+ Assistant

Concertmaster

Merle Chambers Chair

Dmitri Pogorelov

Fixed 4th Chair/First

Paul Primus

Principal Second

Allegra Wermuth

Assistant Principal Second

Alessandra Jennings

Flanagan

Fixed 3rd Chair/ Second

Sohyun Ahn

Larisa Fesmire

Thomas Hanulik

John Hilton

Anne-Marie Hoffman

Myroslava IvanchenkoBartels

Dorian Kincaid

Karen Kinzie

Yu-Chen Lin

Susan Paik+

Miroslaw Pastusiak

Megan Prokes

Delcho Tenev

Annamaria Vasmatzidis

Bradley Watson

Tena White

Wenting Yuan

VIOLA

Basil Vendryes

Principal

Catherine Beeson

Assistant Principal

Mary Cowell

Fixed 3rd Chair

Kunjing Dai*

Kostadin Dyulgerski*

Marsha Holmes

Leah Kovach

Helen McDermott+

Kelly Shanafelt

Phillip Stevens

CELLO

Seoyoen Min

Principal

Fred & Margaret Hoeppner

Chair

Chloe Hong Assistant Principal

Judith McIntyre Galecki

Fixed 3rd Chair

Dakota Cotugno

Danielle Guideri

Thomas Heinrich

Margaret Hoeppner

Amanda Laborete*

Matthew Switzer

BASS

Steve Metcalf Principal

Nicholas Recuber Assistant Principal

John Arnesen

Susan Cahill+

Jeremy Kincaid

Owen Levine

August Ramos

Mary Reed*

FLUTE

Brook Ferguson

Principal Flute

Catherine Peterson

2nd / Assistant Principal

Tom & Noëy Congdon Chair

Julie Duncan Thornton

PICCOLO

Julie Duncan Thornton

OBOE

Peter Cooper Principal

Irene & David Abosch Chair

Nicholas Tisherman 2nd / Assistant Principal

Jason Lichtenwalter

ENGLISH HORN

Jason Lichtenwalter

CLARINET

Jason Shafer

Principal

Abby Raymond 2nd / Assistant Principal

Nicholas Davies

E-FLAT CLARINET

Abby Raymond

BASS CLARINET

Nicholas Davies

BASSOON

Chad Cognata Principal

Tristan Rennie 2nd / Assistant Principal

Roger Soren

CONTRABASSOON

Roger Soren

HORN

Michael Thornton Principal

Carolyn Kunicki

Kolio Plachkov 3rd / Associate Principal

Matthew Eckenhoff

Patrick Hodge Assistant

TRUMPET

Justin Bartels Principal

Philip Hembree 2nd / Associate

Patrick Tillery Assistant

TROMBONE

John Sipher Principal

Paul Naslund 2nd / Associate Principal

Gregory Harper

BASS TROMBONE

Gregory Harper

TUBA

Stephen Dombrowski Principal

HARP

Courtney Hershey Bress Principal

TIMPANI

William Hill Principal

Steve Hearn Assistant Principal

PERCUSSION

John Kinzie Principal

Friend of the Colorado Symphony Chair

Steve Hearn

Michael Van Wirt

ORCHESTRA

LIBRARIAN

Lyle Wong

* = One year replacement + = On leave

PETER OUNDJIAN PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR

CHRISTOPHER DRAGON RESIDENT CONDUCTOR

WILBUR LIN ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR

MARIN ALSOP CONDUCTOR LAUREATE

DUAIN WOLFE CHORUS DIRECTOR

PHOTO: DEAN ALEXANDER

PHOTO: SIAN RICHARDS

PHOTO: LAI YUEH-CHUNG

NOVEMBER 11-12

DECEMBER 16-17

MARCH 16-17

APRIL 20-21 MAY

OCTOBER 6 – 15, 2023

OFFICERS

Richard D. Krugman, MD Co-Chair | Distinguished Professor, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect

Julie Rubsam Co-Chair | Community Leader

James D. Butler Treasurer & Trustee | Community Leader

Susan Bowles Secretary & Ex-Officio Trustee | CSA cellist, retired | Community Leader

TRUSTEES

Anthony T. Accetta Community Leader

Maggie Anderson Managing Partner, Lifeline Vascular Care

Dr. Paula P. Bernstein Clinical Psychologist

Young Cho Community Leader

Mary Cowell* Colorado Symphony, Viola, Fixed 3rd Chair

Scott Doniger DaVita

Adam Donner Community Leader

Mike Ferrufino President/CEO, Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Bob Friedlander Colorado Symphony Chorus, Bass 2

Amy Harmon Founder, Urban Market Partners, LLC

Diane S. Hill, Ph.D. Consulting Psychologist, Somerville Partners

John Hilton* Colorado Symphony, Violin

Patrick Hodge* Colorado Symphony, Utility Horn

Chloe Hong* Colorado Symphony, Cello, Assistant Principal

Dr. Vesna Jevtovic-Todorovic MD, PhD, MBA CU Medicine

Endowed Professor of Anesthesiology and Pharmacology, Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine

Bill Johnson President, DCP Midstream

John Kinzie* Colorado Symphony, Percussion, Principal

Karen Kinzie* Colorado Symphony, Violin

Richard Kylberg Chief Strategy Officer, VMP

Owen Levine* Colorado Symphony, Bass

Lynn McDonald Community Leader

Mike McPhee Author/Journalist

Steve Miller Community Leader

Seoyoen Min* Colorado Symphony, Cello

Bill Myers Managing Director, Communications, Liberty Global, Inc.

Marta O'Grady, OD, FAAO University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Surgery

Deana M. Perlmutter Partner, Forbes Tate Partners

Megan Prokes* Colorado Symphony, Violin

Mike Richardson, Esq. Partner, Milgrom & Daskam

Malik Robinson Executive Director, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

L.T. Sandvik Business Development Manager, Academy Bank

Ben Strawn Partner, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

John Street CEO, Pax8

Nick Tisherman* Colorado Symphony, Oboe 2nd/Assistant Principal

Lorenzo A. Trujillo Attorney and Mariachi Director/ Professor, MSU Denver

Seth Weisberg Community Leader

Andra Zeppelin Community Leader

Mike Zoellner ZF Capital, Managing Partner

EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES

Liz Hartsel Partner, Fortis Law Partners LLC, Chair Colorado Symphony Associate Board

Susan Oakes Partner, Holland & Hart, and DYAO, Vice President, Board of Directors

Susan Pawlik President, Colorado Symphony Guild

Ginger White Executive Director, Arts & Venues City & County of Denver

EMERITUS TRUSTEES

William K. Coors**

John Low**

Will McFarlane** Dr. Gerald Rainer**

Jerome H. Kern Emeritus Chair of the Board Colorado Symphony Association

Mary Rossick Kern

Lee Yeingst

HONORARY TRUSTEES

Governor Jared Polis Governor of Colorado

Mayor Michael Johnston Mayor of Denver

*Colorado Symphony Musician Trustee **In Memorium

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Mark Cantrell President & CEO

Coreen Miller Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer

Anthony Pierce Chief Artistic Officer

ADMINISTRATIVE

Shannon Fraser Executive Assistant & Board Stewardship Manager

ARTISTIC

Anthony Pierce Chief Artistic Officer

Izabel Zambrzycki Artistic General Manager

David Aeling Production Stage Manager

Aric Christensen Audio Engineer

Anne Drake Production Manager

Dante Dunlap Properties Master

Kimberly Egan Recording Engineer

Jonathan Groszew Director of Orchestral Personnel

Sam Jaehnig Head Carpenter

Auburn Joseph Artistic Coordinator

Dustin Knock Manager of Artistic Operations

Mike Pappas New Media Center

Hitomi Sipher Assistant Librarian

Miles Stasica Master Electrician

Julie Strom Manager of Orchestra Personnel

Lyle Wong Orchestra Librarian

CONDUCTORS

& CHORUS DIRECTION

Peter Oundjian Principal Conductor

Christopher Dragon Resident Conductor

Wilbur Lin Assistant Conductor & DYAO Music Director

Duain Wolfe Chorus Director, Colorado Symphony Chorus

Eric Israelson Chorus Manager, Colorado Symphony Chorus

Mary Louise Burke Associate Conductor, Colorado Symphony Chorus

Taylor Martin Assistant Conductor, Colorado Symphony Chorus

Barbara Porter Assistant Chorus Manager, Colorado Symphony Chorus

Jared Joseph Colorado Symphony Conducting Intern

DEVELOPMENT

Amanda Gomez Director of Individual Giving

Katie Skawski Director of Institutional Relations & Stewardship

Casey Bryan Grants Manager

Lillie Combs Associate Director of Individual Giving

David Rosen Development Services and Support Senior Manager

EDUCATION

Breanna McCaughey Director of Community Education

Davey Van Beveren Education Outreach & Engagement Coordinator

FINANCE

Coreen Miller Chief Financial Officer, & Chief Operating Officer

Annette Brown Staff Accountant

David Murphy Payroll & Benefits Manager

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Stephanie Derybowski Director of Web Experience

Nick Dobreff Communications & Creative Director

Kayla Hayes Director of Digital Marketing & Promotions

Tori Seaver Digital Marketing Manager

SALES & PATRON SERVICES

MacKenzie McGuire Director of Sales & Patron Services

Jenna Abbott Patron Services Associate

Caleb Bishop Patron Services Associate

Dani Burge Patron Services Associate

Jordan Catmull Lead Sales & Patron Services Associate

Molly Epstein Group Sales Associate

Rosa Gasdia Patron Services Associate

Johanna Jeter Manager of Sales & Patron Services

Emelie Kronquist Lead Sales & Patron Services Associate

Selin Ozcelik Assistant Lead Sales & Patron Services Associate

Megan Pryor Patron Services Associate

COLORADO SYMPHONY FUND

Stephen M. Brett President

Norman L. Wilson Treasurer

James D. Butler Director

Suzanne Ryan Director

William Wallace Director

Kip Wallen Secretary

GUILD OFFICERS

Sue Pawlik President

Janet Weisheit President Elect

Nancy Crego And Barb Mcginnis Recording Secretary

Kathy Dolan Treasurer

Lorenz Rychner Assistant Treasurer

Deanna Leino Corresponding Secretary

Nancy Lawrence Vice-President Of Fundraising

Donna Lynch Vice-President Of Membership

Terry Gallant Vice-President Of Music Education

Kathy Swanson Shop Manager

Monica Owen Shop Buyer

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OCTOBER

Stewart Copeland: Police Deranged for Orchestra

OCT 5 THU 7:30

Renée Fleming with your Colorado Symphony

OCT 7 SAT 7:30

Shostakovich Symphony No. 5

OCT 13-15 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

Amadeus Live

OCT 20-21 FRI-SAT 7:30

Disney in Concert: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas

OCT 27-28 FRI-SAT 7:30

Halloween Spooktacular!

OCT 29 SUN 2:30

NOVEMBER

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 with Peter Oundjian

NOV 3-5 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

Veteran’s Day Celebration

NOV 10 FRI 7:30

Revolution: The Music of The Beatles

NOV 11 SAT 7:30

Wolfe & Dragon featuring Chorus, Schumann, and More

NOV 17-19 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

Home Alone in Concert

NOV 24-25 FRI-SAT 7:30

Drums of the World

NOV 26 SUN 2:30

DECEMBER

Two Titans: Mozart & Mahler

DEC 1-3 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

A Colorado Christmas

DEC 8-10 FRI 7:30 ✤ SAT 2:30 & 6:00 ✤ SUN 1:00

Celtic Woman: The Best of Christmas Tour

DEC 12 TUE 7:30

Holiday Brass

DEC 15 FRI 7:30

Handel’s Messiah with the Colorado Symphony Chorus

DEC 16-17 SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 2:30

Elvis Christmas Spectacular

DEC 19 TUE 7:30

Elf™ In Concert

DEC 22-23 FRI-SAT 7:30

A Night In Vienna

DEC 31 SUN 6:30

A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Colorado Symphony Commemorates 100 Years of Symphonic Music

By Nick Dobreff

In the vibrant cultural tapestry of the Mile High City, the Colorado Symphony has stood as a pillar of orchestral excellence and artistic innovation for a century. As the symphony embarks on its landmark Centennial Season, the stage is set for a year of breathtaking performances, cherished memories, and a celebration of the organization’s far-reaching impact on the community. It also provides an opportunity to reflect not only on the milestone, but on the incredible journey that has led to this moment and the significance of a symphony orchestra in today’s ever-changing world.

Since its inception not long after the conclusion of the First World War, change has been ever-present for the orchestra, as it was for the growing city it called home, necessitating continuous evolution and growth. As America rolled by like an army of steam rollers, the orchestra remained true to their core tenets by captivating audiences with exceptional musicianship and a dedication to artistic excellence that has stood the test of time.

The Colorado Symphony’s roots can be traced back to November 6, 1922 when the fledgling Civic Symphony Orchestra — a semi-professional precursor to the orchestra we know today — held their first performance under the baton of Horace Tureman.

In 1934 Helen Marie Black, the symphony’s volunteer publicist, along with Jeanne Cranmer and Lucille Wilkin founded the Denver Symphony Orchestra (DSO) in the midst of the Great Depression, consolidating all the musicians in the city and guaranteeing union wages. The DSO gave their first performance on November 30, 1934 under the Baton of Tureman. Meanwhile, Black became the first female symphony manager in the United States, serving in that capacity for the DSO for more than 30 years, twelve of them as an unpaid volunteer.

From 1934 to 1989, amid the rise of the United States as a global power, the Denver Symphony Orchestra gained national recognition while remaining a fixture in the city, even as other forms of music including Jazz, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Pop, and Hip-Hop rose in prominence and popularity.

After 55 years as the Denver Symphony Orchestra, the ensemble underwent another transformation after experiencing financial difficulties that resulted in bankruptcy in 1989

and was reorganized into the Colorado Symphony. The newly formed Colorado Symphony Association adopted a collaborative structure that required musicians to serve on the Board of Trustees and be active in the governance of the organization, making it unique among full-time professional orchestra nationwide. The new name also better reflected the orchestra’s statewide reach and mission to engage communities beyond the Denver metropolitan area.

To celebrate the orchestra’s Centennial, this season promises an array of captivating performances, educational programs, and collaborations alongside some of music’s biggest names including Yo-Yo Ma, Renée Fleming, and Audra McDonald. From Beethoven’s iconic symphonies to contemporary movies, the season’s repertoire represents a harmonious blend of timeless classics and groundbreaking new works.

“The Colorado Symphony’s Centennial is a testament to the enduring power of music and its ability to touch lives across generations, said Mark Cantrell, Colorado Symphony President & CEO. “This milestone represents a century of exceptional artistry, tireless support from our community, and an unwavering commitment to enriching Colorado through the universal language of music.”

Principal Conductor Peter Oundjian echoed Cantrell’s sentiment and emphasized the importance of commemorating this historic moment: “This Centennial Season is an opportunity to reflect on the rich heritage of the Colorado Symphony and its contribution to the cultural fabric of our city. We have curated a season that pays homage to our past while embracing the future, showcasing our orchestra’s versatility and innovation.”

One of the pivotal moments in the orchestra’s history came in 1993 when Marin Alsop was appointed as music director for the newly minted Colorado Symphony, becoming the first woman to lead a major American orchestra. Under Alsop’s inspiring leadership, the symphony experienced a period of remarkable growth and artistic achievement, earning international acclaim and solidifying its reputation as a trailblazer in the classical music world.

Reflecting on her time as music director and the significance of the Centennial, Alsop remarked, “The Colorado Symphony holds a special place in my heart, and I am immensely proud to witness this historic moment in its journey. As we celebrate 100 years of musicmaking, it is vital to recognize the orchestra’s role in fostering cultural understanding, nurturing young talents, and bringing joy to the lives of countless listeners. This Centennial marks a milestone not only for the symphony but for the community it serves.”

Since its inception, this ensemble has traversed a century of remarkable achievements, significant milestones, and transformative moments that have shaped its journey. Here are some key moments in the orchestra’s illustrious history:

• 1922: The Civic Symphony Orchestra is established — a semi-professional precursor to the Denver Symphony Orchestra. Their first performance was Nov. 6, 1922 under the baton of Horace Tureman.

• 1934: On November 30, the Denver Symphony Orchestra (DSO) gives its first performance as a professional orchestra under the direction of Horace Tureman. Denver’s Broadway Theatre, Tabor Opera House, and Municipal Auditorium (now the Ellie Caulkins Opera House) hosted the ensemble’s first few decades of great events including notable guests like Sergei Prokofiev in 1938.

• 1944: Saul Caston is appointed as the music director, succeeding Tureman who led the orchestra from 1922-1944. Caston led the orchestra for two decades through 1964, contributing to its growth and artistic development. A 1951 Time article documented his leadership, declaring, “Last season the Denver Symphony was among the leaders in performing American music”.

• 1964: Caston is followed as Music Director by Vladimir Golschmann, former conductor of the St. Louis Symphony.

• 1970: Brian Priestman succeeds Golschmann as Music Director, serving as the orchestra’s artistic leader through 1979. During his tenure, the orchestra experienced artistic and financial success, along with strong community support.

• 1972: Denver voters approved a bond issue to build a new performance space specifically for the symphony, what would eventually become Boettcher Concert Hall.

• 1978: Boettcher Concert Hall is completed and opened within the Denver Performing Arts Complex. It is the first U.S. symphony hall to be built in the round. The first documented performance was February 26 with Brian Priestman on the podium.

• 1984: In October, the Denver Symphony Chorus is formed by Duain Wolfe.

• 1988–1989: The 55th and final season of the Denver Symphony Orchestra. The final performance for the DSO comes on March 25, 1989.

• 1989–1990: The orchestra is reorganized as the Colorado Symphony Orchestra/ Association. Both musicians and management agree to a collaborative structure that requires musicians to serve on its Board of Trustees and be active in the governance of the organization making it unique among full-time professional orchestras nationwide

• 1989: On October 27, the Colorado Symphony gave their inaugural performance in front of over 16,000 attendees at the former McNichols Arena performing works by Tchaikovsky, Dvořák, Bernstein, Williams, Beethoven, and more.

• 1993: Marin Alsop becomes the music director, making history as the first woman to lead a major American orchestra. Under Alsop’s inspiring leadership, the orchestra experienced a period of tremendous artistic growth and international acclaim.

• 2001: In September of 2001, the Colorado Symphony had a scheduled performance with world-renowned cellist, Yo-Yo Ma. The 9/11 attacks prompted Alsop and Ma to change the originally scheduled September 12 program to offer an entirely new concert evening meant to offer solace and hope to the Denver community, still reeling with grief and confusion.

• 2004–2005: Marin Alsop announced her final season as the Colorado Symphony’s Music Director to take an appointment with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Alsop remains Conductor Laureate to this day.

• 2005: Jeffrey Kahane succeeds Alsop as Music Director serving in the role until 2008. The Denver Post described Kahane’s tenure as one “that has been marked by increased audiences and an uncommonly strong bond with the orchestra’s musicians.”

• 2013: Andrew Litton assumed the role of music director, bringing his distinctive artistic vision and further elevating the symphony’s reputation, recording and releasing three CDs, including the first under the Colorado Symphony’s own recording label: Beethoven Symphony No. 9 with the Colorado Symphony Chorus.

• 2017: Brett Mitchell began a four-season tenure as music director, helping to expand the symphony’s offerings to new audiences.

• 2020: In March, the Colorado Symphony made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of their 2019/20 Season following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. A few months later, they will also cancel their entire 2020/21 Season as the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on performing arts organizations around the world. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Colorado Symphony played on, adapting swiftly and continuing to engage audiences through virtual performances, innovative digital initiatives, and socially distanced outdoor performances, ensuring that the power of music remained available to all Coloradans during an unprecedented period in history.

• 2021: On July 18, the Colorado Symphony performed in Boettcher Concert Hall for the first time with live audiences since March of 2020, performing their 2021/22 Season preview concert under the baton of Resident Conductor Christopher Dragon.

• 2021-2022: Colorado Symphony returned for their first full season since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• 2022: On February 15, the orchestra appointed Peter Oundjian as Principal Conductor, becoming the most recent artistic leader for the organization. Oundjian, who previously served as the orchestra’s Principal Guest Conductor from 2003 to 2006 and had been a frequent collaborator over two decades, joined the Colorado Symphony after a 14-year tenure as the Music Director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

These milestones are only a snapshot of the symphony’s remarkable journey over the past century. As the orchestra celebrates its Centennial this season, it stands as a testament to the enduring power of music and the remarkable impact of the arts on society. Whether through annual performances at Denver’s Independence Eve in Civic Center Park, crossover collaborations with fellow cultural organizations and sports teams like

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Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, the Denver Zoo, and the Denver Broncos, concert events at venues throughout the state, or education initiatives that annually reach tens of thousands of Denver young people, the Colorado Symphony’s impact has never been greater. This season will be no exception, reflecting on the symphony’s past while also serving as a springboard into an exciting, vibrant future.

In recent years, the symphony has expanded its reach through groundbreaking collaborations with acclaimed artists like RZA, Brandi Carlile, Nathaniel Rateliff, Kristin Chenoweth, Gregory Alan Isakov, and more which have brought symphonic music to unconventional venues and to new audiences. This forward-thinking approach has attracted a wider demographic, nurturing a vibrant and diverse community of symphony supporters that will ensure the organization’s relevance in the decades to come.

Beyond the exhilarating musical offerings, the Centennial Season builds on the existing successes of the organization’s community engagement programs through enhanced outreach initiatives that highlight the symphony’s commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. Educational programs, partnerships with local schools, and community concerts further strengthen the symphony’s community impact.

“The Colorado Symphony’s Centennial Season is a time to honor our past, celebrate our present, and look forward to the future,” added Cantrell. “We are immensely proud of the symphony’s rich history and the profound impact it has had on our community. With the support of our dedicated musicians, visionary leaders, and passionate audience, we are poised to embark on the next chapter of our musical journey.”

Above all, this celebration is a testament to this community, whose support over the last 100 years has ensured that Denver will always have a symphony orchestra to call its own, and without whom none of these achievements would have been possible.

“This celebration carries special significance for all of us because we could not have reached this milestone without the overwhelming and longstanding support of our community,” added Oundjian. “We are your symphony and this celebration belongs as much to you and our state as it does to our orchestra. As Denver has flourished, so has its orchestra and we’re proud to be one of the longest serving cultural institutions in the Centennial State thanks to you.”

As the Colorado Symphony takes center stage and looks ahead to the next 100 years of music, the spotlight shines on a century of remarkable achievements and a legacy that will resonate for generations to come. Consider a donation today and help maintain this thriving ecosystem of support for the next 100 years. The future of live symphonic music belongs to all of us and together we can make a lasting impact on Colorado for generations to come. For more information, visit us online at coloradosymphony.org or contact giving@coloradosymphony.org.

MOVIES AT THE SYMPHONY 2023/24

STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE IN CONCERT WITH YOUR COLORADO SYMPHONY CHRISTOPHER DRAGON, conductor

Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 7:30pm

Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 2:30pm

Boettcher Concert Hall

John Williams

Star Wars: A New Hope

Feature Film with Orchestra

CONCERT RUN TIME IS APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS AND 26 MINUTES INCLUDING A 20 MINUTE INTERMISSION

FIRST TIME TO THE SYMPHONY? SEE PAGE 7 OF THIS PROGRAM FOR FAQ’S TO MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE GREAT!

MOVIES AT THE SYMPHONY 2023/24

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. All rights reserved.

Star Wars Film Concert Series

Star Wars: A New Hope

Twentieth Century Fox Presents A Lucasfilm Ltd. production

Starring

Mark Hamill

Harrison Ford

Carrie Fisher

Peter Cushing and Alec Guinness

Written and Directed by George Lucas

Produced by Gary Kurtz

Music by John Williams

MPAA PG Rating

MOVIES BIOGRAPHIES

JOHN WILLIAMS, composer

In a career spanning more than six decades, John Williams has become one of America’s most accomplished and successful composers for film and for the concert stage. He has served as music director and laureate conductor of one of the country’s treasured musical institutions, the Boston Pops Orchestra, and he maintains thriving artistic relationships with many of the world’s great orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Mr. Williams has received a variety of prestigious awards, including the National Medal of Arts, the Kennedy Center Honors, an honorary KBE from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Olympic Order, and numerous Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. He remains one of our nation’s most distinguished and contributive musical voices.

Mr. Williams has composed the music and served as music director for more than one hundred films. His 50-year artistic partnership with director Steven Spielberg has resulted in many of Hollywood’s most acclaimed and successful films, including Schindler’s List, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the Indiana Jones films, Saving Private Ryan, Amistad, Munich, Hook, Catch Me If You Can, Minority Report, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Empire of the Sun, The Adventures of TinTin, War Horse, The BFG and Lincoln. Their latest collaboration, The Fabelmans, was scored in early 2022. Mr. Williams composed the scores for all nine Star Wars films, the first three Harry Potter films, Superman, JFK, Born on the Fourth of July, Memoirs of a Geisha, Far and Away, The Accidental Tourist, Home Alone, Nixon, The Patriot, Angela’s Ashes, Seven Years in Tibet, The Witches of Eastwick, Rosewood, Sleepers, Sabrina, Presumed Innocent, The Cowboys, The Reivers and Goodbye, Mr. Chips among many others. His current film project is Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, directed by James Mangold and the fifth installment of the iconic franchise. He has worked with many legendary directors, including Alfred Hitchcock, William Wyler and Robert Altman. In 1971, he adapted the score for the film version of Fiddler on the Roof, for which he composed original violin cadenzas for renowned virtuoso Isaac Stern. He has appeared on recordings as pianist and conductor with Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell, Jessye Norman, and others. Mr. Williams has received five Academy Awards and fifty-three Oscar nominations, making him the Academy’s most-nominated living person and the second-most nominated person in the history of the Oscars. His most recent nomination was for The Fabelmans. He also has received seven British Academy Awards (BAFTA), twenty-five Grammys, four Golden Globes, five Emmys, and numerous gold and platinum records.

Born and raised in New York, Mr. Williams moved to Los Angeles with his family in 1948, where he studied composition with Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. After service in the Air Force, he returned to New York to attend the Juilliard School, where he studied piano with Madame Rosina Lhevinne. While in New York, he also worked as a jazz pianist in nightclubs. He returned to Los Angeles and began his career in the film industry, working with a number of accomplished composers including Bernard Herrmann, Alfred Newman, and Franz Waxman. He went on to write music for more than 200 television films for the groundbreaking, early anthology series Alcoa Theatre, Kraft Television Theatre, Chrysler Theatre and Playhouse 90. His more recent contributions to television music include the well-known theme for NBC Nightly News (“The Mission”), the theme for what has become network television’s longest-running series, NBC’s Meet the Press, and a new theme for the prestigious PBS arts showcase Great Performances.

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In addition to his activity in film and television, Mr. Williams has composed numerous works for the concert stage, among them two symphonies, and concertos for flute, violin, clarinet, viola, oboe and tuba. His cello concerto was commissioned by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and premiered by Yo-Yo Ma at Tanglewood in 1994. Mr. Williams also has filled commissions by several of the world’s leading orchestras, including a bassoon concerto for the New York Philharmonic entitled “The Five Sacred Trees,” a trumpet concerto for the Cleveland Orchestra, and a horn concerto for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. “Seven for Luck”, a seven-piece song cycle for soprano and orchestra based on the texts of former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove, was premiered by the Boston Symphony at Tanglewood in 1998. At the opening concert of their 2009/2010 season, James Levine led the Boston Symphony in the premiere Mr. Williams’ “On Willows and Birches,” a new concerto for harp and orchestra. In 2021, Williams premiered his second violin concerto with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood along with soloist Anne-Sophie Mutter, for whom he composed the work.

In January 1980, Mr. Williams was named nineteenth music director of the Boston Pops Orchestra, succeeding the legendary Arthur Fiedler. He currently holds the title of Boston Pops Laureate Conductor which he assumed following his retirement in December 1993, after fourteen highly successful seasons. He also holds the title of Artist-in-Residence at Tanglewood.

One of America’s best known and most distinctive artistic voices, Mr. Williams has composed music for many important cultural and commemorative events. “Liberty Fanfare” was composed for the rededication of the Statue of Liberty in 1986. “American Journey,” written to celebrate the new millennium and to accompany the retrospective film The Unfinished Journey by director Steven Spielberg, was premiered at the “America’s Millennium” concert in Washington, D.C. on New Year’s Eve, 1999. His orchestral work “Soundings” was performed at the celebratory opening of Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. In the world of sport, he has contributed musical themes for the 1984, 1988, and 1996 Summer Olympic Games, the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, and the 1987 International Summer Games of the Special Olympics. In 2006, Mr. Williams composed the theme for NBC’s presentation of Sunday Night Football.

Mr. Williams holds honorary degrees from twenty-two American universities, including Harvard University, The Juilliard School, Boston College, Northeastern University, Tufts University, Boston University, the New England Conservatory of Music, the University of Massachusetts at Boston, The Eastman School of Music, the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and the University of Southern California. He is a recipient of the 2009 National Medal of Arts, the highest award given to artists by the United States Government. In 2020, Mr. Williams received Spain’s prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts as well as the Gold Medal from the Royal Philharmonic Society in the UK. In 2016, he received the 44th Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute – the first composer in history to receive this honor. In 2003, he received the Olympic Order, the IOC’s highest honor, for his contributions to the Olympic movement. He served as the Grand Marshal of the 2004 Rose Parade in Pasadena and was a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors in December of that year. In 2018, he received the Trustees Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Mr. Williams was inducted into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences in 2009, and in January of that same year he composed and arranged “Air and Simple Gifts” especially for the first inaugural ceremony of President Barack Obama. He was awarded an honorary knighthood of the British Empire as one of the final awards approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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CHRISTOPHER DRAGON, conductor

Australian conductor Christopher Dragon is the Music Director of the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra and Resident Conductor of the Colorado Symphony. He joined the Colorado Symphony in the 2015/2016 Season as Associate Conductor – a position he held for four years. For three years prior, Dragon held the inaugural position of Assistant Conductor with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, which gave him the opportunity to work closely with Principal Conductor Asher Fisch.

Dragon has a versatile portfolio ranging from live-to-picture performances including Nightmare Before Christmas, Toy Story and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, a wide variety of collaborations with artists such as the Wu-Tang Clan, Cynthia Erivo and Joshua Bell, to standard and contemporary orchestral repertoire such as Danny Elfman’s Violin Concerto, Eleven Eleven; all areas of which he has become highly sought after. Christopher has become known for his charisma, high energy and affinity for a good costume, consistently delivering unforgettable performances that has made him an audience favourite.

Recent highlights include his successful debut with the San Francisco Symphony, performances of Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton with Danny Elfman reprising the role of Jack Skellington and historic performances with Nathaniel Rateliff at Walt Disney Concert Hall and David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center. Upcoming debuts include the WRD Funkhausorchester, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Greensboro Symphony Orchestra.

Christopher is highly sought after as a guest conductor and has worked with San Francisco Symphony, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, Utah Symphony, Omaha Symphony, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Chicago Philharmonic, Modesto Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Orquestra

Sinfônica de Porto Alegre and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. In Australia, he has guest conducted the Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and West Australian Symphony Orchestras. His 2015 debut performance at the Sydney Opera House with John Pyke and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra was released on album by ABC Music and won an ARIA the following year

He has also conducted at numerous festivals including the Breckenridge and Bangalow Music Festivals, with both resulting in immediate re-invitations. At the beginning of 2016 Dragon conducted Wynton Marsalis’ Swing Symphony as part of the Perth International Art Festival alongside Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

Christopher began his conducting studies in 2011 and was a member of the prestigious Symphony Services International Conductor Development Program in Australia under the guidance of course director Christopher Seaman. He has also studied with numerous distinguished conductors including Leonid Grin, Paavo and Neeme Jarvi at the Jarvi Summer Festival, Fabio Luisi at the Pacific Music Festival and conducting pedagogue Jorma Panula.

MOVIES CREDITS

Star Wars Film Concert Series Production Credits

President, Disney Music Group

Ken Bunt

SVP/GM, Disney Concerts

Chip McLean

Supervising Technical Director

Alex Levy – Epilogue Media

Film Preparation

Ramiro Belgardt

Business Affairs, Lucasfilm

Rhonda Hjort

Chris Holm

For Booking Inquires: Emily.Yoon@ TeamWass.com

Music Preparation

Mark Graham

Matthew Voogt

JoAnn Kane Music Service

Disney Music Library

Operations, Disney Concerts

Brannon Fells

Royd Haston

Marketing & Publicity

Lisa Linares

Rebecca Armour

Lillian Matulic

VP, Disney Concerts

Gina Lorscheider

Business Affairs, Disney Concerts

Darryl Franklin

Leigh Zeichick

Phil Woods

Narine Minasian

Elena Contreras

Addison Granillo

Christy Swintek

Svetlana Tzaneva

Business Affairs, Warner-Chappell

Scott McDowell

Stewart Copeland: Police Deranged for Orchestra

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Patricia Lisensky

Mrs. Susan Martin

Dr. Jody Mathie and Mr. John F. Hoffman

Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Maxwell

Mr. Joseph R. McCann

Mr. Jay A. McCormick

Nina and Rex McGehee

Ken McLagan

Ms. Carla McWilliams

Mr. Harold ‘Bud’ Meadows and Mrs. BJ Meadows

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Metzger

Mr. William Mohrman

Mr. Allen Moore

Mrs. Mary E. Moser

Mr. and Mrs. Max Mote

Kiyoko Mura-Smith

Mr. Aaron Nack

James Neely

Col. and Mrs. Jeffrey Neely

Newberry Family Fund

Ms. Pamela I. Newton and Mr. James B. Hurlbut

Mrs. Jenny Nikaido

Dr. Richard and Mrs. Florence O’Day

Christopher O’Shea

Ronda Palsulich

Ms. Cleo Parker Robinson

Mr. and Ms. Brian Payer

Ole Peloso

Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Pokrandt

Ed Post

Dr. Diana L. Powell & James E. Bittle

Robert and Sarah Przekwas

Katie Puza

Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Quinby

Mr. and Mrs. Steven V. Reeder

David and Jennifer Reinecke

Ms. Linda Rieger

Steven and Joan Ringel

Dr. Richard and Sandra Roark

Eleanor Roberts

Nancy Roeder and Jim Patsey

Sallie and John Ruhnka

Judy and Ron Ruth

James and Carol Salbenblatt

LT Sandvik

Cynthia L. and Paul D. Schauer

Mr. and Ms. Paul E. Schauer

Mrs. Dee G. Schranz

Ms. Mary Ann Schultz

Patrick Scully Esq.

Ms. Carla L. Seeliger

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaklee

Barbara L. Sharp

Douglas M. Short

Mr. Daniel Shurz

Dr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Smith

Ms. Margaret St. Clair α

Nancy Steele

Steven Strom

Francis Sullivan

Miss Maureen Sullivan

Ms. Jill Swank

Luke Swanson

Sweet/Polak Charitable Fund

Judy and Rob Tate

Mr. Cecil Thomas

Ms. Karen D. Thomas

Mr. Frank Thomson

Skip and Jennifer Thurman

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tillery

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Toepfer

David Tourtelot and Nikki Headlee

Mrs. Valerie Towery

Mr. Randy Uttley

Anonymous

Richard E. Wagner

Mr. Jason & Mrs. Kelly Waltrip

Mr. Kirk Weber and Ms. Robin Stewart

Mr. Jordan Wight

Karen Wilke

Chris and Pam Wineman

Ms. Molly Wink

Mike Worcester

Douglas and Barbara Yost

Mrs. Charlotte Ziebarth

Mr. and Ms. Kenneth A. Zimmerman

Randy and Joan Zisler

Ms. Regina Marie Zoglo

While we are only able to list a portion of our 2022/23 Season donors, we wish to acknowledge and thank every donor who contributed this past season, no matter the amount. Every donor, dollar, and donated ticket keeps the music playing for Colorado!

If you would like to update your donor listing above, please call our Development Office at 303-308-2469.

THE HORACE TUREMAN LEGACY SOCIETY

The Horace Tureman Legacy Society, named for the first conductor The Horace Tureman Legacy Society, named for the first conductor of the Denver Civic Orchestra, honors exceptional individuals who have pledged future support through a bequest or estate gift. Society members receive recognition in perpetuity for their immeasurable impact. Legacy gifts ensure that the Colorado Symphony is part of our community for future generations.

Is the Colorado Symphony part of your estate plan? Notify our development team so we can recognize your impactful support. To learn more about making philanthropy part of your estate planning, contact Lillie Combs at LCombs@ coloradosymphony.org.

Anonymous

Richard and Susan Abernethy

The Estate of Nan L. Barnett

Raymond L. Benton Jr.

Mrs. Susan Briggs

Mr. Jim Caputo

Dale T. Colclasure

J. Harold Corp Trust

Jane Costain and Gary Moore

The Estate of John Coubrough, Jr.*

Anne M. Culver

The Estate of William R. Curtis*

Ms. Cindy Marie Danaher

Mark Denekas and Kathryn Fouse

Ms. Janice G. Eckhardt

Ms. Patricia Eilers and Mr. Brad Roberts

William G. Fairfield Charitable Trust

William G. FairField

Ms. Grace L. Freye

The Estate of Barbara Garlinghouse*

The Estate of Wilma Godfrey

Ms. Carol K. Gossard*

Ms. Jennifer Guess

Ms. Misty Haisfield

Ms. Donna E. Hamilton

Mr. James Harold

Jennifer Heglin

Mr. Johannes Heim*

Cathey A. Herren

The Estate of Gloette L. Hess*

Mrs. Janice E. Hesser

Ms. Blanche B. Hilf

Senta G. Holtzmann

Ms. Margaret R. Houston

Virginia Ruth Hungerford

Mr. and Mrs. Gopal Iyengar

Ms. Gloria E. Johnston-McGregor

Mrs. Suzanne W. Joshel*

The Estate of Audre B. Kemper*

The Estate of Gloria S. Kubel*

Sandy and Evan Lasky

The Estate of Carole Q. Leight*

Deanna Rose Leino

Frank and Ginny Leitz

Mrs. Ann C. Levy*

Dan and Judy Lichtin

The Estate of Minnie B. Lindsey*

Takács Quartet: Sept.-April

Christmas with the Canadian Brass: Dec. 13

Joyce Yang, piano with the Takács Quartet: Jan. 12 (pictured)

Ray Chen, violin and Julio Elizalde, piano: March 21

Asleep at the Wheel with the CU Symphony Orchestra: April 5

Tickets and more at cupresents.org

CU Presents is the home of performing arts on the beautiful University of Colorado Boulder campus.

Photo by KT Kim

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Esther R. Liss Living Trust*

John* and Merry Low

Sandey Luciano

The Estate of Marjorie MacLachlan*

Evi and Evan Makovsky

The Estate of William McGehee*

Mrs. Sue McFarlane

Willis M. McFarlane*

Mr. James Mead and Ms. Carol Svendsen

Thomas Merry

Mr. Morton

Rosemarie Murane on behalf of the Estate of William Murane

Ms. Helen M. Murray*

Mr. Thomas Murray

Ms. Lori Needler*

Judie and Ron Neel

Elizabeth Neva

Judith Nichols

Mr. William Oliver

The Estate of Frank and Sheila Parce*

Gordon R. and Pam Parker

Susan S. Parakhurst*

Ingeborg Pickard*

Armeda Plank*

Ms. Barbara Powell

James R. Pratt

The Estate of W. Gerald and Lois Rainer*

The Estate of Edwin T. Richard*

Mrs. Lee R. Roberts*

Mr. Neil F. Roberts*

Mr. Bruce M. Rockwell*

Mr. Harvey D. Rothenberg

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Runice

Suzanne Barber Ryan

Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Sanders

Ms. Elizabeth Schmitz

The Estate of Henry R. Schmoll*

Rob* and Jane Scofield

Ms. Floy L. Senior

The Estate of Dixie Sipe

Ms. Marie Speziale

James B. Steed Trust

The Ilse Steinbach Revocable Trust

Mr. and Mrs. James Stookesberry

The Estate of Jim Taylor*

Mr. Richard Thackrey

Mr. and Mrs. James D. Vaughn

Brent and Stephanie Wagner

The Estate Of Samuel Wagonfeld*

John and Kristine Wallack

Ann C. Wickert*

Mrs. Marianne G. Wons*

Ms. Elizabeth P. Wright*

The Patricia G. Wunnicke Trust*

Ms. Phyllis J. Young

*Deceased

DONORS TO THE COLORADO

SYMPHONY FUND SINCE 2016

This list includes gifts made to the Colorado Symphony Fund Endowment Campaign; formerly known as “The Symphony Fund”

$10,000,000+

Anonymous Avenir Foundation, Inc.

$5,000,000 TO $9,999,999

Colorado Symphony Foundation

$1,000,000 TO $4,999,999

Anonymous Merle Chambers Fund

$500,000 TO $999,999

Tom and Noëy Congdon

$250,000 TO $499,999

The Butler Family Fund

Esther R. Liss Living Trust

Jerome H. Kern and Mary Rossick Kern

$50,000 TO $249,999

Anschutz Foundation

Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Boettcher Foundation

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation

Colorado Symphony Guild

Mrs. Sandy Elliot

Keith and Kathie Finger

Diane S. Hill and Kevin E. Somerville

Helen K. & Arthur E. Johnson Foundation

Kenneth King Foundation

Ms. Julie Rubsam

Michael and Nancy Zoellner Charitable Fund

$10,000 TO $49,999

Bessie C. Burghardt Charitable Unitrust

Dr. Stephen Dilts

Thomas J. and Shirley C. Gibson

Elizabeth and Steve Holtze ∑

Leonard and Alice Perlmutter Charitable Foundation

The Schramm Foundation

$9,999 AND BELOW

Mr. Silver Ainomae

John and Judy Albers Family Fund

Mr. John Arnesen

AMG National Trust Bank Foundation

Anonymous

Anonymous Foundation

Ms. Maggie Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Appell

Nancy Ball

Justin and Myroslava Bartels

Col. Philip Beaver and Mrs. Kim Beaver

Ms. Catherine E. Beeson

Drs. Paula P. and William E. Bernstein

Roger and Susan Bowles

Sept 13 Michelle Cann, piano

Oct 4

Isidore String Quartet

Nov 28

Jeremy Denk, piano

Dec 13

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Ms. Susan L Bowles

Ms. Courtney Hershey Bress

Mr. David Brussel

The Honorable Brian Thomas Campbell

Mrs. Char Campbell

Dr. and Mrs. David Campbell

Marc Camron and Victoria Cameron

Mr. Shrujan Reddy Cheruku

Dr. Helena Li Chum

Ms. Patricia E Clark

Mr. Neil R Cunningham

Mr. Jack Dais

Mr. Jesse Davidson

DCP Midstream Charitable Fund

The Denver Foundation

Mr. Stephen Dombrowski

The Dowling Foundation

Ms. Kathleen Doyle

Ms. Maryellen Eckenhoff

Evan and Kim Ela

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ferretti

Lauren Fitzpatrick

Mrs. Larisa Fesmire and Mr. Roger Fesmire

Ms. Alessandra Jennings Flanagan

Gary and Joanne Goble

Drs. Joel and Ellen Gordon

Ms. Dianne Green

Ms. Carol A. Greenwald

Catherine Caton Groene

David Hackl and Margaret Shugrue

Donald Hagengruber and Antoinette Macaluso

Thomas and Monica Hanulik

Ms. Amy C. Harmon

Mr. Gregory Harper

Choquette & Hart LLP, Attorneys at Law

William W. Hay, Jr.

Mr. Steve Hearn

Mr. Thomas Heinrich

Bill and Natalie Hill

Judith and Jim Hilton

Margaret Hoeppner

Ms. Anne-Marie Hoffman

Mr. Kevin Horn

Yumi Hwang-Williams

Mr. Zephyr Isely and Mrs. F. Parvanta

Joan and Richard Jarboe

Jerry’s Contribution Fund

Mrs. Kathleen Johnson and Mr. Stephen Vierling

William Johnson

Mr. Eric Edward Johnson

Brooks and Lauren Kanski

Dr. Jan Kennaugh & Mr. Chevis Horne

Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Kincaid

John and Karen Kinzie

Drs. Richard and Mary Krugman

Ms. Carolyn L Kunicki

Rich Kylberg and Jilliann Parker

Mark and Lucia Lamprey

Ms. Bernice Lane

Mr. Austin Larson

Mr. Owen Levine

Mrs. Linda Lewis

Judy and Dan Lichtin

Paul and Carol Lingenfelter

Mr. Brian Lucas

Mr. Greg and Mrs. Julie Lucas

William J. Martinez & Judith C. Shlay

Otis Mayer Fund

Ms. Judith McIntyre Galecki

McKinsey & Company

Ms. Janet Melson

Steven Metcalf

Mr. Brad Metziner

Coreen and Mike Miller

Anne and Bill Mills

Mr. Ty Morris

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Mosser

Mrs. Karin Mote

Diane Nagler

Paul and Eileen Naslund

Neal Arts Fund

Pattie and Ben Nelson

Elizabeth and Heather Neva

Judi and Robert Newman

Mr. Ben Odhner

Ms. Susan Paik

Frank Y. Parce

Gordon R. and Pam nice

Miroslaw and Hanna Pastusiak

Ms. JoAnne Peck

Mr. Felix Petit

Mr. Kolio Plachkov

Paul Primus and Barbara Hamilton

QEP Resources

Mr. Tristan M. Rennie

Mr. Kent Rice

Jane and Randy Richards

Dr. Susan B. Rifkin

Mr. Daniel L. Ritchie

Marilyn and Irving Saltzman

Ms. Marilyn Saltzman

Nancy & Robert Schulein

Andrew Scofield

Rob and Jane Scofield

Mr. Jason Shafer

Ms. Kelly Shanafelt

Claude and Natalia Sim

Mr. Roger Soren

Ms. Karen Spence

The Starrels-Wasserman Family Fund

Andrew and Lora Stevens

Phillip and Woni Stevens

Bob Story and Kelly Shanafelt

Ms. Amy Stott

Mr. Robert Stoyanov

Julie and John Strain

Mr. Tom Strauss

Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Strom

Mr. Lloyd Sweet

Matthew Switzer and Marsha Holmes

Delcho Tenev

Michael and Julie Thornton

Patrick and Kristin Tillery

Elyse Tipton and Paul Ruttum

Nicholas C Tisherman α

Gary and Amy Tyson

Joseph and Judith Wagner

Ms. Nancy L. Walker

Brad and Alicia Watson

Allegra Wermuth

Ms. Tena White,

Mr. Timothy K Wilson

Mr. Craig Wymer

Mr. Basheer Yacoub

Andra and Kyle Zeppelin

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

The following gifts were made to the Colorado Symphony in memory of a family member, friend, or supporter of the Symphony. These tributes hold an honored place with the Colorado Symphony and we are pleased to recognize them.

In memory of Manny Araujo given by:

Mr. and Mrs. John Alme

In memory of Eugene and Florence Armstrong given by:

Eugene C. & Florence Armstrong Family Foundation

In memory of Robert Balas given by:

Suzanne Dispensa

In memory of Gaurdie Banister, Sr. given by:

Dr. Barbara Shannon-Banister

In memory of Louise Barish given by:

Lezlie Lane

In memory of Ernestine Barany given by:

Mr. Robert L. Harrell

In memory of Jacques Benedict and Ursula Benedict

McPhee given by:

Mr. Mike McPhee

In memory of Ken Berry given by:

Mrs. Fran Berry

In memory of Terry Biddinger given by:

Margaret Roath

In memory of Bernard and Ruth Braun given by:

Mr. James W. Braun

In memory of Ellen Bregman given by:

Mr. and Mrs. James Stookesberry

In memory of James Edson Bruner given by:

Mrs. Aleksandra Bruner

In memory of Kathryn Ann Cain given by:

Ms. Judith Hubert

In memory of Jean Carney given by:

Deborah Carney

In memory of Willis V Carpenter given by: Anonymous

In memory of Helena Kandt Weinacht Chambers given by:

Joada and William Crawford

In memory of Blair Chotzinoff, Jerry Endsley, Ken Harper, and Harry T. Safstrom given by:

Mrs. Susan Martin

In memory of Blair Chotzinoff and Robert Schulein given by:

Nancy & Robert Schulein Fund

In memory of Caroline Clute given by:

Anonymous

In memory of Jerome J. Cuzella given by:

Mr. Luke B. Sinclare

In memory of Leland Dong given by: Margaret Dong

In memory of Margaret Dougherty given by:

Ms. Margie Steel

In memory of Martha Fiser given by:

Mr. Greg Diamond

Ms. Linda Rieger

In memory of Demerick “Doc” Fradl given by: Tim Conklin

In memory of Jerry Friedman given by:

Ms. JoAnne Friedman

In memory of Rev. B.J. George given by:

Grace George

In memory of Toby Ginsburg given by:

Dr. Stanley H. Ginsburg

In memory of Norma L. Gooden given by:

Emma M. Curtis

In memory of Robert S. Graham given by:

Ms. Susan Bishop

In memory of Lousie Graber given by:

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaklee

In memory of Bob Greene given by:

Tim Harvey

In memory of Chester “Chet” K. Hampson given by:

Susan G. Darigo

Joan Glick

Joanne and Gary Goble

Tom Hampson

Ms. Cynthia R. Mancinelli

Mrs. Susan Martin

Michelle Nierling

Mr. Mark Powers

Ms. Kathy Schuster

Stephen Seifert

Mr. Richard Spillers

In memory of Keith Hammond given by:

Mrs. Becky Hammond

In memory of Ken Harper given by:

Ms. Amy S. Harr

In memory of H. Michael Hayes given by:

Ms. Darlee Whiting

In memory of Jeannine D. Hiester given by:

Mr. Philip Hiester and Ms. Deborah Reshotko

In memory of Fred Hoeppner given by:

Margaret Hoeppner

In memory of Mary Ann Johnson given by:

Mr. Doug Johnson

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

In memory of Victor & Cleo Kobayashi given by:

Ms. Nicole M. Kobayashi

In memory E.M. Krutchen given by: Pat Kruchten

In memory of Samuel B. Lancaster given by:

Mr. Keith F. Corrette

In memory of Ann and Edward Levy given by: Philip R. Levy

In memory of Marie Lindvall given by: Richard Lindvall

In memory of Ellen Martin given by:

Ms. Irene E. Metzger

In memory of Dr. Harold P. Martin given by:

Ms. Andrea Clifford

In memory of Jerry Marcus given by:

Dr. Dale Marcus

In memory of Barbara McLean given by:

Ms. Amy McLean

In memory of Maurine Howell Moody given by:

Mr. Robert Moody

In memory of James “Jim” Mote given by:

Cheri Cohn

Dr. Peter Gottlieb

Mr. William W. Hay Jr.

Mr. Carl Pletsch

Mr. and Mrs. Neal Price

Ms. Nancy Sherman

In memory of Akito Nakanishi given by:

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sunderland

In memory of Dan Nichols given by:

Dr. and Mrs. David Claassen

In memory of Robert and Ilse Nordenholz. given by:

Mrs. Kristen Nordenholz

In memory of John D. Nyberg given by:

Lynda Walsh

Detlev Olshausen given by:

Bernard Olshausen

In memory of Frank Y. Parce given by:

Ken and Patti Quarles

Eleanor Roberts

In memory of Kerry Pearlman given by:

Dr. Nathan Pearlman

In memory of Neil Peck given by:

Margaret (Jan) Peck

In memory of Herman D. Post given by:

Herman D. Post Fund as directed By Robin D. Post

In memory of Marjorie “Margie” Price given by:

Mary Beacom

Lisa Mesple

Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Waibel

In memory of William A. Richey given by:

Mary Moser

In memory of Don and Barbara Ridgway given by:

Ms. Kathryn Taylor

In memory of Lee W. Rieger given by:

Ms. Linda Rieger

In memory of Gail Riley given by:

Dr. Ginny Trierweiler

In memory of Francis and Eugene Schaefer given by:

Cynthia L. and Paul D. Schauer

In memory of Rob Scofield given by:

Jane S. Scofield

In memory of Deborah Lee Wilder Sirkin and Dr. R. Mark Sirkin given by:

Dr. Edith S. Mitchell

In memory of Dr. Robert H. Slover II given by:

Dr. Robin Slover

In memory of Ruth H. Smith given by:

Kimber Smith

In memory of Harvey Solomon given by:

Ms. Donna S. Gerich

In memory of Arlo and Betty Sonnenberg given by:

Sylvia Kreider

In memory of Thomas Stephens given by:

Todd Enders

In memory of Harry Sterling given by:

Vicki Sterling

In memory of Mildred Stubblefield given by:

Ron and Shalah Arlian

In memory of Jack K. Thompson given by:

Mrs. Carolyn Malaby

In memory of Gretchen A. Timmer given by:

Ms. Elizabeth Nelson

In memory of Lee and Margaret Tipton given by:

Julie Tipton

In memory of James R. Whelan given by:

Mr. Jason & Mrs. Kelly Waltrip

In memory of Marjorie Whitson-Schubel given by:

Mr. David Brokaw

In memory of Wolfie given by:

Stephanie Derybowski and Lindsay Palmer

Ms. Lauren LeNoir

Ms. Pamela Lewis

IN HONOR GIFTS

The following gifts were made to the Colorado Symphony in honor of a family member, friend, or special occasion. These tributes hold an honored place with the Colorado Symphony and we are pleased to recognize them.

In honor of Ruby and Emmett Agoston given by:

Mr. and Mrs. Rus Dewitt

In honor of Donald Anderson and Jennifer Thompson given by:

Carmen and Paul Liffengren

In honor of Scott and Rosanna Aurand given by:

Mr. Charles Aurand

In honor of Bartok the pup given by:

Amanda Houslander

In honor of Gwendolyn Blumenschein given by:

Ms. Karen Hudson-Brown

In honor of Colorado Symphony Chorus given by:

Keith and Lindsay Campbell

In honor of the Colorado Symphony staff given by:

Christine Bryan

Susan and Steve Kilburn

In honor of Lillie Burrow Combs given by:

Mr. & Mrs. Paul T. Combs

In honor of John Cooper and Arleen Arnsparger Cooper given by:

Dr. Kay M. McClenney

In honor of Christopher Dragon given by:

Patricia L. Scott

In honor of Brook Ferguson given by:

Mr. Steven Finley

Solomon Leftin

In honor of Cecile Forsberg-Kerr given by:

T.R. Reid & Peggy McMahon

Sept 24, 2023: Season Opener - The Music of John Williams

Nov 19, 2023: Holiday Season Kickoff: Experience a showcase of timeless band classics before transitioning into a joyous celebration of the holiday season (with the chance for a special appearance from the North Pole).

Feb 18, 2024: Annual Guest Artist Concert with special guest Dr. Wesley Broadnax, Director of Bands at the University of Northern Colorado conducting “Dances in the Canebrakes” by Florence Price. Also featuring music of women and African American composers.

Apr 28, 2024: Annual Young Artist Concert featuring the winner of the Young Artist Competition.

Click the QR code for the full season and tickets or visit denverconcertband.org.

Discount code: DCBLT2023 for $2 off the purchase of a ticket (not valid under age 5).

In honor of Shannon Fraser given by: Olivia Woods

In honor of Bob Friedlander given by: Luke Swanson

In honor of J.C. Gieskieng given by:

Ms. Linda McGoff

In honor of Lola Farber Grueskin given by: Eric Sondermann and Tracy Dunning

In honor of Courtney Hershey-Bress given by:

Nell Bly

Dr. Helena L. Chum

In honor of Joe and Renate Hull given by: Judith Burness

In honor of Yumi Hwang-Williams given by:

Dr. and Mrs. Donald Baxter

Dr. Helena L. Chum

Hille and Jack Dais

In honor of Liz and Gordon Johnson given by:

Ms. Stephanie Pither

In honor of Bill and Marykate Johnson given by:

Mr. Victor Pausin

In honor of John and Karen Kinzie given by:

Dave and Kathy Dunnewald

In honor of Keith Kirby given by:

Ms. Sara Alt

In honor of Jason Lichtenwalter given by:

Mr. Ray Lichtenwalter

In honor of Tom and Joie Mauro given by:

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mauro

In honor of Coreen Miller given by:

Sally Breaux

In honor of Jefferson E Nelson given by:

Alex Nelson

In honor of Barbara Porter given by:

Slager Family Fund

Duain Wolfe

In honor of David Rosen given by:

Helaine and Harvey Rosen

In honor of Julie Rubsam given by: Christina Eyre

Ms. Carlotta W. LaNier

Mr. Mike Rubsam

In honor of Dick and Jo Sanders given by: Lisa Taussig

In honor of Ray Satter given by:

Ms. Anne-Marie Hoffman

In honor of Roger Soren given by:

Mrs. Elizabeth B. Labrot

In honor of Amanda Staab given by:

Michael and Brenda Staab

In honor of Marcia D. Strickland given by:

Kate Bermingham

In honor of Jim Thomas given by:

Liesl Thomas

In honor of Rick Tisinai given by:

Laura Epstein Scully

In honor of John and Leslie Toepfer given by:

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Prima

In honor of Basil Vendryes given by:

Dennis and Eileen Griffin

In honor of Kristine and John Wallack given by: Richard Falb and Gail Skaggs

In honor of Seth and Rivka Weisberg given by:

Daniel and Devorah Bennett

Ms. Aliza Bulow

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gensheimer

Michael Gilbert

Clare & Carl Schachter

Russ and Vicki Skigen

Carol K. Ward

In honor of Darlee Whiting given by:

Hayes Family Foundation

In honor of Virginia Wise given by:

Ms. Katherine Skeels

In honor of Duain Wolfe given by: Martha Cox

In honor of Duain Wolfe and Mary Louise Burke given by: Claire Benson

In honor of Izabel Zambrzycki given by:

Ms. Anne Elwood

Tom Ashby and Emily Fenwick

Michael Repper

Kelly and Jason Waltrip

You can join our circle of supporters online at https:// coloradosymphony.org/Giving or by contacting the Development Department at 303.308.2464.

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CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT

IMPRESARIO

($100,000+)

VIRTUOSO

($50,000+)

ENCORE

($15,000+)

5280 Magazine

Aegon Transamerica Foundation

Colorado Public Radio

DCP Midstream

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

DaVita

Holland & Hart, LLP.

Jay’s Valet

Margulf Foundation

Sherman & Howard

Singer Family Foundation

MAESTRO

($25,000+)

CONCERTMASTER

($10,000+)

Florence R. and Ralph L. Burgess Trust Fund

Colorado Real Estate Journal

The Chill Foundation

El Pomar Foundation

FirstBank

Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust

Kaiser Permanente

Kenneth King Foundation

The Lang Investment Group LLC

Mutual of America Foundation

PNC Bank Foundation

George L. Shields Foundation, Inc.

Shapiro Family Chiropractic

United Airlines

The Virginia Hill Foundation

PRINCIPAL

($5,000+)

Charles Schwab

Colorado Office of Economic

Development & International Trade

Colorado Gives Foundation

Colorado Rockies Baseball Club

Metro Denver EDC

pax8

Prologis

SOLOIST

($500+)

7S Management

Academy Bank

Broomfield Community Foundation

Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO)

The Denver Post Community Foundation

The Humphreys Foundation

Kate Maller Jewelry

Scientific & Cultural Collaborative

The Schramm Foundation

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Vibe Coffee & Wine

Lloyd J King & Eleanor R King Foundation

BOETTCHER CONCERT HALL INFORMATION

FOR COLORADO SYMPHONY CONCERT TICKETS AND INFORMATION: call 303.623.7876.

THE COLORADO SYMPHONY’S WEBSITE, coloradosymphony.org, provides information on all Colorado Symphony activities at Boettcher Concert Hall and other venues around Colorado including performances at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, the Arvada Center for the Performing Arts, and more. Other venues may require the use of another ticketing source; however, you will always be directed to the official ticketing agent or source by using coloradosymphony.org/navigation.

LATE SEATING: In consideration of our musicians, guest artists, crew, staff, and your fellow patrons, late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager and takes place during pauses in the program. Ushers will let you know when you may enter the hall. They may seat you in an area other than your ticketed seat so as to not disturb other patrons, and you may take your ticketed seat during intermission.

NO SMOKING: Boettcher Concert Hall is a smoke free venue. Any and all forms of smoking are prohibited in the venue.

NO FILMING: Audio or video recording devices, GoPros, professional cameras, or cameras with removable lenses are not allowed in the hall.

SECURITY: In furtherance of Denver Arts & Venues ongoing initiative to create a safe and secure environment for all patrons and employees of the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the Colorado Symphony Association is pleased to partner with the Denver Performing Arts Complex on the newlyintroduced security measures for Boettcher Concert Hall and all venues within the complex. We encourage you to arrive up to 45 minutes prior to the start of your event. This will alleviate congestion in all walk ways and entrances and will allow for proper screening. To review the full policy and prohibited items, please visit artscomplex.com.

In the event of a building emergency patrons will be notified by an announcement from the stage. Should the building need to be evacuated, please exit the nearest door, or according to instructions given from stage.

FIRST AID FACILITIES for all patrons are available. Please inquire with an usher should you need these facilities or assistance. Please report any accidents, falls, or lost items to an usher promptly.

ELEVATOR is located within the venue after passing through security and having your ticket scanned. Please follow the signs to the southeast end of the main lobby. The elevator is to the left of the entrance of Gallery 1 on the first level of the lobby.

COAT CHECK is located underneath the main lobby stairs in the hallway leading to Gallery 1.

BAR SERVICE is provided at most concerts. Concessions are managed by Centerplate. Please see the FAQ page regarding policy on food and beverage in Boettcher Concert Hall. The Colorado Symphony reserves the right to change the concessions policy at any time. The Colorado Symphony Association does not manage concessions, ordering, or realize profit from concessions.

LOST AND FOUND items should be reported promptly to the House Manager, via an usher, or directly. Lost items are kept by the usher staff until the end of the performance. After the performance items are taken to Arts & Venues Lost and Found. If attempting to claim lost property during or shortly after your performance, please see an usher. If you’ve left the hall and have a lost item, please call 720.865.4200.

THE GUILD SHOP: Located in Gallery 1 on the first floor of Boettcher Concert Hall, The Shop (as it's affectionately known) is the perfect place to pick up unique gifts, seasonal fashions, and of course recordings produced by, and of, the Colorado Symphony. The Shop is operated by a dedicated group of Symphony supporters and enthusiasts year-round.