Oct 6-8 Rising Stars Spotlight

Magnificent Mendelssohn
Michael Stern, conductor | Joo Young Oh, violin
Mendelssohn: Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor
Mendelssohn: Scherzo from String Octet (orchestrated by the composer) +
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 5, "Reformation"

The CSO celebrates the music of Felix Mendelssohn in a program featuring his Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream, Violin Concerto in E minor-performed by rising star Joo Young Oh-Symphony No. 5, "Reformation" and more! Written when he was still a teenager, Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream and Scherzo from String Octet remain two of Mendelssohn's most famous masterworks. From his reputation as a musical prodigy, Mendelssohn became a masterful composer who ranks among the greatest of the first half of the 19th Century.  Symphony No. 5, "Reformation" was composed in honor of the 300th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.  The Magnificent Mendelssohn program features a range of music from different genres, all representing the best of Mendelssohn's musical genius.  

Tickets for this concert are $15-$67.50.  Click here to purchase tickets online or call the CSO Box Office at (303) MAESTRO | (303) 623-7876.

Season Celebration Weekend | October 13-15

Support the Colorado Symphony and have a great time at its series of events during the 2006-07 Season Celebration Weekend.  The weekend of October 13-15 promises to be a fantastic experience, featuring a post-concert dinner with pianist Van Cliburn on Friday evening, a Flashback Bash and CSO performance with Chicago founding member and lead singer Peter Cetera on Saturday night, and an orchestra appreciation brunch preceding Sunday’s afternoon performance of Aaron Copland’s Greatest Hits. 

To reserve your tickets, contact Rebecca Grabler at (303) 308-2475 or rgrabler@coloradosymphony.org.


Friday, October 13- 7:30 p.m.- Season Celebration Gala

Van Cliburn follows his triumphant 2004 engagement with the CSO with a performance of Grieg’s immortal Concerto in A minor for Piano and Orchestra. Also Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture, Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite and more. Scott O'Neil, Associate Conductor. Tickets | $27.50-$105

The 2006-07 Season Celebration Gala Dinner package features a world-class concert with Van Cliburn and post-concert Gala Dinner at Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House. Additionally, the evening includes a performance by one of Colorado’s own rising pianists, Leann Osterkamp.  Osterkamp, 15, began playing piano at the age of 7 and recently received First Place in the piano division of the Schlern International Music Festival and Competition in Italy. The CSO is proud to host one of Colorado’s future musical ambassadors in a special dinner-time performance.

                                                                                     - Van Cliburn concert
                                                                                     - Post-concert dinner at Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House
                                                                                     - VIP table and premier seating at concert, $7,500
                                                                                     - Patron table and premier seating at concert, $4,500
                                                                                     - Individual patron ticket and premier seating at concert, $350

Saturday, October 14- 7:30 p.m.- Season Celebration Flashback Bash

Founding member and lead singer of Chicago, Peter Cetera leads his band and the CSO in an evening of solo hits and Chicago-era chart toppers. “After All,” “Baby What A Big Surprise,” “If You Leave Me Now,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” “Glory of Love” and more!

- Peter Cetera concert
- Post-concert party, dancing, dessert at the Hard Rock Cafe
- Quartet of VIP tickets to private area at a Flashback Bash , four premier seats for concert, $750
- VIP tickets to private area at a Flashback Bash , premier seats for concert, $200
- Patron ticket to a Flashback Bash , premier seat for concert, $150
 

Sunday, October 15- 12 p.m.- Season Celebration Brunch

The Best of Aaron Copland

As Igor Stravinsky once remarked, “Why call Aaron Copland a great American composer? He’s a great composer.” The CSO kicks off it’s 2006-07 Spotlight Series with a collection of Copland’s best-loved works, including Fanfare for the Common Man and Appalachian Spring, selections from his ballet Billy the Kid and Rodeo, the “tourista postcards” of El Salon Mexico and Danzon 
                                         Cubano, and more.

 
                                                            - Brunch at the Seawell Ballroom with principal musicians of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.             
                                                            - 2:30 p.m. - Aaron Copland’s Greatest Hits                 
                                                            - Brunch & Concert, $100 
                                                            - Brunch Only, $75 
                                                            - Children’s Brunch, $40
            

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