Awadagin Pratt Inspires Columbia Elementary’s Young Musicians
On Friday morning, October 3rd, world-renowned pianist Awadagin Pratt took a break from rehearsing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 for the upcoming weekend to visit the brave and budding 5th […]
The Downbeat of a New Era
On July 29th, the Ent Center for the Arts seemed to hold its breath. The audience—seasoned patrons, first-time visitors, and longtime supporters alike—waited for the moment that would mark a […]
Star Spangled Magic: A 4th of July to Remember at the Ford Amphitheater
There are some nights that stay with you—etched into memory by the music, the people, and the sense of something greater than ourselves. This year’s Star Spangled Symphony at the […]
High Notes: You Made This Possible – See the Impact
Lynn HolladaySr. Vice President and COO High Notes — your insider look at how your support brings music, education, and inspiration to life in our community. This edition highlights a […]
The Magic of Movie Night at the Philharmonic
On May 9th and 10th, the Pikes Peak Center came alive as John Williams’ legendary score Star Wars: A New Hope played to nearly sold-out crowds. This wasn’t just any […]
A Night of Beauty, Betrayal, and Breathtaking Music.
Behind the Music Dive Deeper into Madama Butterfly A Note On Madama Butterfly Sonic Sovereignty: Who Owns the Music? The Puccini Paradox This past weekend, the Pikes Peak Center stage […]
Colorado Springs Philharmonic Music Directors
A Musical Legacy A symphony is not only the sound of instruments; it is a reflection of a community’s spirit, shaped by the vision of those who lead it.
Sonic Sovereignty: Who Owns the Music?
Madama Butterfly and Japanese Folk Songs Giacomo Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly is one of the most famous works in the operatic repertoire, known for its tragic love story and evocative […]
A Note on Madama Butterfly
by Louis Lohraseb, conductor Opera has been an inseparable part of my life for as long as I can remember; a chance viewing of the 1994 Three Tenors concert, when […]
The Puccini Paradox
By Mark Arnest With apologies to Dan Brown, this is not going to be a breathless thriller featuring a plucky composer, a secret Vatican plot, a buggy chase, and an […]
Building Foundations: Walter Eisenberg and the Spirit of a Growing City
Every orchestra’s story includes architects—leaders who lay the groundwork so future generations can build, expand, and soar. Walter Eisenberg, Music Director of the Colorado Springs Symphony from 1954 to 1968, […]
A City in Concert: Frederick Boothroyd and the Joy of Building
Some leaders arrive not just to guide, but to shape, inspire, and build. Frederick Boothroyd, who served as music director from 1928 to 1954, was exactly that kind of leader. […]
