Colorado Symphony: Destination Denver
Feb
25

Colorado Symphony: Destination Denver

Each year, thousands of students come to Boettcher Concert Hall for a captivating and immersive concert experience, many for the first time. This year’s theme, Destination Denver, will take students on a journey through Denver’s vibrant neighborhoods and explore the diverse musical traditions of the Mile High City. Join the Colorado Symphony and our featured artist collaborators, ArtistiCO Dance Company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, and rapper Chinelo “Nelo” Tyler, as we take a musical tour of Denver from inside Boettcher Concert Hall.

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Colorado Symphony: Destination Denver
Feb
26

Colorado Symphony: Destination Denver

Each year, thousands of students come to Boettcher Concert Hall for a captivating and immersive concert experience, many for the first time. This year’s theme, Destination Denver, will take students on a journey through Denver’s vibrant neighborhoods and explore the diverse musical traditions of the Mile High City. Join the Colorado Symphony and our featured artist collaborators, ArtistiCO Dance Company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, and rapper Chinelo “Nelo” Tyler, as we take a musical tour of Denver from inside Boettcher Concert Hall.

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Colorado Symphony/Denver Young Artists Orchestra: The Planets Side-by-Side
Mar
12

Colorado Symphony/Denver Young Artists Orchestra: The Planets Side-by-Side

Join us for this free event, bringing together the talented musicians of DYAO's Young Artists Orchestra and the Colorado Symphony musicians under Wilbur Lin's direction for the annual Side-by-Side Concert! The performance will include works by Mason Bates, Molly Joyce, and The Planets by Gustav Holst.

Your Colorado Symphony continues its shared vision of music education with longstanding partner the Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO). Celebrate this partnership that allows young musicians from the DYAO greater access and mentorship from the full-time professional musicians of the Colorado Symphony.

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Colorado Symphony: Defying Gravity: Bewitching Broadway
Mar
29

Colorado Symphony: Defying Gravity: Bewitching Broadway

Broadway fans, rejoicify! This enchanting concert features a lineup of unforgettable hits, including beloved songs from Wicked (”The Wizard & I”, ”Popular”, ”For Good”, and ”Defying Gravity“), The Little Mermaid, The Phantom of the Opera, Hamilton, and more. Featuring the show-stopping vocal talents of Jessica Hendy, Alex Getlin, and David Burnham, and the world-class musicianship of the Colorado Symphony, DEFYING GRAVITY: Bewitching Broadway! promises to be a night of theatrical splendor and supernatural delight. Whether you're a lifelong Broadway aficionado or new to the genre, this concert will cast a spell on all who attend.

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Colorado Symphony: Destination Denver
Apr
13

Colorado Symphony: Destination Denver

Each year, thousands of students come to Boettcher Concert Hall for a captivating and immersive concert experience, many for the first time. This year’s theme, Destination Denver, will take students on a journey through Denver’s vibrant neighborhoods and explore the diverse musical traditions of the Mile High City. Join the Colorado Symphony and our featured artist collaborators, ArtistiCO Dance Company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, and rapper Chinelo “Nelo” Tyler, as we take a musical tour of Denver from inside Boettcher Concert Hall.

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Missouri Symphony: The Music of Studio Ghibli
May
9

Missouri Symphony: The Music of Studio Ghibli

This new spring pops concert will close our regular season and feature the works of Joe Hisaishi. Hisaishi is recognized as one of the greatest composers of his time. With genius filmmakers such as Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahashi from Studio Ghibli, the Japanese composer has explored all music genres to demonstrate the magnificence of his orchestral sensitivity. This concert will be a wonderful exploration of this genius of Japanese music, allowing the audience to experience the great pieces from the Studio Ghibli films.

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Denver Young Artists Orchestra: Resolution
May
11

Denver Young Artists Orchestra: Resolution

Join DYAO for the 2024-2025 Season Finale, Resolution! The Young Artists Orchestra, directed by Wilbur Lin, will perform two incredible works: Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 and Elgar's Cello Concerto, with 2025 Concerto Competition Winner Alexander Peterson.

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Colorado Symphony: Destination Denver
Feb
4

Colorado Symphony: Destination Denver

Each year, thousands of students come to Boettcher Concert Hall for a captivating and immersive concert experience, many for the first time. This year’s theme, Destination Denver, will take students on a journey through Denver’s vibrant neighborhoods and explore the diverse musical traditions of the Mile High City. Join the Colorado Symphony and our featured artist collaborators, ArtistiCO Dance Company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, and rapper Chinelo “Nelo” Tyler, as we take a musical tour of Denver from inside Boettcher Concert Hall.

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Colorado Symphony: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute & Humanitarian Awards
Jan
14

Colorado Symphony: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute & Humanitarian Awards

Known as the preeminent spokesperson and leader in the American Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. remains one of the most inspirational figures in history for his pursuit of equal rights and his nonviolent approach to civil rights protests. This special evening honors recipients of the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Awards.

In partnership with the MLK, Jr. Holiday Commission and Denver Arts & Venues.

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A Night in Vienna
Dec
31

A Night in Vienna

A Colorado cultural tradition returns featuring your symphony waltzing along with you into 2025! Start your celebration in style with the Colorado Symphony’s presentation of A Night in Vienna, a rousing selection of polkas, waltzes, and marches. The festive evening is the perfect sendoff to 2024 and a can’t-miss holiday mainstay.

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Holiday Market — A Missouri Christmas
Dec
15

Holiday Market — A Missouri Christmas

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with your Missouri Symphony Orchestra! Featuring holiday favorites from around the world, Broadway, and Hollywood, this concert will get you into the holiday spirit faster than you can sing “Jingle Bells.”

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Uncommon Echoes
Nov
24

Uncommon Echoes

Join the Denver Young Artists Orchestra for an extraordinary matinee as the Young Artists Orchestra presents "Uncommon Echoes." This concert celebrates unique and powerful voices in classical music, including such repertoire as Joan Tower's rousing "Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman," a tribute to trailblazing women. Audiences will also hear Marion Bauer's dynamic Piano Concerto, Op. 36 "American Youth," showcasing the vibrancy and promise of young talent. The performance will also feature the 2024 Chamber Concert Competition Winner as well as special guest artist, Clare Longendyke!

This is the second of two concert performances of "Uncommon Echoes."

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Uncommon Echoes
Nov
23

Uncommon Echoes

Join the Denver Young Artists Orchestra for an extraordinary matinee as the Young Artists Orchestra presents "Uncommon Echoes." This concert celebrates unique and powerful voices in classical music, including such repertoire as Joan Tower's rousing "Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman," a tribute to trailblazing women. Audiences will also hear Marion Bauer's dynamic Piano Concerto, Op. 36 "American Youth," showcasing the vibrancy and promise of young talent. The performance will also feature the 2024 Chamber Concert Competition Winner as well as special guest artist, Clare Longendyke!

This is the first of two concert performances of "Uncommon Echoes."

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Destination Denver
Nov
13

Destination Denver

Each year, thousands of students come to Boettcher Concert Hall for a captivating and immersive concert experience, many for the first time. This year’s theme, Destination Denver, will take students on a journey through Denver’s vibrant neighborhoods and explore the diverse musical traditions of the Mile High City. Join the Colorado Symphony and our featured artist collaborators, ArtistiCO Dance Company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, and rapper Chinelo “Nelo” Tyler, as we take a musical tour of Denver from inside Boettcher Concert Hall.

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Destination Denver
Nov
12

Destination Denver

Each year, thousands of students come to Boettcher Concert Hall for a captivating and immersive concert experience, many for the first time. This year’s theme, Destination Denver, will take students on a journey through Denver’s vibrant neighborhoods and explore the diverse musical traditions of the Mile High City. Join the Colorado Symphony and our featured artist collaborators, ArtistiCO Dance Company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, and rapper Chinelo “Nelo” Tyler, as we take a musical tour of Denver from inside Boettcher Concert Hall.

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Destination Denver
Oct
30

Destination Denver

Each year, thousands of students come to Boettcher Concert Hall for a captivating and immersive concert experience, many for the first time. This year’s theme, Destination Denver, will take students on a journey through Denver’s vibrant neighborhoods and explore the diverse musical traditions of the Mile High City. Join the Colorado Symphony and our featured artist collaborators, ArtistiCO Dance Company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, and rapper Chinelo “Nelo” Tyler, as we take a musical tour of Denver from inside Boettcher Concert Hall.

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Destination Denver
Oct
29

Destination Denver

Each year, thousands of students come to Boettcher Concert Hall for a captivating and immersive concert experience, many for the first time. This year’s theme, Destination Denver, will take students on a journey through Denver’s vibrant neighborhoods and explore the diverse musical traditions of the Mile High City. Join the Colorado Symphony and our featured artist collaborators, ArtistiCO Dance Company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, and rapper Chinelo “Nelo” Tyler, as we take a musical tour of Denver from inside Boettcher Concert Hall.

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Halloween Spooktacular!
Oct
27

Halloween Spooktacular!

It’s a spooktacular event for all the boys and ghouls! This family-friendly concert features music from films, television, and more. Costumes are encouraged making this a ghastly-good time for every little monster and their mummy!

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Angela Brown: A Night with the Diva
Oct
17

Angela Brown: A Night with the Diva

Metropolitan Opera soprano, Angela Brown will perform alongside the Symphony to present a beguiling repertoire of works by Giacomo Puccini, Antonín Dvořák, William Grant Still, and Richard Wagner. Join us for this incredible evening of music, combining Ms. Brown's stunning voice and powerful stage presence with the exquisite sound of the orchestra.

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Metamorphosis
Sep
29

Metamorphosis

DYAO invites you to join us at Boettcher Concert Hall, home of Your Colorado Symphony, for a captivating matinee performance of “Metamorphosis”. This program explores themes of transformation through some of the most compelling musical works: the mystical world of the ancient Mayas in Silvestre Revueltas' La noche de los Mayas, the lush landscapes of the Amazon with Daniel Catán's Florencia en el Amazonas, and Paul Hindemith's inventive Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber. These spectacular pieces showcase dynamic orchestration and brilliant reimagining. Plus, don’t miss a special dance collaboration with ArtistiCO that is sure to leave you wanting more.

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Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas
Sep
26

Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas

The Mexican Cultural Center, with the Colorado Symphony, present the eighth annual Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas. This unique, free concert celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Latin culture’s influence on sound in the Americas, showcasing a fusion of traditional, classical, and contemporary music augmented by the Colorado Symphony’s soaring orchestrations.

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The Elixir of Love
Aug
25

The Elixir of Love

The Missouri Symphony, in collaboration with Landlocked Opera, presents Donizetti’s beloved opera, L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love). Featuring singers from around the country and under the baton of music director Wilbur Lin, this production will leave a lasting impression. The opera will be sung in Italian with English supertitles.

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The Elixir of Love
Aug
24

The Elixir of Love

The Missouri Symphony, in collaboration with Landlocked Opera, presents Donizetti’s beloved opera, L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love). Featuring singers from around the country and under the baton of music director Wilbur Lin, this production will leave a lasting impression. The opera will be sung in Italian with English supertitles.

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Nicholas Canellakis Plays Elgar
Jul
13

Nicholas Canellakis Plays Elgar

The final concert of the 2024 Firefly Music Festival will send us off with a program dedicated to composer Edward Elgar. The MSO will present his Cello Concerto, featuring Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society’s cellist Nicholas Canellakis, and close the summer with Elgar’s Enigma Variations.

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Firefly Pops: Stars, Stripes, and Scores
Jul
3

Firefly Pops: Stars, Stripes, and Scores

Our annual summer pops concert will honor our country’s musical legacy with an interesting mixture of patriotic and film music. Featuring the crowd-pleasing music of legendary film composer John Williams, the MSO will present selections from both Star Wars and Harry Potter. With a nod to resident Columbia composer John William “Blind” Boone and our annual honoring of military veterans and active duty, this concert will get you in the mood for the holiday the next day.

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Finnish Fantasy + Missourian Mythology
Jun
28

Finnish Fantasy + Missourian Mythology

This concert will explore music influenced by Finland and our state of Missouri. Some highlights include Coleridge-Taylor’s Hiawatha Overture and Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, featuring David Oistrakh First Prize winner violinist SooBeen Lee. The MSO will also continue its engagement with the music of one-time Missouri resident Carl Busch, presenting his piece, Minnehaha’s Vision.

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First & Final: 200 Years of Joy
Jun
22

First & Final: 200 Years of Joy

The opening concert of our annual Firefly Music Festival celebrates the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. The Missouri Symphony Orchestra will kick off the concert with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1. After intermission, they will be joined by the Columbia Choral and four of the most exciting young solo voices from across the country to present the 9th Symphony, which was first performed just over 200 years from this date. With its well-known final movement, commonly known as “Ode to Joy,” the audience will leave excited for what is to come the rest of the festival.

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Pink Martini with your Colorado Symphony
Apr
19

Pink Martini with your Colorado Symphony

Brimming with “fizzy spirit and breezy sophistication” (Chicago Sun-Times), Pink Martini is a glamorous and global phenomenon. Say “oui” to an exhilarating evening featuring a mix of Brazilian samba, Parisian café music, cabaret, and vintage jazz as this Denver favorite returns, featuring lead singer China Forbes.

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