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COLORADO SYMPHONY CELEBRATES HISPANIC AND LATIN CULTURES
THROUGHOUT THE 2026/27 SEASON
From contemporary Mexican composers and beloved cultural traditions to Broadway favorites and community celebrations, the Colorado Symphony invites audiences to experience a season rich with Hispanic and Latin artistry.
Opening the season with Gabriela Ortiz
This past weekend, the Colorado Symphony’s Classics Opening Weekend began with a powerful statement from one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary classical music. Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz’s Yanga opened the program alongside Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, bringing audiences a work inspired by themes of freedom, resilience, and cultural identity.
Ortiz has emerged as one of the most important composers of her generation, earning international acclaim for music that blends contemporary orchestral language with influences drawn from Mexico’s rich cultural traditions. Her inclusion on Opening Weekend underscored the Colorado Symphony’s commitment to presenting the voices shaping classical music today.
Latin Beats Returns to Boettcher Concert Hall
On September 19, the Mexican Cultural Center and Colorado Symphony will present the 10th annual Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas presented by CPR Classical at Boettcher Concert Hall, conducted by Deanna Tham and featuring Artistico Dance Company, Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra and Gio Chamba. Free to the public, the milestone concert continues a partnership spanning more than 20 years and has become a signature Latino Heritage Month celebration, welcoming thousands of community members each year.
This year’s program, commemorating 150 years of statehood and the United States’ 250th anniversary, will celebrate the music, culture and contributions of people of Latin American descent living in the United States. It will celebrate the diverse Latino American experience through symphonic music, mariachi, dance and contemporary cumbia. Cumbia’s journey from Colombia through Latin America and into the United States reflects the ways cultural traditions evolve while maintaining their roots. The concert celebrates the contributions of Mexican, Caribbean, Central and South American communities while creating a space where culture, identity and traditions are represented, shared and celebrated.
A celebration of Día de los Muertos
New this season, the Colorado Symphony celebrates Día de los Muertos on November 1, honoring one of Mexico’s most cherished cultural traditions.
Through music, storytelling, and community engagement, this family-friendly event explores how we remember and honor loved ones through music. This new community celebrations brings together people of all ages to honor family and celebrate the enduring power of memory and connection.
Celebrating the music of Lin-Manuel Miranda
On March 6, Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez joins the Colorado Symphony for an evening devoted to the music of Lin-Manuel Miranda, whose groundbreaking work has transformed musical theater while elevating Latino voices and stories on stages around the world.
Known for her acclaimed performances in both Hamilton and In the Heights, Gonzalez brings a unique connection to Miranda’s music as she performs songs from some of his most beloved works. The concert offers audiences an opportunity to experience the music that has inspired millions while celebrating one of the most influential Latino artists of the modern era.
Together, these performances represent the Colorado Symphony’s ongoing commitment to programming that reflects the communities it serves, creating opportunities for audiences to experience the many traditions and voices that enrich Colorado’s cultural landscape.
Tickets for these performances, along with the complete 2026/27 Season, are available now. For tickets or more information, visit coloradosymphony.org or call 303.623.7876.
EVENT INFORMATION:
What: Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas
Where: Boettcher Concert Hall
When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 7:00pm MST
EVENT INFORMATION:
What: Día de los Muertos Celebration
Where: Boettcher Concert Hall
When: Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:30pm MST
EVENT INFORMATION:
What: Everything I Know – Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda
Where: Boettcher Concert Hall
When: Saturday, March 6, 2027 at 7:30pm MST
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CONTACT:
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Nick Dobreff, Communications and Creative Director
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Support for the 2026/27 Colorado Symphony Season is provided by: The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), Denver Arts & Venues, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, CU Anschutz, The Schoen Foundation, and the Colorado Symphony Guild.
TICKETS:
Tickets to Colorado Symphony events are available online at coloradosymphony.org/tickets, by phone at 303.623.7876, and in person at the Boettcher Concert Hall Box Office, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1000 14th Street. The Box Office is open Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance.
ABOUT THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
One of the leading orchestras in the United States, the Colorado Symphony Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization performing more than 150 concerts annually at Boettcher Concert Hall in downtown Denver and across Colorado. Led by Peter Oundjian as its Music Director as of the 2025/26 season, the Colorado Symphony is home to eighty full-time musicians representing more than a dozen nations and regularly welcomes the world’s most celebrated artists from across musical genres. The orchestra celebrated its Centennial during the 2023/24 concert season and now serves more than 340,000 people each year through live performances at Boettcher Concert Hall, Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, and other venues throughout Colorado’s Front Range. Boettcher Concert Hall, which opened in 1978, was the first in-the-round symphonic venue built in the United States. In November 2025, voters passed the Vibrant Denver Bond, which allocates $20 million to a future renovation of the concert hall. Guided by a vision to inspire and unite humanity through live symphonic music, the Colorado Symphony is a living heartbeat of the state — expressing its beauty, creativity, vitality, and inclusive spirit. Through unmatched artistry and bold innovation, the Symphony inspires Colorado and audiences everywhere while expanding access, fostering education, and creating lasting memories through meaningful personal connections. Recognized as an incubator of innovation, creativity, and excellence, the Colorado Symphony listens to and learns from its diverse communities, musicians, and staff; composes and creates with curiosity and versatility; and leads with empathy, collaboration, and responsible stewardship. The Symphony continually expands its reach through in-person and virtual education programs, community partnerships, and programming that celebrates achievement, honors diverse voices, and infuses joy on and off the stage. The Colorado Symphony partners with leading musical artists, cultural organizations, corporations, foundations, educators, sports teams, and individuals to connect people, uplift communities, and inspire everyone to feel part of something greater.