First & Final: 200 Years of Joy
The opening concert of our annual Firefly Music Festival celebrates the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. The Missouri Symphony Orchestra will kick off the concert with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1. After intermission, they will be joined by the Columbia Choral and four of the most exciting young solo voices from across the country to present the 9th Symphony, which was first performed just over 200 years from this date. With its well-known final movement, commonly known as “Ode to Joy,” the audience will leave excited for what is to come the rest of the festival.
Finnish Fantasy + Missourian Mythology
This concert will explore music influenced by Finland and our state of Missouri. Some highlights include Coleridge-Taylor’s Hiawatha Overture and Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, featuring David Oistrakh First Prize winner violinist SooBeen Lee. The MSO will also continue its engagement with the music of one-time Missouri resident Carl Busch, presenting his piece, Minnehaha’s Vision.
Firefly Pops: Stars, Stripes, and Scores
Our annual summer pops concert will honor our country’s musical legacy with an interesting mixture of patriotic and film music. Featuring the crowd-pleasing music of legendary film composer John Williams, the MSO will present selections from both Star Wars and Harry Potter. With a nod to resident Columbia composer John William “Blind” Boone and our annual honoring of military veterans and active duty, this concert will get you in the mood for the holiday the next day.
Nicholas Canellakis Plays Elgar
The final concert of the 2024 Firefly Music Festival will send us off with a program dedicated to composer Edward Elgar. The MSO will present his Cello Concerto, featuring Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society’s cellist Nicholas Canellakis, and close the summer with Elgar’s Enigma Variations.
Pink Martini with your Colorado Symphony
Brimming with “fizzy spirit and breezy sophistication” (Chicago Sun-Times), Pink Martini is a glamorous and global phenomenon. Say “oui” to an exhilarating evening featuring a mix of Brazilian samba, Parisian café music, cabaret, and vintage jazz as this Denver favorite returns, featuring lead singer China Forbes.
Elephant Revival with the Colorado Symphony
Experience the unfurling expansion of Elephant Revival's songs with the many-colored palette of your Colorado Symphony in Boettcher Concert Hall.
Peter and the Wolf & The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Experience the timeless symphonic fairytale, Peter and the Wolf, as well as Benjamin Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. In collaboration with a local theater company, your Colorado Symphony bring these works to life in a family-friendly event that is fun for all ages!
DYAO Side-by-Side
Your Colorado Symphony continues its shared vision of music education with longstanding partner the Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO).
Untold Stories of the West
This year’s theme for youth concerts is Untold Stories of the West. Join us for a concert experience that celebrates the cultural diversity of one of America’s most iconic landscapes.
Untold Stories of the West
This year’s theme for youth concerts is Untold Stories of the West. Join us for a concert experience that celebrates the cultural diversity of one of America’s most iconic landscapes.
Untold Stories of the West
This year’s theme for youth concerts is Untold Stories of the West. Join us for a concert experience that celebrates the cultural diversity of one of America’s most iconic landscapes.
Untold Stories of the West
This year’s theme for youth concerts is Untold Stories of the West. Join us for a concert experience that celebrates the cultural diversity of one of America’s most iconic landscapes.
Denver Young Artists Orchestra
Join all 3 of DYAO’s orchestras as we experience the rich tapestry of British musical heritage, weaving together the timeless beauty of British compositions with a contemporary twist. Immerse yourself in the captivating charm of Alice Mary Smith’s “The Masque of Pandora.” The program will also include works by Vaughan Williams, John Rutter, Coleridge-Taylor, and Lennon/McCartney!
Requiem for the Enslaved: A Black History Month Memorial and Reconciliatory Concert by MOSY
The Missouri Symphony presents an evening experience that includes a discussion and the performance of Carlos Simon’s Requiem for the Enslaved, a piece for spoken word artist and a chamber ensemble. The performance, featuring Rev. Dr. Clyde Ruffin, is about reconciliation, yet it is done in a way that does not shy away from an atrocious past. The librettist Marco Pavé explored the history of Georgetown, both the university and the city, in its dark past of trading enslaved people. Here in Missouri, a state that both has histories in providing safe harbor to escaped and freed enslaved people while having its own undeniably dark past of slave trade, the Missouri Symphony aims to be part of the ongoing discourse in discovering the past and exploring a way forward with this performance. The concert will be presented by utilizing the stories of a few formerly enslaved people in Georgetown, while done in the honor of many, near and far.
Requiem for the Enslaved: A Black History Month Memorial and Reconciliatory Concert by MOSY
The Missouri Symphony presents an evening experience that includes a discussion and the performance of Carlos Simon’s Requiem for the Enslaved, a piece for spoken word artist and a chamber ensemble. The performance, featuring Rev. Dr. Clyde Ruffin, is about reconciliation, yet it is done in a way that does not shy away from an atrocious past. The librettist Marco Pavé explored the history of Georgetown, both the university and the city, in its dark past of trading enslaved people. Here in Missouri, a state that both has histories in providing safe harbor to escaped and freed enslaved people while having its own undeniably dark past of slave trade, the Missouri Symphony aims to be part of the ongoing discourse in discovering the past and exploring a way forward with this performance. The concert will be presented by utilizing the stories of a few formerly enslaved people in Georgetown, while done in the honor of many, near and far.
Ben Rector and Cody Fry with the Colorado Symphony
Introducing a one-of-a-kind musical partnership between two "Old Friends." After selling out two shows at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra, Platinum-selling indie superstar Ben Rector and singer/songwriter/composer/producer Cody Fry are bringing their magic to Boettcher Concert Hall. Don’t miss these two putting it all together backed by your Colorado Symphony for an amazing night of orchestral indie rock.
Ben Rector and Cody Fry with the Colorado Symphony
Introducing a one-of-a-kind musical partnership between two "Old Friends." After selling out two shows at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra, Platinum-selling indie superstar Ben Rector and singer/songwriter/composer/producer Cody Fry are bringing their magic to Boettcher Concert Hall. Don’t miss these two putting it all together backed by your Colorado Symphony for an amazing night of orchestral indie rock.
Untold Stories of the West
This year’s theme for youth concerts is Untold Stories of the West. Join us for a concert experience that celebrates the cultural diversity of one of America’s most iconic landscapes.
Untold Stories of the West
This year’s theme for youth concerts is Untold Stories of the West. Join us for a concert experience that celebrates the cultural diversity of one of America’s most iconic landscapes.
Untold Stories of the West
This year’s theme for youth concerts is Untold Stories of the West. Join us for a concert experience that celebrates the cultural diversity of one of America’s most iconic landscapes.
Untold Stories of the West
This year’s theme for youth concerts is Untold Stories of the West. Join us for a concert experience that celebrates the cultural diversity of one of America’s most iconic landscapes.
A Tribute to John Williams
An audience favorite returns as your Colorado Symphony celebrates the music of the legendary John Williams, including selections from his celebrated scores from films such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, and more!
A Tribute to John Williams
An audience favorite returns as your Colorado Symphony celebrates the music of the legendary John Williams, including selections from his celebrated scores from films such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, and more!
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute and Humanitarian Awards
Known as the most prominent spokesperson and leader in the American Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. remains one of the most inspirational figures in history for his pursuit of equal rights and his nonviolent approach to civil rights protests. The evening will feature special guest performances and will honor recipients of the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Awards.
Elvis Christmas Spectacular
Celebrate the King of Rock and Roll with the Colorado Symphony’s Elvis Christmas Spectacular, a new symphonic take on his timeless Christmas favorites including "White Christmas," "Silver Bells," "Silent Night," and more.
An Aria to Autumn
Coleridge-Taylor: Overture to The Song of Hiawatha
Mozart: Clarinet Concerto
Mahler: Symphony No. 4 (conducted by Sigmund Thorp)
National Taiwan Normal University Symphony Orchestra
Beethoven’s Eroica
From the evocative crescendos of The Masque of Pandora Overture by Alice Mary Smith to the monumental grandeur of Beethoven's "Eroica," prepare to be swept away on a symphonic journey that captures the depth of emotion, innovation, and sheer artistic mastery of these renowned composers. Join us for an afternoon that celebrates the timeless power of orchestral music and the enduring legacy of Beethoven's indelible creations.
Beethoven’s Eroica
From the evocative crescendos of The Masque of Pandora Overture by Alice Mary Smith to the monumental grandeur of Beethoven's "Eroica," prepare to be swept away on a symphonic journey that captures the depth of emotion, innovation, and sheer artistic mastery of these renowned composers. Join us for an afternoon that celebrates the timeless power of orchestral music and the enduring legacy of Beethoven's indelible creations.
Veteran’s Day Celebration
Join your Colorado Symphony for a Veteran’s Day concert celebrating the resolute spirit of our U.S. military service members. This tribute honors Armed Forces Veterans’ courage and sacrifice with a celebration of America featuring patriotic favorites like the "Armed Forces Salute," "Stars and Stripes Forever," the Overture of 1812, "God Bless America," and more.