Jeremy Cuebas

Aurora Symphony Orchestra

Join the Aurora Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening of music and storytelling at the "Dancing in the Shadows 2024 Arts for a Better Tomorrow" concert. This captivating event will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the Overland High School Auditorium, located at 12400 E Jewell Ave, Aurora, CO 80012.

"Dancing in the Shadows" brings to life a program filled with intrigue and inspiration, featuring compositions that celebrate spies, tricksters, and forgotten heroes. The evening's repertoire includes works by J. Strauss Jr., Amanda Aldridge, Kenji Bunch, Prokofiev, and arrangements of iconic 007 themes, promising a diverse and thrilling musical journey.

Highlights of the concert include the lively "Die Fledermaus The Bat Overture" by Johann Strauss Jr., Kenji Bunch's "Supermaximum" inspired by the resilience of those affected by slavery and Jim Crow laws, and Prokofiev's "Lieutenant Kijé Suite," a whimsical tale of an imaginary Russian lieutenant. The concert will conclude with a selection of the most memorable James Bond scores, ensuring an evening of excitement and nostalgia.

Under the baton of Artistic Director Jeremy Cuebas, attendees are also invited to a free 20-minute pre-concert lecture 30 minutes before the performance, offering deeper insights into the evening's music.

Tickets are available for purchase with general admission priced at $20 for adults, $10 for seniors (65+) and military (former and active), and free admission for students 18 and under. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of the Aurora Symphony Orchestra and the stories of characters that have shaped our world, hidden in the shadows of history.