Show Category: Classical Music

  • The two members of Black Violin perform on stage

    Black Violin – Full Circle Tour

    Show Description Step into Black Violin’s Full Circle Tour, where GRAMMY-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse. This tour captures the essence of returning to where it all began—transformed and reimagined. Each powerful performance invites audiences to reflect on their own journeys, discovering… Read full article

  • Soyeon Kate Lee poses for a picture, leaning on her piano

    Soyeon Kate Lee

    Show Description First prize winner of the Naumburg International Piano Competition and the Concert Artist Guild International Competition, Korean-American pianist Soyeon Kate Lee has been lauded by The New York Times as a pianist with “a huge, richly varied sound, a lively imagination and a firm sense of style.” Highlights of recent seasons include appearances… Read full article

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    Family Concert – Adventures in Sound and Imagination

    Show Description Fort Collins Symphony – Family Concert Adventures in Sound and ImaginationEmbark on an exciting musical adventure with Gregory Smith’s playful The Orchestra Games and Prokofiev’s beloved Peter and the Wolf. This family-friendly concert brings stories to life through vivid orchestral music, sparking imagination and fun for all ages. Interested in a Pick 3… Read full article

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    Echoes of Memory and Identity

    Show Description Signature #2 – Echoes of Memory and IdentityJourney through memory and place with Mendelssohn’s sunny Italian Symphony, Barber’s nostalgic Knoxville Summer of 1915 featuring soprano Stefanie Anduri, and Ginastera’s Variaciones Concertante, celebrating the diverse voices of the orchestra. A musical exploration of landscapes and identities that shape us. “Maestro’s Musings” pre-concert talk starts… Read full article

  • Photo collage of a man behind a shower curtain, 3 symphony members in costume playing the French horn, and a shot of the stage and audience.

    Hauntings: Melodies of Mystery

    Show Description Halloween Pops Concert – Hauntings: Melodies of MysteryOur Halloween Pops concert blends iconic symphonic classics with eerie and popular works, setting the stage for a fun musical experience. As the orchestra brings haunting melodies to life, a mysterious tale unfolds, inviting you to piece together clues and solve a mystery. A night of… Read full article

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    Spotlights in Drama & Virtuosity

    Show Description Signature #3 – Spotlights in Drama & VirtuosityStep onto the dramatic stage with Liszt’s virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 2 and Totentanz, featuring piano soloist Bryan Wallick, Stravinsky’s Petrushka, and a world premiere from our composer competition. This concert blends powerful performances with thrilling narratives, showcasing the drama of American music. “Maestro’s Musings” pre-concert… Read full article

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    Passages through Music and Migration

    Show Description Signature Concert #1 – Passages through Music and MigrationExplore themes of transition and transformation through music that reflects personal and national journeys. Jessie Montgomery’s Passage captures migration’s movement, followed by Principal Horn Ben Shafer performing Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 2. Sibelius’ Symphony No.1 closes the program, embodying a nation’s search for identity. “Maestro’s… Read full article