Name: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
Start: 2025-08-08T19:00:00
Location: Ford Amphitheater

This summer, the Colorado Symphony embarks on a musical journey, transforming Denver's most iconic venues into stages for unforgettable performances. From tributes to legendary orchestras and composers to collaborations with rock and pop legends, the Symphony promises events that resonate with both classical enthusiasts and modern music lovers. Highlights include a celebration of Arthur Fiedler's legacy, a thrilling 'Jurassic Park' experience, and mesmerizing nights featuring Mozart, Beethoven, and John Denver. With each performance, the Symphony invites audiences to experience the harmony of diverse musical genres under the stars.

Symphonic Summer Nights: Colorado Symphony's Musical Odyssey

This August, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard is set to redefine the boundaries of rock and orchestral music with a series of concerts across the United States. Known for their genre-bending explorations, this Australian band will collaborate with renowned conductor Sarah Hicks and prestigious symphony orchestras in a three-event tour. From the Merriweather Post Pavilion to the Ravinia Festival, and finally the Ford Amphitheater, each performance promises a unique fusion of rock and orchestral grandeur that celebrates the innovative spirit of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's Symphonic Rock Adventure

This August, the groundbreaking Australian rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard embarks on an electrifying musical journey in collaboration with renowned conductor Sarah Hicks and esteemed orchestras across the United States. From orchestral fusions at Merriweather Post Pavilion to the thrilling rock performances at Ravinia Festival, this series of concerts promises a unique blend of genres and artistic innovation. Dive into the world of King Gizzard's exploratory music and the symphonic energy that Sarah Hicks brings to the stage.

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: A Symphonic Rock Odyssey with Sarah Hicks

Sarah Hicks

Colorado Symphony

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

Promenade with the Colorado Symphony through the gallery of one of the most celebrated and colorful works in the symphonic catalogue: Ravel’s famous orchestration of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. From its regal opening to its majestic finale, Mussorgsky’s work is a perennial favorite characterized by immersions into the worlds of its various paintings.

Pictures at an Exhibition with Christopher Dragon

Denver Performing Arts Complex

In the climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, Luke Skywalker joins R2-D2, C-3PO, and Princess Leia to free Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt. As the Empire prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, the Rebel Fleet counters with a massive attack on the space station and Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final dramatic duel. Watch the complete film unfold as your Colorado Symphony performs John Williams’ legendary score live. Stay for the credits, you'll be glad you did!

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert

Music Director Peter Oundjian, the Colorado Symphony Chorus, a pair of incredible vocal soloists, and your very own Colorado Symphony join forces for an unforgettable sendoff to our concert season with Mahler’s colossal “Resurrection” symphony. This titanic work deals with nothing less than the meaning of life, as Mahler confronts an existential quest for understanding amid the challenges and incomprehensibilities we all experience. A gripping, emotional work of striking brilliance, Mahler’s passionate, stylish, and explosive symphonic journey concludes with an expression of hope and optimism that will leave you awestruck.

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