Colorado Symphony

In May, the Colorado Symphony’s regular season closes with one of the most loved pieces of American music, Porgy and Bess, by George Gershwin. The orchestra, chorus, and four world-class soloists will transport the audience to Catfish Row May 16-18 at Boettcher Concert Hall. Music Director Andrew Litton will conduct his own arrangement of Porgy and Bess. It’s the latest in a series of tributes Litton has made to Gershwin over the course of his career. In this conversation with Anthony Pierce, Vice President of Artistic Administration, Andrew talks about the joy of Porgy and the genius of Gershwin.

In May, the Colorado Symphony’s regular season closes with one of the most loved pieces of American music, Porgy and Bess, by George Gershwin. The orchestra, chorus, and four world-class soloists will transport the audience to Catfish Row May 16-18 at Boettcher Concert Hall. Music Director Andrew Litton will conduct his own arrangement of Porgy and Bess. It’s the latest in a series of tributes Litton has made to Gershwin over the course of his career. In this conversation with Anthony Pierce, Vice President of Artistic Administration, Andrew talks about the joy of Porgy and the genius of Gershwin.

With apologies to Shakespeare, if music is the food of love, the Colorado Symphony plays on. The orchestra boasts several married couples, musicians who share their lives both inside and outside of Boettcher Concert Hall. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, and in preparation for this weekend’s Love & Lust Masterworks program, we spoke with two musicians who met, fell in love and married, all while holding chairs in the Colorado Symphony: Michael Thornton, Principal Horn, and Julie Thornton, Flute and Piccolo share a bit about what it’s like to work and play together, season after season.

Don’t miss Love & Lust February 14-15, featuring Midori’s performance of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor; the second half brings high drama with Richard Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde, an orchestral passion, which tells the story of two of history’s great lovers.

With apologies to Shakespeare, if music is the food of love, the Colorado Symphony plays on. The orchestra boasts several married couples, musicians who share their lives both inside and outside of Boettcher Concert Hall. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, and in preparation for this weekend’s Love & Lust Masterworks program, we spoke with two musicians who met, fell in love and married, all while holding chairs in the Colorado Symphony: Michael Thornton, Principal Horn, and Julie Thornton, Flute and Piccolo share a bit about what it’s like to work and play together, season after season.

Don’t miss Love & Lust February 14-15, featuring Midori’s performance of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor; the second half brings high drama with Richard Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde, an orchestral passion, which tells the story of two of history’s great lovers.

If you’ve visited the Colorado Symphony this season, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Joseph Young on the podium. Whether conducting Halloween Spooktacular, the El Latir de Mexico community celebration or the annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Young has made an impression on audiences – and the musicians of the orchestra, who appreciate his energetic, thoughtful style. The Symphony’s Robert Warner spoke with Young, who conducts two programs for the Colorado Symphony this weekend – John, Paul, George & Ringo at the Paramount Theater on Friday night, and Dianne Reeves on Saturday night. Get to know this up-and-coming young Maestro as he shares thoughts on the Beatles, Marin Alsop and the importance of inspiring the next generation of conductors.

If you’ve visited the Colorado Symphony this season, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Joseph Young on the podium. Whether conducting Halloween Spooktacular, the El Latir de Mexico community celebration or the annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Young has made an impression on audiences – and the musicians of the orchestra, who appreciate his energetic, thoughtful style. The Symphony’s Robert Warner spoke with Young, who conducts two programs for the Colorado Symphony this weekend – John, Paul, George & Ringo at the Paramount Theater on Friday night, and Dianne Reeves on Saturday night. Get to know this up-and-coming young Maestro as he shares thoughts on the Beatles, Marin Alsop and the importance of inspiring the next generation of conductors.

In this episode, we continue the conversation between resident conductor, Scott O'Neil, and composer Charles Denler. The two friends talk about theme and melody in compositions, writing music for film and dispel a few myths about how composers do their work. We start with Mr. O'Neil asking Mr. Denler about what he listens to.

In this episode, we continue the conversation between resident conductor, Scott O'Neil, and composer Charles Denler. The two friends talk about theme and melody in compositions, writing music for film and dispel a few myths about how composers do their work. We start with Mr. O'Neil asking Mr. Denler about what he listens to.

In this episode, Colorado based composer Charles Denler and resident conductor Scott O'Neil discuss the making of An American Symphony No. 1, which explores Denler's ten movement, Colorado inspired symphony. Denler offers a preview this Friday, May 31 at Boettcher Concert Hall as part of the Inside the Score Series.

In this episode, Colorado based composer Charles Denler and resident conductor Scott O'Neil discuss the making of An American Symphony No. 1, which explores Denler's ten movement, Colorado inspired symphony. Denler offers a preview this Friday, May 31 at Boettcher Concert Hall as part of the Inside the Score Series.