FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Seth McNew, Director of Public and Community Relations
720.939.1290 (m) – 303.308.2477 (o)
smcnew@coloradosymphony.org
Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions with the Colorado Symphony Concert Added to 2016/17 Geek Series
June 14, 2016 – DENVER, CO – The Colorado Symphony is thrilled to present in cooperation with The Pokémon Company International and Princeton Entertainment the official Pokémon live orchestral concert, Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions, Thursday, March 9, 2017. After sold-out international performances, fans in Denver and Colorado will soon get the opportunity to see and hear Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions featuring the Colorado Symphony.
Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions is the must-see video game concert of the year, giving fans and newcomers of all ages the chance to experience the evolution of the Pokémon franchise like never before. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to meet up with friends of all ages to catch, battle and trade Pokémon from your favorite games. All-new orchestral arrangements and carefully timed visuals draw from recent and classic Pokémon video games, including:
· Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue
· Pokémon Yellow
· Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver
· Pokémon Crystal
· Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire
· Pokémon Emerald
· Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl
· Pokémon Platinum
· Pokémon Black and Pokémon White
· Pokémon X and Pokémon Y
Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions is a spectacular showcase of the memorable music that has been a hallmark of the Pokémon franchise for nearly 20 years,” said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing at The Pokémon Company International. “The concert series serves as a thank you to fans and an invitation to share our passion for Pokémon by reliving some of our fondest memories with the brand. We look forward to seeing fans of all ages enjoying this very special Pokémon orchestral event together.”
Tickets are on sale to the general public beginning Friday, June 17 at 10 a.m. on-site exclusively at Denver Comic Con and at coloradosymphony.org.
About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.com. The Pokémon Company International
About Princeton Entertainment
Princeton Entertainment has earned an international reputation as a premier producer of concerts combining orchestras with popular recording artists and other elements. Princeton’s productions have set the bar for exciting, new, and creative performances with stars as varied as James Taylor, Idina Menzel, Andrea Bocelli, Aretha Franklin, and Trey Anastasio; its orchestra partners include the New York Philharmonic, The Royal Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, Baltimore Symphony and its own American Festival Orchestra. Last year, after signing and completing a touring agreement for The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses, two of its key creators, Jeron Moore and Chad Seiter, joined Princeton Entertainment. Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions is the first production from this exciting new creative team. Current touring plans call for the production to reach five continents.
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CONTACTS:
For more information or to request interviews, please contact:
Seth McNew, Director of Public and Community Relations
smcnew@coloradosymphony.org – 303.308.2477
For high-resolution, downloadable images of the Colorado Symphony, visit coloradosymphony.org/media.
The 2016/17 Colorado Symphony Season is presented by Arrow Electronics. Support also provided by: The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), 9News, and United Airlines.
TICKETS:
Tickets 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 am – 6 pm; Saturday, noon – 6 pm; and two hours prior to each performance.
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 Artistic Advisor 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.
©2016 Pokémon. ©1995–2016 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. TM, ®, and character names are trademarks of Nintendo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Seth McNew, Director of Public and Community Relations
720.939.1290 (m) – 303.308.2477 (o)
smcnew@coloradosymphony.org
Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions with the Colorado Symphony Concert Added to 2016/17 Geek Series
June 14, 2016 – DENVER, CO – The Colorado Symphony is thrilled to present in cooperation with The Pokémon Company International and Princeton Entertainment the official Pokémon live orchestral concert, Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions, Thursday, March 9, 2017. After sold-out international performances, fans in Denver and Colorado will soon get the opportunity to see and hear Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions featuring the Colorado Symphony.
Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions is the must-see video game concert of the year, giving fans and newcomers of all ages the chance to experience the evolution of the Pokémon franchise like never before. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to meet up with friends of all ages to catch, battle and trade Pokémon from your favorite games. All-new orchestral arrangements and carefully timed visuals draw from recent and classic Pokémon video games, including:
· Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue
· Pokémon Yellow
· Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver
· Pokémon Crystal
· Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire
· Pokémon Emerald
· Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl
· Pokémon Platinum
· Pokémon Black and Pokémon White
· Pokémon X and Pokémon Y
Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions is a spectacular showcase of the memorable music that has been a hallmark of the Pokémon franchise for nearly 20 years,” said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing at The Pokémon Company International. “The concert series serves as a thank you to fans and an invitation to share our passion for Pokémon by reliving some of our fondest memories with the brand. We look forward to seeing fans of all ages enjoying this very special Pokémon orchestral event together.”
Tickets are on sale to the general public beginning Friday, June 17 at 10 a.m. on-site exclusively at Denver Comic Con and at coloradosymphony.org.
About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.com. The Pokémon Company International
About Princeton Entertainment
Princeton Entertainment has earned an international reputation as a premier producer of concerts combining orchestras with popular recording artists and other elements. Princeton’s productions have set the bar for exciting, new, and creative performances with stars as varied as James Taylor, Idina Menzel, Andrea Bocelli, Aretha Franklin, and Trey Anastasio; its orchestra partners include the New York Philharmonic, The Royal Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, Baltimore Symphony and its own American Festival Orchestra. Last year, after signing and completing a touring agreement for The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses, two of its key creators, Jeron Moore and Chad Seiter, joined Princeton Entertainment. Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions is the first production from this exciting new creative team. Current touring plans call for the production to reach five continents.
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CONTACTS:
For more information or to request interviews, please contact:
Seth McNew, Director of Public and Community Relations
smcnew@coloradosymphony.org – 303.308.2477
For high-resolution, downloadable images of the Colorado Symphony, visit coloradosymphony.org/media.
The 2016/17 Colorado Symphony Season is presented by Arrow Electronics. Support also provided by: The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), 9News, and United Airlines.
TICKETS:
Tickets 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 am – 6 pm; Saturday, noon – 6 pm; and two hours prior to each performance.
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 Artistic Advisor 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.
©2016 Pokémon. ©1995–2016 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. TM, ®, and character names are trademarks of Nintendo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Seth McNew, Director of Public and Community Relations
720.939.1290 (m) – 303.308.2477 (o)
smcnew@coloradosymphony.org
Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions with the Colorado Symphony Concert Added to 2016/17 Geek Series
June 14, 2016 – DENVER, CO – The Colorado Symphony is thrilled to present in cooperation with The Pokémon Company International and Princeton Entertainment the official Pokémon live orchestral concert, Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions, Thursday, March 9, 2017. After sold-out international performances, fans in Denver and Colorado will soon get the opportunity to see and hear Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions featuring the Colorado Symphony.
Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions is the must-see video game concert of the year, giving fans and newcomers of all ages the chance to experience the evolution of the Pokémon franchise like never before. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to meet up with friends of all ages to catch, battle and trade Pokémon from your favorite games. All-new orchestral arrangements and carefully timed visuals draw from recent and classic Pokémon video games, including:
· Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue
· Pokémon Yellow
· Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver
· Pokémon Crystal
· Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire
· Pokémon Emerald
· Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl
· Pokémon Platinum
· Pokémon Black and Pokémon White
· Pokémon X and Pokémon Y
Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions is a spectacular showcase of the memorable music that has been a hallmark of the Pokémon franchise for nearly 20 years,” said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing at The Pokémon Company International. “The concert series serves as a thank you to fans and an invitation to share our passion for Pokémon by reliving some of our fondest memories with the brand. We look forward to seeing fans of all ages enjoying this very special Pokémon orchestral event together.”
Tickets are on sale to the general public beginning Friday, June 17 at 10 a.m. on-site exclusively at Denver Comic Con and at coloradosymphony.org.
About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.com. The Pokémon Company International
About Princeton Entertainment
Princeton Entertainment has earned an international reputation as a premier producer of concerts combining orchestras with popular recording artists and other elements. Princeton’s productions have set the bar for exciting, new, and creative performances with stars as varied as James Taylor, Idina Menzel, Andrea Bocelli, Aretha Franklin, and Trey Anastasio; its orchestra partners include the New York Philharmonic, The Royal Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, Baltimore Symphony and its own American Festival Orchestra. Last year, after signing and completing a touring agreement for The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses, two of its key creators, Jeron Moore and Chad Seiter, joined Princeton Entertainment. Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions is the first production from this exciting new creative team. Current touring plans call for the production to reach five continents.
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CONTACTS:
For more information or to request interviews, please contact:
Seth McNew, Director of Public and Community Relations
smcnew@coloradosymphony.org – 303.308.2477
For high-resolution, downloadable images of the Colorado Symphony, visit coloradosymphony.org/media.
The 2016/17 Colorado Symphony Season is presented by Arrow Electronics. Support also provided by: The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), 9News, and United Airlines.
TICKETS:
Tickets 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 am – 6 pm; Saturday, noon – 6 pm; and two hours prior to each performance.
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 Artistic Advisor 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.
©2016 Pokémon. ©1995–2016 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. TM, ®, and character names are trademarks of Nintendo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Seth McNew, Director of Public and Community Relations
720.939.1290 (m) – 303.308.2477 (o)
smcnew@coloradosymphony.org
Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions with the Colorado Symphony Concert Added to 2016/17 Geek Series
June 14, 2016 – DENVER, CO – The Colorado Symphony is thrilled to present in cooperation with The Pokémon Company International and Princeton Entertainment the official Pokémon live orchestral concert, Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions, Thursday, March 9, 2017. After sold-out international performances, fans in Denver and Colorado will soon get the opportunity to see and hear Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions featuring the Colorado Symphony.
Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions is the must-see video game concert of the year, giving fans and newcomers of all ages the chance to experience the evolution of the Pokémon franchise like never before. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to meet up with friends of all ages to catch, battle and trade Pokémon from your favorite games. All-new orchestral arrangements and carefully timed visuals draw from recent and classic Pokémon video games, including:
· Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue
· Pokémon Yellow
· Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver
· Pokémon Crystal
· Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire
· Pokémon Emerald
· Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl
· Pokémon Platinum
· Pokémon Black and Pokémon White
· Pokémon X and Pokémon Y
Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions is a spectacular showcase of the memorable music that has been a hallmark of the Pokémon franchise for nearly 20 years,” said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing at The Pokémon Company International. “The concert series serves as a thank you to fans and an invitation to share our passion for Pokémon by reliving some of our fondest memories with the brand. We look forward to seeing fans of all ages enjoying this very special Pokémon orchestral event together.”
Tickets are on sale to the general public beginning Friday, June 17 at 10 a.m. on-site exclusively at Denver Comic Con and at coloradosymphony.org.
About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.com. The Pokémon Company International
About Princeton Entertainment
Princeton Entertainment has earned an international reputation as a premier producer of concerts combining orchestras with popular recording artists and other elements. Princeton’s productions have set the bar for exciting, new, and creative performances with stars as varied as James Taylor, Idina Menzel, Andrea Bocelli, Aretha Franklin, and Trey Anastasio; its orchestra partners include the New York Philharmonic, The Royal Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, Baltimore Symphony and its own American Festival Orchestra. Last year, after signing and completing a touring agreement for The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses, two of its key creators, Jeron Moore and Chad Seiter, joined Princeton Entertainment. Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions is the first production from this exciting new creative team. Current touring plans call for the production to reach five continents.
###
CONTACTS:
For more information or to request interviews, please contact:
Seth McNew, Director of Public and Community Relations
smcnew@coloradosymphony.org – 303.308.2477
For high-resolution, downloadable images of the Colorado Symphony, visit coloradosymphony.org/media.
The 2016/17 Colorado Symphony Season is presented by Arrow Electronics. Support also provided by: The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), 9News, and United Airlines.
TICKETS:
Tickets 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 am – 6 pm; Saturday, noon – 6 pm; and two hours prior to each performance.
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 Artistic Advisor 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.
©2016 Pokémon. ©1995–2016 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. TM, ®, and character names are trademarks of Nintendo