[/media-credit]The Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center: A new venue for the Colorado Symphony
The Colorado Symphony Orchestra has unveiled a rare line up of concerts that will take it to venues across the region in the month of July, playing a list of composers ranging from Mozart to John Williams to Natalie Merchant and the rock band Queen.
The performances are unusual because the CSO has not had as robust a “summer season” in recent years and this schedule of concerts will keep it squarely in the public eye for the full year. CSO musicians – in various configurations – will perform in some of the city’s landmark venues: the Denver Botanic Gardens, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Civic Center and the Clyfford Still Museum, which opened in November.
The orchestra will also take its sounds to the suburbs with dates at the Arvada Center, and the two new theaters to the south, the Lone Tree Arts Center and the Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center.
The concerts are the first major change in programming under the CSO’s new business plan and labor contract, which gives it more flexibility in the way it deploys musicians. For classical music fans, especially those who favor pops programs, that means more options to see the orchestra in new ways — backing Merchant, playing movie music at Red Rocks and Western music at Boettcher, breaking into smaller groups in Parker and under the moonlight in Arvada.
We’ll let the CSO take over the marketing from here. Here is the schedule, and ticket info, direct from the orchestra.
Independence Eve Celebration
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 8:00pm
Civic Center Park
FREE concert
This is the third-annual free Independence Eve Celebration featuring the Colorado Symphony in concert, a light show and fireworks display. It all takes place downtown in Civic Center Park (Colfax and Broadway).
Colorado Symphony: Mixed Ensembles
Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 7:30pm
Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center (PACE)
An exciting program of mixed ensembles from the Colorado Symphony showing the great diversity of the musicians with a patriotic twist.
Tickets: www.PACEcenteronline.org or call 303.805.6800.
The Music of John Williams and the Movies
Sunday, July 8, 2012 at 7:30pm
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
The Colorado Symphony celebrates the music of American composer, John Williams, featuring music from films such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T., Harry Potter and more, plus music from other iconic films and TV. An ideal concert for the entire family.
Tickets: www.coloradosymphony.org or call 303.623.7876.
Prices range from $22 to $52. Separate $8 per ticket fee applies to all sales.
A Tribute to Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops
Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 6:30pm
Lone Tree Arts Center – Terrace Theater
The Colorado Symphony pays homage to the great Arthur Fiedler, long-time conductor of the Boston Pops. This festive tribute features a new blend of light classics and popular hits, in the style that made Fiedler’s Boston Pops so accessible and popular for audiences.
Tickets: www.lonetreeartscenter.org or call 720.509.1000.
A Tribute to Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops
Friday, July 13, 2012 at 7:30pm
Arvada Center – Outdoor Amphitheater
The Colorado Symphony pays homage to the great Arthur Fiedler, long-time conductor of the Boston Pops. This festive tribute features a new blend of light classics and popular hits, in the style that made Fiedler’s Boston Pops so accessible and popular for audiences.
Tickets: www.arvadacenter.org or call 720.898.7200. Limited tickets are also available in person at the Colorado Symphony Box Office.
Great Western Classics
Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 7:30pm
Boettcher Concert Hall
Venture into the Great Wild West in this concert that features a fusion of Pops and classical tunes that celebrate the region, featuring music from Blazing Saddles, Silverado, Magnificent 7, the Grand Canyon Suite and more. Wear your western duds for even more fun at this lively concert.
Tickets: www.coloradosymphony.org or call 303.623.7876.
Prices range from $19 to $52. Separate $8 per ticket fee applies when purchasing online or by phone.
Natalie Merchant with the Colorado Symphony
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 7:00pm
Denver Botanic Gardens – York Street
In conjunction with her next orchestral recording (release planned for this spring), singer, songwriter and musician, Natalie Merchant will undertake an extensive touring project performing with symphony orchestras throughout the world, including this stop in Denver to perform with the Colorado Symphony.
Tickets: SOLD OUT
Colorado Symphony: String Ensemble
Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 6:30pm
Clyfford Still Museum – Anschutz Foundation Atrium
Inspired by Clyfford Still’s passion for classical music, musicians from the Colorado Symphony’s string section present an evening of chamber music at the Clyfford Still Museum, including a performance of Schoenberg’s “Verklärte Nacht.”
Tickets: www.clyffordstillmuseum.org
Letters from Mozart
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 7:30pm
Lone Tree Arts Center
Colorado Symphony resident conductor, Scott O’Neil, leads the audience through Mozart’s incredible life while reading sparkling translations of letters he wrote to family and friends, accompanied by his most famous compositions. This journey of discovery is a must for anyone who has ever loved the work of Mozart.
Tickets: www.lonetreeartscenter.org or call 720.509.1000.
Mozart Under Moonlight
Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 7:30pm
Arvada Center – Outdoor Amphitheater
Colorado Symphony resident conductor, Scott O’Neil, leads the audience through Mozart’s incredible life while reading sparkling translations of letters he wrote to family and friends, accompanied by his most famous compositions. This journey of discovery is a must for anyone who has ever loved the work of Mozart.
Tickets: www.arvadacenter.org or call 720.898.7200. Limited tickets are also available in person at the Colorado Symphony Box Office.
Buckaroo Jamboree: Cherokee Style
Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:30am
Cherokee Ranch
Join us at Cherokee Ranch for an unforgettable afternoon with your family. Spurs optional! Gather up the young ‘uns and head to Cherokee Ranch for an interactive musical adventure featuring Colorado Symphony’s most popular Education Program, Buckaroo Jamboree.
Tickets: www.cherokeeranch.org
The Music of Queen
Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 7:30pm
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
The Colorado Symphony joins with cast members from London’s West End smash hit musical We Will Rock You in a rock spectacular paying homage to Freddie Mercury and Queen.
Tickets: www.coloradosymphony.org or call 303.623.7876.
Prices range from $25 to $59. Separate $8 per ticket fee applies to all sales.
