GOING BAROQUE: BRANDENBURG CONCERTO NO.5
Friday, January 16 & Saturday, January 17, 7:30 pm
Mark Wigglesworth, conductor
Simone Dinnerstein, piano
Yumi Hwang-Williams, violin
Brook Ferguson, flute
BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050
BRUCKNER Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major, “Romantic”
Making her Colorado Symphony debut, Simone Dinnerstein has been celebrated for her mastery of the Baroque style most notably her interpretations of J.S. Bach’s music. Mark Wigglesworth leads a dynamic performance of Bruckner’s emotionally compelling Symphony No. 4.
GILBERT & SULLIVAN: H.M.S. PINAFORE
Saturday, January 24, 7:30 pm & Sunday, January 25, 1 pm
Colorado Symphony Chorus; Duain Wolfe, director
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players
Otherwise known as The Lass who Loved a Sailor, Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic opera opened in 1878 and was the one of the longest-running musical theater pieces. Get ready to laugh along with the members of the celebrated New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players. This semi-staged production is suitable for music lovers of all ages.
CIRQUE MUSICA
Friday, January 30, 7:30 pm & Saturday, January 31, 2:30 pm
Scott O’Neil, resident conductor
Cirque Musica takes audiences on a musical journey to a land of dazzling beauty, mystery, and suspense. The show blends the grace and thrills of the world’s greatest circus performers with stunning symphonic music from classical, pops, and popular repertoire. Cirque Musica is a concert and visual experience for the entire family, blending the spell-binding grace and dare-devil athleticism of today’s greatest circus performers with the sensory majesty of the greatest music of all time. It is the perfect opportunity for the entire family to experience great music from classical, pops, and popular repertoire, while enjoying an edge-of-your-seat circus experience. Cirque Musica features top circus performers from around the world performing in this over-the-top spectacular.
For downloadable, hi-res photos, visit coloradosymphony.org/media
Ticket information: coloradosymphony.org/tickets
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Simone Dinnerstein
Mark Wigglesworth
Yumi Hwang-Williams
Cast of H.M.S. Pinafore
Cast of Cirque Musica
Scott O’Neil
To schedule interviews or request review tickets, contact Laura Bond, lbond@coloradosymphony.org; 303-308-2477
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ABOUT THE COLORADO SYMPHONY
One of the leading orchestras in the United States, the Colorado Symphony performs more than 150 concerts annually at Boettcher Concert Hall in downtown Denver and across Colorado. Led by internationally renowned Music Director Andrew Litton, 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. Every season, the Colorado Symphony serves more than 250,000 people from all walks of life, performing a range of musical styles, from traditional to contemporary. Recognized as an incubator of innovation, creativity, and excellence, the Colorado Symphony continually expands its reach through education, 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.