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Guest Artists

Get to know the featured guest artists joining your Colorado Symphony this season.

A promotional portrait of conductor Rune Bergmann, captured mid-laugh with a warm, open expression against a vivid coral-red background. He holds a conductor's baton in his right hand and wears a black turtleneck under a black blazer. The bright, energetic backdrop and candid joy of the pose give the image a modern, approachable feel.
SEP 25 – 27

Rune Bergmann, conductor

Towering and effervescent, Rune Bergmann’s infectious enthusiasm will absolutely delight! He is currently the Music Director of the Peninsula Music Festival in Wisconsin and Artistic Director of the Fjord Cadenza Festival in Norway.

Rachmaninoff’s 3rd Piano Concerto with Garrick Ohlsson & Rune Bergmann

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A moody, intimate portrait of pianist Garrick Ohlsson seated at a grand piano, shot from the perspective of across the open piano lid. He looks downward in calm concentration, wearing a black blazer over a blue shirt. Sheet music and papers are stacked on both sides of the piano. Soft natural light filters through a window with white blinds behind him, and the blurred piano lid fills the upper right of the frame, adding depth and an artistic, immersive quality to the image.
SEP 25 – 27

Garrick Ohlsson, piano

Since his triumph as winner of the 1970 Chopin International Piano Competition, pianist Garrick Ohlsson has established himself worldwide as a musician of magisterial interpretive and technical prowess.

RACHMANINOFF  Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30

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A clean, modern promotional portrait of violinist Vadim Gluzman seated on a white surface against a neutral gray background. He holds his violin tucked casually under his left arm, with his hands clasped together in front of him, leaning slightly forward in a relaxed pose. He wears an all-black velvet blazer and trousers and looks directly into the camera with a calm, confident expression. The warm wood tones of the violin stand out against the monochromatic styling of the image.
OCT 9 – 11

Vadim Gluzman, violin

Universally recognized among today’s top performing artists, Vadim Gluzman breathes new life and passion into the golden era of the 19th and 20th centuries‘ violin tradition.

BERNSTEIN  Serenade, after Plato’s “Symposium”

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A stunning performance photo of three dancers from Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, captured mid-movement against a warm neutral gray backdrop. The two outer dancers mirror each other in sweeping arabesque-like poses, arms reaching skyward with fingers splayed, while their voluminous red skirts billow outward in motion. The center dancer, in a shorter red costume, balances on one leg in a more contained pose with arms floating gently. All three are barefoot. The rich crimson of the costumes against the soft gray background creates a striking, painterly image full of motion, symmetry, and grace. Photo credit: Jerry Metellus.
OCT 23 – 25

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

Rooted in African American traditions, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance has transformed lives through the healing power of movement for over 50 years — building confidence, community, and cultural connection through dance.

STRAVINSKY  The Firebird

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A striking black and white promotional portrait of cellist Johannes Moser. He stands casually against a pale paneled wall, one arm extended to grip the neck of his cello — which rests upright beside him — while his other hand is tucked into his jeans pocket. He wears a fitted black V-neck sweater and gazes off to the side with a calm, composed expression. The minimalist composition and high-contrast monochrome treatment give the image a timeless, editorial quality. Photo credit: Sarah Wijzenbeek.
NOV 20 – 22

Johannes Moser, cello

Hailed by Gramophone magazine as “one of the finest among the astonishing gallery of young virtuoso cellists”, German-Canadian cellist Johannes Moser has performed with the world’s leading orchestras.

ELGAR  Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85

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A cinematic promotional portrait of violinist Simone Porter, captured mid-performance in a dramatically lit, gray-walled interior space with tall windows on either side. She plays her violin with downcast eyes and quiet intensity, bow raised, wearing a vibrant red blazer over a dark top. Her short blonde hair frames her face softly. The warm, honey-toned wood of the violin contrasts vividly with both the red jacket and the cool, muted gray of the background, giving the image a bold, editorial quality.
JAN 15 – 17

Simone Porter, violin

Violinist Simone Porter has been recognized as an emerging artist of impassioned energy, interpretive integrity, and vibrant communication.

MAX RICHTER  Vivaldi – The Four Seasons Recomposed

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A contemplative promotional portrait of pianist Stewart Goodyear, shot against a rich deep blue background with a hint of green in the lower left corner. He leans forward with his hands clasped together beneath his chin, gazing upward and to the side with a pensive, focused expression. He wears a light gray suede zip-up jacket over a pale blue collared shirt. The shallow depth of field and close framing give the image an intimate, introspective quality. Photo credit: Anita Zvonar.
JAN 29 – 31

Stewart Goodyear, piano

Proclaimed “a phenomenon” by the Los Angeles Times and “one of the best pianists of his generation” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Stewart Goodyear is an accomplished concert pianist, improviser and composer.

PROKOFIEV  Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 16

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A relaxed, atmospheric promotional portrait of violinist Benjamin Beilman, photographed outdoors in front of a calm, pale body of water that blends softly into a hazy sky. He stands in a three-quarter profile, holding his violin loosely at his side, and turns his head to look back toward the camera with a quiet, assured expression. He wears a black velvet blazer and has dark, loosely curled hair. The muted, ethereal tones of the background give the image a dreamy, understated elegance.
FEB 12 – 14

Benjamin Beilman, violin

Benjamin Beilman has earned international acclaim for his passionate performances and distinctive tone — The New York Times called it “muscular with a glint of violence,” while The Strad praised its “pure poetry.”

SAINT-SAËNS  Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Op. 61

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A warm, intimate promotional portrait of soprano Diana Newman, captured mid-smile with her eyes cast slightly downward, conveying a natural, joyful ease. She wears a dark navy or black sleeveless top and a delicate necklace, with short, softly waved blonde hair framing her face. The image is lit with a single soft light source that illuminates her face and shoulders against a near-black background, giving the portrait a classic, chiaroscuro quality that feels both elegant and approachable.
FEB 26 – 28

Diana Newman, soprano

American soprano DIANA NEWMAN brings “fresh and intense” performances to opera houses and concert stages across the United States and Europe.

BARBER  Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Op. 24

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A confident, moody promotional portrait of pianist Jeffrey Kahane, seated and leaning back against an open grand piano with arms folded across his chest. He gazes directly into the camera with a composed, steady expression. He wears a deep plum/burgundy mandarin-collar shirt. His curly salt-and-pepper hair and the warm wood interior of the piano's open lid are illuminated against a dark gray background, giving the image a rich, dramatic quality that balances authority with artistic warmth.
MAR 12 – 14

Jeffrey Kahane, piano

Former music director Jeffrey Kahane — one of the most admired Beethoven interpreters of his generation — is celebrated for his “imagination, devotion and supreme musicianship” (Los Angeles Times).

BEETHOVEN  Fantasia, Op. 80
BEETHOVEN  Piano Concerto No. 5 in E‑flat major, Op. 73 “Emperor”

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A vibrant, fashion-forward promotional portrait of soprano Heidi Stober, posed against a rich cobalt blue wall that complements her long-sleeved, sheer blue sequined dress. She leans slightly back with one hand raised gracefully behind her shoulder, red-painted nails catching the light, and looks off to the side with bright blue eyes and a relaxed, confident smile. Her short, tousled brunette hair adds a sense of movement to the image. The tonal harmony of the blue dress against the blue wall creates a striking, cohesive composition with a modern, editorial feel.
APR 16 – 18

Heidi Stober, soprano

American soprano Heidi Stober, who Opera News exclaimed is a “distinctly American lyric soprano that makes the rest of the world listen” is enjoying an international career with a crystalline voice and method-like commitment to the stage.

POULENC  Gloria

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A natural, warmly lit outdoor portrait of pianist Hélène Grimaud, photographed against a full backdrop of dense green foliage. She faces the camera directly with a calm, steady gaze and a subtle, understated expression. Her shoulder-length, light brown hair catches the sunlight, and she wears a warm tan leather zip-up jacket. The dappled natural light and organic background give the portrait an earthy, unguarded quality that sets it apart from more formal classical musician photography.
APR 30 – MAY 2

Hélène Grimaud, piano

Hélène Grimaud has established herself not only as a virtuoso pianist, but also as a committed wildlife conservationist, a compassionate human rights activist and as a writer.

GERSHWIN  Piano Concerto in F major

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A radiant, expressive promotional portrait of soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, captured mid-laugh with both arms spread wide and palms open, conveying warmth and exuberance. She wears a black long-sleeve top, a statement crystal floral necklace, matching chandelier earrings, and red nail polish, with her natural hair swept up and adorned with small red pins. Her bright pink lipstick and joyful expression give the image an infectious, celebratory energy against the deep charcoal black background. Photo credit: Vera Elma Vacek.
MAY 28 – 30

Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, soprano

Soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha’s voice is “velvety from top to bottom” (The Times) and recently made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera as Liù in Puccini’s Turandot.

STRAUSS  Four Last Songs

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