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COLORADO SYMPHONY OFFERS “A GIFT OF MUSIC” TO FEDERAL EMPLOYEES DURING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
Complimentary tickets available for select November performances as a gesture of gratitude and community support.
Nov. 5, 2025 – Denver, CO – In a gesture of gratitude and community support, the Colorado Symphony is pleased to offer complimentary tickets to federal employees and one guest during the government shutdown. This initiative invites those affected by the shutdown to experience the joy, inspiration, and connection that only live symphonic music can provide.
Eligible federal employees may choose from two November performances at Boettcher Concert Hall:
• Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 with Paul Huang — November 7–9
• The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires with Kerson Leong & Brahms’ Second — November 21–23
Tickets can be reserved online at coloradosymphony.org using code GOV25 or by calling the Colorado Symphony Box Office at (303) 623-7876. Complimentary tickets will be available for pickup at Will Call upon presentation of a valid federal employee ID to a Patron Services representative.
“Even in challenging times, music has the power to unite and uplift us,” said Daniel Wachter, President & CEO of the Colorado Symphony. “We hope this small gesture offers a moment of comfort and connection for those who serve our country.”
If interested in speaking with Daniel Wachter, he will be on hand to meet with media in attendance on November 8 and 9 as well as November 21. For complementary tickets, please contact Nick Dobreff at ndobreff@coloradosymphony.org.
For more information or to reserve tickets, visit coloradosymphony.org.
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CONTACT:
For more information or to request interviews, please contact:
Nick Dobreff, Communications and Creative Director
ndobreff@coloradosymphony.org – 303.308.2477 (o)
For high-resolution, downloadable images of the Colorado Symphony, contact: ndobreff@coloradosymphony.org Support for the 2025/26 Colorado Symphony Season is provided by: The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), Genesee Mountain Foundation, Denver Arts & Venues, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, 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 – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, noon – 5 p.m., and two hours prior to each performance.
ABOUT THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
One of the leading orchestras in the United States, the Colorado Symphony Association is a not-forprofit 501 (c)(3) organization performing more than 150 concerts annually at Boettcher Concert Hall in downtown Denver and across Colorado. Led by Music Director Peter Oundjian, the Colorado Symphony is home to eighty full-time musicians, representing more than a dozen nations, and regularly welcomes the most celebrated artists from the world of symphonic music and beyond. The orchestra celebrated its Centennial during the 2023/24 concert season. In the last year, the Colorado Symphony served over 340,000 people attending live performances at concert and non-traditional venues throughout Colorado’s Front Range. Recognized as an incubator of innovation, creativity, and excellence, the Colorado Symphony continually expands its reach through in-person and virtual education programs, outreach, and programming. The Colorado Symphony partners with the state’s leading musical artists, cultural organizations, corporations, foundations, sports teams, and individuals to expose diverse audiences to the transformative power of music. To learn more, visit coloradosymphony.org