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Friday, May 15, 2026

Meet Albert Cano Smit: Bringing Brahms’ Towering Second Piano Concerto to Life

Q&A: We're welcoming pianist Albert Cano Smit for his debut performances with the orchestra, taking on one of the most monumental works in the piano repertoire...

Monday, April 27, 2026

Meet Jess Gillam: Bringing the Banshee to Life in Anna Clyne’s Glasslands

Q&A: We caught up with Gillam to talk about shaping the work from the ground up, redefining the sound of her instrument, and what she hopes Denver audiences will...

Monday, April 27, 2026

A Conversation with Conductor Kevin John Edusei

Q&A: Ahead of the concert, Edusei talked about what ties this music together, what makes it challenging, and why experiencing something like The Rite of Spring live still matters as...

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

The Sound of the Earth Cracking Open 

Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring reminds us that beauty is not always gentle and that art, at its most powerful, can unsettle as much as it inspires.

Thursday, April 16, 2026

The Mile High Roots of Rhapsody in Blue

While the premiere of Rhapsody in Blue took place in New York, its origins are tied quietly but unmistakably to Denver.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Marin Alsop Returns

Q&A with Colorado Symphony Conductor Laureate on returning to Denver, storytelling, and championing new voices.

Monday, April 6, 2026

Light and Shadow: Gabriela Montero on Music, Memory, and Meaning

Q&A with Gabriela Montero ahead of her return to Denver, she shared what it means to perform a work so closely tied to her own life — and why its message continues to evolve.

Monday, March 30, 2026

War and Peace: Haydn, Vaughan Williams, and Mazzoli

Q&A with Chorus Director Taylor Martin about the inspiration behind the program, the emotional journey it creates, and what audiences can expect when they experience it live.

Friday, March 20, 2026

The Rise of the Dragon

Something electric happens when Christopher Dragon takes the podium — step inside the story of how he and the Colorado Symphony grew together to redefine what a modern orchestra can be...

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Elegance Meets Energy

What if you could experience a piece of music the very first time it’s ever performed AND be part of the moment it’s captured forever? This weekend, the Colorado Symphony invites you into one of those rare, unrepeatable experiences...
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