Enjoy an evening of Classical and Pops favorites under the stars on September 4
Aug. 19, 2024 – Denver, CO – The Colorado Symphony has announced repertoire for their September 4 concert at McGregor Square. The performance will feature Resident Conductor Christopher Dragon leading the full Colorado Symphony Brass and Percussion in a diverse and engaging performance featuring Classical and Pops favorites including music by John Williams, Brahms, Bach, Puccini, and more.
Situated in the heart of Denver’s historic Lower Downtown (LoDo) district, McGregor Square has become a hub for cultural events and entertainment since opening in 2021. Having rapidly established itself as a premier venue for cultural events, entertainment, and community engagement, the square’s unique blend of modern design and urban charm provides the perfect backdrop for the symphony’s enchanting melodies.
Tickets are available now at coloradosymphony.org including General Admission ($49.50), Students/Children ($22.00) and VIP ($93.50) tickets. VIP tickets will include 2 complimentary drinks from a selection of beer, wine, and liquor, and light appetizers. Drinks and appetizers will be available through intermission. VIP Experience is 21+ with seating located on the 3rd floor overlooking the Plaza.
GA ticket holders will have access to a dedicated cash bar with wine and beer in the Plaza, as well as access to a full bar and food options for purchase inside Milepost Zero Food Hall adjacent to the Plaza.
For concert descriptions and ticket information, please visit coloradosymphony.org or call the box office at 303.623.7876.
REPERTOIRE:
STRAUSS Sprach Zarathustra
BRAHMS Hungarian Dance No. 5
BACHWachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
GRAINGER Lisbon from a Lincolnshire Posy
GRAINGER Irish Tune from Country Derry
ROSHA Chonlima
PUCCINI Musettas Waltz from Act II La Boheme
PUCCINI Nessun dorma
MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition, Great Gates of Kiev
SOUSA Liberty Bell March
JOPLIN Easy Winners
WILLIAMS Olympic Fanfare
PRIMA Sing, Sing, Sing
TRADITIONAL Amazing Grace
SOUSA Stars and Stripes Forever
EVENT INFORMATION:
What: Colorado Symphony Brass and Percussion at McGregor Square
Where: McGregor Square – 1901 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80202
When: Wednesday, September 4 | Doors: 6:00pm MDT | Start time: 7:00pm MDT
Tickets: Available now at 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 2024/25 Colorado Symphony Season is provided by: The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), Genesee Mountain Foundation, Denver Arts & Venues, Bonfils-Stanton 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 MCGREGOR SQUARE
In the heart of Lower Downtown Denver (LoDo), adjacent to Coors Field, McGregor Square ushers in a new chapter of urban living, entertainment, food, and business travel in Colorado’s historic city. Spanning an entire block, it includes The Rally Hotel, McGregor Square Residences, McGregor Square Offices, various restaurants, retail outlets, and an expansive food-hall. The center of the McGregor Square boasts a 17,000 square foot open air plaza featuring a stadium sized LED screen serving as a pre and post-game gathering place for Rockies fans, as well as a year-round destination for a wide variety of events.
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 Principal Conductor 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.