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$20 million just tip of the baton of Boettcher Concert Hall’s needs

Denver Gazette

The now 50-year-old building's needs would require about six times that amount.

Danny Elfman performing with Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks

9News

Danny Elfman and the Colorado Symphony will be performing music from the films of Tim Burton live at Red Rocks on Aug. 17.

Danny Elfman on Burton, Beetlejuice, and more

303 Magazine

Composer Danny Elfman opens up about his 40-year creative bond with Tim Burton, his favorite scores, and why he’s thrilled to return to Red Rocks.

Danny Elfman Is Bringing Iconic Tim Burton Film Scores to Red Rocks

Westword

Jack Skellington is headlining Red Rocks this summer. Danny Elfman — aka the music-maker and singing voice behind the beloved Tim Burton character — is teaming up with the Colorado Symphony and Colorado Symphony Chorus on Sunday, August 17. Danny Elfman’s Music From the Films of Tim Burton, which premiered in 2014 and has since won two Emmys, will bring …

Q&A — The Real Lives of The Colorado Symphony

303 Magazine

While 303 Magazine has collaborated with the Colorado Symphony over the years, they've never gotten this up close and personal. Until now.

Colorado music icon Charles Burrell, the “Jackie Robinson of classical music,” dies at 104

The Denver Post

“He could not grasp the magnitude of what he did. He said, ‘All I want to do is play music.’”

Barrier-breaking Colorado musician Charlie Burrell dies at 104

Rocky Mountain PBS

Charlie Burrell, a jazz and classical bass player who became the first African-American member of a major American symphony, passed away at 104.

Remembering Charles Burrell, Legendary Bassist in Colorado Music Hall of Fame

Westword

The legendary musician has been called "The Jackie Robinson of Classical Music."

Classical bass legend Charlie Burrell dies at 104

Colorado Public Radio

The "Jackie Robinson of classical music" and former Denver Symphony Orchestra bassist Charlie Burrell dies at 104.

‘Let us be Lettuce:’ Denver band brings the funk to Colorado Symphony collaboration

Colorado Public Radio

The funk and jazz band Lettuce joined forces with the Symphony for an orchestral revamp of their sound.