The Colorado Symphony orchestra has been intentional over the past several years to make sure they’re in front of as many people as possible. This past season for the orchestra included a record nine performances at Red Rocks alongside some of music’s biggest names — OneRepublic, Josh Groban, John Prine, and actor Jack Black’s comedy rock duo, Tenacious D. 

Backed by the Colorado Symphony, Prine’s voice carried over the rocks — seeming to carve his narrative lyrics into the rocks themselves. Though Prine sings his songs slightly slower these days — adding an extra layer of melancholy to sorrowful songs like “Sam Stone” — he still possesses the spirit of the young man he was when he began playing to small audiences.

OneRepublic's Red Rocks performance of "Somebody To Love" with the Colorado Symphony was featured on NBC's Songland. 

On August 26, the Colorado-native band performed night one of two to a sold-out crowd at Red Rocks and the Colorado Symphony accompanied the outfit for a night that was unlike any the venue has seen.

The favorite Star Wars film of those obsessed with Jabba the Hutt, Ewoks, and epic endings is probably Return of the Jedi. Brett Mitchell will conduct the Colorado Symphony playing the movie's score alongside screenings of the film on February 27, 28, and 29 at Boettcher Concert Hall.