Musician Feature Noah Kay

“There is always more to learn and I learn from everyone around me. I especially love the Philharmonic wind section. We get along so well.” Reeds are the bane and […]

Global influencer – Pacho Flores

“Pacho Flores is the most important thing to happen to the trumpet since Miles Davis,” observed Chilean music journalist, Alvaro Gallegos. But, being compared to one of the most influential […]

Musician Feature Heather MacArthur

“When I’m playing the violin, I am very present. It’s not like you have time to think about other things, you are there with the music and it’s very calming […]

Behind the Music : Swan Lake

Tchaikovsky began work on Swan Lake in August 1875, using material from a domestic ballet of the same name he wrote for his sister’s children in 1871. The score was […]

Kathleen Fox Collins Legacy Challenge

She’s been called a force. Strong-willed. Determined. Tenacious. Hardworking. Gracious. Since 1975, when Kathleen Fox Collins moved from New York to Colorado Springs she has been a behind-the-scenes advocate of […]

Behind the Festival, Bernstein at 100

Just about any discussion about Leonard Bernstein can quickly devolve into a list. Of genius. Of greatness. Of joyous risk taking and majestic ambitions. World-class pianist. The first American-born and […]

New Board Members Announced

Four community leaders have joined the ranks of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic’s Board of Directors.  Together, they offer broad perspectives and decades of combined experience in service to not-for-profit organizations.  […]

Summer Symphony Event Recap

July 4, 2017 was our Summer Symphony event. Here is a recap of the entire day and a behind the scenes look at all that takes place to make this event […]

Summer Symphony Welcome Video

For four decades, our city has celebrated our nation’s birth with thrilling music and spectacular fireworks. In partnership with the City of Colorado Springs, this annually concert connects our community […]