Virtuosity and romance. What a pair! Kevin Zhu performing Paganini’s fiery first concerto coupled with Prokofiev’s magical Cinderella told in its entirety through selected excerpts from the ballet. It was 2018. The 55th International Paganini Competition in Genoa, Italy. 17-year-old Kevin Zhu took the stage to perform Niccolo Paganini's first violin concerto. It was stunning. […]
Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony is a musical postcard capturing Mediterranean sunshine, monumental art and architecture, and the beauty of the countryside. He referred to the work as “Blue Sky in A major,” and created an orchestral landscape where audiences can imagine their own characters and stories – a travelogue of Italy, from your seat at the […]
The finale to the Philharmonic’s Comeback Season will be a memorable event! JoAnn Falletta leads the Philharmonic in a program that is both timeless and current. The program includes Mozart’s “Haffner” Symphony, Copland’s Appalachian Spring, and new voices – featuring Korean artist Ji Su Jung on marimba and a resounding conclusion to our comeback year […]
Edward Elgar came from humble beginnings at a time when the world was changing. He rose to become one of England's most revered composers. His mysterious "Enigma" hides its secret inside a treasure box of musical variations including the world-famous "Nimrod." Special guest pianist Jorge Luis Prats joins forces with the maestro and musicians of […]
We lend an ear to two Russian greats, Sergei Prokofiev and Dmitri Shostakovich, in two unforgettable performances. Prokofiev's most emotional work is his Symphony No. 7, which is followed by Shostakovich who brings the evening to a boisterous finale. Special guest violinist, Alexander Sitkovetsky joins for a memorable performance of Violin Concerto No. 1 in […]
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. Hear his jubilant 2nd Symphony, along with cornerstone works by Verdi and the violin mastermind Max Bruch. 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 […]
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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