Aretha: Queen of Soul
Experience the Power of Soul with a tribute to The Queen herself. The Colorado Springs Philharmonic salutes Aretha Franklin with her biggest hits, “Respect,” “Rescue Me,” and many more.
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Appalachian Spring
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 […]
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Festival Concert
The concert – which is part of Hall of Fame Festival – will feature hall of fame athletes to serve as guest conductors during hour-long concert. The United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum has collaborated with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic to host a free concert from 6-7 p.m. at the Ent Center for the Arts […]
Star Spangled Symphony & July 4th Block Party
July 4th sizzles in downtown Colorado Springs at the Star Spangled Symphony and July 4th Block Party! Come out for an all-American celebration featuring the Colorado Springs Philharmonic on stage at the Pikes Peak Center with patriotic favorites like 1812 Overture, America the Beautiful, Olympic Fanfares and so much more. Block party from 3:30 p.m. to […]
Elgar’s Enigma
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 […]
Mozart and Schoenberg
Mozart's brightly lit Symphony 39 was the first of his final symphonies near the end of his young life. An astonishing work, it shows Amadeus ahead of his time with a feeling of perpetual motion and melody. Arnold Schoenberg's brilliant score for his Chamber Symphony achieves something remarkable: a hugely expressive experience using a small […]
The Music of Elton John
Remember when rock was young? Showman Michael Cavanaugh fronts the Philharmonic for a look back at the cadre of hits including Tiny Dancer, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and Candle in the Wind.
Prokofiev and Shostakovich
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 […]
Celtic Spirit
Described as “one of the leading voices in Celtic music” by The L.A. Times, Cathie Ryan and the Philharmonic take you on a Celtic Journey
New Year’s Eve
The Philharmonic is shaking things up a bit as we say farewell to 2022 and ring in the new year. Make this jazzy concert part of your New Year’s Eve plans with the music of George Gershwin, Auld Lang Syne, and more.
Tango Piazzolla!
Argentine composer Astor Piazzola wrote his own delicious tango response to Vivaldi's "Seasons," a rollicking, foot-stomping tour of Buenos Aires. Join us for pre-Concert talks, beginning one hour before performance time.
Don Quixote
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.
