Name: Carmina Burana with the Colorado Symphony Chorus
Start: 2025-04-06T13:00:00
Location: Denver Performing Arts Complex

This upcoming Colorado Symphony season promises a diverse array of events that cater to a wide range of musical tastes. From the joyous melodies of 'A Colorado Christmas' to the dynamic reinterpretation of Handel’s masterpiece in 'Too Hot to Handel,' audiences are in for a treat. Other highlights include a tribute to the legendary Mel Brooks, an exploration of American and Mexican orchestral works, and a majestic performance of the celestial 'Holst The Planets.' These events, set in the iconic Denver Performing Arts Complex, feature renowned conductors and vocalists, ensuring an unforgettable musical experience.

A Symphony of Festive Sounds and Cinematic Tributes: Colorado Symphony's Upcoming Season

The Colorado Symphony is set to enthrall audiences with an eclectic mix of performances celebrating cinematic legends, cultural icons, and celestial wonders. From a tribute to the comedic genius of Mel Brooks to the rich tapestries of American and Mexican symphonic traditions, and culminating in a cosmic exploration through Holst's 'The Planets', these events promise a diverse and immersive experience for music lovers. Each performance, with its unique blend of artistry and thematic depth, offers a chance to witness the magic of orchestral music in the heart of Denver.

A Melodic Journey: Colorado Symphony's Captivating Concert Series

The Colorado Symphony's 2025 season promises a diverse and captivating array of performances, celebrating iconic musical legacies and celestial journeys. From a tribute to comedy legend Mel Brooks with symphonic renditions of his film scores to exploring the vibrant music of the Americas, each event showcases a unique blend of talent and artistry. Not to be missed is the grand spectacle of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana and the ethereal voyage through Holst’s The Planets. Join us at the Denver Performing Arts Complex for a season that transcends musical boundaries.

Colorado Symphony's 2025 Lineup: A Melodic Journey Through Time and Space

Step into a world where music paints pictures and sounds tell stories, as the Colorado Symphony unveils a spectacular lineup of concerts. From Beethoven's vivid pastoral landscapes to the mythological realms of Holst's The Planets, each event promises a unique auditory journey. Highlights include the live orchestration of 'How to Train Your Dragon', a celebration of Music of the Americas, and a powerful rendition of Carmina Burana. Let's explore how these events, featuring guest conductors and renowned soloists, create an immersive experience for diverse audiences.

A Symphony of Seasons: Colorado Symphony's Diverse Concert Lineup

Join the Colorado Symphony for an exquisite series of performances that explore the rich tapestry of musical expression across the Americas and beyond. Experience the dynamic works of Bernstein and Copland, immerse yourself in the powerful rhythms of Carmina Burana, and travel through our solar system with Holst's The Planets. Each concert promises a unique auditory adventure, showcasing the talents of renowned conductors Carlos Miguel Prieto, Ken-David Masur, and Eric Jacobsen. Discover how these performances contribute to the enduring legacy of orchestral and choral music.

Exploring Cosmic Sounds: A Journey Through Music with the Colorado Symphony

The Colorado Symphony invites music enthusiasts to a series of captivating performances at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. From the vibrant compositions of the Americas to Carl Orff's iconic Carmina Burana, and Gustav Holst's celestial journey through The Planets, these events promise to enthrall audiences with their diverse themes and powerful orchestral renditions. Led by renowned conductors Carlos Miguel Prieto, Ken-David Masur, and Eric Jacobsen, each event showcases a unique blend of musical talent and creativity, offering attendees an unforgettable auditory experience.

A Symphony of Stars: Celebrating Music of the Americas, Carmina Burana, and Holst's Planets

In 2025, Colorado will become the epicenter of extraordinary musical performances, featuring renowned symphonies and celebrated conductors. From Orff's passionate 'Carmina Burana' to Holst's celestial 'The Planets,' and Ravel's enchanting compositions at Bravo! Vail, audiences will embark on a journey through the grandeur of orchestral music. These events promise not only to captivate the senses but also to offer a deeper appreciation of music's power to convey complex emotions and stories. Join us as we delve into the highlights and artistic contributions that make these events stand out.

A Symphony of Stars: Colorado's 2025 Musical Odyssey

The Colorado Symphony is set to captivate music lovers in 2025 with a series of breathtaking performances that promise to be a feast for the senses. From the powerful rhythms of Carl Orff’s 'Carmina Burana' to Gustav Holst's cosmic journey through 'The Planets', and the orchestral brilliance of Ravel's 150th birthday celebration, these events showcase iconic compositions and stunning performances. Conducted by renowned maestros like Ken-David Masur, Eric Jacobsen, and Rafael Payare, this year's lineup is poised to offer an unforgettable musical experience that resonates with the heart and soul.

Celestial Symphonies: Exploring the Colorado Symphony's 2025 Musical Extravaganza

Ken-David Masur

Emily Crile

Duain Wolfe

Colorado Symphony Chorus

Colorado Symphony

Colorado Children's Chorale

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, Sally, and Schroder are coming to Boettcher Concert Hall to bring this holiday classic to life! With live actors, an animated backdrop, and Vince Guaraldi’s timeless music performed live by the Colorado Symphony, this is a beloved holiday performance you won’t want to miss, celebrating the 60th Anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas.

A Charlie Brown Christmas - LIVE!

Denver Performing Arts Complex

The warm sounds of the holidays fill the hall with festive seasonal favorites featuring the Colorado Symphony Chorus and Colorado Children’s Chorale, all hosted by beloved Denver vocalist Devin DeSantis. This family-friendly event includes traditional carols, your new favorite winter tunes, and a chance to sing along to your heart’s content! And you better not pout because Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to see who’s naughty and who’s nice in preparation for the big night!

A Colorado Christmas

Holiday Brass, one of Colorado’s favorite festive traditions, features the brilliance and power of the Colorado Symphony Brass section in a resounding program of seasonal ballads, carols, and more! Whether from the vitality of the Renaissance, the glory of the Baroque, or the nostalgic jubilation in the music of Hollywood’s most popular Christmas movies, Holiday Brass brings boundless joy as it heralds the start of your holiday season.

Holiday Brass

A storied holiday classic returns with a freshly enriched design to experience the beloved masterpiece, Messiah. This innovative presentation is newly organized to present the narrative clearly while still maintaining the great musical traditions of this noble work. A Chamber Chorus of the Colorado Symphony Chorus will join the soloists on stage to bring more immediacy to the narrative while the full forces of the Symphony Chorus continue to thrill with their exciting and exacting choral sound, presenting Handel’s masterpiece in an enhanced dramatic context that this story-telling composer would have appreciated.

Handel's Messiah – Awakening

Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. This holiday season, relive this heartwarming holiday classic on a giant screen as every note of John Debney’s wonderful score is played live to picture in: Elf in Concert!

Elf in Concert

A Colorado cultural tradition returns featuring your symphony waltzing along with you into 2026! Start your celebration in style with the Colorado Symphony’s presentation of A Night in Vienna, a rousing selection of polkas, waltzes, and marches. The festive evening is the perfect sendoff to 2025 and a can’t-miss holiday mainstay conducted by our very own Christopher Dragon!

A Night in Vienna

Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony features Dolly’s songs and the stories behind them in an innovative multimedia symphonic experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life, and her stories. The Colorado Symphony is accompanied by guest vocalists and musicians bringing new and innovative orchestrations of Dolly’s hit songs together into a full-evening multimedia symphonic story-telling experience. Dolly Parton says, “The threads of my life are woven together through my songs. That’s why this project, Threads: My Songs in Symphony, is so special to me. It’s all about sharing my music and my musical journey with audiences in a new way.”

Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony

Hailed by The New York Times as “thrilling and unabashedly personal,” the virtuosity and dynamic stage presence of pianist Makoto Ozone on Rachmaninoff’s stunning Paganini Variations would be enough to excite any listener, but seasoned guest conductor Jun Märkl has even more up his sleeve for this weekends’ audiences.

Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Known as the preeminent spokesperson and leader in the American Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. remains one of the most inspirational figures in American history. This special evening honors recipients of the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Awards.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute and Humanitarian Awards

Grab your broom and get ready for the tasks ahead! The Triwizard Tournament comes to Hogwarts™ in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert. Relive the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high-definition and experience the music of a live symphony orchestra performing Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert

Mozart & Now reimagines the concert weekend experience with three unique performances contrasting the music of Mozart alongside contemporary works by some of today’s brightest composers. From Friday to Saturday, hear three of Mozart’s most revered compositions including the scintillating Symphony No. 35, his “Gran partita” Serenade featuring the entire woodwind section, and the “Coronation” Mass alongside modern works by Joel Thompson, Vivian Fung, and Gabriela Lena Frank.

Mozart and Now

In declining physical and mental health, Tchaikovsky struggled with profound inner turmoil while composing his intensely introspective and emotionally charged Sixth Symphony. Using music as an outlet for his anguish, longing, and profound despair, he poured his soul into a work that is as far-reaching as it is personal. His death just nine days after its premiere only added weight to this defining work of the Romantic period. One of the many legends that surround the work is that Tchaikovsky’s brother Modest came up with the name "Pathétique" which in his native Russian suggests “impassioned suffering.” Whether or not the composer acquiesced to this christening before his sudden death, it is uncannily suitable for the devastating psychological drama the symphony lays bare. In the hands of Jaime Martín, time-worn scores like Tchaikovsky’s quickly turn into fresh, spellbinding moments, an ability which has quickly cemented him as a favorite guest collaborator of your Colorado Symphony.

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique"

Conductor Ken-David Masur and your Colorado Symphony present Carl Orff’s powerhouse Carmina Burana, a symphonic exploration of love, lust, and the perils of earthly pleasures. Featuring the Colorado Symphony Chorus, Colorado Children’s Chorale, and a cast of soloists, Carmina Burana is a true spectacle and one of the most well-known pieces of the 20th century, combining powerful rhythms and robust vocals in a dynamic performance you won’t want to miss. Hear it alongside Haydn’s Symphony No. 96, adding a counterpoint of symphonic bliss to a night of choral cataclysm.

Carmina Burana with the Colorado Symphony Chorus

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