Music Director Announcement Coming Soon
The search is nearly complete.
After more than two years of patient, purposeful work—filled with careful listening, thoughtful conversation, and a shared hope for the future—the Colorado Springs Philharmonic stands on the edge of something new. A new Music Director is coming. But not just yet.
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.
A Force of Nature
The Leadership of Josep Caballé-Domenech
Sometimes, great leadership is not just about direction—it’s about revival. It’s about breathing new life into something that has been tested and reshaping it into something even stronger. When Josep Caballé-Domenech became the Music Director of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic in 2011, the orchestra found exactly what it needed: a fierce advocate for music and a force of nature who would inspire both musicians and community alike.
Music is About Belief
Lawrence Leighton Smith
Over the years, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic has been fortunate to have had conductors who arrived at the right moment, each bringing what was necessary to guide the orchestra through times of challenge and change
One of those leaders was Lawrence Leighton Smith, who served as Music Director from 2000 to 2011. His tenure is defined by his fierce commitment to artistic excellence and a bold vision for the future of the orchestra.
Vision in Motion
Christopher Wilkins and the Power of Bold Ideas
In every era of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, there have been leaders who dared to imagine something more—who saw not only what the orchestra was, but what it could become. Christopher Wilkins, who held the baton in the early 1990s, was one of those leaders. His tenure was marked by ambition, collaboration, and an unwavering belief in the power of big, imaginative ideas.
The Right Maestro, Every Time
The Legacy of Charles Ansbacher
A symphony is more than the sum of its notes. It is a living reflection of its time—a delicate balance of vision, leadership, and connection. And just as the music flows through each conductor’s hands, so too has the Colorado Springs Philharmonic been shaped by the hands of those who have led it, each at a moment when their vision was exactly what we needed.
Bridging the Sound
Harold Farberman and the Transformation of an Orchestra
In the evolution of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, few periods were as critical as the mid-1960s. Harold Farberman, who served as Music Director from 1965 to 1968, was the pivotal bridge between two eras—linking the community-centered spirit of Walter Eisenberg with the ambitious vision of Charles Ansbacher.
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, was one of those foundational figures.
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. Following Edwin Dietrich’s brief but foundational start, Boothroyd picked up the baton with energy, vision, and a deep love of music—and never looked back.
