Events in Colorado Springs
Brahms scored his Schicksaslied (Song of Destiny) as a man haunted by fate and longing for divine connection. Philharmonic cellist Leah Hansen takes on Paul Moravec’s “Montserrat” concerto. Beethoven’s Egmont, the complete incidental music for Goethe’s play of the same name, is performed here with soprano and narrator to tell the complete heroic tale of …
“Eroica,” the third symphony of Ludwig van Beethoven deserves its heroic nickname. Originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, the composer angrily scratched out the inscription replacing it with “dedicated to the memory of a great man.” In this performance, Eva Vogel joins Josep Caballé-Domenech and the Philharmonic for Gustav Mahler’s Kindertotenlieder, wrapping the listener in beautiful …
Marvel Studios’ Black Panther became a global sensation, showing a new dimension of what superhero films could be. In this live-cinema event, relive the excitement of T’Challa becoming king and battling Killmonger accompanied LIVE by the Philharmonic performing Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar®-winning score.
The Philharmonic’s principal oboe Noah Kay takes center stage in Strauss’ Oboe Concerto, among the composer’s final and most elegiac works. This is followed by Richard Wagner’s “The Ring Without Words,” which condenses his four-opera “Ring of the Nibelung” into a singular outpouring of emotion and excitement.
The three-time Grammy Award winning Mariachi Los Camperos bring the flavor of Mexico to Colorado Springs, including their skillfully arranged versions of classical melodies and traditional favorites, making up an unforgettably festive night.
A revelation. Simply breathtaking. Gustav Mahler’s last completed symphony will reverberate in our hearts as Music Director Josep Caballé-Domenech ends his twelve-year tenure with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Join us for Colorado Springs Philharmonic Pre-Concert talks. Go behind the curtain and inside the score with these 30-minute pre-concert conversations.
A masterpiece of momentum, Symphony No. 7 was a personal favorite of Beethoven’s, one he believed to be among his best. Joined by Bernstein’s signature swagger and Barber’s heartfelt journey, this opening night reminds us of how it feels to be alive. Join us for Colorado Springs Philharmonic Pre-Concert talks. Go behind the curtain and inside the …
A masterpiece of momentum, Symphony No. 7 was a personal favorite of Beethoven’s, one he believed to be among his best. Joined by Bernstein’s signature swagger and Barber’s heartfelt journey, this opening night reminds us of how it feels to be alive. Join us for Colorado Springs Philharmonic Pre-Concert talks. Go behind the curtain and inside the …
Celebrate the Fourth of July like never before at Ford Amphitheater. The evening kicks off with local talent from School of Rock and Bands from Harrison District 2, followed by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic performing favorites from Billy Joel, The Rolling Stones, and the explosive 1812 Overture. To cap off the night, the sky will …
Feel the music of John Williams—a legendary sound that stirs hearts, sparks imagination, and transcends cinema in a spectacular night of symphonic magic. The evening will be hosted by Tim Greiving, author of John Williams: A Composer’s Life. Learn more about his book here.
Feel the music of John Williams—a legendary sound that stirs hearts, sparks imagination, and transcends cinema in a spectacular night of symphonic magic. The evening will be hosted by Tim Greiving, author of John Williams: A Composer’s Life. Learn more about his book here.
This is music that won’t be quiet. Mel Bonis—silenced in her day—opens with waltzes full of elegance and quiet rebellion. Evren Ozel, Van Cliburn medalist, takes on Mozart’s Concerto No. 25, delivering fire and brilliance in every phrase. And then there’s Bizet, unleashing a Symphony so full of joy it’s almost reckless.
This is music that won’t be quiet. Mel Bonis—silenced in her day—opens with waltzes full of elegance and quiet rebellion. Evren Ozel, Van Cliburn medalist, takes on Mozart’s Concerto No. 25, delivering fire and brilliance in every phrase. And then there’s Bizet, unleashing a Symphony so full of joy it’s almost reckless.
It begins with four notes that changed music forever. Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony storms the stage in a defiant journey from darkness to triumphant light. Hannah Kendall’s Spark Catchers gives voice to working women in 1800’s London factories, while Michael Daugherty paints the labor and fire of Detroit steel. Together, these works blaze with resilience, struggle, and ultimate …
Step into a realm of holiday magic this Thanksgiving with Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the wicked Mouse King. Tchaikovsky’s magical score takes the stage with the University of Oklahoma School of Dance.