Name: Holst The Planets
Start: 2025-05-04T13:00:00
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

The Colorado Symphony is set to illuminate the classical music stage in 2025 with four remarkable concerts, each offering a unique auditory journey through time and space. From the romantic allure of Tchaikovsky's compositions and the celestial themes of Holst's 'The Planets' to the passionate interplay in Brahms' concerto and the emotional depth of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, these performances promise to captivate and inspire audiences. This year's lineup showcases world-class artists like Gabriela Montero, Augustin Hadelich, and will be conducted by maestros like Peter Oundjian and Eric Jacobsen.

A Symphony of Stars: Exploring the Colorado Symphony's 2025 Concert Series

Eric Jacobsen

Colorado Symphony Chorus

Colorado Symphony

From the opening blasts of Verdi’s La forza Overture to the last breaths of the star-crossed lovers in Prokofiev’s enchanting ballet score, this program promises to be a memorable journey you won’t experience anywhere else. Music Director Peter Oundjian has hand-selected highlights from Romeo and Juliet in a specially curated suite for the concert hall, featuring unforgettable moments in Prokofiev’s retelling like the famous “balcony scene,” and the intense drama of The Death of Tybalt.

Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet with Peter Oundjian

Denver Performing Arts Complex

The spirit of adventure is calling as your Colorado Symphony and beloved Conductor Laureate Marin Alsop present Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, an exhilarating journey through love, intrigue, and suspense. This poignant adaptation of the classic Arabian Nights tale casts the violin as the cunning Scheherazade, who outwits her murderous Sultan husband through the telling of enchanting stories. Rimsky-Korsakov’s score is filled with dynamic emotion and riveting melodies that will instantly transport you into a fairytale world.

Marin Alsop Conducts Scheherazade

Your Colorado Symphony and Chorus present an evocative program uniting music born from the shadows of war, offering a journey through conflict, grief, and the search for peace. Two movements from Handel’s Messiah set the stage with a searing portrayal of nations at war. Haydn’s Mass in Time of War continues the narrative, its solemn prayers for peace interrupted by martial rhythms that reflect the looming threat of Napoleon’s armies. Missy Mazzoli’s These Worlds in Us – a haunting orchestral work inspired by her father’s service in Vietnam – intertwines grief and resilience, merging vulnerability with militaristic energy. Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem closes the program with an urgent cry for peace, drawing on sacred texts and Walt Whitman’s poetry, while offering a vision of hope. Through these works, the Colorado Symphony and Chorus remind us that even in humanity’s darkest hours, the struggle to find harmony is urgent and eternal.

War and Peace: Haydn, Vaughan Williams, and Mazzoli

One of the most sought-after pianists of her generation, Michelle Cann joins your Colorado Symphony to deliver a double-header piano showcase of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue – a uniquely American standard occupying the intersection between classical music, jazz, and Broadway – and Florence Price’s Piano Concerto in One Movement. Price’s Late Romantic background and her deep understanding of African-American spiritual combine for stop-in-your-tracks-beautiful moments, which Cann brings to life in a work that was almost lost to time before being reconstructed from manuscripts just fifteen years ago.

Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue with Michelle Cann

When Jess Gillam isn’t in the recording studio or serenading audiences with her acclaimed saxophone playing, she can be heard hosting her award-winning BBC radio program, This Classical Life. In Gillam’s bold, uplifting, and open-minded approach composer Anna Clyne found the perfect soloist to champion her new saxophone concerto, Glasslands, in which she lets loose the Irish folkloric spirit of the banshee through the virtuosity of the solo instrument.

Stravinsky The Rite of Spring

The Colorado Symphony presents a collaboration with Denver’s Clyfford Still Museum. Resident Conductor Christopher Dragon guides you through a program of contemporary works and premieres a specially commissioned piece on this evening’s program. Powerful and awesome – massive areas of color – jagged, flame-like shapes – strange shadows, echoes: these are our experiences of paintings by Clyfford Still. How would this vision sound if it became music? James Clarke’s new work for the Colorado Symphony is a ‘kindred spirit’ with Clyfford Still’s art – a meeting of minds as two art forms explode together.

Music and Art: A Symphonic Exploration

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

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.

Mahler Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection" with Peter Oundjian

Holst’s cosmic masterpiece — The Planets — offers an enchanting portrayal of Earth’s celestial neighbors. Listen as Holst draws on astrological traits and mythological nature to create seven unique scores that are both timeless and otherworldly — from the ominous, fierce, and remorseless Mars to the majestic and poignant beauty of Saturn — taking listeners on a musical journey through our solar system.

Holst The Planets

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