Just last week, the Colorado Symphony announced that it would be postponing concerts in the months ahead in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. But today, March 23, the symphony released an online video with 49 of its musicians playing "Ode to Joy" from Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. The video is a testament to the importance of social distancing — and also the power of music.The orchestra's members recorded their parts separately, and they were mixed in post-production to create the sound of a full orchestra playing at once. The effect is stunning.

It's tough to perform or rehearse as a group when you're practicing social distancing. But the Colorado Symphony managed to do just that -- dropping an epic cut of their musicians performing Beethoven's Ode To Joy from various locations.

Yes, everything is canceled right now. And that sucks. But the Colorado Symphony is making the best of it. Do yourself a favor today and watch horn players Michael Thornton, Carolyn Kunicki, Kolio Plachkov, and Matthew Eckenhoff cover “Don’t Stand So Close To Me” by the Police. Social distancing at its very finest. 

More than 50 years ago, venerated singer-songwriter Bob Dylan went electric with his music. Now, it’s getting the symphonic treatment. On May 30, the Colorado Symphony will perform “The Times They Are A-Changin: The Words and Music of Bob Dylan” at the Boettcher Concert Hall.

Here's what Brett Mitchell, music director of the Colorado Symphony, is reading, seeing, and listening to from a February 2020 interview with Denver Life Magazine.