DeVotchKa leader Nick Urata realized a life-long musical dream when his band performed with the Colorado Symphony at Boettcher Concert Hall last February. Since then, DeVotchKa has performed with the orchestra at Red Rocks Amphiteatre, released a critically acclaimed recording of the collaboration, and toured the country performing with small symphonic ensembles. In this episode, Urata talks with friend and former touring partner Amanda Palmer about the creative challenges and rewards of working with classically-based forms and musicians. DeVotchKa and Amanda Palmer perform with the Colorado Symphony on Friday, June 14 at Red Rocks Amphitheater; Denver favorite Paper Bird opens the show.

DeVotchKa leader Nick Urata realized a life-long musical dream when his band performed with the Colorado Symphony at Boettcher Concert Hall last February. Since then, DeVotchKa has performed with the orchestra at Red Rocks Amphiteatre, released a critically acclaimed recording of the collaboration, and toured the country performing with small symphonic ensembles. In this episode, Urata talks with friend and former touring partner Amanda Palmer about the creative challenges and rewards of working with classically-based forms and musicians. DeVotchKa and Amanda Palmer perform with the Colorado Symphony on Friday, June 14 at Red Rocks Amphitheater; Denver favorite Paper Bird opens the show.

When the Rite of Spring debuted in Paris 100 years ago, it caused a sensation -- and a riot. Today, Stravinsky’s masterpiece still inspires passionate responses. In this conversation with Anthony Pierce, vice president of artistic administration for the Colorado Symphony, Andrew Litton discusses Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, which he conducts as part of the Masterworks series May 24-26.

When the Rite of Spring debuted in Paris 100 years ago, it caused a sensation -- and a riot. Today, Stravinsky’s masterpiece still inspires passionate responses. In this conversation with Anthony Pierce, vice president of artistic administration for the Colorado Symphony, Andrew Litton discusses Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, which he conducts as part of the Masterworks series May 24-26.

Artistic Advisor Andrew Litton grew up close to the home where George Gershwin wrote some of his most famous music, including “Rhapsody in Blue.” In this episode of Soundings, Litton discusses his lifelong love of Gershwin, as well as a rare program of iconic works from the composer’s songbook. Litton conducts, and performs, Gershwin in a special program on Saturday, May 18.

Artistic Advisor Andrew Litton grew up close to the home where George Gershwin wrote some of his most famous music, including “Rhapsody in Blue.” In this episode of Soundings, Litton discusses his lifelong love of Gershwin, as well as a rare program of iconic works from the composer’s songbook. Litton conducts, and performs, Gershwin in a special program on Saturday, May 18.

As Music Director of the Colorado Symphony, Andrew Litton brings a lifetime of experience, insight and knowledge of classical music, from the greatest works by the canonical composers to the most brilliant soloists on the circuit. This September, he enters his second season as curator of Masterworks, an eclectic series with something for every taste.

In this conversation with Anthony Pierce, Colorado Symphony Vice President of Artistic Administration, Litton discusses some highlights of the Masterworks season to come. For a complete list of concerts, please visit www.coloradosymphony.org.

As Music Director of the Colorado Symphony, Andrew Litton brings a lifetime of experience, insight and knowledge of classical music, from the greatest works by the canonical composers to the most brilliant soloists on the circuit. This September, he enters his second season as curator of Masterworks, an eclectic series with something for every taste.

In this conversation with Anthony Pierce, Colorado Symphony Vice President of Artistic Administration, Litton discusses some highlights of the Masterworks season to come. For a complete list of concerts, please visit www.coloradosymphony.org.