Soundings, Colorado Symphony -- March 15-17, 2024

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WELCOME

Warm greetings from the Butler family - and welcome to Boettcher Concert Hall for another extraordinary concert with your Colorado Symphony.

The depth, breadth, and innovation of our orchestra’s programming has been noted nationally, including on the Today Show and the Tonight Show. Your patronage plays a critical role in sustaining this invaluable cultural asset, which provides not only the classics we all love but also a variety of programming that beckons all members of our community to hear live, symphonic performances.

Our family is deeply honored to be receiving the Margaret Phipps award at the symphony’s Gala on May 4th, 2024. The theme of this year’s award is “Establishing a Family Legacy through Service & Philanthropy.” In our family’s case, the legacy was begun by our parents/parents in law Erna and Brad Butler. As members of the “greatest generation,” Erna and Brad set an example of sustaining their community through contributions of time, expertise, and financial resources. The four of us have done our best to build on that legacy through support of our symphony and other cultural and human service organizations. Collectively, we are just one example of the many families in Colorado that share their personal success to create the greatest possible legacy - a thriving community.

Speaking of thriving, the Colorado Symphony (like all U.S. orchestras) relies heavily on community financial support to pursue its mission. We encourage you to continue your commitment to the music:

• Join us for this year’s gala on Saturday, May 4 (the best party in town!). Buy a ticket, or a table, or get your business or employer to consider a sponsor-level participation.

• Contribute to the symphony’s annual fund. The Butler Family Fund of The Denver Foundation has given the symphony a $50,000 challenge grant to encourage new or increasing donors between April 1 and June 30 this year.

• Contribute to the symphony’s endowment to help preserve this community asset long into the future.

• Consider including the symphony in your estate plan. For more information, contact Lillie Combs at lcombs@coloradosymphony.org.

Enjoy the concert and thank you again for being part of our Colorado Symphony community and supporting our extraordinary orchestra.

Jim & Sharon Butler, Nancy & Tony Accetta (and their children and grandchildren).

Our Centennial season, marking 100 years of symphonic music in Colorado, is coming to a close. We invite you to celebrate this amazing milestone with a gift of support to the Colorado Symphony. There are so many ways to contribute to our mission and we are grateful for the support of our community.

• JOIN US: Join the Colorado Symphony for an evening of star-studded talent at the Centennial Gala on May 4, 2024. Make a difference during the paddle raise, find unique experiences in our silent and live auctions, and dance the night away with surprise guest artists!

• GIVE NOW: With the generosity of the Butler Family Legacy, all new and increased gifts to the Colorado Symphony’s annual fund through June 30th, 2024, will be matched up to $50,000. There’s no better time to give, and your support will have an even greater impact.

• GIVE MONTHLY: Become an Instrumentalist with a monthly gift of any size to the Symphony. Our Instrumentalists provide essential support and receive special benefits throughout the year.

• GIVE LATER: Consider a future contribution by including the symphony in your estate plan. With your support, we will ensure the future of live, symphonic music together.

Through our programs, the Colorado Symphony annually reaches over a quarter-million Coloradans with our innovative artistic collaborations, world-class classical programs, and investments in our community through award-winning educational initiatives and community partnerships.

COLORADO SYMPHONY

CHRISTOPHER

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

Kate Arndt* Assistant Concertmaster

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

Ryan Jacobsen*

Dorian Kincaid

Karen Kinzie

Yu-Chen Lin

Susan Paik+

Miroslaw Pastusiak

Megan Prokes

Zachary Ragent*

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

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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

Maria del Rio Community Leader

Scott Doniger DaVita

Adam Donner Community Leader

Kayla Dreyer Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP

Mike Ferrufino President/CEO, Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Bob Friedlander Colorado Symphony Chorus, Bass 2

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

Patrick Hodge* Colorado Symphony, Utility Horn

Margaret Hoeppner* Colorado Symphony, Cello

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

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

Jorge-Ayn Riley Community Leader

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

Daniel Wachter Chief Commerical Officer, Chromatic Technologies, Inc.

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

Sue Pawlik President, Colorado Symphony Guild

Gretchen Hollrah Executive Director & Deputy Chief Operating Officer, 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

ASSOCIATE BOARD

Corinne Abele

Dalton Beasley

Chris Cole

Stephanie Danner

Ashley Dodge

Alan George

Elizabeth Hartsel

Leigh Horton

Heather Johnson

Kim Marroquin

Steph Meyers

Krista Mortensen

Terrington Smith

Maggie St. Clair

Molly Phillips

Brittany Pyle

Alex Thomas

Nick Tisherman

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

Dante Dunlap Properties Master

Jonathan Groszew Director of Orchestral Personnel

Gabrielle Illg Stage Manager

Sam Jaehnig Head Carpenter

Auburn Joseph Artistic Coordinator

Dustin Knock Manager of Artistic Operations

Aspen McArthur Library Assistant

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 Operations Senior Manager

EDUCATION

Breanna McCaughey Director of Community Education

Davey Van Beveren Community Education Manager

Patrick Hyatte Community Education Coordinator

FINANCE

Coreen Miller Chief Financial Officer, & Chief Operating Officer

Annette Brown Staff Accountant

David Murphy Associate Director of Finance & Benefits

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

Johanna Jeter Manager of Sales & Patron Services

Jordan Catmull Lead Sales & Patron Services Associate

Emelie Kronquist Lead Sales & Patron Services Associate

Selin Ozcelik Assistant Lead Sales & Patron Services Associate

Jenna Abbott Patron Services Associate

Caleb Bishop Patron Services Associate

Molly Epstein Group Sales Associate

Rosa Gasdia Patron Services Associate

Jamieon Jamison-Gilmore Patron Services Associate

Megan Pryor Patron Services Associate

Quinn Rubin Patron Services Associate

COLORADO SYMPHONY FUND

Stephen M. Brett President

Norman L. Wilson Treasurer

James D. Butler 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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MARCH

The Wizard of Oz in Concert

MAR 2-3 SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 2:30

Stravinsky’s The Firebird with Christopher Dragon

MAR 8-10 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

DYAO Side by Side

MAR 13 WED 7:00

California Dreamin’: The Music of Laurel Canyon with Mary-Mitchell Campbell and the Colorado Symphony

MAR 15-16  FRI-SAT  7:30

Peter and the Wolf & The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

MAR 17 SUN 2:30

Mozart’s Requiem with Peter Oundjian

MAR 22-24 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

APRIL

Nathaniel Rateliff Presents A Night of Leonard Cohen with the Colorado Symphony

APR 5-6   FRI-SAT  7:30

APR 12-14 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

APR 19 FRI 7:30

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3

APR 26-28 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

MAY

Colorado Symphony Gala

MAY 4 SAT 6:00

Yo-Yo Ma with the Colorado Symphony

MAY 5 SUN 7:00

Brahms Symphony No. 3

MAY 10-12 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

MAY 18-19 SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

An Alpine Symphony with Peter Oundjian

MAY 24-26 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

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Pink Martini with your Colorado Symphony

Mahler Symphony No. 3 with Peter Oundjian

40th Anniversary Celebration of the Colorado Symphony Chorus

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Music is a Lifelong

Passion Passion

Most musicians begin at a young age, some move on when other interests take over. Others keep with the musical journey throughout their lives. The Denver Concert Band invites you to share the magic at our upcoming concerts.

Apr 28, 2024 - American Landscapes featuring the winner of this year’s Young Artist Competition - an annual tradition to award a High School Senior a scholarship to further their education.

Stayed tuned for information about our Summer Pops Series -- denverconcertband.org

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Celebrating 40 Years of the Colorado Symphony Chorus

By Nick Dobreff

Throughout history, many of the greatest symphonic compositions — from Mozart’s Requiem to Handel’s Messiah and the Verdi Requiem — have reached transcendent levels of beauty through the marriage and interplay between instrument and voice. For nearly 40 years, audiences in Colorado have had the unique pleasure to witness many of these masterworks and more, thanks in large part to the Colorado Symphony Chorus.

The 2023/24 Colorado Symphony season marks the 40th year of the Colorado Symphony Chorus (CSC). Founded in 1984 by Chorus Director Duain Wolfe, the CSC has earned a reputation as one of the finest symphonic choruses in the United States, performing in Boettcher Concert Hall and across Colorado.

In a situation unique and exceedingly rare to many United States orchestras, the Colorado Symphony supports their own chorus as an integral element of the organization, giving it the ability to perform all the orchestral-choral masterworks.

“As Colorado Symphony audience members and music-lovers all over the state know, we are so fortunate to have a world-class symphony chorus right here in our own backyard,” said Peter Oundjian, Principal Conductor. “Duain Wolfe, Mary Louise Burke, Taylor Martin, the singers of the Colorado Symphony Chorus, and their entire team put incredible time and dedication into every performance, which is why it’s always a thrill and an honor to share the stage with them.”

The storied history of the Colorado Symphony Chorus begins with Wolfe, who was charged with forming the ensemble in 1984. Known then as the Denver Symphony Chorus, the 140-voice ensemble made its debut October 25, 1984 in a performance of Verdi’s Requiem

“The Music Director of the Denver Symphony Orchestra at the time, Gaetano Delogu, wanted a chorus whose primary purpose would be to collaborate with the orchestra on the great masterworks,” said Wolfe. “I was asked to form this chorus, so we held auditions, set a rehearsal schedule for the debut piece, Verdi’s great Requiem, and the rest is history.”

For 40 years, Wolfe has provided consummate leadership and an unparalleled artistic vision for the ensemble, helping it to achieve a distinguished reputation throughout the world. Wolfe recently retired as Director of the Chicago Symphony Chorus after 28 years. During his tenure, he was the recipient of three GRAMMY® Awards for Best Choral Performance, Best Classical Recording (Verdi Requiem), and Best Opera Performance. In addition, he founded and conducted the Colorado Children’s Chorale in 1974, prior to retiring from that position in 1999.

“We have, in chorus director Duain Wolfe, a musician with remarkable training and talent,” said Eric Israelson, longtime Chorus Manager. “He sets the bar exceptionally high for excellence in choral singing. His sense of correct style, impeccable rhythm, and uncompromising attention to detail has brought widespread acclaim to this chorus.”

Today, the Colorado Symphony Chorus is made up of over 175 auditioned musicians. “Through careful recruiting, auditioning, orientation, and training, we have assembled an ensemble of singers who exhibit a sense of collaboration and fellowship unique in volunteer ensembles,” added Israelson.

“To meet the performing needs of the Colorado Symphony concert season, the members of this chorus dedicate an enormous number of volunteer hours,” added Wolfe. “Not only do they commit to their weekly rehearsals on Tuesday evenings, they also contribute five more evenings during each concert week. This is a commitment that touches not only the singers themselves, but also their families. The essence of their dedication becomes a family investment, an extended investment in the arts that reflects the dedication of many more people than we see on stage.”

Duain Wolfe Founding Director and Conductor

Mary Louise Burke Principal Associate Director and Conductor

Taylor Martin Associate Director and Conductor

In an average season, the Colorado Symphony Chorus participates in 60 rehearsals and 30 performances. For each chorus member, that can mean as many as 240 hours per year. Most chorus members live in the Denver metro area but several members travel greater distances coming from Erie, Brighton, Fraser, Castle Rock, Evergreen, Fort Morgan, Longmont, Fort Collins, Boulder, Parker, and Greeley.

The Colorado Symphony Chorus has an excellent conducting and music staff: Duain Wolfe, Founder and Director; Mary Louise Burke, Principal Associate Director and Conductor; Taylor Martin, Associate Director and Conductor; Jared Joseph, Conducting Intern; pianists Hsiao-Ling Lin and ShaoChun Tsai. In addition, there are two managers, Eric Israelson and Barbara Porter who, through attention to a myriad of administrative details, enable the chorus to fulfill its musical mission throughout the performing season.

Starting with Gaetano Delogu in 1984, the Colorado Symphony Chorus has performed with seven Colorado Symphony artistic leaders, including Philippe Entremont, Marin Alsop, Jeffrey Kahane, Andrew Litton, Brett Mitchell, and currently Peter Oundjian.

While most Colorado Symphony Chorus performances take place at Boettcher Concert Hall, the chorus has performed at numerous venues throughout the metro area, including Ball Arena, Buell Theater, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Red Rocks Amphitheare, Newman Center, Arvada Center, and Fiddlers Green Amphitheater.

The Chorus has performed at noted music festivals throughout the region, including Aspen Music Festival (over 25 appearances), Grand Teton Music Festival, Colorado Music Festival, and currently continues a longstanding collaboration with annual appearances at Bravo! Vail Music Festival.

Through the association with these festivals, the CSC has shared the stage with many renowned orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Aspen Festival Orchestra, performing masterworks under the baton of such notable conductors as Zubin Mehta, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Alan Gilbert, David Zinman, Robert Spano, James Levine, Jaap Van Zweden, Bramwell Tovey, Hans Graf, and Fabio Luisi.

The impact of the Colorado Symphony Chorus has also been felt outside the state during three European tours. In 2009, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the chorus, Duain Wolfe conducted the ensemble on a three-country, two-week concert tour of Europe, presenting the Verdi Requiem in Budapest, Vienna, Litomysl, and Prague. In 2016, the chorus returned to Europe for concerts in Paris, Strasbourg, and Munich featuring the Fauré Requiem . In the summer of 2022, the chorus toured Austria, performing to great acclaim in Vienna, Graz, and Salzburg.

“I have always been impressed by our singers’ level of excellence, and also by the tremendous commitment involved,” said Mary Louise Burke, Principal Associate Director. “Our members come from all walks of life and bring to our chorus a great variety of past musical experience. Both individually and as a group, they make an ongoing commitment to excellence in many areas: vocal, musical, and dramatic. Furthermore, off the stage, our singers are powerful ambassadors in the communities of Denver, Colorado, and Europe.”

The Chorus has been featured in seven Colorado Symphony recordings, including the Berlioz setting of Hymne des Marseillaise (1988); Too Hot to Handel (2004); Harris: Symphony #4, “Folk Song Symphony”, Denler: Portraits of Colorado – American Symphony No. 1 (2013); Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem | Stephen Hough Missa Mirabilis (2015); Beethoven Symphony No. 9 (2017); and the world premiere of William Hill’s The Raven (2018).

None of this would be possible without the time and efforts of a dedicated management staff that oversees all 180 musicians as well as the scheduling of rehearsals, distribution of music, travel planning, and more.

“Our management team is able to foresee and accommodate the needs of the directors and the singers, providing a conducive environment with the necessary space, materials, and organizational detail,” added Israelson. “The result is a chorus of singers, which, with the orchestra, provides the audiences of Colorado and beyond, a resource equal to any, and better than most, in the country. Adept at presenting the music of film scores, the best of Broadway and Hollywood, as well as the enduring classics of the choral literature, it serves to enrich the lives of all who have occasion to experience it.”

“Over the course of the 40-year history of the chorus, many singers have made this commitment to excellence,” added Taylor Martin, Associate Director. “In the next 40 years, we look forward to including many new singers in our Colorado Symphony family of wonderful musicians, celebrating many more decades of memorable performances.”

“I am extraordinarily proud of this chorus and what it has become over four decades – a first class ensemble that performs at very high standards, complementing the standards of this remarkable orchestra,” said Wolfe. “It has continued to mold and maintain its classical sound while also meeting the diverse challenges of other repertoire – films, Broadway musicals, and Pops. This is not an easy feat, but it is a significant hallmark of this chorus.”

For the last 40 years, the Colorado Symphony Chorus has shared the great musical masterworks of the world with thousands of arts patrons from Colorado to Europe. In performances with the Colorado Symphony and other renowned orchestras, they have spread an appreciation for symphonic music across the Centennial State and beyond. As the ensemble looks towards the future, they will continue to bring the best in symphonic choral music to audiences at Boettcher Concert Hall while upholding an artistic standard that is second to none.

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

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IMAGINATION ARTIST SERIES 2023/24

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’: THE MUSIC OF LAUREL CANYON WITH MARY-MITCHELL CAMPBELL AND THE COLORADO SYMPHONY

MARY-MITCHELL CAMPBELL, conductor

JESSICA VOSK , vocalist

ASHLEY BLANCHET, vocalist

ABIGAIL SPARROW, vocalist

MOLLY STILLIENS, vocalist

Friday, March 15, 2024 at 7:30pm

Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 7:30pm

Boettcher Concert Hall

Program to be announced from stage.

CONCERT RUN TIME IS APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS WITH A 20 MINUTE INTERMISSION

FIRST TIME TO THE SYMPHONY? SEE PAGE 19 OF THIS PROGRAM FOR FAQ’S TO MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE GREAT!

IMAGINATION BIOGRAPHIES

MARY-MITCHELL CAMPBELL, conductor

Mary-Mitchell Campbell is a Grammy award winning musician and currently the Musical Director for the acclaimed Encores! series at City Center in New York City. She has been the Music Supervisor or Music Director for multiple Broadway shows including: Some Like it Hot, Mean Girls, The Prom, Tuck Everlasting, Finding Neverland, Big Fish, The Addams Family, Company, and Sweeney Todd. She has conducted the Chicago Symphony, the Cincinnati Symphony, the Dallas Symphony, the Nashville Symphony, and is an Imagination Artist with the Colorado Symphony. She tours regularly with Kristin Chenoweth and Jessica Vosk in concerts. Mary-Mitchell is passionate about arts education and access to arts education for marginalized communities. She is the Founder of Arts Ignite (artsignite.org) which recruits and trains high-level artists to teach young people health education and life skills through the arts. She is very active in Maestra (maestramusic.org) and MUSE - Musicians United for Social Equity. Museonline.org

JESSICA VOSK, vocalist

Jessica Vosk is a celebrated singer and actress known for electrifying roles on musical theater and concert stages. She made her Carnegie Hall debut in November 2021 in a sold-out solo show titled My Golden Age and a triumphant return to Carnegie Hall in 2022 to headline Get Happy: A Judy Garland Centennial Celebration. Other recent highlights include debuts at London’s Cadogan Hall, and at Symphony Hall with Celebrity Series of Boston and Washington Performing Arts as part of a 20-city solo concert tour. In summer 2023, she debuted a new show on the Lyrics & Lyricists series at the 92nd Street Y entitled California Dreamin’ featuring the music of singer-songwriters of Laurel Canyon as well as starred as Florence Vassy in a stunning new production of Chess at The Muny in St. Louis.

Best known for her star turn as Elphaba in the musical Wicked—first on tour and then joining the show’s 15th anniversary on Broadway—Vosk played the green witch for two years and was featured performing “Defying Gravity” in the PBS Great Performances 50th Anniversary Concert. Vosk starred as the narrator in Lincoln Center’s 50th anniversary performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, reprising the role in 2022 at The Muny in St. Louis. Other recent theatrical highlights include joining the Atlantic Theater Company as Beth Ann in its production of Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter; creating the role of Aunt Val in the world premiere of Becoming Nancy at Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell; and becoming the first singer to star onstage with the New York City Ballet in Something to Dance About, the company’s tribute to Jerome Robbins directed by Warren Carlyle. Vosk’s other Broadway credits include Fruma Sarah in the most recent revival of Fiddler on the Roof, Finding Neverland, and The Bridges of Madison County.

PHOTO: MICHAEL HULL

IMAGINATION BIOGRAPHIES

She starred as Anita in San Francisco Symphony’s Grammy-nominated production of West Side Story and filmed “The Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood” with Michael Tilson Thomas for PBS’s Great Performances. Her independently produced solo albums Wild and Free (2018) and A Very Coco Christmas (2020) both debuted on the Billboard and iTunes charts, and are available to stream on all platforms. Vosk had an unconventional journey to Broadway, beginning her career on Wall Street before taking the leap of faith to pursue her dreams on stage. Her one-of-a-kind story has been profiled on ABC’s 20/20 and NBC Nightly News. www.jessicavosk.com, Socials: @jessicavosk

ASHLEY BLANCHET, vocalist

Ashley Blanchet was most recently seen as Dawn in Waitress with Sara Bareilles, other Broadway credits include: Frozen, Beautiful, Annie, and Memphis. Select regional: Title roles in Cinderella and The Sound of Music at The Papermill Playhouse, Belle in Beauty and the Beast (St Louis MUNY), Rosemary in How to Succeed… (Houston Under the Stars), and Ado Annie in Oklahoma (Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera). Film/TV: The Good Fight, The Equalizer, "Better Nate Than Ever,” and the voice of Raquelle in the award winning short animated film "Are You Okay?" Instagram: @a_Blanchet.

ABIGAIL SPARROW, vocalist

Abigail is thrilled to be back joining Jessica and California Dreamin! Abigail has appeared in numerous productions across NYC and CA, most recently as a Standby in SIX the Musical, Toronto Company. Other credits include: SIX (Katherine Howard on NCL Breakaway 3.0), Rock of Ages (ACT of CT, The Argyle Theatre), Jersey Boys (WPPAC), Heathers (CSUF). Cal State Fullerton MT 2021. Love to mom, dad, Grace, Max, Kailey, her family and friends, and Beckett. @abigailsparrowofficial

MOLLY STILLIENS, vocalist

Molly Stilliens is from a small town in CA. She attended Cal Lutheran University and earned her BA in Music, Pacific Conservatory for the Performing Arts, and earned her MFA in Acting from Cal State Fullerton. Some of her favorite shows include Beauty and the Beast at the MUNY, Unauthorized Musical Parody of Jurassic Park at Rockwell Table and Stage, and Ragtime at Pasadena Playhouse.

FAMILY 2023/24

PETER AND THE WOLF & THE YOUNG PERSON’S GUIDE TO THE ORCHESTRA WITH YOUR COLORADO SYMPHONY

WILBUR LIN, conductor

CURIOUS THEATRE COMPANY , partner

LAURA CHAVEZ, narrator

ILIANA LUCERO BARRON, ensemble

BRIAN KUSIC, ensemble

Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 2:30pm

Boettcher Concert Hall

PROKOFIEV

Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67

BRITTEN Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell)

Theme

Variation A: Flutes and Piccolo

Variation B: Oboes

Variation C: Oboes

Variation D: Bassoons

Variation E: Violins

Variation F: Violas

Variation G: Cellos

Variation H: Basses

Variation I: Harp

Variation J: Horns

Variation K: Trumpets

Variation L: Trombones

Variation M: Percussion

Fugue

CONCERT RUN TIME IS APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR WITH A NO INTERMISSION

PHOTO: LAI YUEH-CHUNG

FAMILY BIOGRAPHIES

WILBUR LIN, conductor

Known for his creative programming and inviting stage presence, Wilbur Lin’s career has taken him to symphony halls and opera theaters across the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Taiwan. Recently appointed Music Director of the Missouri Symphony, Lin also joins the conducting staff of the Colorado Symphony as assistant conductor in 2023.

Lin’s 2022/23 season saw his debuts with the Rochester Philharmonic, Oak Ridge, Ann Arbor, and Elgin symphonies, and a return to Indiana’s Richmond Symphony. His other recent highlights include his debut with the Taipei Symphony Orchestra, opening its 2021/22 season, a new studio recording with pianist Eric Zuber and the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, and conducting and covering the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops where he recently finished his tenure as assistant conductor (2019-2022).

In addition to his positions with the Colorado, Cincinnati, and Missouri symphonies, in recent years, Lin has conducted the Chamber Philharmonic Taipei, Manchester Camerata, Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil (El Salvador), Taipei Philharmonic, Taipei Symphony, Liverpool Mozart, Academy Orchestra of Taiwan Symphony, Richmond Symphony (IN), and LaPorte Symphony orchestras. As a cover conductor, Lin has worked with, notably, the Taiwan Symphony, Cincinnati Ballet, and Minnesota orchestras. In his role as the assistant conductor of the Colorado Symphony, Lin also serves as the Music Director of the Denver Young Artists Orchestra.

A graduate of Riccardo Muti‘s Italian Opera Academy, Lin’s operatic endeavors include conducting Verdi’s Macbeth at Teatro Alighieri (Ravenna, Italy), Die Zauberflöte and Barber of Seville with the Winter Harbor Music Festival (Winter Harbor, Maine), Menotti’s The Medium and Amelia Goes to the Ball as the conductor of Northern Illinois University (Dekalb, IL), and has coached and performed as a pianist with the Indianapolis Opera, Indiana University Opera Theater, Reimagining Opera for Kids, and the Cincinnati Ballet. In 2022, Lin led a new workshop production of Robeson by Scott Davenport Richards at the Cincinnati Opera.

Lin held the position of Taiwan Symphony Orchestra International Talent Fellow (2019-2021), Weiwuyin Opera (Taiwan) Conducting Fellow (2019-2020), Lord Rhodes Scholar (2013-2014), was a two-time recipient of Mortimer Furber Prize for Conducting at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), and holds a doctoral degree in orchestral conducting from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Lin has studied with Arthur Fagen and David Effron at Jacobs, Clark Rundell and Mark Heron at the RNCM, and Apo Hsu at the National Taiwan Normal University. He has also received conducting coaching with, notably, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Riccardo Muti, Sir Mark Elder, Helmuth Rilling, and has assisted Louis Langrée, James Gaffigan, and John Morris Russell, among others.

FAMILY BIOGRAPHIES

CURIOUS THEATRE COMPANY, partner

Our tagline “No guts, no story” embodies the spirit of Curious Theatre Company. Established in 1997 Curious brings the best new theatre and playwrights to Denver. We produce thought-provoking performances designed to challenge ideas, stir emotions, and leave audiences thinking and talking for days. Our innovative Lets Get Curious!! Education Programs bring students into the joy of live theatre and build community connections. Learn more at www.curioustheatre.org.

LAURA CHAVEZ, narrator

Laura Chavez was last seen as Patricia in the Theatreworks production of Dream House. Other credits include: Alma (Curious Theatre Company); To the Moon (Creede Repertory Theatre); Recipe (Theatre Artibus, Grapefruit Lab & Emancipation Theatre); Santos y Santos, Botánica, The Beatification of Carmen Miranda (El Centro Su Teatro); Siren Song (Buntport Theatre Company); Unmerciful Good Fortune (Firehouse Theatre Company); The Last Session (Theatre Off Broadway); Nickel & Dimed (Curious Theatre Company); and Marisol (Pangaea Theatre Company). When not on stage, Laura is proud to lead the education programs for Curious Theatre Company.

ILIANA LUCERO BARRON, ensemble

Iliana Lucero Barron is a bilingual, latine performer, director, teaching artist, creative, and advocate based in Denver, Colorado. Graduating from the University of Colorado at Denver in 2016, Iliana became a firstgeneration college graduate. Since then, she has worked in multiple capacities throughout the Colorado theatre community. You may have seen some of her work as a performer: Northside (Su Teatro), ALMA (Curious Theatre Company), The Shakespeare in the Parking Lot Tour (DCPA), Taming of the Shrew (Theatreworks), You Enjoy Myself (Local Theater). You may have also seen her work as a director: The Sojourners Project: Busing (IDEA Stages & Control Group Productions), Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World, Amahl and the Night Visitors (Central City Opera), DOT (Vintage Theatre).

BRIAN KUSIC, ensemble

Brian Kusic grew up in Denver and has worked as a performer and teacher for many years. He is happy to have two of his favorite things in the same room, early childhood education and live performance. He is currently working at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and is happy to be in his home. Go Nuggets! You may have seen him in MAD Librarians with BETC or Inside the Orchestra.

DONORS MAKE THE MUSIC HAPPEN, AND THEY GET BACKSTAGE

GET BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE COLORADO SYMPHONY BY BECOMING A CONTRIBUTOR TODAY.

The Colorado Symphony relies on generous donors like you to bring extraordinary musical experiences to the Colorado community. Make your impact today!

BECOME A SUPPORTER TODAY

Visit coloradosymphony.org/ support/ways-to-give to explore all the ways you can give.

MAKE IT MONTHLY

Our instrumentalists, who give monthly, receive additional benefits, such as donor lounge access and exclusive event invitations throughout the season.

DONOR BENEFITS

Want to deepen your relationship with the Colorado Symphony? Symphony supporters receive invitations to open rehearsals and exclusive events throughout the season. Donor benefits include concierge ticketing, donor lounge access, artist meet & greets, the opportunity to sit on stage during rehearsal, and more!

To learn more visit coloradosymphony.org/ support/donor-benefits.

SYMPHONY MEMBERSHIPS

Consider joining a Colorado Symphony Society where you can meet community members interested in making an impact on arts and culture in Colorado. Learn more by visiting coloradosymphony.org/support/memberships.

CENTENNIAL SOCIETY

In celebration of 100 years of live music in Colorado, Centennial Society members provide instrumental support to the symphony. Their investment advances the future of live symphonic music, supports innovative artistic endeavors, and increases access to arts and music education.

LUMINARY SOCIETY

Luminary Society members provide essential support for the Symphony by helping to foster a thriving artistic community, investing in education programs, innovative programming, and envisioning the future of live symphonic music.

WOMEN OF NOTE

Members of Women of Note honor women of the CSA through donations and celebrations of the players’ talents and contributions to the excellence of the orchestra.

CRESCENDO SOCIETY

The Crescendo Society is an enthusiastic group of young professionals that foster a community of music lovers working to create a deeper awareness and appreciation for live symphonic music.

COLORADO SYMPHONY GUILD

This group of dedicated Symphony lovers, the Colorado Symphony Guild volunteers and manages the guild shop, hosts fundraisers, and supports Colorado Symphony initiatives.

MUSICIAN SPONSORSHIPS

A Musician Sponsorship is a direct way for you to connect your passion and your donation to a member of your Colorado Symphony. You may decide to support an instrument you love, a player you know, or a musician you’d like to know more closely. Sponsorships begin at $10,000 and can be made by individuals, businesses, and organizations.

QUESTIONS ABOUT BECOMING A DONOR, RECEIVING BENEFITS, OR JOINING A SOCIETY?

Contact one of our Development Department Team members:

Amanda Gomez, Director of Individual Giving, agomez@coloradosymphony.org

Katie Skawski, Director of Institutional Relations & Stewardship

kskawski@coloradosymphony.org

Lillie Combs, Associate Director of Individual Giving

lcombs@coloradosymphony.org

WE PERFORM FOR YOU, BECAUSE OF YOU.

The extraordinary musical experience you are about to enjoy is possible because of the generous support of our donors.

Contributors to the Colorado Symphony are integral to building a future where live symphonic music is for everyone. We are committed to providing inspiring, accessible, and visionary live symphonic musical experiences for future generations. Thank you for your investment in arts and culture in your community.

ANNUAL FUND DONOR LIST –INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY FOUNDATION SUPPORT

This list includes gifts made to the Colorado Symphony from July 1, 2022 through January 31, 2024. If you have any questions or concerns regarding a donor listing, please contact the Development Department at 303.308.2469. Thank you for your support!

Legend: We know there are many ways to support the Colorado Symphony. Use this legend to see how donors like you support and delve into our music and offerings.

∑ - Women of Note Member

CENTENNIAL SOCIETY

Throughout the 2023/24 Season, the Colorado Symphony celebrates 100 years of live, symphonic music in Colorado. The Centennial Society is comprised of loyal supporters who contribute at the $10,000 level or higher and we want to take this opportunity to thank our most loyal donors who have joined the Centennial Society. We thank you and are honored by your most generous support!

CENTENNIAL DIAMOND LEVEL ($100,000+)

Nancy and Anthony Accetta ∑

Sharon and Jim Butler

Chambers Initiative

The Estate of Louise A. Colvert

Genesee Mountain Foundation

The Estate of Minnie B. Lindsey

Sterne-Elder Memorial Fund

The Estate of Dieter and Marianne Wons

CENTENNIAL PLATINUM LEVEL ($50,000+)

Anonymous

Colorado Symphony Guild, Inc.

Frances S. Corsello

The Estate of Wilma E. Godfrey

CENTENNIAL GOLD LEVEL ($25,000+)

Ed and Laurie Bock

Anonymous

The Estate of Carol Lee Condit

Deane Family Fund

Keith and Kathie Finger ∑

Bob Friedlander: Colorado Symphony Chorus (Bass 2)

Bill and MaryKate Johnson

Drs. Richard and Mary Krugman

Dr. Harold Nelson

Mr. Richard Pickard

Mr. John Street

Seth and Rivka Weisberg ∑

CENTENNIAL SILVER LEVEL ($10,000+)

Ken and Zoe Barley

Ms. Maggie Anderson

Anonymous

Col. Philip Beaver and Mrs. Kim Beaver

Stanley and Marion Bergman

Brett Family Foundation

Heide Burose

Ms. Anastasia D. Carter

Helen Murray Charitable Trust

Young and Carolyn Cho

Dr. Helena L. Chum

Congdon Family Fund

Mr. Greg Diamond

Mr. Richard Divine

Adam and Stephanie Donner

SESC Enger Fund

Mr. John F. Estes III and Mrs. Norma Horner

Mr. and Mrs. Chris and Karen Festog

Timothy N Gardner Irrevocable Trust

Ms. Donna E. Hamilton

Scott and Denise Hasday

Anonymous

Donald and Margery Langmuir

Steve and Pat Larson

Mrs. Bette MacDonald

The Estate of Marjorie MacLachlan

Holly McDonald

Coreen and Mike Miller

Mr. Jay Mills

Kenneth and Myra Monfort Charitable Fund

Robert R. Montgomery

Ms. Carolyn Moore

Jane Costain and Gary Moore

Dr. and Mr. Marta O’Grady

Peter and Nadine Oundjian

Anonymous

Dr. Richard and Jo Sanders

Raymond and Suzanne Satter ∑

Dave Schmitz

Anonymous

Stephens Enders Fund

Vesna and Slobodan Todorovic

Normie and Paul Voillequé

Michael and Nancy Zoellner

LUMINARY SOCIETY

The Luminary Society is comprised of dedicated donors who contribute at the $2,750 level or higher. These supporters receive invitations to exclusive events such as receptions, open rehearsals, pre-sale opportunities, and more! We thank all our dedicated supporters who have joined our Luminary Society community.

LUMINARY GOLD LEVEL ($5,000+)

A.J. Markley Trust

Althoff Family Charitable Fund

Libby Anschutz Foundation

Eugene C. & Florence Armstrong Family Foundation

Edward Ashwood and Candice Johnson

Anonymous

Beebe Family Fund

Libby Bortz ∑

Anonymous

Anonymous

Christopher Cole and Rachel Radford

Ms. Sherri Colgan

Considine Family Foundation

Crawley Family Foundation

Brad Ellins

Mark and Carla Ewing

Jan Eyer

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Fulton

Deborah and Theodore Gaensbauer ∑

Marian and Lou Gelfand

Thomas J. and Shirley C. Gibson

Deborah Hayes and James L. Martin

Jennifer Heglin ∑

Diane S. Hill and Kevin E. Somerville ∑

Ed and Libby Hlavka

Deborah K. Holmes Family Foundation

Anonymous

Edward Kinney and Charles Dinarello

Rob and Kathy Klugman

Lockwood Family Foundation

Paul & Jackie LoNigro

Kay McKeown and Mike Frontera

Sharon L. Menard

Mr. William F. Myers

Elizabeth Neva ∑

Lisa M. Nichols

Dr. Christopher Ott

Jennifer and Marc Painter

Mr. Rick Palacio

Dr. Nathan Pearlman

Craig Ponzio

Rebecca Pyle

Dr. Susan B. Rifkin ∑

Ms. Jorge-Ayn Riley

Mark and Marianne Rinehart

Lynn and Roger Ritvo

Elyse Tipton and Paul Ruttum

Jane S. Scofield

Ms. Victoria Scott-Haynes

Harvey and Maureen Solomon

Patricia Somerville ∑

Mr. Yancey Spruill

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Don Strasburg

Anonymous

The Estate of Audrey Van Rensburg

Dr. David H. Wagner Jr

Kip Wallen

The Larned Waterman Family Fund

Malcolm and Donna Wheeler

The Estate of Ann C. Wickert

Monica Yarbrough

Andra and Kyle Zeppelin

LUMINARY SILVER LEVEL ($2,750+)

Mr. Donald Anderson & Jennifer Thompson

Robert P. Austin

Mr. Hartman Axley

Addie and Bob Barkley

Richard & Linda Bateman

Anne and Henry Beer

Roger and Susan Bowles

Friederike Brink

Mr. Scott Brockett and Ms. Susan Kosowski

Dr. Bonnie W. Camp

Mr. Randy Carter

Mr. & Mrs. Paul T. Combs

The Curtis Encouragement Fund

Mr. Robert and Mrs. Lenore Damrauer

Scott and Rachel Doniger

Anonymous

Drs. Ellen and Anthony Elias

Kenneth and Caryl Field

Fran and Mike Fisher

Dr. and Mrs. John H. Gale

Ms. Donna S. Gerich

Sally Haas

Tom Haller and Kim Patmore

James Hilton

Mr. Richard Jaeger

The Jerry Gart Family Foundation

Richard and Mary Anne Johnston

Sarah Jordan

Henny Kaufmann

Mr. Allen Kemp

Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Kish

Mr. George Kruger

James and Catherine Look Family Trust

Mark Magner

Daniels-Houlton Family Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Neil McLagan

Ms. Joan Virginia Messick

Mr. J Kent Miller and Dr. Leslie J. Miller

Robert and Carol Murphy

Drs. Mark and Shuyuan Myerson

Pattie and Ben Nelson

Kathy Newman and Rudi Hartmann

Bobby Patrino

Daniel K. Paulien

Bonnie C. Perkins

Mr. Anthony Pierce

Richard Replin and Elissa Stein

Myra and Robert Rich

Mr. Richard Roman and Mrs. Clara Restrepo

Laura D. Rosenthal

Cheri and Alan Rubin

Mr. Charles Samson

Dick & Jeanne Saunders

The Schoewe Family Foundation

Adam Shindler

Mr. Jerry E. Sims and Mrs. Carol J. Buchanan

Ms. Enid Slack

Dr. Robin Slover

Gordon Stenger

Lou Svoboda

Mrs. Katheryn A. Swanson

Thomas & Beatrice Taplin Fund

Jamie Tsui

Drs. Trevor and Melanie Watt

Mr. Murray Willis and Ms. Veronica Hoegler

SYMPHONY CIRCLE

SYMPHONY FRIEND ($2,000+)

Nathaniel Adams

AMM Charitable Fund

Ms. Dolle M. Barker

Dr. and Mrs. Henry J. Beckwitt

Ms. Mariette Bell

Anonymous

Bob and Cynthia Benson

Ms. Elaine Berman

J. Fern Black

Ms. Barbara Bohlman

Marge Bozarth

John & Elizabeth Bruno

Mr. Robert E. Chew

Mr. and Mrs. Kai Chin

John L. Coil

Colorado Young Sinfonia

Mr. Edward Cordes and Ms. Polly Jessen

Ms. Anne M. Culver

Jim and Jana Cuneo

Karen Curtis

Sandy Dee

The Dickson Family Gift Fund

Anonymous

Virginia E. & Robert K. Fuller Σ

John and Diane Gallagher

Mr. and Mrs. George C. Gibson

Michael and Lori Gill

Anonymous

Ned and Barb Grauel

Bob Greene

The Grynberg Family

Dan Halama

John E. and Carolee Hayes

Mr. Henry Mohr

Bernice Hernandez Σ

Ann Herron

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kugeler

John W. Kure and Cheryl L. Solich

Gary and Gail Landis

Andrew Larson

Judge and Mrs. John P. Leopold

Carolyn Longmire Σ

Steve and Kathy McConahey

Katherine McMurray

Mr. Mike McPhee

Ms. Janet Melson

Barbara and Ken Mervine

Anne B. Mills

Gregory A. Morrison

Judie and Ron Neel

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Platinum Rise Trust

Dr. Peter S. Quintero

Ruth Schoening

William Schumacher

Billie Busby and Sidney Smith

William F. Smith and Shirley A. Scott

Mrs. Marcia D. Strickland

Kyle and Bev Turner

Doug and Karen Ward

Daniel Wilkinson

Ms. Marilyn Wilmerding

Wittow Foundation

Jon and Kathy Zeschin

SYMPHONY PATRON ($1,000+)

Caryn and Mark Alpert

Michelle and Stephen Bailey

Anonymous

Ms. Sue E. Baker

Nancy Ball

Mrs. and Mr. Naomi Batiste

Claire Benson

Kate Bermingham

Ms. Barbara Berryman

Michael Biere and Patricia Romero

Ms. Dorrie Bitzer

The Bliss Family Foundation

John and Sandy Blue

Ms. Ingrid H. Boyd

Timothy Burke

Neil Burris and Sandy Mazarakis

Alice Silver and Tom Byrnes ∑

Anonymous

Mr. and Ms. John Chamberlin

Richard L. Chatfield

Mr. Gene Child

Teresa Christopher

David and Joan Clark

Ms. Deborah Clendenning

Sheila M. Cleworth

Ms. Laurie Clyne

Catherine Cole

Darrell Collette

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cox

Mr. and Ms. Jim Crossman

Emma M. Curtis

Hille and Jack Dais

Ms. Julia Day ∑

Mrs. Doreen M. Dino

Ms. Julia Dobbins

Robert and Julie Donaldson

Michael P. Dowling

Diane Drewery

Roderic and Maryellen Eckenhoff

Neill Epperson

Elizabeth Fischer and Donald Elliott

Pawel Fludzinski

Richard W. Foster

Natalie Fournier

Brittany T. Fox

Ms. Gina Fratarcangeli

Joan M. French

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Fuller

Anonymous

Mrs. Eileen Gardner

Marvin and Nancy Gart Σ

Andrew Gerber and Michael Lanciloti

Marshall and Jenifer Gile

Mr. Dale Giulieri

Tamara Golden and Tim Worrall

Dr. Burton and Mrs. Lee Golub

Eduardo Gonzalez MD

Hugh and Nancy Grove

Dennis and Eileen Griffin

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart S. Gunckel

Mr. Hal Gustin

Anonymous

Charles and Linda Hamlin

Ginny Hammond ∑

Ms. Darlene K. Harmon

Mr. Billy Harris and Ms. Linda Purcell

Mr. James Harvey

Mr. Nick Hazen

Colleen Healey

Mr. Brian R. Hedlund

Anne Hewetson

HHSB Family Fund

James and Patricia Hidahl

Dr. Stephen Hindes

Ms. Mary S. Hoaldey

Yumi Hwang-Williams ∑

Maria Irivarren 8z Real Estate

Mrs. Eleanor L. Isbill

Stephen Jantsch and Terese Maltzman

Marvin and Carole Johnson

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Bonnie Kirschenbaum

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Mr. Kurt Knoernschild and Mrs. Sally Nogg

Sylvia J. Kreider

Julia L. Krohn

Carolyn Kuban

Mr. John Lake and Mr. Harold V. Winters

Sandy and Evan Lasky ∑

Travis Leiker & David Proper

Elizabeth and Mike Leslie Σ

Wilbur and Tiffany Lin

Richard Lindvall

Patty Lorie

Ms. Jedeane R. Macdonald

Evi and Evan Makovsky

James and Trudi Manuel

Ms. Kathleen Markey ∑

Ken and Annie McLagan

Mrs. Lydia D. Mclane

Melissa Mendez

Robert and Louise Messner

Jay and Lois Miller

Miller-Kennedy Family Charitable Fund

Douglas and Laura Moran

Kirsten and David Morgan

Brent J. Morse

Mrs. Mary E. Moser

Mrs. Cynthia F. Nagel

Col. and Mrs. Jeffrey Neely

Ms. Juliana R. Nicewarner

Mr. Timothy W. Nicholas

Mr. Stephen Norris

Randy and Susan Oaks

Sheila K. O’Brien

Dr. Richard and Mrs. Florence O’Day

Dr. and Dr. John Odom

Ray O’Loughlin and Jamie Henderson

Ed and Jean Onderko

Dr. Bonnie M. Orkow, Ph.D.

Sue Pawlik

David and Doris Pearlman

Cason and Rachel Pierce

Al and Ursula Powell Σ

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Emma Price

Nijole and Walter Rasmussen

Anna Regan

Renee and Martin Gross Family Foundation

Mr. Eli Reshotko

Al Richards and Terri Reaka

Ms. Helen Richards

Joshua Richards

Mr. Mike Richardson

Ms. Linda Rieger

Margaret Roath ∑

Ms. Elfie Rosin

Stan and Betty Rudeen

Ms. Carol L. Rust

Jim and Doreen Ryan

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Sandt

Mr. Brian Schwartz and 7sManagement

Anonymous

Mark and Isabel Schiffer

Mr. and Mrs. Karl O. Seller

Ms. Sarah Semple Brown and Mr. Russell Brown

Jo Shannon

Mr. Russ Skillings

Ms. Lynn M. Slouka

Sam and Marty Sloven

Eric Sondermann and Tracy Dunning

Karen Spence and Sally Kelly

Anonymous

Kathryn B. Spuhler Σ

Michael and Brenda Staab

Vicki Sterling

Mr. Steve Straub and Mrs. Phyllis Ann Straub

Ben Strawn and Colleen Morey

Sandra and Douglas Tashiro

Mr. Alex Thomas

Dr. Hannis Thompson

Tipton Family Foundation

Ms. Shelley Tipton Irish

Sheila Trader

Dr. Lorenzo A. Trujillo, Esq

Heather Van Dusen

Ioannis Vasmatzidis

Anne & Stephen Waite

Irit Waldbaum Σ

John and Kristine Wallack

Darrell and Michael Watson

Ms. Elizabeth Weitkamp

Jim and Janice White

Ms. Bette J. Wilkinson

Alexandra Williams

James Williams and Jennifer Landrum

Ann Wise

Mr. Duain Wolfe

Ms. Amy Wright

SYMPHONY MUSICIAN ($500+)

Michael Abramovitz

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Akeroyd

Doug and Lindsay Andrews

Mr. Nicolás Anzellini and Ms. Susana Lara-Mesa

Marci Auston and Frank Martinez

Donna Baker-Breningstall

Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Bartram

William G. Bassler

William and Lori Beard

Mr. Dalton Beasley

Blaine K. Bengtson

Ms. Helen Berkman

Ms. Catherine Bess

Michael Biere Fund

Marie and Howard Blaney

Soley Maria

Molly Boland

Ms. Lizzie Bontrager

Elizabeth Bradley

Ms. Joan M. Bradt

Christopher and Margot Brauchli

Joseph Bronesky and Jacquelin Medina

Mrs. Aleksandra Bruner

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bushman

Amy Butler

Ms. Patricia Butler

Lois M. Calvert

Rusty and Ellen Campos

Mr. Marc Camron and Ms. Victoria Camron

Mr. Michael Canges

Ms. Leslie Castanuela Barnes

Dr. and Mrs. David Claassen

Anonymous

Ms. Toni H. Cohig

Dr. Lynn and Rev. Frank Huber

Lillie and Hayden Combs

Karen Connolly

Bill and Nancy Cook

Jim and Julie Copenhaver

Kerry and Walter Cote

Martha Cox

Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Cravitz

Joada and William Crawford

Kim Cutler

Ms. Ruth Dalrymple

Drs. Yuko and Chris D’Ambrosia

Phil and Jen Dattilo

Fred and Michelle Denault

Jud and Sharon Detrick

Margaret Dong

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Donovan

Peter and Marian Downs

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Drew

Kathryn and Gary Dudley

Dr. & Mrs. Carl Eisdorfer

Lucy and Dan Ellerhorst

Barbara Neal and Edward E. Ellis

Mr. Bayard Ewing

Marilyn Faye

Bruce and Lois Feinstein

Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Fieman

Valerie Finberg

David and Debra Flitter

Mr. Joseph Fogliano

Frederick G. Fish Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Fowler

Joann Freedman

Ms. JoAnne Friedman

Deborah S. Froeb

Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Fulford

Mr. Alex Gamble

Anonymous

Lester and Joan Garrison

James Geis and Beverly Walter

Linda L. Giedl

The Gile Family Fund

Dr. Stanley H. Ginsburg

Mr. Herman Goellnitz

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Golanty

Scott and Roberta Goodall

Scott and Munam Goodwin

Mr. and Mrs. James B. Grange

Ms. Andrea J. Grant

Mr. Matthew Gray

Mr. Felton Green and Mrs. Nancy Green

Anonymous

Peter and Yvonne Griffiths

Mr. Mark Grueskin

Robert and Mariellen Guerra

Donald Hagengruber and Antoinette Macaluso

Mrs. Becky Hammond

Tom Hampson

Ms. Ann E. Harrison

Elizabeth and Chad Hartsel

Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Harvey

Mr. Brian Hawkins

Hayes Family Foundation

Elizabeth Hearne

Ms. Lizz Helmsen

Scott and Sara Hendrickson

Dr. Raymond Henkel

Owen and Deborah Herman

Anonymous

Melvin and Carolyn Hess

Tiffany Hicks

Mr. Philip Hiester and Ms. Deborah Reshotko

Hollis Family Fund

Andrew Hornbrook

Leigh Horton

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hucks, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Jon Isenhart

Mr. Eric W. Israelson

Mr. and Mrs. Bradley James

James Family Fund

Joan and Richard Jarboe

Anonymous

Mr. Eric E. Johnson

Anonymous

Dr. Doug Jones

Mr. Douglas C. Jones

Mark Kessler

Allyson Kissell

Mel and Roberta Klein

Anonymous

Dr. Andrew Kramer

Eric Krein

Stuart and Janet Kritzer Family Foundation

Phyllis and James Kurtz-Phelan

Anonymous

Warren and Nancy Lawrence

David C. Leger

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Leitsch

Philip R. Levy

Mr. and Mrs. Don Lewis

Judy and Dan Lichtin

Patricia Lisensky

Nathanial Lynch

Ms. Lucy Marsh

Mrs. Susan Martin

William J. Martinez & Judith C. Shlay

Dr. Jody Mathie and Mr. John F. Hoffman

Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Maxwell

Mr. Joseph R. McCann

The McClean Family Foundation

Mr. Jay A. McCormick

Nina and Rex McGehee

Ms. Carla McWilliams

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

Kathy G. Merlo

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Metzger

Mr. William Mohrman

Mr. Allen Moore

Mr. and Mrs. Max Mote

Kiyoko Mura-Smith

Mr. Aaron Nack

James Neely

Newberry Family Fund

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

Mrs. Jenny Nikaido

Mr. Victor Odelberg and Mrs. Laura Azuma

Christopher O’Shea

Ronda Palsulich

Ms. Jill Parsons

Ms. Cleo Parker Robinson

Mr. and Ms. Brian Payer

Ole Peloso

The Pennington Family Fund

Carol Petitmaire

Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Pokrandt

Richard Polk

Kathleen Porter

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

Steven and Joan Ringel

Dr. Richard and Sandra Roark

Eleanor Roberts

Nancy Roeder and Jim Patsey

Dr. & Mrs. Howard Rothenberg

Sallie and John Ruhnka

Judy and Ron Ruth

Suzanne Barber Ryan Σ

James and Carol Salbenblatt

LT Sandvik

Mr. & Mrs. Alan Sarver

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. Arnold and Bonnie Silverman

Dr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Smith

Jeff St. Clair

Ms. Margaret St. Clair

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

Ms. Martha Tracey

Mr. Randy Uttley

Anonymous

Richard E. Wagner

Mr. Jason & Mrs. Kelly Waltrip

Mr. John Ware

Ms. Hanna Warren

Mr. Kirk Weber and Ms. Robin Stewart

Mrs. Virginia Westgaard

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 and 2023/24 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, or email giving@coloradosymphony.org.

THE HORACE TUREMAN LEGACY SOCIETY

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 Amanda Gomez, Director of Individual Giving at agomez@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

Estate of Carol L. Condit

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

Timothy N Gardner Irrevocable Trust

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

Ms. Ann D. Herron

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*

Ms. Deniece Kohl*

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*

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*

Mr. Steve Reiquam

Ms. Audrey Van Rensburg*

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*

William C. Schumacher

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

Tom Stephens* and Todd Enders

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, which supports the Colorado Symphony Association in perpetuity.

While we are only able to list a portion of our Colorado Symphony Fund donors, we wish to acknowledge and thank every donor who contributed to our endowment campaign over the years, no matter the amount.

$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

Beethoven’s Pastorale

Michael Stern, conductor Jon Kimura Parker, piano

ON THE PROGRAM

Beethoven, “Pastorale” Gershwin, Rhapsody in Blue Liszt, Les Préludes

RIVERWALK CENTER

BRECKENRIDGE

Tickets: $5-55

KING CENTER

855 LAWRENCE WAY

ENDOWED CHAIRS

Did you know your endowment gift can help fund a musician chair, conductor, or even staff position in perpetuity. Interested in hearing more about this? Please reach out to Amanda Gomez at agomez@coloradosymphony.org.

David and Irene Abosch Principal Oboe Chair

Friend of the Colorado Symphony Principal Percussion Chair

Bill Gossard Music Director Chair

Musicians’ Compensation

Merle Chambers Assistant Concertmaster Chair

Fred and Margaret Hoeppner Principal Cello Chair

Tom and Noëy Congdon* Assistant Principal Flute Chair

Mary Rossick Kern and Jerome H. Kern Concertmaster Chair

Dave and Pam Duke Families Guest Artist and Guest Conductor Fund

Charles S. Sterne Conductor’s Podium

*Deceased

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

Mary Dardanis

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 Nan Barnett given by:

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sheets

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 Nancy and Glenn Blair given by: Catherine Caton Groene

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 and Robert Schulein given by:

Nancy & Robert Schulein Fund

In memory of Caroline Clute given by: Anonymous

In memory of Noel Congdon given by:

Anonymous

In memory of Jerome J. Cuzella given by:

Mr. Luke B. Sinclare

In memory of Lou Dafoe given by:

Ms. Marilyn Lindenbaum

In memory of Helen J Darfler given by:

Mr. Gary Darfler

In memory of Louis Deegan given by:

Carolyn Harrison

In memory of Leland Dong given by:

Margaret Dong

In memory of Margaret Dougherty given by:

Ms. Margie Steel

In memory of Roberta Mumba Emmerson given by:

Ms. Kelly Wherry

In memory of Paul and Ann Emrich given by:

Mr. David Emrich

In memory of Martha Fiser given by:

Mr. Greg Diamond

Ms. Linda Rieger

In memory of Wayne J Fowler given by:

Ms. Ortrud Fowler

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 Fred Gibson given by:

Ms. Anne G. Chapin

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 Lousie Graber given by:

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaklee

In memory of Robert S. Graham given by:

Ms. Susan Bishop

In memory of Chris Gray given by:

Helen Gray

In memory of Bob Greene given by:

Tim Harvey

In Memory of Michael Gundzik given by:

Kent Drotar

Mr. Jon D. Galvin

Barbara C. Gilbert

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 Michael Hirota given by: Kristin Hirota

In memory of Fred Hoeppner given by: Margaret Hoeppner

In memory of Mary Ann Johnson given by: Mr. Doug Johnson

In memory of Robert & Monica Kahn given by: Kathy Newman and Rudi Hartmann

In memory of Jane King given by: Lindsey K. Fetterly

In memory of Victor & Cleo Kobayashi given by:

Ms. Nicole M. Kobayashi

In memory of Deniec Kohl given by:

James Williams and Jennifer Landrum

In memory of Mary Krugman given by:

Anonymous

Travis Leiker & David Proper

T.R. Reid & Peggy McMahon

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

In memory of Samuel B. Lancaster given by: Mr. Keith F. Corrette

In memory of Nancy Levitt given by: Martin and Gloria Trotsky Foundation

In memory of Nancy Levitt given by:

Julia Cirbo

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 Susan Marsh given by:

Ms. Lucy Marsh

In memory of Barbara McLean given by:

Ms. Amy McLean

In memory of Ray McLean given by: Mrs. Kathleen McLean

In memory of Maurine Howell Moody given by:

Mr. Robert Moody

In memory of James “Jim” Mote given by: Caryn and Mark Alpert

Cheri Cohn

Dr. Peter Gottlieb

Dr. and Mrs. Bill Hay

Mr. William W. Hay Jr.

Rick and Linda Mishkin

Mr. Carl Pletsch

Neal and Michele 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

In memory of Detlev Olshausen given by: Bernard Olshausen

In memory of Stephanie A Olson given by:

Mr. David O’Brien

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 Sheila Marie Peloso given by:

Ole Peloso

In memory of Bill Pierpoint given by:

Marie and Howard Blaney

In memory of Alicia Pons given by:

Alicia Irigoyen

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

Linda Coulter and Dan Morris

Lisa Mesple

Kathleen Porter

Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Waibel

In memory of Adina Reshotko given by:

Mr. Philip Hiester and Ms. Deborah Reshotko

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 Erwin Rogoff given by:

Bernard S Rogoff and Jean Greenberg

In memory of Barry Sarver given by:

Desiree Hill and your Friends at the CU HTC

Ms. Brenda Riske

Roger A. Riske

Mr. & Mrs. Alan Sarver

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 “My Father, “Rob - Pop” given by: Bob Utberg

In memory of Stephen Warburton-Pitt given by: Adam Warburton-Pitt and Brie White

Josh, Sari, Noah, Jonah, and Micah Warburton-Pitt

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 Catherine Beeson given by:

Kathy Wolf

Jeff Reiman

In honor of Gwendolyn Blumenschein given by:

Ms. Karen Hudson-Brown

In honor of Grandpa Bruce Burch given by:

Rachel Lacharite

In honor of the Colorado Symphony Chorus given by:

Keith and Lindsay Campbell

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sladovnik

In honor of the Colorado Symphony Musicians given by:

Mr. Christopher Maier

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 Crescendo Society given by:

Ms. Julie B. Rubsam

In honor of Margaret Crimmins given by:

Ms. Georgenne Tomlinson

In honor of Stephanie Derybowski given by:

Ms. Pamela Lewis

In honor of Christopher Dragon given by:

Patricia L. Scott

In honor of the amazing Education Team given by:

Lillie B. Combs

In honor of Fafa’s love of music given by:

Arthur Antoine

In honor of Brook Ferguson given by:

Mr. Steven Finley

Megan Kilpatrick

Solomon Leftin

In honor of Cecile Forsberg-Kerr given by:

T.R. Reid & Peggy McMahon

In honor of Shannon Fraser given by:

John Fraser

Mary Schuler

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 JJ Groszew given by:

Bradley Dalton

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

In honor of Janet Hallsted given by:

Ms. Melody Roe

In honor of Courtney Hershey-Bress given by: Nell Bly

Dr. Helena L. Chum

In honor of Courtney Hershey-Bress, Yumi Hwang-Williams, and the orchestra given by:

Dr. Helena L. Chum

In honor of Philip Hiester, Master Electrician CSO, Emeritus given by:

Mr. Eli Reshotko

In honor of Margaret Hoeppner given by:

David and Debra Flitter

In honor of Anne-Marie Hoffman given by:

Anonymous

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

Richard Replin and Elissa Stein

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 Jude, the manager of pets and attention given by:

Adrienne Short

In honor of Jerry Kern and Mary Rossick Kern given by: Yumi Hwang-Williams

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 Christopher Kirkland given by: Yumi Hwang-Williams

In honor of Jim and Phyllis Kurtz-Phelan given by:

Mr. Daniel Kurtz-Phelan

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 Breanna McCaughey given by:

Ms. Megan H. Quilliam

In honor of Coreen Miller given by:

Sally Breaux

In honor of Jason and Mama Nancy given by:

Bradley Walker

75th Anniversary Season

June 26 – August 18, 2024

Over 200 events! Robert Spano leads a spectacular season with a starry line-up including Gil Shaham, Midori, Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro, Daniil Trifonov, Conrad Tao, and much more.

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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 Bernard S Rogoff and Jean Greenberg

In honor of David Rosen given by:

Helaine and Harvey Rosen

In honor of Julie Rubsam given by:

Anonymous

Steve Basch

Christina Eyre

Ed and Libby Hlavka

Hunter Keeley

Liam Keeley

Robert O. Keeley

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keeley

Dianna L. Kunz

Ms. Carlotta W. LaNier

Mr. Mike Rubsam

Dana Scott

Terry Simms

Delia A. Smith

Jim and Janice White

In honor of our son, Dodge given by:

Peter Ryan

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 @SebastianDoxie given by:

Ms. Lauren LeNoir

In honor of Katie Skawski and Lillie Combs given by:

Cecile Forsberg-Kerr

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

For advertising information, please call (303) 428-9529 or e-mail sales@pub-house.com

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Angie Flachman Johnson, Publisher

Scott Kaplan, Vice President, Sales

Stacey Krull, Production Manager

Sandy Birkey, Graphic Designer

Wilbur E. Flachman, President Emeritus

In honor of Nick Tisherman given by:

Katie Skawski

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

Cheri Cohn

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gensheimer

Michael Gilbert

Clare & Carl Schachter

Mr. Peter Schwartz

Russ and Vicki Skigen

Carol K. Ward

In honor of Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey given by:

Rachel Segal

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 the 40th Anniversary of the Colorado Symphony Chorus given by:

James and Catherine Look Family Trust

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

The Colorado Symphony relies on support from foundation, government, and corporate partners to sustain our work on and off the stage. Our institutional funders empower us to develop innovative projects, break down barriers, and shape the future of live, symphonic music. Foundation and government grants provide essential support for our artistic, education, and community programs. Corporate sponsorships align your brand with our dynamic local audience, providing bespoke packages with exceptional hospitality and branding benefits.

If you are you interested in becoming a partner of the Colorado Symphony and want to hear more about benefits, please reach out to Katie Skawski, Director of Institutional Relations & Stewardship at kskawski@coloradosymphony.org.

IMPRESARIO ($100,000+)

VIRTUOSO ($50,000+)

MAESTRO ($25,000+)

Lloyd J King & Eleanor R King Foundation

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

Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess Trust

Shapiro Family Chiropractic

Sherman & Howard

Singer Family Foundation

United Healthcare of Colorado

CONCERTMASTER ($10,000+)

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP

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

KCNC-TV/CBS Channel 4

Kenneth King Foundation

The Lang Investment Group LLC

Mutual of America Foundation

PNC Bank Foundation

George L. Shields Foundation, Inc.

University of Colorado Cancer Center – UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital

The Virginia Hill Foundation

PRINCIPAL ($5,000+)

Charles Schwab

Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade

Colorado Gives Foundation

Colorado Rockies Baseball Club

Herbert E Parker Charitable Trust

KCNC-TV/CBS Channel 4

Metro Denver EDC

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Pax8

Prologis

SOLOIST ($500+)

7S Management

Academy Bank

Broomfield Community Foundation

DocuSign

Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO)

The Denver Post Community Foundation

The Humphreys Foundation

Kate Maller Jewelry

Oxy

Phillips 66

Scientific & Cultural Collaborative

The Schramm Foundation

Vanessa Empire Interiors

Vibe Coffee & Wine

BOETTCHER CONCERT HALL INFORMATION

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.