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The Magazine of the Colorado Symphony

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T H E M AG A Z I N E O F T H E CO LO R A D O S Y M P H O N Y vol: 22 // issue 1 CONTENTS

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Welcome

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Colorado Symphony Musicians

8 Colorado Symphony Board of Trustees 10

Colorado Symphony Staff

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Groundbreaking Investment in Hearing Protection

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Sponsor Spotlight

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Remembering Charles Burrell

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Meet Daniel Wachter

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Community Support

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Boettcher Concert Hall Information

COMING SOON

The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires with Soyoung Yoon NOV 21-23 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

A Holiday Evening with Ingrid Michaelson NOV 30 SUN 7:00 4

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Dear Friends, For many years, it has been my great pleasure to work with the extraordinary musicians of the Colorado Symphony, first as a frequent guest conductor, and most recently as Principal Conductor. I am profoundly honored to now begin this new chapter as Music Director and to continue our musical journey together with you at the heart of it all.

This 102nd season marks more than just a beginning — it is a celebration of the vibrant artistic spirit that lives within this orchestra, within Boettcher Concert Hall, and within our remarkable Colorado community. I have long admired the passion, precision, and soul of these musicians, and I am thrilled to build on the legacy of excellence that has brought us to this exciting moment.

We’ve curated a 2025/26 season that reflects both deep reverence for the great symphonic tradition and a bold commitment to innovation. From the timeless beauty of Mahler and Brahms to contemporary voices and genre-crossing collaborations, this season is designed to move you, challenge you, and connect us all more deeply through music.

Whether you are a longtime subscriber or joining us for the very first time, know that you are part of our musical family. Together, let’s explore new ideas, amplify diverse perspectives, and create experiences that resonate far beyond the concert hall.

Thank you for being on this journey with us. I look forward to seeing you at Boettcher and sharing many unforgettable performances in the season ahead.

Warmly, Peter Oundjian

Music Director Colorado Symphony

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PHOTO: SIAN RICHARDS

PHOTO: LAI YUEH-CHUNG

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COLORADO SYMPHONY

PETER OUNDJIAN

CHRISTOPHER DRAGON

WILBUR LIN

MARIN ALSOP

TAYLOR MARTIN

MUSIC DIRECTOR

RESIDENT CONDUCTOR

ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR

CONDUCTOR LAUREATE

CHORUS DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR

VIOLIN Yumi Hwang-Williams Concertmaster Mary Rossick Kern and Jerome H. Kern Concertmaster Chair​ Claude Sim Associate Concertmaster Dmitri Pogorelov Fixed 4th Chair/First Merle Chambers Chair Kate Arndt 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 Samuel Nebyu* Susan Paik Miroslaw Pastusiak+ Paul Primus 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 Sumin Cheong 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 Eugene Kim Matthew Switzer Paul van der Sloot BASS Steve Metcalf Principal Nicholas Recuber Assistant Principal Jesse Fischer 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 Tristan Rennie Acting Principal Morgan Davison* 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 Steve Hearn Acting Principal PERCUSSION John Kinzie Principal Friend of the Colorado Symphony Chair Steve Hearn Daniel Morris* Michael Van Wirt ORCHESTRA LIBRARIAN Lyle Wong

* = One year replacement + = On leave

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS

John Street Marta O’Grady, OD, FAAO

Kip Wallen

Chair | CEO, Pax8 Vice Chair &Secretary, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Surgery Treasurer & Trustee | Senior Director, SRS Acquiom

TRUSTEES Susan Bowles

CSA cellist, retired | Community Leader James D. Butler Community Leader Mark Champoux Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP Young Cho Community Leader Christopher Cole Taft Nick Davies* Colorado Symphony, Bass/Utility Clarinet Maria Del Rio Chief Marketing Officer, Chromatic Technologies, Inc. Scott Doniger DaVita Adam Donner Community Leader Kayla Dreyer Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP Brook Ferguson* Colorado Symphony, Flute, Assistant Principal Mike Ferrufino President/CEO, Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Chris Festog Community Leader Bob Friedlander Colorado Symphony Chorus, Bass 2 Scott Hasday Community Leader Margaret Hoeppner Colorado Symphony Cellist, retired, community leader 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 John Karns PNC Bank John Kinzie* Colorado Symphony, Percussion, Principal Karen Kinzie* Colorado Symphony, Violin David MacLeod Vice President, Alignment Healthcare Lynn McDonald Community Leader Mike McPhee Author/Journalist Seoyoen Min* Colorado Symphony, Cello, Principal Bill Myers Managing Director, Communications, Liberty Global, Inc. Ben Nelson Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers Susan Oakes Partner, Holland & Hart Deana M. Perlmutter Partner, Forbes Tate Partners Paul Primus* Colorado Symphony, Violin Malik Robinson President and CEO,, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Kelly Shanafelt Colorado Symphony, Viola Alan Stein Community Leader Lorenzo A. Trujillo Attorney and Artistic Director of Mariachi Music, MSU Denverr Annamaria Vasmatzidis Colorado Symphony, Violin Seth Weisberg Community Leader Mike Zoellner ZF Capital, Managing Partner

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EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES Dalton Beasley

Sr. Account Executive, DocuSign, Chair, Colorado Symphony Associate Board Cheryl Fricke President, Colorado Symphony Guild Gretchen Hollrah Executive Director & Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Arts & Venues City & County of Denver Peter Oundjian Music Director Kelly Waltrip DYAO Executive Director

EMERITUS TRUSTEES

Jerome H. Kern** and Dr. Mary Rossick Kern Co-Chairs Emeriti, Colorado Symphony Association William K. Coors** John Low** Will McFarlane** Dr. Gerald Rainer** Lee Yeingst

HONORARY TRUSTEES Governor Jared Polis Mayor Michael Johnston

Governor of Colorado Mayor of Denver

ASSOCIATE BOARD Dalton Beasley - Chair Maggie St. Clair - Vice Chair Corinne Bigelow Marilyn Brock Timothy Curry Stephanie Danner Ashley Dodge

Grace Heneveld Heather Johnson Kim Marroquin Steph Meyers Terrington Smith Brittany Pyle Nick Tisherman

*Colorado Symphony Musician Trustee **In Memorium

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FINANCE President & CEO Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer Chief Artistic Officer

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ADMINISTRATIVE Carolyn Reynolds Lynn Leadley Liz Smokowski

Anthony Pierce Chief Artistic Officer David Aeling Production Stage Manager Aric Christensen Audio Engineer Dante Dunlap Properties Master Kimberly Egan Recording Engineer Shannon Gonzalez Director of Stage Production Jonathan Groszew Senior Director of Orchestral Personnel Gabrielle Illg Stage Manager Sam Jaehnig Head Carpenter Auburn Joseph Manager of Classical Programming Aspen McArthur Library Assistant Hitomi Sipher Assistant Librarian Miles Stasica Master Electrician Nick Taylor Manager of Orchestra Personnel Dan Rib Manager of Artistic Operations Alexander Roy Artistic Coordinator Lyle Wong Orchestra Librarian

CONDUCTORS & CHORUS DIRECTION Peter Oundjian Music Director Christopher Dragon Resident Conductor Wilbur Lin Associate Conductor & DYAO Music Director Taylor Martin Chorus Director and Conductor Mary Louise Burke Associate Director and Conductor Duain Wolfe Founding Director and Conductor Laureate Jared Joseph Assistant Conductor David Rosen Chorus Manager Barb Porter Associate Chorus Manager Eric Israelson Chorus Manager Emeritus

DEVELOPMENT Lillie Combs Sam Macken Jenna Pieper David Rosen Christine Senavsky Beth Wamsley

Philanthropic Advisor to the Development Department Director of Development Development Events & Membership Manager Development Operations Coordinator Development Operations Senior Manager Senior Manager of Institutional Giving Annual Fund Manager

COMMUNITY EDUCATION Breanna McCaughey Lindsay Genadek Autumn Stolle

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MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Director of Human Resources Operations Consultant Senior Executive Assistant

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Director of Community Education Community Education Manager Community Education Coordinator

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Stephanie Derybowski Director of Web Experience Nick Dobreff Communications & Creative Director Kayla Hayes Director of Digital Marketing & Promotions Anna Ristvey Creative Marketing Manager Tori Seaver Digital Marketing Manager

SALES & PATRON SERVICES MacKenzie McGuire Director of Sales & Patron Services Johanna Jeter Senior Manager of Sales & Patron Services Jenna Abbott Lead Sales & Patron Services Associate Jordan Catmull Lead Sales & Patron Services Associate Quinn Rubin Assistant Lead Sales & Patron Services Associate Jeff Borrett Patron Services Associate Kaitlin Evans Patron Services Associate Rosa Gasdia Patron Services Associate CeCe Graves Patron Services Associate Marcella Stone-Fox Patron Services Associate Molly Epstein Group Sales Associate

COLORADO SYMPHONY FUND Stephen M. Brett Norman L. Wilson James D. Butler Malik Robinson William Wallace Kip Wallen

President Treasurer Director Director Director Secretary

GUILD OFFICERS Cheryl Fricke President Lucia Machado Recording Secretary Kathy Dolan Treasurer Lorenz Rychner Assistant Treasurer Deanna Leino Corresponding Secretary Nancy Crego Vice-President Of Fundraising Luann Good-deCurnou Vice-President Of Membership Terry Gallant Vice-President Of Music Education Julie Chickillo VP of Technology Kathy Swanson Shop Manager Monica Owen Shop Buyer

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COMING SOON

N OV E M B E R

D EC E M B E R CO N T.

Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4 with Paul Huang

Handel’s Messiah – Awakening

NOV 7-9

DEC 19-21

FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

Andrew Bird with the Colorado Symphony

Elf in Concert

NOV 13

DEC 22-23

THU 7:30

An Evening with Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara NOV 15

SAT 7:30

NOV 21-23

FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

JAN 9-11

SUN 7:00

JAN 13

Celtic Woman: White Christmas Symphony Tour THU 7:30

FRI-SAT 7:00 ✤ SUN 1:00

Mozart & Now with Peter Oundjian

SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 2:30

JAN 23-25

A Colorado Christmas DEC 16

TUE 7:30

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert JAN 16-18

A Charlie Brown Christmas – LIVE!

FRI 7:30 ✤ SAT 2:30 & 6:00 ✤ SUN 1:00

Holiday Brass

FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute

D EC E M B E R

DEC 12-14

SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 2:30

Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

A Holiday Evening with Ingrid Michaelson

DEC 6-7

J A N U A RY JAN 3-4

NOV 28-29 FRI-SAT 7:30

DEC 4

WED 6:30

Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York in Concert NOV 30

A Night In Vienna DEC 31

The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires with Soyoung Yoon

MON-TUE 7:00

FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

Gregory Alan Isakov with the Colorado Symphony AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL

JAN 30

FRI 8:00 EST

TUE 7:00

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 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.

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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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Principal Flute Brook Ferguson is fitted for Sensaphonics 3DME active hearing protection

Colorado Symphony’s Groundbreaking Investment in Hearing Protection Sets Industry Standard

By Nick Dobreff In a historic move prioritizing musician health, the Colorado Symphony has equipped all 80 of its full-time musicians with state-of-the-art Sensaphonics 3DME active hearing protection, made possible thanks to a generous donor gift. This investment, which allows each musician to customize their hearing experience through an app-controlled system, places the Symphony among a select few peer organizations – including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Metropolitan Opera, the Minnesota Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic – that have made hearing protection a priority.

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The Unseen Threat: Hearing Loss in Orchestras For a professional musician, their hearing is their most valuable asset. Yet, with sound levels in large orchestral performances at Boettcher Concert Hall and other venues like Red Rocks Amphitheater at times exceeding 90 decibels (dB), the risk of long-term hearing damage is a serious concern. Despite this, the industry standard has not traditionally included investment in custom hearing protection, leaving many musicians vulnerable to noise-induced hearing loss over time.

While traditional over-the-counter earplugs can offer protection, they don’t effectively allow musicians to hear the rest of the orchestra around them. Recognizing this gap, the Colorado Symphony made a mission-driven decision to protect its musicians without compromising artistic integrity. The Sensaphonics 3DME system not only acts as high-fidelity, custommolded earplugs that reduce overall volume without sacrificing sound quality but also serves as in-ear monitors for amplified performances at venues like Red Rocks.

“The Colorado Symphony’s decision to equip its musicians with the world’s most advanced custom hearing protection devices is one of the most forward-thinking investments in musicians’ health and performance I have ever seen,” said Caleb Kronen, Au.D., CPS/A, Doctor of Audiology, Director of Hearing Conservation, Certified Professional Supervisor in Audiometric Monitoring for the Marion Downs Center and one of the key stakeholder in the initiative. “The Symphony is not just ahead of the curve—they are setting the standard.”

A partnership in Prevention: Marion Downs Center This groundbreaking initiative has been guided by the Marion Downs Center, a nonprofit “Center of Excellence” in Denver that has been at the forefront of hearing loss prevention for musicians since 1972. Since 2019, the Center has worked closely with the Colorado Symphony, conducting hearing tests and providing custom-molded filtered earplugs to musicians.

Dr. Caleb Kronen, a Doctor of Audiology and Director of the Hearing Conservation Program at Marion Downs, has played a crucial role in implementing best practices for musician hearing health. A former semi-professional musician himself, Dr. Kronen’s doctoral research focused on hearing protection for classical musicians.

“By partnering with the Marion Downs Center’s team of audiologists to implement this cutting-edge technology, educate musicians on hearing loss prevention, and provide hearing tests, the Colorado Symphony is taking a groundbreaking step in preserving its musicians’ most valuable asset: their hearing,” added Kronen. “These devices allow each musician to tailor their hearing protection to their unique needs, recognizing that every instrument and section presents different auditory challenges.”

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Cutting-Edge Technology for Customized Protection Starting in 2024, ten Colorado Symphony musicians began testing the Sensaphonics 3DME system with custom-molded tips, which ensured a secure fit, optimal sound quality, and better sanitation. Each unit with custom molding costs approximately $2,000, but the Marion Downs Center generously provided each unit to the symphony for a cost of $1,000 per unit. The Symphony also invested in 21 additional units for substitute musicians that come with standard earpieces at a cost of $800 per unit, as well as materials to safeguard and store the units on-site at Boettcher Concert Hall. In total, the orchestra will be outfitted with $100,000 in new hearing protection thanks to this generous gift.

Now, with the full Symphony adopting the technology, each musician will benefit from: • Custom-molded tunable earplugs with adjustable sound levels via an app.

• The ability to function as high-fidelity in-ear monitors for amplified performances.

• A personal limiter to cap maximum sound levels for safety.

• Adjustable EQ settings to accommodate existing hearing injuries or enhance specific instrument sounds.

For Principal Percussionist John Kinzie, the investment in this technology is transformational. “Percussion instruments generate some of the highest decibel levels in an orchestra, and traditional hearing protection often dulls the nuances we need to hear. This system allows me to control my sound environment without losing clarity. It’s a game-changer.”

In Her Honor: A Legacy of Music and Generosity Amid this initiative to protect musician hearing stands a tribute rooted in personal conviction and passion. This generous gift, which funded the Sensaphonics ear protection for all 80 full-time musicians, was made in memory of Penny Burke, a devoted music lover and steadfast advocate for hearing safety. She never attended a concert without her own earplugs, setting an example and often encouraging others to do the same.

Penny’s husband, Tim, felt there was no better way to honor her memory than with this gift to the symphony. “Penny was a passionate music lover and she left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her,” he said. “Her deep appreciation for the arts and the joy she found in music inspired those around her. In her memory, I am honored to make this contribution to the Colorado Symphony, a reflection of her love for music and her belief in its power to enrich lives.”

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attending live performances, taking music cruises, or sharing her favorite artists with me or friends, her curiosity and enthusiasm for music were truly infectious. Beyond that, she was an advocate for ear protection during musical performances, and this donation to the Colorado Symphony is more than just a financial contribution in Penny’s name; it is a tribute to the talented musicians who make this orchestra exceptional. By supporting their hearing health, we help ensure that they can continue to share their remarkable gifts for years to come. I hope her story inspires others to embrace the power of music and to support the arts, just as she did.”

A Future-Proof Symphony By prioritizing its musicians’ well-being, the Colorado Symphony is leading the charge in hearing conservation for orchestras nationwide. “Ensuring our musicians can perform at their best across all types of concert venues and configurations is not just an artistic decision, it’s a necessity,” said Music Director Peter Oundjian. “I have no doubt other orchestras will aspire to follow this bold and visionary move.”

“I am incredibly grateful to be part of this process because the Colorado Symphony is not just ahead of the curve—they are setting the standard,” added Kronen. “While this represents a significant financial investment, it is ultimately an investment in the longevity

Principal Horn Michael Thornton is fitted for Sensaphonics 3DME active hearing protection

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and well-being of their musicians, ensuring they can perform at their best across all types of concert venues and configurations, for their entire careers and beyond. The Colorado Symphony is not just embracing innovation; they are leading the way for the future of classical music.”

With this initiative, the Colorado Symphony is proving that innovation and tradition can go hand in hand, preserving the integrity of live music while safeguarding the artists who bring it to life. This step marks a new era where hearing protection is not just an option, but a standard in the world of classical music. ■

Testimonials

John Kinzie Principal Percussion

Brook Ferguson Principal Flute

Justin Bartels, Principal Trumpet

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“I’ve had the opportunity to wear my new Sensaphonic ear projection devices while performing with the Colorado Symphony. We were performing a concert with Lettuce at the Mission Ballroom to a loud, soldout audience. It was great to have the opportunity to adjust the overall volume in my ears and even use the app on my phone to equalize the sound to my preference. I was able to turn down the heavy bass sounds and bring up the highs. The Sensaphonic ear plugs will definitely save my hearing while performing at all our various venues, especially Red Rocks, the Mission Ballroom, and of course our home, Boettcher Concert Hall.”

“With Sensaphonics in-ear monitors, you’re not just protecting your hearing — you’re elevating your performance. The custom-fit comfort makes them effortless to wear for hours, and the intuitive digital interface lets you dial in exactly what you need to hear, down to the frequency. In the chaos of a loud concert environment, that precision and control is a game-changer.”

“We perform at so many venues like the iconic Red Rocks amphitheater with world class international recording artists. These shows are quite spectacular with massive amounts of sound reinforcement. Sensaphonic headphones are an invaluable tool to not only provide hearing protection for me, but they also allow me to perform at my best. We can’t thank Tim enough for his generous gift, and I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to use them in performance.”

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ALTERNATIVE 2025/26 JOHN DENVER: A ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH CONCERT CELEBRATION CHRISTOPHER DRAGON, conductor MACK BAILEY, guitar and vocals JON CONLEY, guitar and mandolin CHRIS NOLE, piano ALAN DEREMO, bass guitar NATE BARNES, drums Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 7:30pm Boettcher Concert Hall

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CONCERT RUN TIME IS APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS INCLUDING A 20 MINUTE INTERMISSION.

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CHRISTOPHER DRAGON, conductor Australian conductor Christopher Dragon is the Music Director of Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, newly appointed Music Director of the Philly Pops, former Music Director of the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra and is the 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 Percussion Concerto; 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 sold-out symphony tour with Gregory Alan Isakov, which included debuts with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Nashville Symphony, a new orchestral collaboration with Nathaniel Rateliff and his successful German debut with the WDR Funkhausorchester.

Christopher is highly sought after as a guest conductor and has worked with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra, Nashville Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, Utah Symphony, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, Pacific Symphony, Omaha Symphony, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Chicago Philharmonic, Pacific Symphony, 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.

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JOHN DENVER With more than 33 million records sold and seven Billboard Top Ten albums, John Denver released 23 studio albums over his lifetime. He is best known for the beloved songs “Leaving On a Jet Plane,” “Sunshine On My Shoulders,” “Annie’s Song” and “Rocky Mountain High,” which is a co-state song of Colorado, and “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” which is a co-state song of West Virginia. In addition to his numerous awards and recognition, Denver was instrumental in championing environmental and humanitarian causes. His popularity and continuing influence on popular culture still grow more than a decade after his untimely death. Denver was a true adventurer, exploring all that the world had to offer. Throughout his life’s journey he challenged himself on every level, which is an integral part of what made him an extraordinary man, an uncommon friend, and a rare human being. While the frontiers of the American West satisfied his spirit, less-traveled frontiers appealed to his imagination. Denver was an experienced airplane pilot and collected vintage biplanes. His interest in outer space was so great that he took and passed NASA’s examination to determine mental and physical fitness required for space travel. He then became a leading candidate to be the “first civilian in space” on the Space Shuttle Challenger.

Denver planned to write a song in space, but circumstances kept him from joining the ill-fated expedition, which exploded during take-off in 1986. Among his many gifts, Denver was also a talented photographer. He photographed images of the people and places he experienced in his travels and showed his work professionally, often in connection with speeches made at colleges, universities and government and business facilities across the country. Many of Denver’s songs reflected his relationship with nature, and one of his greatest pleasures was spending time outdoors. He spent as much time as possible backpacking, hiking, climbing, and fishing. He was an avid golfer and skier, regularly participating in celebrity charity events for both sports.

Today, millions of fans old and new enjoy the work of this extraordinary performer. Decades after he began, John Denver’s music is as relevant as ever. His humanitarian work continues to strengthen our global village, and his dynamic celebration of life, spirit and nature is a powerful inspiration to us all. More on John Denver at www.johndenver.com

MACK BAILEY, guitar and vocals sing John Denver’s music, Mack taught himself to play the guitar, so U it was a thrill for Mack when he had the privilege of trading verses to “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” with Denver in front of 9000 people shortly before John’s death. Today, his experiences with the Limeliters and John Denver continue to play an active role in Mack’s professional life, even as he pursues his successful solo career. Mack has caught the attention of national folk music audiences with not only his Limeliters performances, but also with his prominent role in the nationally touring show “A Musical Tribute to John Denver” with many of John’s former band members and production crew.

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JON CONLEY, guitar and mandolin Jon Conley is a mainstay of the Nashville music industry. Jon began playing guitar at seven (wanting to play like Roy Clark) and has branched out to include mandolin, fiddle, banjo, vocals and songwriting in his portfolio. Perhaps best known as the lead guitarist for the Kenny Chesney band, he has credits on recordings by a number of artists and attributes his success to practicing and taking every opportunity to perform seriously.

CHRIS NOLE, piano A former member of John Denver’s band, songwriter/composer, accomplished session musician, producer, and recording artist Chris Nole performs around the world. Nole has toured and recorded with numerous top recording acts including Faith Hill, Travis Tritt, the Oak Ridge Boys, and Shelby Lynne. Chris Nole’s songs have been recorded by various recording artists ranging from Faith Hill to The Swamphonky’s and have been used in such television productions as Men of a Certain Age, Heroes, and E! True Hollywood Story.

ALAN DEREMO, bass guitar A member of John Denver’s band from 1994 until Denver’s passing in 1997, Deremo has performed and/or recorded with a diverse assortment of artists including Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Eric Marienthal, Glenn Frey, Jesse Colin Young, Kathy Mattea, Dave Alvin, John Doe, Exene Cervenkova, Bo Diddley, Jules Shear, Jack Tempchin, Thelma Houston, the Mamas and the Papas, and the Captain and Tenille. For much of the last decade Deremo has toured and recorded with Men at Work singer/guitarist Colin Hay and served as musical director for Tony Hawk’s annual Boom Boom Huck Jam arena tours.

NATE BARNES, drums As drummer for the band Rose Hill Drive, Nate Barnes has toured the world headlining shows and opening for acts including The Who, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Stone Temple Pilots, The Black Crowes, Queens Of The Stone Age, and Jane’s Addiction, and shared the stage with Pete Townshend (The Who), Warren Haynes, Leslie West (Mountain), Grace Potter, Matisyahu, Mike Watt, and others. In addition to collaborating and recording with legendary producers/engineers Brendan O’Brien and Nick DiDia, he has also co-produced and co-written three critically acclaimed, full-length albums with the band Rose Hill Drive. Specializing in Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, and Funk styles, Nate has earned a reputation as one of the premier live and studio drummers in the Rocky Mountain area.

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SPOTLIGHT 2025/26 BEETHOVEN AND BREWS AT THE ‘PLEX MAURICE COHN, conductor KATE ARNDT, violin Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 6:00pm Boettcher Concert Hall

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BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36 III. Scherzo: Allegro BEETHOVEN

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BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 I. Allegro con brio II. Andante con moto III. Allegro IV. Allegro CONCERT RUN TIME IS APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS AND 5 MINUTES INCLUDING A 60 MINUTE INTERMISSION. FIRST TIME TO THE SYMPHONY? SEE PAGE 12 OF THIS PROGRAM FOR FAQ’S TO MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE GREAT! PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

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MAURICE COHN, conductor A two-time recipient of the Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award, Maurice Cohn is currently the 11th Music Director of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Alongside his work in West Virginia, highlights of his 2024/25 season include debuts with the Filharmonie Bohslava Martinů for Stravinsky’s The Firebird and Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations and Omaha Symphony for Kurt Weill’s Symphony No. 2. In the summer he will return to the Colorado Music Festival for Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1.

Highlights of his 2023/24 season included a successful jump-in with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, an appearance as Guest Conductor with Music in the Mountains, and a return to the Aspen Music Festival, where he conducted the Chamber Symphony in a programme that included the world premiere of Peng-Peng Gong’s Late Bells for Concertante Piano and Orchestra.

He also returned to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, where he conducted Mason Bates’s Philharmonia Fantastique and a concert performance of Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones. Recent seasons include debuts with Utah Symphony, Colorado Music Festival, and Symphoria New York as well as frequent appearances with the Chicago-based contemporary ensemble Zafa Collective and the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble. Maurice served as the Assistant Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra until the end of the 2023/24 season. He was also Assistant Conductor of the Aspen Music Festival in 2022 and 2023.

He is the recipient of the Robert J. Harth Conducting Prize and the Aspen Conducting Prize. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance from Oberlin Conservatory and a Bachelor of Arts from Oberlin College, where he studied History and Mathematics. He received a Master of Music in Conducting from the Eastman School of Music.

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KATE ARNDT, principal second violin Violinist Kate Arndt, from Boston, Massachusetts is currently pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Yale University under Ani Kavafian. Kate holds Masters degrees from Yale University in both Music and Musical Arts and completed her undergraduate studies at New England Conservatory of Music under Miriam Fried. Kate has performed as a featured soloist with several orchestras, at venues such as Boston’s Symphony Hall, Fordham University and New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall. In recent years, Kate has been active in Europe, including participation in the Gstaad Menuhin Festival in Switzerland, the Kronberg Masterclasses and Concerts in Germany and the IMS Prussia Cove Masterclasses in Cornwall, UK. In the US, Kate has attended several prestigious summer programs, including Music@Menlo, Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, the Taos School of Music, the Perlman Music Program, and the Sarasota Music Festival, where she was featured in 2019 as a guest soloist with the festival orchestra. In 2021, Kate received first prize at the CSU Bakersfield Competition for her recording of Michael Friedmann’s Fantasy for Solo Violin.

Kate has performed extensively with several prominent orchestras in the Northeast US, including with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra as a guest musician, Symphony in C as Principal Second Violin, and as a member of the New York Classical Players. For the past two summers she has performed at the Colorado Music Festival in Boulder, Colorado as a part of the orchestra.

A passionate chamber musician, Kate has performed with a number of ensembles at venues such as Carnegie Hall, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as the Curtis Institute of Music and the University of New Orleans with her former group, the Vera Quartet. As a recurring artist in the Mellon Music Festival, Kate regularly performs in Davis, CA. Kate also attended the Four Seasons Winter Workshop at East Carolina University, where she collaborated with artists such as Robert McDonald, Ida Kavafian, Colin Carr, Misha Amory, Hye- Jin Kim and Ara Gregorian.

Her former group, the Isolde Quartet, received an honorable mention at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Kate has collaborated with several existing chamber ensembles, including the Calidore, Callisto and Kodak String Quartets, and as winner of several chamber competitions, she was selected to perform as a guest artist with the Borromeo String Quartet and with the Boston Trio.

Kate’s academic interests focus on studying the contributions of women in classical music, an area she hopes to expand through featuring works by female composers in future performances.

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CHARLIE BURRELL

Remembering Charles Burrell

By Nick Dobreff

Whatever folks thought they knew about renowned classical and jazz bassist Charles “Charlie” Burrell — his historic place as one of the first Black musicians to sign with a major American orchestra, his collaborations with jazz legends like Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington, his presence as a cornerstone of Denver’s musical life — the truth is, he was even more than that. A titan in both sound and spirit, Burrell embodied a kind of brilliance and generosity that transcended the stage.

On June 17, 2025, Charlie Burrell passed away at the age of 104. He died in Denver, the city he helped shape into a national hub for music and culture, surrounded by a legacy that will long outlive him.

“Our beloved Charles passed away this morning, June 17 at the age of 104,” his family said in a statement. “Born in Toledo, OH on October 4, 1920, Charles was a devoted son, father, husband, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. Charles dedicated his life to his music and inspired the world with his bass. As one of the first African Americans to win an audition with a major symphony orchestra, he opened the doors for musicians of color everywhere. While we are heartbroken at his loss, we are also grateful for his long and inspiring life. Thank you to all who cared about Charles and thank you for all of your prayers.”

Indeed, Charlie Burrell was often called “the Jackie Robinson of classical music.” Though he may not have been the very first Black musician to play with a major American symphony, being the first Black member with the Denver Symphony Orchestra in 1949 enshrined him as a pioneer. But that wasn’t the beginning—or the end—of his trailblazing journey.

In 1959, he became the first African American musician to be hired by the San Francisco Symphony. Burrell’s pioneer essence was also felt in education. He was one of the first professors of color at the renowned San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

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he would one day play in an orchestra. That dream guided him through racial barriers, financial hardships, and even war.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Base, where he joined the Navy’s first all-Black band, performing alongside future jazz greats like Clark Terry and Al Grey. Following the war, he studied music at Wayne State University but struggled to find a place in classical music due to the color of his skin. Four orchestras turned him away before fate and a bus ride brought him to Denver.

While working as a janitor at Fitzsimons Army Hospital and attending the University of Denver, Burrell struck up a conversation with John VanBuskirk, principal bass of the Denver Symphony. That conversation led to an audition and a historic hire with the Denver Symphony Orchestra (now the Colorado Symphony). Burrell’s orchestral tenure in Denver spanned more than 40 years, from 1949-1959, and upon his return from San Franciso in 1965 until his retirement in 1999.

“Charlie Burrell was a trailblazer for people of color in the orchestra business,” said Basil Vendryes, Colorado Symphony Principal Viola. “He was the first player of color in a major orchestra (the San Francisco Symphony) and one of only a handful in that orchestra’s history — I also share that distinction with Charlie. When I came to Denver, he pulled me aside and told me to both ‘represent’ and be a role model — I have tried to make good on those requests over the years.”

Even as he broke down barriers in the classical world, Burrell never turned his back on jazz. He played in Denver’s legendary Five Points neighborhood alongside some of the greatest jazz musicians of the 20th century. In smoky clubs and grand concert halls alike, his bass lines were the steady heartbeat of every ensemble he joined.

During the 1950’s, the jazz scene in Five Points was the only one between St. Louis and the West Coast, so it became one of the most alive in the country, often being referred to as “The Harlem of the West”. He played in the first integrated jazz trio in Colorado, the Al Rose Trio, and rose to be a central player in the Five Points jazz scene by becoming the house bass player at the Rossonian Hotel, considered the “entertainment central” spot in Five Points during that era.

“I’m proud to call Charlie a friend and colleague,” said William Hill, longtime Principal Timpanist for the Colorado Symphony. “When I was first in the symphony, Charlie hired me regularly for jazz gigs. It was always such a joy, we just listened to each other, and it always worked! Charles brought me much 22

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personal joy and I know he did the same for so many others. What a wonderful life of sharing his love for music and people.”

Burrell’s musical gifts were matched only by his generosity of spirit.

Whether offering guidance to younger musicians, visiting the sick in hospitals, or volunteering his time and energy to community causes, he lived a life of deep service.

“He had the heart of a lion and the endurance of an elephant,” said Purnell Steen, jazz pianist and Burrell’s cousin. “He was the most benevolent man. He was always giving. However, you didn’t want to cross him. He was small but mighty.”

To his family, Burrell was both hero and human being — a man who practiced at dawn, who cooked fish fries, who quietly changed the world without ever asking for applause.

“My uncle was someone who walked in excellence,” said GRAMMY-winning jazz singer and niece Dianne Reeves. “He was about being the best at what he did and I witnessed that.

Staying at his house, four in the morning before the birds started chirping, he would be practicing.”

“He could not grasp the magnitude of what he did,” added Steen. “He said, ‘All I want to do is play music.’ He did not get the credibility he should have gotten, he did not get the notoriety. He lived for three quarters of a century in splendid obscurity and we don’t want his footprint to be erased.”

But perhaps Burrell understood better than anyone the true value of a life well-lived. In the prologue to his autobiography, The Life of Charlie Burrell, he wrote: “I can sum up most of what I was doing in life in a very few words. It was a matter of love for the profession and love for the people. And that’s about how simple it was.”

Burrell leaves behind a legacy that spans generations. He mentored countless musicians, helped shape Denver’s music scene into one of national renown, and proved — again and again — that music can be a powerful agent of change.

To those lucky enough to have heard him play — or to have known him—Charlie Burrell will forever be a towering figure. And while the music he made may now fall silent, the echo of his impact will resound in concert halls, classrooms, and communities for generations to come.

Charlie Burrell didn’t just play music. He changed it. And through it, he changed us. ■ C O LO R A D O S Y M P H O N Y.O R G

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Meet Daniel Wachter – Colorado Symphony’s New President & CEO

By Nick Dobreff

When Daniel Wachter first stepped into Boettcher Concert Hall, he felt something he hadn’t in a long time since moving to Colorado in the middle of the 2020 pandemic: a sense of home and belonging. The energy of the musicians, the richness of the music, and the sense of community that filled the space instantly struck a chord. Now, as the newly appointed President & CEO of the Colorado Symphony, Wachter is bringing his passion for the arts, decades of global leadership experience, and deep commitment to community to Denver’s and Colorado’s premier symphonic institution.

Having served on the Board of Directors of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra from 2018-2023, Wachter officially stepped into the role on April 1, 2025, while his connection to the Colorado Symphony began well before that, first as a patron, then as a member of the Board of Trustees in 2023, and as Co-Vice Chair as of summer 2024.

Over that time, he’s helped launch bold initiatives, including the “Conducting Business Leadership” workshop series, and was instrumental in forging a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Bayerische Philharmonie in Munich, Germany — an initiative that enhances the economic City-to-City partnership between Denver and Munich culturally.

“Music has always been a powerful joy and force in my life,” says Wachter. “It’s not just entertainment, it’s essential soul-food and creates connection, creativity, and expression.”

Wachter’s journey to this moment is as global as it is inspiring. A seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience leading organizations across industries — from protective and healthcare packaging to specialty chemistry — he most recently served as CEO of Chromatic Technologies, Inc. (CTI) in Colorado Springs. A polyglot fluent in English, German, and French, he brings an international sensibility to our mission: pioneering the future of live symphonic music and therefore ensuring that the Colorado Symphony continues to thrive and be heard in more places as a cornerstone of Colorado’s cultural landscape.

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That mission includes several ambitious goals. Chief among them: innovating, and expanding the Symphony’s reach to underserved communities across our city and state, growing partnerships that bridge the arts and business, and advancing long-needed efforts to renovate Boettcher Concert Hall for future generations.

“Boettcher Concert Hall is the instrument of our orchestra and our home, and like any home, it must stay safe, accessible, and inspiring,” Wachter says. “Great cities like Denver have a great orchestra like the Colorado Symphony, and they need a great concert hall.

Therefore, renovating Boettcher Concert Hall will be a forward-looking commitment to the people we serve and the music we create. It’s about ensuring this space remains a hub for community connection for the next decades.”

At the same time, Wachter is laser-focused on increasing access to the transformative power of live symphonic music. That means strengthening programs that bring music into schools, libraries, and other community spaces; creating new experiences that resonate across cultures and generations; and working to ensure that every Coloradan sees themselves reflected in the work of the orchestra.

“We have a responsibility, and a privilege, to serve all people,” Wachter says. “I want kids in rural towns and urban neighborhoods, longtime classical fans and brand-new listeners, to all feel: this is their Symphony, and they belong here.”

He brings not only professional credentials — including an Executive MBA from Steinbeis University in collaboration with institutions in Germany, Switzerland, and the U.S. — but a serving leadership philosophy rooted in collaboration and innovation. He’s hosted artsfocused leadership podcasts, built cultural diplomacy programs, and championed the intersection of business and creativity for years.

“Great organizations don’t settle,” Wachter says. “They preserve and sustain, and they take themselves out of comfort zones, innovate, grow, and dream bigger. That’s what the Colorado Symphony can and will do.”

Wachter lives in Colorado Springs and Denver together with his wife Tina, their daughters Louisa and Fiona are students at Denver University and CU Boulder. An avid cyclist and snowboarder, he’s quickly made Colorado’s landscapes and communities his own. In 2022, the Wachter family became U.S. citizens while retaining their German citizenship, deepening their ties to the country and state they now call home.

As the Colorado Symphony looks ahead to its second century, Wachter is eager to turn inspiration into action. “There is extraordinary momentum here,” he says. “From the excellent artistry of our musicians, conductors, and artistic leadership to the passion of our audiences, this organization is alive with possibility. And I couldn’t be more honored to help shape what comes next.” ■ C O LO R A D O S Y M P H O N Y.O R G

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DaVita’s mission-driven workforce and strong community partnerships are central to empowering the future of kidney health. In collaboration with the Colorado Symphony, “DaVita Day of Music” brings professional musicians into DaVita dialysis centers, offering live performances for both patients undergoing treatment and the clinical teams who care for them.

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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!

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

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

CRESCENDO SOCIETY The Crescendo Society is an enthusiastic group of young professionals that foster a community of music lovers by deepening awareness and appreciation for live symphonic music.

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

COLORADO SYMPHONY GUILD This group of dedicated Symphony lovers volunteer and manage the guild shop, host fundraisers, and support Colorado Symphony initiatives.

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.

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.

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.

QUESTIONS ABOUT BECOMING A DONOR, RECEIVING BENEFITS, OR JOINING A SOCIETY? Contact one of our Development Department Team members: Lillie Combs, Director of Development lcombs@coloradosymphony.org

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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.

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This list includes gifts made to the Colorado Symphony from July 1, 2024 through June 20, 2025. 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!

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The Colorado Symphony’s Centennial Society is comprised of loyal supporters who contribute at the $10,000 level or higher. We want to take this opportunity to acknowledge our most dedicated donors who have joined the Centennial Society. We thank you and are honored by your most generous support!

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($25,000+) Anonymous Col. and Mrs. Phil Beaver Anonymous Ed and Laurie Bock The Estate of Louise A. Colvert Keith and Kathie Finger Σ Estate of Wilma E. Godfrey Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hasday Dr. Richard Krugman Dr. Harold Nelson Mr. John Street Vesna and Slobodan Todorovic Seth and Rivka Weisberg Σ Mr. Duain Wolfe

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($10,000+) Roger and Susan Bowles Linda Shoemaker and Steve Brett Ms. Anastasia D. Carter Chambers Initiative Helen Murray Charitable Trust The Chill Foundation Young and Carolyn Cho Dr. Helena L. Chum Σ Christopher Cole and Rachel Radford Mr. Jurgen De Lemos Adam and Stephanie Donner Mr. John F. Estes III and Mrs. Norma Horner Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ewing Mrs. and Mrs. Chris Festog Crawley Family Foundation Anonymous

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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 Mrs. Libby Anschutz and Mr. Jeff Allen Mr. and Mrs. Gary Armstrong Edward Ashwood and Candice Johnson Ken and Zoe Barley Elaine T. Beaver Kate Bermingham Ms. Dorrie Bitzer Bob Greene Anonymous Mervyn L. Brenner Foundation Ms. Sherri Colgan John Cowdrey and Jane Kellogg Mr. Richard Divine Mr. Shelley Don Mr. Brad Ellins Ms. Rachel Ellins Eugene C. & Florence Armstrong Family Foundation Mark and Carla Ewing Michael Frontera Deborah and Theodore Gaensbauer Σ Marian P. Gelfand Thomas J. and Shirley C. Gibson Margaret Hoeppner Anonymous John Tobey Olivia Kerr Professor Edward Kinney and Dr. Charles Dinarello Ellen Kirk Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kugeler Kimberly Lallier Libby Anschutz Foundation Jane Ann and Jim Lockwood Paul & Jackie LoNigro Marks Family Foundation Sharon L. Menard Kenneth and Myra Monfort Jane Costain and Gary Moore Craig Ponzio Rebecca Pyle Richard Replin and Elissa Stein Dr. Susan B. Rifkin Σ Robert E. Chew Laura D. Rosenthal Mr. and Mrs. William Runyan Elyse Tipton and Paul Ruttum Mr. Jacob Schroeder Ed and Kathy Segner Anonymous Mr. Yancey Spruill Anonymous Ms. Martha Tracey Ms. June Travis Mr. Kip Wallen Mr. Larned Waterman Malcolm and Donna Wheeler Mr. Murray Willis and Ms. Veronica Hoegler

LUMINARY SILVER LEVEL ($2,750+)

Donald Anderson and Jennifer Thompson Robert P. Austin Addie and Bob Barkley Σ Richard & Linda Bateman Chris Binkley Mr. Brockett and Ms. Kosowski

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Britany and Kyle Chism Robin D. Chotin Mr. & Mrs. Paul T. Combs Ms. Anne M. Culver Maria Del Rio Margaret F. DesCombes Σ Scott and Rachel Doniger Anonymous Eric Sondermann and Tracy Dunning Drs. Ellen and Anthony Elias Fran and Mike Fisher Natalie Fournier Joan M. French Dr. and Mrs. John H. Gale John and Diane Gallagher Rhondda Grant The Grynberg Family Σ Sally Haas Σ Anonymous Anonymous Colleen Healey Fund Bernice Hernandez Σ Ann Herron Richard and Mary Anne Johnston Mr. Allen Kemp Mr. George Kruger Mr. John Lake and Mr. Harold V. Winters Judge and Mrs. John P. Leopold Jaclyn Lim and Jamie Tsui Mr. Mark Malyak Joseph R. McMonagle Barbara A. Mendel Ms. Joan Virginia Messick Σ Mr. J Kent Miller Robert and Carol Murphy Σ Drs. Mark and Shuyuan Myerson Ben and Pattie Nelson Elizabeth Neva Kathy Newman and Rudi Hartmann Sheila K. O’Brien Bonnie Perkins Σ Elizabeth and William Reinhardt Myra and Robert Rich Lynn and Roger Ritvo Cheri and Alan Rubin Σ Mr. Charles Samson Dick & Jeanne Saunders Ruth Schoening Mrs. Jane S. Scofield Christine Senavsky Adam Shindler Mr. Jerry E. Sims and Mrs. Carol J. Buchanan Ms. Lynn M. Slouka Patricia Somerville Σ Eric Sondermann and Tracy Dunning Ms. Emilie Ailts Staible Gordon Stenger Mrs. Katheryn A. Swanson Thomas & Beatrice Taplin The Louis R. and Dorothy M. Meister Foundation Ms. Marie D. Welch Mr. Rike Wootten Randy and Joan Zisler

SYMPHONY CIRCLE SYMPHONY FRIEND ($2,000+)

Liz Arthur Dalton Beasley Ms. Mariette Bell Bob and Cynthia Benson Ms. Corinne Bigelow J. Fern Black Marge Bozarth Anonymous Brian and Cynthia LeFevre Cody Caffee Anonymous John L. Coil Mrs. Marianela Colmenares Bottini Karen Curtis Sandy Dee Diane Drewery & Don Wilks

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Mrs. Erika Edmundo-Joseph Natascha Fuller Virginia E. & Robert K. Fuller Σ Mr. Michael Gibson Michael and Lori Gill Dale B. Giulieri Anonymous Mr. Nathan Gulash Mr. Henry Mohr Heather E. Hobbs Mr. Richard Jaeger Heather Johnson Katherine Jorda Mrs. Lisa A. Jordan Mr. Kurt Knoernschild and Mrs. Sally Nogg Wendy E. Labbett Σ Andrew Larson Elizabeth Mohan Leslie and Mike Leslie Σ Philip R. Levy Edward Likovich Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mannetti Kathleen Markey & Dr. Kenneth Niejadlik Σ Dr. Nicole Marshall Steve and Kathy McConahey Katherine McMurray Mr. Harold ‘Bud’ Meadows and Mrs. BJ Meadows Ms. Janet Melson Anne B. Mills Donor Advised Fund Michael Mook Mr. Douglas G. Moran Judie and Ron Neel Mrs. Kristen Nordenholz and Mr. Andrew Martin Mr. Brian E. Richards Barbara and Howard Rothenberg Harvey and Maureen Solomon Σ Mr. Steve Straub and Mrs. Phyllis Ann Straub Mrs. Marcia D. Strickland Sandra and Douglas Tashiro Dr. Lorenzo A. Trujillo, Esq Kyle and Bev Turner John and Kristine Wallack Ryan Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ward Dr. Neil A. Weiner Ms. Elizabeth Weitkamp Mr. Daniel Wilkinson

SYMPHONY PATRON ($1,000+)

Ben Addoms Ms. Sherri Alpert Caryn and Mark Alpert Mr. and Mrs. William Atkinson Mrs. Helena Bagdasarova Ms. Sue E. Baker Anonymous Nancy Ball Ms. Diane Barrett Σ Odiorne Beebe Σ Mr. Ferdinand Belz and Mrs. Christy Belz Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bennett Claire Benson Ms. Barbara Berryman Michael Biere and Patricia Romero Gwen and Jim Black The Bliss Family Foundation John and Sandy Blue Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bouton Ms. Ingrid H. Boyd Elizabeth Bradley Brahinsky Beldock Family Fund Linda Shoemaker and Steve Brett Joseph Bronesky and Jacquelin Medina Ms. Patti Brown Zach, Kate and Kevin’s entire RI family Amy and Kevin Butler Martha Byers Bonnie Camp Mark and Carolyn Cantrell Mark Champoux Mr. Derek Chang Mr. Gene Child Teresa Christopher

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT Drs. Henry and Janet Claman David and Joan Clark Mr. Larry Coben Lillie B. and Hayden Combs Karen Connolly Martha Cox Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cox Andrew Cullen Mr. Timothy Curry Emma M. Curtis Hille and Jack Dais Ms. Stephanie Danner Mr. Chris Davis and Ms. Brighty Bradley Dennis Davis Nancy Davis Ms. Jamie Dillon Ms. Vera Divenyi Ms. Julia Dobbins Matthew Dolph Mr. and Mrs. Herb Donner Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Donovan Phil and Corry Doty Michael P. Dowling Roderic and Maryellen Eckenhoff Ms. Helene W. Eckstein and Mr. William Humphries Dr. & Mrs. Carl Eisdorfer Barbara Neal and Edward E. Ellis Ms. Kate Emerich Elizabeth Fischer and Donald Elliott Joe and Edie Fogliano Mr. William Fortune Richard W. Foster Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Fulford Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. John E. Fuller Gordon-Raebel Fund Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gart Σ Antoinette Gawin James Geis and Beverly Walter Marshall and Jenifer Gile Mrs. Daniela Golden Tamara Golden and Tim Worrall Mr. David Goldman Dr. Burton and Lee Golub Barb and Ned Grauel Dennis and Eileen Griffin Mr. Jonathan Groszew Ms. Miriam Grynberg Σ Mr. and Mrs. Stuart S. Gunckel Mrs. Patricia Hammon Σ Ginny Hammond Σ Ms. Darlene K. Harmon Mr. Nick Hazen Mr. Brian R. Hedlund Jennifer Heglin Helen Berkman Dr. Raymond P. Henkel Melvin and Carolyn Hess Anne Hewetson HHSB Family Fund James and Patricia Hidahl Dr. Stephen Hindes Stuart and Heidi Horowitz Yumi Hwang-Williams and Dan Williams Mr. & Mrs. Jon Isenhart Stephen Jantsch and Terese Maltzman Christopher Johnson Ms. Jacqueline M. Johnson Σ Mrs. Kathleen Johnson and Mr. Stephen Vierling Kathryn Johnson and Cary L. Weinstein Kate Kramer Henny Kaufmann Dr. Richard and Mrs. Carla Kem Dr. Peter Kennealey and Dr. Colleen Murphy Mark Kessler Mrs. Louise and Mr. David Kestenbaum Bonnie Kirschenbaum Oza and Milan Klanjsek Mr. and Mrs. Stanley W. Kleinsteiber Mr. William L. Kowalski Jr Kate Kramer Louis Krupp Laura Kucharczyk Dianna L. Kunz Lamont Larsen

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Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Law Andi Leahey and John Sheridan Amanda Lee Anonymous Kara Leibowitz and Andres Small Ms. Dorothy Lewis Wilbur and Tiffany Lin Alex Louie Lakesha Lyles Evan and Evi Makovsky Daniels-Houlton Family Foundation James and Trudi Manuel Mrs. Evelyn McLagan Ken and Annie McLagan Mrs. Lydia D. Mclane Esq Anglieque A. Moore Kirsten and David Morgan Mrs. Mary E. Moser Mr. Larry Moskow Ms. Ania Motas Mrs. Cynthia F. Nagel Bonnie Nathan Ms. Juliana R. Nicewarner Mr. Timothy W. Nicholas Mr. Stephen Norris Ray O’Loughlin and James Henderson Susan and Randy Oakes Brenda Olson Σ Ed and Jean Onderko Rick Palacio and Graham Kaltenbach Sue Pawlik Mr. and Ms. Brian Payer The Pennington Family Fund Mr. & Mrs. Cason and Rachel Pierce Jamie Poston and Maureen Roach Al and Ursula Powell Σ Ms. Julie Prange Marc Ravenhill Mr. Eli Reshotko Jim Reuters Ms. Helen Richards Ms. Linda Rieger Margaret Roath Σ Jeffrey Rudolph Kathi and Jeff Rudolph Ms. Carol L. Rust Jim and Doreen Ryan Σ Maria Sanchez Cynthia Schauer The Schweizer Family Fund Laura Epstein Scully Patrick Scully Esq. Mrs. Nichole Sedar Martha Shafer Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaklee Jo Shannon Kayla Shea-Lewis Dr. Arnold and Bonnie Silverman Ms. Katie Skawski Russ and Cynthia Skillings Enid Slack Marty Sloven Billie Busby and Sidney Smith Teresa Smith Ms. Mary Spillane Mr. Scott Spillman Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Staab Jeani and Jeff Stahler Vicki Sterling Kristen Stewart Estate of Harry and Doris Summers Luke and Brynn Swanson The Brownell Bailey Fund Bobbee Musgrave and Larry Theis Mr. Alex Thomas Dr. Hannis Thompson Tipton Family Foundation Ms. Shelley Tipton Irish David Tourtelot and Nikki Headlee Ryan Tseng Van Dusen Charitable Fund Dr. William Vigor Sarah W. Wachtel Anne & Stephen Waite Barbara A. Walton Σ Kelly Waltrip Mic and Jason

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Michael Weeda and Joanne Michalski Jim and Janice White Mr. Andrew Wilhelm Ms. Bette J. Wilkinson Joan Winstein Dr. Martin Yussman Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Zimmerman While we are only able to list a portion of our 2024/25 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 Lillie Combs, Director of Development, at lcombs@coloradosymphony.org.

Anonymous Richard and Susan Abernethy The Estate of Nan L. Barnett Raymond L. Benton Jr. The Estate of Mary Bloomer Mrs. Susan Briggs Mr. Jim Caputo Dale T. Colclasure Estate of Louise A. Colvert* The 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 Mr. Bayard C. Ewing William G. Fairfield Charitable Trust Ms. Grace L. Freye* Timothy N Gardner Irrevocable Trust The Estate of Barbara Garlinghouse* William and Helen Gleason The Estate of Wilma Godfrey* Ms. Carol K. Gossard* Ms. Jennifer Guess Ms. Donna E. Hamilton M. Rebecca Hammond and L. Keith Hammond* Mr. James Harold Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hasday Jennifer Heglin Mr. Johannes Heim* Cathey A. Herrenshawd 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 Bette MacDonald* The Estate of Marjorie MacLachlan* Evan and Evi 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 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. Parkhurst* Ingeborg Pickard* Armeda Plank* Ms. Barbara Powell James R. Pratt

The Estate of W. Gerald and Lois Rainer* Mr. Steve Reiquam 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 Marilyn H. Shaw 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 Estate of Harry and Doris Summers* The Estate of Jim Taylor* The Rich Family Mr. Richard Thackrey Ms. Audrey Van Rensburg* 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

DONORS TO THE COLORADO SYMPHONY FUND SINCE 2016

*Deceased

The Butler Family Fund Esther R. Liss Living Trust Jerome H. Kern and Mary Rossick Kern

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.

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$5,000,000 TO $9,999,999 Colorado Symphony Foundation

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT $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

ENDOWED CHAIRS

Did you know your endowment gift can help fund a musician chair, conductor, or even staff position in perpetuity? To learn more, please contact the Development Department at 303.308.2464.

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 Noey 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 Francie and Michele Alpert given by: Ms. Sherri Alpert In memory of Ernestine Morgenstern Barany given by: Mr. Robert L. Harrell In memory of Dr Henry Beckwitt given by: Dr. and Mrs. Paul Fishman In memory of James Bruner given by: Mrs. Aleksandra Bruner In memory of Penny Burke given by: Timothy Burke In memory of Bob and Martha Carrick given by: James Gaskill In memory of “my Juarez and Toledo Grandparents” given by: Susan Castro In memory of Henry Claman given by: Dr. Janet Claman In memory of Caroline Clute given by: Anonymous In memory of Jack L and Winibeth R Cowdrey given by: John Cowdrey and Jane Kellogg

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In memory of Cricket given by: David and Emily Rosen Amanda K. Gomez and Anthony V. Berkley In memory of Louis Deegan given by: Carolyn Harrison In memory of Leland Dong given by: Margaret Dong In memory of Barney Fox given by: Ms. Leslie Tjarks In memory of Ellen Friedman given by: Mr. Sheldon Friedman In memory of Jerry Friedman given by: Ms. JoAnne Friedman In memory of Marian Gelfand given by: Marian P. Gelfand Fund In memory of Toby Ginsburg given by: Dr. Stanley H. Ginsburg In memory of Robert S Graham given by: Ms. Susan Bishop In memory of Russ Gregory, and Arlo & Betty Sonnenbergh given by: Sylvia J. Kreider In memory of Stephen Hagood given by: Anonymous In memory of Chet Hampson given by: Mrs. Susan Martin In memory of Colleen Healey given by: Colleen Healey Fund In memory of Diane Hill given by: Joelle Wedel Zach, Kate and Kevin’s entire RI family Mr. Brian Harrington Mrs. Louise and Mr. David Kestenbaum Mrs. Lorena Legarreta Madelyne A. Stevens In memory of David N Holen given by: Susan G. Darigo In memory of Christopher Horsch given by: Patricia Horsch In memory of William Hubbard given by: Steve and Natalie Proctor In memory of William Paul Hurlbut given by: Ms. Hurlbut In memory of Barbara Johnson given by: Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sunderland In memory of Scott Mitchell Jordan given by: Mrs. Lisa A. Jordan In memory of Jerry Kern given by: Nancy & Anthony Accetta Suzanne Alliano Anonymous Mrs. and Mr. Carol Bell Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bennett Mr. Derek Chang Mr. Chris Davis Ms. Dana Davis Mr. Stephen A. Edmonds Dr. and Mrs. Robert Freedman Mr. and Mrs. Ed Greene Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Haugen Margaret Hoeppner Michael James Chelsea C. Kamrath Mr. Allen Kemp Mr. Tae and Ms. Jooyeon Kim Patrick M. Kramer Sandy and Evan Lasky Ms. Julie Lucas Jesse Martinez Elizabeth Neva Samantha Randall Richard L. Revesz Ms. Erika Schmidt Patrick Scully Esq. Mr. Terry J. Smith Ms. Janice Trueman Mr. Bruce Wald Laura Weiland Mr. Spencer Weller and Mrs. Katie Lockley In memory of John Francis Kriebel given by: Ms. Pat Kriebel In memory of Mary Kerber Krugman given by: M Jones In memory of Mary Krugman given by: T.R. Reid & Peggy McMahon

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In memory of Mary Langehough given by: Tawney S. Willett In memory of Sam Lancaster given by: Mr. Keith F. Corrette In memory of Linda Larkin given by: Dr. Steven Singer In memory of Marie Lindvall given by: Richard Lindvall In memory of Anna Loeffler given by: The ASK Family Fund Kerry Goudy and Bill Rapson Judie and Ron Neel James Powers Mrs. Linda S. Roberts In memory of Carolyn Longmire given by: Mrs. Maradith Wilkins DDS Becky and Russ Cunningham In memory of Brian and Jean Mate given by: Dr. Gloria Eastman In memory of J Neil McLagan given by: Katharine Steinwedell In memory of Maurine Howell Moody given by: Mr. Robert Moody In memory of Laura Bilohrud Moran given by: Mr. Douglas G. Moran In memory of James Mote given by: Caryn and Mark Alpert Mr. William W. Hay Jr Nora and Bruce Schrutt Ms. Nancy Sherman In memory of Ilse and Robert Nordenholz given by: Mrs. Kristen Nordenholz In memory of Paul D Oser given by: H. Gordon Brooks II In memory of Frank Parce given by: Ken and Patti Quarles Eleanor Roberts In memory of Pam Parker given by: Mr. and Mrs. James Stookesberry In memory of Violet Patterson given by: Ms. Kathryn Mills In memory of George Paz given by: Paz Family Foundation In memory of my mother given by: Mark Persiko In memory of Norma Pile given by: Mr. and Mrs. Ted E. Rains In memory of my parents Pat & Verne given by: Ms. Mary Plath-Rice In memory of Mrs. Sima Pomerantz given by: Dr. Susan L. Blumberg In memory of Herman D Post given by: Herman D. Post Fund In memory of Jack Puckett given by: Sheera Gumbiner In memory of Robert K Reiber given by: Dr. Larry J. Berliner In memory of Erwin Rogoff given by: Mr. Bernie Rogoff and Ms. Jean Greenberg In memory of Eugene and Frances Schaefer given by: Cynthia Schauer In memory of Rob Scofield given by: Jane Scofield In memory of Ruth H Smith given by: Mr. Kimber Smith In memory of Dr Alan P Squire, Dwight Oltman, and Theodore Johnson given by: Teresa Christopher In memory of Lee and Margaret Tipton given by: Julie Tipton and the Tipton Family Foundation In memory of Claudio M Turner given by: Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Belo In memory of Linda Vigor given by: Dr. William Vigor In memory of Jerry Wolfe given by: Ms. Sandra Markham In memory of John Wolfe given by: Louis Krupp In memory of Wolfgang given by: Ms. Lauren LeNoir

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT 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 Anthony and Nancy Accetta given by: Sharon Knight In honor of Fran Adams given by: Elizabeth Ronsick In honor of Donald Anderson and Jennifer Thompson given by: Carmen and Paul Liffengren In honor of Marc Ayoub given by: Michael Pisarcik In honor of Robert and Addie Barkley given by: Mr. Joseph Hankin In honor of Marge and Ed Blaine given by: Dr. Judy Blaine In honor of Charlie Blackmon given by: Davey Van Beveren In honor of Char Campbell given by: James Family Fund In honor of Colorado Symphony Chorus given by: Jared Joseph In honor of Lorena Collins given by: Julianne Collins In honor of Lillie Combs given by: Kelly Burrow In honor of Ben T. Cooper given by: Mr. Thomas Cooper In honor of Stephanie and Sebastion given by: Ms. Lauren LeNoir In honor of Stephanie Derybowski given by: Ms. Pamela Lewis In honor of Dinger given by: Davey Van Beveren In honor of Keegan Dohm given by: Ms. Margaret St Clair In honor of Margaret Dougherty given by: Ms. Margie Steel In honor of Margaret Dyer given by: Amy Davis In honor of Joyce Elliott given by: Elizabeth Fischer and Donald Elliott In honor of Brook Ferguson given by: Holly McPherron In honor of Shannon Fraser given by: John Fraser Mary Schuler In honor of Jutta Golas given by: Mrs. Carmen Scanlon In honor of Jennifer Heglin given by: Chris O’Neil In honor of Courtney Hershey Bress, Yumi Hwang-Williams, and the orchestra given by: Dr. Helena L. Chum

In honor of Bill Hill given by: Claire Benson Karen M. Bruggenthies Ms. Suzanne Cooper Penelope Currier Bobbee Musgrave and Larry Theis Michael Reisinger Jane and Randy Richards Ms. Linda Rockwell Mrs. Jane S. Scofield In honor of Margaret Hoeppner given by: Mr. Larry Coben In honor of Anne-Marie Hoffman given by: Anonymous In honor of Yumi Hwang-Williams given by: Dr. and Mrs. Donald Baxter Ms. Ruth Williams In honor of Eric Israelson and Barb Porter given by: Mr. Eugene J. Nuccio In honor of Jerry and Dr. Mary Rossick Kern given by: Avenir Foundation, Inc. Yumi Hwang-Williams In honor of Charles Kerr given by: Olivia Kerr In honor of John and Karen Kinzie given by: Dave and Kathy Dunnewald In honor of Christopher Kirkland given by: Ms. Peggy Brody In honor of Dick Krugman and Julie Rubsam. given by: Seth and Rivka Weisberg In honor of Breanna McCaughey given by: Ms. Megan H. Quilliam Mr. Jason & Mrs. Kelly Waltrip In honor of Mike McPhee given by: Benjamin Figa Dr. Laima Stewart In honor of Doug Moran given by: Ms. Ellen Higgerson In honor of The Musicians of the Colorado Symphony given by: Roderic and Maryellen Eckenhoff Dr. Richard Krugman In honor of Goggles NesClair given by: Ms. Margaret St Clair In honor of the orchestra and its leadership given by: Dr. Helena L. Chum In honor of the Symphony given by: Charles B. Bartholomew In honor of Donald Peterson given by: Bruce Peterson In honor of Paul Primus given by: Mr. Paul Primus In honor of Don and Barbara Ridgway given by: Ms. Kathryn Taylor

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In honor of David Rosen given by: Mr. Alan Fintz Harvey and Helaine Rosen In honor of Julie Rubsam given by: Anonymous Nancy and Mickey Gart Mr. Mike Rubsam The Waldbaum Family Fund Jim and Janice White In honor of Dodge Ryan given by: Ashley Dodge and Peter Ryan Melinda Eberhardt Richard Souder In honor of Maggie St. Clair given by: Ms. Tess Richey Ms. Kati Stemple In honor of Marcia Strickland given by: Kate Bermingham In honor of Jim Thomas given by: Liesl Thomas In honor of Nick Tisherman and Nick Davies given by: Mr. Daniel Wilkinson In honor of Richard Tisinai given by: Laura Epstein Scully In honor of John and Leslie Toepfer given by: Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Prima In honor of Judy Vaughn given by: Vicki Stevens and Daniel Yagow In honor of Kristine and John Wallack given by: Richard Falb and Gail Skaggs In honor of Brad Watson given by: Mrs. Jenny Nikaido In honor of Seth and Rivka Weisberg given by: Russ Skigen Cheri Cohn In honor of Darlee Whiting given by: Ms. Lindsey H. Daly In honor of Jeff Wilson given by: Nicole Stegink In honor of Duain Wolfe given by: Kerry and Walter Cote Ms. Kate Emerich Fred and Ayliffe Ris Roberta and Kenneth Sladovnik In honor of Brian Wood given by: Doug Hesse and Becky Bradway 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 our corporate, foundation, and government 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 interested in becoming an institutional partner of the Colorado Symphony and want to hear more about the associated benefits, please reach out to Christine Senavsky, Senior Manager of Institutional Giving at csenavsky@coloradosymphony.org

IMPRESARIO ($100,000+)

VIRTUOSO ($50,000+)

MAESTRO ($25,000+)

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ENCORE ($15,000+)

Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess Trust Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP Holland & Hart LLP Liberty Global Inc Margulf Foundation National Endowment for the Arts PNC Foundation Singer Family Foundation

CONCERTMASTER ($10,000+)

BAL Immigration Law Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP Colorado Creative Industries Colorado Real Estate Journal Denver Arts & Venues District 10 Denver City Council FirstBank

Kaiser Permanente Kenneth King Foundation The Lang Investment Group LLC PNC Bank Riverfront Park Community Foundation Taft/Sherman & Howard The Virginia Hill Foundation

PRINCIPAL ($5,000+)

Comcast D-Day Leadership Academy EOG Resources Inc. Deborah K. Holmes Family Foundation J.P. Morgan Private Bank Jay’s Valet KPMG LLP Pax8 Prologis SCFD Collaborative U.S. Bank

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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.

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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.

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