Local favorite cellist Jan Vogler rejoins Josep Caballé-Domenech and the Philharmonic to "play" the knight himself, Don Quixote de la Mancha, with a theme as noble and graceful as Cervantes dreamed him to be. His loyal servant Sancho Panza is played by violist Matthew Lipman. Join us for Pre-Concert talks, beginning one hour before performance time.
This exciting and varied evening offers up the American master Charles Ives' sonic ode, followed by Robert Schumann's marvelously scored showpiece for four french horns. We conclude with Antonin Dvořák's Symphony No. 8, resplendent in folk melodies and pastoral scenes reminiscent of Beethoven's Sixth Symphony. Join us for Colorado Springs Philharmonic Pre-Concert talks. Go behind […]
Brahms scored his Schicksaslied (Song of Destiny) as a man haunted by fate and longing for divine connection. Philharmonic cellist Leah Hansen takes on Paul Moravec's "Montserrat" concerto. Beethoven's Egmont, the complete incidental music for Goethe's play of the same name, is performed here with soprano and narrator to tell the complete heroic tale of […]
The Philharmonic's principal oboe Noah Kay takes center stage in Strauss' Oboe Concerto, among the composer's final and most elegiac works. This is followed by Richard Wagner's "The Ring Without Words," which condenses his four-opera "Ring of the Nibelung" into a singular outpouring of emotion and excitement. Join us for Colorado Springs Philharmonic Pre-Concert talks. […]
A revelation. Simply breathtaking. Gustav Mahler's last completed symphony will reverberate in our hearts as Music Director Josep Caballé-Domenech ends his twelve-year tenure with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Join us for Colorado Springs Philharmonic Pre-Concert talks. Go behind the curtain and inside the score with these 30-minute pre-concert conversations.
Johannes Brahms -- that genius of the Romantic era -- has captivated audiences for 150 years. Â Hear his jubilant 2nd Symphony, along with cornerstone works by Verdi and the violin mastermind Max Bruch. Â Brought to the stage in two performances by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, conducted by our guest, Ari Pelto, and concertmaster Michael Hanson. […]
Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2 – a joyous celebration of lively Ukrainian folk melodies – is known for its thrilling finale. Witness the captivating Mei-Ann Chen as she leads the Philharmonic through a voyage of passionate expression with Rachmaninoff's lyrical piano concerto performed by Colorado Springs favorite, Conrad Tao. Join us for Colorado Springs Philharmonic Pre-Concert […]
Rachmaninoff weaves a tapestry of hair-raising excitement with one of his most well-known works, Symphony No. 2. Award-winning conductor François López-Ferrer leads the Philharmonic through the eternal spirit of Romanticism, as virtuoso violinist Paul Huang brings Korngold’s deliciously tuneful Violin Concerto to life. Join us for Colorado Springs Philharmonic Pre-Concert talks. Go behind the curtain […]
One of the greatest storytelling symphonies in music, Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony No. 6 shines in a transcendent concert led by guest conductor Carolyn Kuan. The Philharmonic, joined by the exceptional Masayo Ishigure on koto and Zac Zinger on shakuhachi, unites East and West in a celebration of the natural world. Join us for Colorado Springs […]
Since its premier in 1886, Camille Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony’s exhilarating finale continues to be one of the most beloved works in music. With the dynamic Maestra Chloé van Soeterstède at the helm, The Philharmonic travels through time celebrating works from different eras. Cello virtuoso Zlatomir Fung explores Anna Clyne’s DANCE, inspired by mystical poet, Rumi. […]
The Philharmonic will lead us to hell and back with Berlioz’s opium inspired Symphonie Fantastique – one of the most engrossing symphonies ever written. Witness violinist Stella Chen perform Prokofiev’s evocatively engaging Violin Concerto No. 2 and dance with the colors and energy of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s West African inspired Danse negre in a program of […]
Dvorak’s American-inspired New World Symphony – a work so filled with beauty and exhilaration – never fails to bring audiences to the edge of their seats. Conductor Rebecca Miller and The Philharmonic celebrate the end of a season with three timeless masterpieces by Coleman, Ravel and Dvořák. Pianist Orion Weiss awes with Ravel’s wonderfully imaginative, […]
Since the release of this first Star Wars movie over 45 years ago, the Star Wars saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema and culture, inspiring audiences around the world with its mythic storytelling, captivating characters, groundbreaking special effects and iconic musical scores composed by John Williams. Fans will experience the scope and […]
How far would you go for a love that might destroy you? Puccini’s iconic opera plunges into the heart of this emotional storm where the innocent yet fiercely devoted Cio-Cio-San (Butterfly) risks everything for a passion that defies all boundaries. This tale of love and betrayal unfolds in this spellbinding theatricalized concert. Read Full Program […]
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