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SEASON NO. 39

JUNE 25 - AUGUST 6, 2026

ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS • JUNE 25 - 28, 2026

DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA • JULY 2 - 8, 2026

THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA • JULY 10 - 17, 2026

NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC • JULY 22 - 29, 2026

CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES • JUNE 30 - JULY 27, 2026

IMMERSIVE SERIES • JULY 13 - 14, 2026

CLASSICALLY UNCORKED • AUGUST 5 - 6, 2026

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Dear Friends,

It is a pleasure to introduce myself as the Colorado Symphony’s new Chief Philanthropy Officer, and a joy to welcome you to Boettcher Concert Hall. As someone who has long believed in the power of music to bring people together, I am thrilled to be part of this community.

Growing up in the Denver area, coming downtown to the Boettcher Concert Hall was a much-loved special occasion for my family. My parents made sure we had access to world-class performances, music education, and the life-changing power of creating art in a community — exactly what your Colorado Symphony strives to do every time our musicians take the stage.

That’s why I’m so honored to be here connecting you with our incredible musicians, programs, and education initiatives. For my professional journey to lead me here — after growing up playing in bands and orchestras then building my career in philanthropy — feels truly full circle. Philanthropy changes lives by creating opportunities, expanding access, and building community. The true magic of this work lies in seeing supporters inspire others to create a better world and in connecting individual passions with meaningful opportunities to make a lasting impact.

This is a remarkable moment in our organization’s history. Together with you — our patrons, partners, and supporters — we have the opportunity to build on the Colorado Symphony’s remarkable artistic achievements to invest in a vibrant future for symphonic music in Colorado. I look forward to meeting many of you in the hall, learning your stories, and working alongside you as we work to inspire and unite humanity through live symphonic music, connecting communities across Colorado and beyond.

Thank you for being here and thank you for supporting the Colorado Symphony. Your presence truly makes a difference.

With appreciation,

Julie DeWoody Chief Philanthropy Officer Colorado Symphony

VIOLIN

Yumi Hwang-Williams Concertmaster

Mary Rossick Kern and Jerome H. Kern

Concertmaster Chair

Claude Sim Associate Concertmaster

Jory Lane

Assistant Concertmaster

Dmitri Pogorelov

Fixed 4th Chair/First

Merle Chambers Chair

Kate Arndt

Principal Second

Allegra Wermuth

Assistant Principal Second

Alessandra Jennings Flanagan

Fixed 3rd Chair/Second

Sohyun Ahn

Larisa Fesmire

Thomas Hanulik

John Hilton

Anne-Marie Hoffman

Myroslava IvanchenkoBartels

Dorian Kincaid

Karen Kinzie

Yon Joo Lee*

Yu-Chen Lin

Susan Paik

Miroslaw Pastusiak+

Paul Primus

Megan Prokes

Delcho Tenev

Annamaria Vasmatzidis

Bradley Watson

Tena White

Wenting Yuan

VIOLA

Basil Vendryes Principal

Catherine Beeson

Assistant Principal

Mary Cowell

Fixed 3rd Chair

Sumin Cheong

Marsha Holmes

Leah Kovach

Helen McDermott

Kelly Shanafelt

Phillip Stevens

CELLO

Seoyoen Min Principal

Fred & Margaret Hoeppner Chair

Chloe Hong

Assistant Principal

Judith McIntyre Galecki

Fixed 3rd Chair

Dakota Cotugno

Danielle Guideri

Thomas Heinrich

Eugene Kim

Matthew Switzer

Paul van der Sloot

BASS

Steve Metcalf

Principal

Nicholas Recuber

Assistant Principal

Jesse Fischer

Jeremy Kincaid

Owen Levine

August Ramos

Mary Reed

FLUTE

Brook Ferguson

Principal Flute

Catherine Peterson

2nd / Assistant Principal

Tom & Noëy Congdon Chair

Julie Duncan Thornton

PICCOLO

Julie Duncan Thornton

OBOE

Peter Cooper

Principal

Irene & David Abosch Chair

Jordan Pyle*

2nd / Assistant Principal

Nicholas Tisherman+

2nd / Assistant Principal

Jason Lichtenwalter

ENGLISH HORN

Jason Lichtenwalter

CLARINET

Jason Shafer

Principal

Abby Raymond 2nd / Assistant Principal

Nicholas Davies

E-FLAT CLARINET

Abby Raymond

BASS CLARINET

Nicholas Davies

BASSOON

Quincey Trojanowski, Principal

Tristan Rennie

2nd / Assistant Principal

Roger Soren

CONTRABASSOON

Roger Soren

HORN

Michael Thornton

Principal

Carolyn Kunicki

Kolio Plachkov

3rd / Associate Principal

Matthew Eckenhoff

Patrick Hodge Assistant

TRUMPET

Justin Bartels

Principal

Philip Hembree 2nd / Associate

Patrick Tillery Assistant

TROMBONE

John Sipher

Principal

Paul Naslund 2nd / Associate Principal

Gregory Harper

BASS TROMBONE

Gregory Harper Principal

TUBA

Stephen Dombrowski Principal

HARP

Courtney Hershey Bress Principal

TIMPANI

Steve Hearn Acting Principal

PERCUSSION

John Kinzie Principal Friend of the Colorado Symphony Chair

Steve Hearn

Daniel Morris*

Michael Van Wirt

ORCHESTRA

LIBRARIAN

Lyle Wong

Custom Allen

Digital-Pipe Organ provided by MervineMusic, LLC.

OFFICERS

John Street Chair | CEO, Pax8

Marta O’Grady, OD, FAAO Vice Chair | University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Surgery

Susan Oakes Secretary | Retired Partner, Holland & Hart LLP

Kip Wallen Treasurer & Trustee | Senior Director, SRS Acquiom

TRUSTEES

Susan Bowles

CSA cellist, retired | Community Leader

James D. Butler Community Leader

Mark Champoux Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

Young Cho Community Leader

Christopher Cole Taft

Nick Davies* Colorado Symphony, Bass/Utility Clarinet

Maria Del Rio Chief Marketing Officer, DNA Vibe

Scott Doniger DaVita

Adam Donner Community Leader

Kayla Dreyer Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP

Paul Dudzic Chief Mission Advancement and Strategy Officer, Augustine Institute

Brook Ferguson* Colorado Symphony, Flute, Assistant Principal

Mike Ferrufino President/CEO, Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Chris Festog Community Leader

Bob Friedlander Colorado Symphony Chorus, Bass 2

Scott Hasday Community Leader

Margaret Hoeppner Colorado Symphony Cellist, retired, community leader

Chloe Hong* Colorado Symphony, Cello, Assistant Principal

Dr. Vesna Jevtovic-Todorovic MD, PhD, MBA CU Medicine Endowed Professor of Anesthesiology and Pharmacology, Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine

John Karns PNC Bank

John Kinzie* Colorado Symphony, Percussion, Principal

Karen Kinzie* Colorado Symphony, Violin

Philip Levy Community Leader

Dr. David MacLeod Senior Vice President, Alignment Healthcare

Lynn McDonald Community Leader

Mike McPhee Author/Journalist

Seoyoen Min* Colorado Symphony, Cello, Principal

Bill Myers Managing Director, Communications, Liberty Global, Inc.

Ben Nelson Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers

Deana M. Perlmutter Partner, Forbes Tate Partners

Malik Robinson President and CEO, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

Kelly Shanafelt* Colorado Symphony, Viola

Alan Stein Community Leader

Annamaria Vasmatzidis* Colorado Symphony, Violin

Seth Weisberg Community Leader

Mike Zoellner ZF Capital, Managing Partner

EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES

Dalton Beasley Sr. Account Executive, DocuSign, Chair, Colorado Symphony Associate Board

Cheryl Fricke President, Colorado Symphony Guild

Gretchen Hollrah Executive Director & Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Arts & Venues City & County of Denver

Peter Oundjian Music Director

Michael Williams DYAO Interim Executive Director

EMERITUS TRUSTEES

Jerome H. Kern** and Dr. Mary Rossick Kern Co-Chairs Emeriti, Colorado Symphony Association

William K. Coors**

John Low**

Will McFarlane**

Dr. Gerald Rainer**

Lee Yeingst

HONORARY TRUSTEES

Governor Jared Polis Governor of Colorado

Mayor Michael Johnston Mayor of Denver

ASSOCIATE BOARD

Dalton Beasley - Chair

Maggie St. Clair - Vice Chair

Corinne Bigelow

Marilyn Brock

Timothy Curry

Stephanie Danner

Ashley Dodge

Grace Heneveld

Steph Meyers

Joshua Navarro

Felix Rubio

Terrington Smith

Brittany Pyle

*Colorado Symphony Musician Trustee **In Memorium

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LEADERSHIP TEAM

Daniel Wachter President & CEO

Julie DeWoody Chief Philanthropy Officer

Coreen Miller Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer

Anthony Pierce Chief Artistic Officer

ADMINISTRATIVE

Carolyn Reynolds Director of Human Resources

Lynn Leadley Operations Consultant

Liz Smokowski Senior Executive Assistant

ARTISTIC

Anthony Pierce Chief Artistic Officer

Aric Christensen Audio Engineer

Dante Dunlap Properties Master

Shannon Gonzalez Director of Stage Production

Jonathan Groszew Senior Director of Orchestral Personnel

Sam Jaehnig Crew Chief

Auburn Joseph Manager of Classical Programming

Kyle Kamrath Senior Manager of Popular Programming

Aspen McArthur Assistant Librarian

Dan Rib Manager of Artistic Operations

Alexander Roy Artistic Coordinator

Hitomi Sipher Assistant Librarian

Miles Stasica Master Electrician

Nick Taylor Manager of Orchestra Personnel

Lyle Wong Orchestra Librarian

CONDUCTORS & CHORUS DIRECTION

Peter Oundjian Music Director

Christopher Dragon Resident Conductor

Wilbur Lin Associate Conductor & DYAO Music Director

Taylor Martin Chorus Director and Conductor

Mary Louise Burke Associate Chorus Director and Conductor

Jared Joseph Assistant Chorus Conductor

Duain Wolfe Founding Chorus Director and Conductor Laureate

David Rosen Chorus Manager

Barb Porter Associate Chorus Manager

Eric Israelson Chorus Manager Emeritus

DEVELOPMENT

Julie DeWoody Chief Philanthropy Officer

Lillie Combs Director of Development

Sam Macken Development Events & Membership Manager

Jenna Pieper Development Operations Coordinator

David Rosen Development Operations Senior Manager

Christine Senavsky Senior Manager of Institutional Giving

Beth Wamsley Annual Fund Manager

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Lindsay Genadek Community Education Manager

Autumn Stolle Community Education Coordinator

FINANCE

Coreen Miller Chief Financial Officer, & Chief Operating Officer

Annette Brown Staff Accountant

David Murphy Associate Director of Finance & Benefits

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Stephanie Derybowski Director of Web Experience

Nick Dobreff Communications & Creative Director

Kayla Hayes Director of Digital Marketing & Promotions

Anna Ristvey Creative Marketing Manager

SALES & PATRON SERVICES

MacKenzie McGuire Director of Sales & Patron Services

Johanna Jeter Senior Manager of Sales & Patron Services

Jenna Abbott Lead Sales & Patron Services Associate

Jeff Borrett Lead Sales & Patron Services Associate

Quinn Rubin Assistant Lead Sales & Patron Services Associate

Kaitlin Evans Patron Services Associate

Amy Fielder Patron Services Associate

Daniela Garzón Patron Services Associate

Rosa Gasdia Patron Services Associate

Reagan Luchte Patron Services Associate

Marcella Stone-Fox Patron Services Associate

Sarah Thompson Patron Services Associate

Molly Epstein Group Sales Associate

COLORADO SYMPHONY FUND

Stephen M. Brett President

Norman L. Wilson Treasurer

James D. Butler Director

Malik Robinson Director

William Wallace Director

Kip Wallen Secretary

GUILD OFFICERS

Cheryl Fricke President

Lucia Machado Recording Secretary

Kathy Dolan Treasurer

Lorenz Rychner Assistant Treasurer

Deanna Leino Corresponding Secretary

Nancy Crego Vice-President Of Fundraising

Luann Good-deCurnou Vice-President Of Membership

Terry Gallant Vice-President Of Music Education

Julie Chickillo VP of Technology

Kathy Swanson Shop Manager

Monica Owen Shop Buyer

Boettcher Concert Hall is managed

A few things that might come in handy as you plan your night with us:

RUNNING A LITTLE LATE?

Relax. Life happens. If the music has already started, our ushers will guide you in at a natural pause so you can slip in without missing too much. Sometimes that means enjoying a nearby seat until intermission, when you can move to the one on your ticket.

WHEN TO CLAP

Not sure? You’re not alone. Many works have quiet pauses between movements, and most people wait until the very end to applaud. Watch for the conductor’s final flourish, that’s your green light. When in doubt, follow the vibe of the room and clap with gusto.

PHONES, PHOTOS, & VIDEO

Set your phone to silent and settle in. Flash is never allowed, but outside of our Classics programs (where we keep the hall distractionfree), you’re welcome to snap a quick photo or short video of the performance as long as it doesn’t pull focus from the performance. During Classics concerts, feel free to snap a quick photo before the concert or during applause. Share the moment and tag us! Our musicians love seeing your posts!

FOOD & DRINKS

Drinks are welcome in the hall (yes, really). Bars are open before the concert and at intermission. Food stays in the lobby so the music — and not your snack — takes center stage.

BRINGING THE KIDS

We love little listeners! Family concerts are designed just for them, and many Pops, Holiday, Movie, and Summer shows are kid-friendly too. Tickets for kids are often just $10–$15 (plus fees & taxes). Classics concerts run 2–2.5 hours, so consider whether that’s right for your crew. Need a breather? Step into the lobby and rejoin when you’re ready.

HOW LONG IS THE CONCERT?

Most events last about two hours with a 20-minute intermission. For exact timing, flip through the performance notes in this magazine.

CAN’T MAKE YOUR PERFORMANCE?

We understand that plans may change. Subscribers can exchange tickets for free, just one of the many perks of subscribing to your Colorado Symphony! Non-subscribers may exchange for an additional fee. You can exchange tickets in person, by phone, or online for another performance within the same season. There is an additional cost if seating upgrades apply, and all exchange requests are subject to availability. You may also donate your tickets back to the Colorado Symphony and receive a donation receipt.

WEATHER WORRIES

This is Colorado, so yes, we’ve seen it all. We almost never cancel, but if we do, you’ll hear from us directly by email, phone, or text. We’ll also post updates on our website and social channels.

Explore the PLAN YOUR VISIT pages at coloradosymphony.org and discover answers to more frequently asked questions!

COMING SOON

MARCH

Peppa Pig: My First Concert

MAR 1 SUN 1:00 & 4:00

Beethoven Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

MAR 6-8 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

DYAO Side-by-Side

MAR 11 WED 7:30

Lang Lang with the Colorado Symphony

MAR 14 SAT 7:30

Drums of the World

MAR 15 SUN 2:30

Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet with Peter Oundjian

MAR 20-22 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

APRIL

Marin Alsop Conducts Rimsky-Korsakov + Gabriela Montero

APR 10-12 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

War and Peace: Haydn, Vaughan Williams, and Mazzoli

APR 18-19 SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue with Peter Oundjian & Michelle Cann

APR 24-26 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

MAY

Stravinsky The Rite of Spring with Kevin John Edusei + Jess Gillam

MAY 1-3 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

Music and Art: A Symphonic Exploration

MAY 7 THU 7:30

Colorado Symphony Gala

MAY 9 SAT 7:30

Pictures at an Exhibition with Christopher Dragon + Albert Cano Smit

MAY 15-17 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert

MAY 22-24 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 2:30

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – In Concert

MAY 27-29 FRI-SAT 7:00 ✤ SUN 2:00

Mahler’s Second with Peter Oundjian & your Colorado Symphony Chorus

MAY 29-31 FRI-SAT 7:30 ✤ SUN 1:00

JUNE & JULY

Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY

JUN 26-27 FRI-SAT 7:30

The Head and the Heart with the Colorado Symphony AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE

JUL 15 WED 7:30

Inside the Score: Behind the Scenes with the Colorado Symphony Library Team

By Nick Dobreff

On any given day at Boettcher Concert Hall, more than 80 musicians take the stage with confidence, knowing that every page they turn will be correct, every marking crisp, every bowing unified, every cut precise. That quiet certainty, so easy for audiences to take for granted, is the result of a hidden world just steps away from the lights and applause. It is the domain of the Colorado Symphony’s Library team: a trio of musicians-turnedmagicians whose craft shapes every measure of music before a single note ever rings through the hall.

In the public imagination, libraries conjure rows of books and a hush of study. But the Symphony’s library is a different kind of cathedral. Here, scores arrive from around the world — fresh, worn, tattered, or pristine — and are transformed, edited, repaired, notated, clarified, and ultimately prepared for performance with painstaking care. Every program, every week, begins and ends with this team.

“The right music, at the right place, at the right time.”

For Orchestra Librarian Lyle Wong and Assistant Librarians Hitomi Sipher and Aspen McArthur, the job begins long before the audience finds its seats.

“A phrase commonly used by orchestral librarians is that it’s our job to have ‘the right music, at the right place, at the right time,’” the team explains. “We ensure the musicians not only have the correct music at each service but as much information as possible in advance, so rehearsal time isn’t spent coordinating bowings, correcting erroneous notes, or communicating cuts.”

In other words: an orchestra librarian is part musicologist, part archivist, part copyist, part production coordinator, part detective, and part crisis-manager.

The work begins as soon as a concert is programmed, sometimes months, sometimes years before an audience hears it. “As soon as possible,” the librarians say. Once they receive a confirmed program, they spring into action: sourcing scores from publishers large and small, tracking down rare parts, receiving materials from arrangers, or purchasing publicdomain editions. Rental materials often arrive just 6–8 weeks before rehearsal, triggering an accelerated race against the clock.

And then the real work begins.

Preparing the Ink Before the Music

Even when a piece already lives in the Symphony’s library, it must be fully evaluated for the program ahead: bowings, articulations, divisi, rehearsal markings, cuts, errata, pageturn problems — the subtle but essential details that, if overlooked, can turn rehearsal time into chaos.

“We examine each part as if we were the performing musician,” the team explains, “and ensure that it is as close to perfect as we can make it.”

This means flipping through hundreds of pages with a meticulous eye, sometimes laying them out across the entire workroom. It means coordinating with the Symphony’s Artistic and Production teams about instrumentation and layout. It means receiving instructions from the conductor and distributing information to musicians quickly and clearly.

And for the strings, one of the most collaborative and tradition-rooted processes in the orchestral world: bowings.

Bowings begin with Concertmaster Yumi Hwang-Williams, who marks the first violin part. “Once they are returned,” the team says, “copies are provided to Kate Arndt, Principal Second Violin, then to Basil Vendryes, Principal Viola, Seoyoen Min, Principal Cello, and Steve Metcalf, Principal Bass. As soon as we receive each of the principals’ parts back, the librarians copy any bowings or changes to the sections’ parts.”

It is a chain of precision, communication, and trust — one that ensures the entire string section moves as a single organism on stage.

The Invisible Craft

Lyle, Hitomi, and Aspen arrived at librarianship from different musical beginnings — clarinet, piano, and viola respectively — but all share a similar moment of discovery: the realization that the work behind the scenes was its own form of artistry.

Aspen describes the joy of restoring clarity to a score:

“I love correcting errata, either by hand or through Photoshop. We try to make any corrections seamless so that they essentially cannot be detected by musicians. It can feel very creative and artistic to make those corrections beautifully, although people may never know they were completed.”

Lyle’s perspective has broadened over time:

“I started my career with a passion for correcting errata and assembling excerpt books. Now I enjoy managing a team and navigating the reactive nature of live performance logistics. There’s something satisfying about shaping the music at its source before it reaches our musicians.”

And for Hitomi, the beauty is in the anonymity: “What we do is mostly invisible but essential — that is the beauty of this job. Our work makes musicians’ music-making as smooth as possible. When I hear beautiful music played by them, that is my favorite moment at work.”

Concert Night: The Calm After the Storm

By the time an audience arrives, the librarians have already lived through weeks of preparation, dozens of edits, and an untold number of decisions that shape what the musicians see on their stands.

And then, finally, concert night arrives.

“If everything is going well, concert nights are surprisingly the most chill time for a librarian,” they say with a smile. But they stay vigilant.

Five minutes before showtime, the librarian knocks on the conductor’s dressing room door and collects the conductor scores, the full-size scores that include music for the entire ensemble. While the musicians warm up, the librarian quietly places the scores on the podium and disappears backstage.

In the wings or backstage, they scan the orchestra for signs of trouble: “We’re often on the lookout for panic in musicians’ eyes — it can be an early indicator that they may have forgotten their music or are missing something.” They listen to rehearsals through monitors while continuing other work, ears tuned not just to the beauty of the music, but to the cues of potential problems: extended pauses, repeated passages, conversations that might signal confusion.

Once the performance begins, the team may slip in to hear a passage or two — one of the quiet rewards of their work — before preparing to collect the music after the final bow.

A Profession Few Understand, But Every Orchestra Depends On

The role of an orchestral librarian remains widely misunderstood, even within the music world. “It may surprise some,” the team notes, “that librarians are required to have performance or music education degrees, to complete extensive training programs, and often even audition to win positions with orchestras.”

Their work touches every part of the organization — from musicians to conductors, guest artists, artistic staff, production crew — and impacts every performance an audience hears.

Aspen McArthur

“At the core of what we do,” they say, “we ensure that the performing musicians have the tools they need to provide Colorado with the very best live, symphonic music.”

— Colorado Symphony Librarians

“At the core of what we do,” they say, “we ensure that the performing musicians have the tools they need to provide Colorado with the very best live, symphonic music. Our work allows our artistic teams to bring new and diverse programming to the community.”

Audiences may never glimpse the chaotic beauty of the library workroom — the stacks of scores, the marked bowings drying on a desk, the razorsharp pencils, the shared jokes about misprinted parts or impossible page turns. They may never witness the librarians’ calm response to a last-minute change or a missing part minutes before downbeat.

But they will hear the results.

Every unified phrase. Every seamless transition. Every articulation that sounded effortless because someone made sure it was clear before the musicians ever rehearsed it.

The Colorado Symphony Library may stay in the shadows, but its work beats steadily beneath every performance.

And though audiences may never see them center-stage, their imprint is in every note. ■

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MOVIES AT THE SYMPHONY 2025/26

HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE WITH YOUR COLOROADO SYMPHONY

JUSTIN FREER, conductor

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Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7:00pm

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7:00pm

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:00pm

Boettcher Concert Hall

Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireTM Synopsis

Harry PotterTM is mysteriously entered into the Triwizard TournamentTM, a grueling contest among three wizarding schools in which he confronts a dragon, water demons and an enchanted maze only to find himself in Lord Voldemort’s grasp. All will change when Harry, Ron and Hermione leave childhood forever and face challenges beyond their imagining.

COLORADO SYMPHONY IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

“Harry

Potter and the Goblet of Fire”

Directed by Mike Newell

Produced by David Heyman

Written by Steve Kloves

Based on “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” by J.K. Rowling

Starring:

Daniel Radcliffe

Rupert Grint

Emma Watson

Robbie Coltrane

Warwick Davis

Ralph Fiennes

Michael Gambon

Brendan Gleeson

Jason Issacs

Gary Oldman

Alan Rickman

Maggie Smith

Timothy Spall

David Thewlis

Frances de Le Tour

Music by Patrick Doyle

Cinematography by Roger Pratt

Edited by Mick Audsley

Produced by Heyday Films, Patalex IV Productions

Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures

CONCERT RUN TIME IS APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS AND 37 MINUTES INCLUDING A 20 MINUTE INTERMISSION.

BIOGRAPHIES

JUSTIN FREER, conductor

American composer/conductor JUSTIN FREER was born and raised in Huntington Beach, CA. He has established himself as one of the West Coast’s most exciting musical voices and is a highly sought-after conductor and producer of film music concerts around the world. Freer began his formal studies on trumpet, but quickly turned to piano and composition, composing his first work at eleven and giving his professional conducting debut at sixteen.

Continually composing for various different mediums, he has written music for world-renowned trumpeters Doc Severinsen and Jens Lindemann and continues to be in demand as a composer and conductor for everything from orchestral literature to chamber music around the world.

He has served as composer for several independent films and has written motion picture advertising music for some of 20th Century Fox Studios’ biggest campaigns including Avatar, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Aliens in the Attic. As a conductor Freer has appeared with some of the most well known orchestras in the world including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, London Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic and the Philadelphia Orchestra. He is also one of the only conductors to have ever conducted in both the ancient Colosseum and Circus Maximus in Rome.

Renowned wind conductor and Oxford Round Table Scholar Dr. Rikard Hansen has noted that, “In totality, Freer’s exploration in musical sound evoke moments of highly charged drama, alarming strife and serene reflection.”

Freer has been recognized with numerous grants and awards from organizations including ASCAP, BMI, the Society of Composers and Lyricists and the Henry Mancini Estate. He is the Founder and President of CineConcerts, a company dedicated to the preservation and concert presentation of film, curating and conducting hundreds of full length music score performances live with film for such wide ranging titles as Rudy, Gladiator, The Godfather, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, It’s A Wonderful Life, and the entire Harry Potter Film Franchise.

Mr. Freer earned both his B.A. and M.A. degrees in Music Composition from UCLA, where his principal composition teachers included Paul Chihara and Ian Krouse. In addition, he was mentored by legendary composer/conductor Jerry Goldsmith.

Valentine’s Day with Pink Martini

FEB 13-14  FRI-SAT 7:30

PATRICK DOYLE, composer

Patrick Doyle, born on 6 April 1953 in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, is a classically trained composer known for his illustrious career in film, television, and theatre. He graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music in 1975 and was later made a Fellow there in 2001. Over his 50-year career, Doyle has composed scores for over 60 feature films and is particularly recognized for his collaborations with actor-director Kenneth Branagh on films such as “Henry V,” “Hamlet,” “Much Ado About Nothing,” “Thor,” “Cinderella,” and “Death on the Nile,” among others. Some of his noteworthy works outside the Branagh collaboration include scoring for “Sense and Sensibility,” “Carlito’s Way,” “Gosford Park,” “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” and “Brave”. His music has reached a global audience of over a billion people, establishing him as a multi-award-winning composer of significant repute.

In 2023, Doyle made headlines by composing music for King Charles’s Coronation, reflecting his continuous contributions to significant events and the film industry. His achievements extend to nominations and awards from prestigious bodies, including two Academy Award nominations, two Golden Globe nominations, one BAFTA nomination, and winning the Ivor Novello Award for Best Film Theme for ‘Henry V’. Furthermore, he has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from both The World Soundtrack Awards and Scottish BAFTA, showcasing the broad recognition of his extraordinary achievements in music.

In addition to his musical talents, Doyle also explored acting in the mid-1970s, with roles in the historical sports drama film “Chariots of Fire” in 1981, and in the romantic comedy film “Much Ado About Nothing” in 1993, among others. This versatile background showcases a rich and diverse career, marking Patrick Doyle as a remarkable figure in the film and music industry.

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Finding Her Voice

Seoyoen Min’s Journey to the Principal Chair

By Nick Dobreff

When Principal Cello Seoyoen Min begins to play, something in the orchestra’s sound shifts; the room seems to warm, the texture deepens, and the music takes on a distinctly human glow. Her voice within the ensemble is unmistakable, shaped by a life of curiosity, discipline, and an instinctive connection to the instrument she first picked up at five years old. But behind that voice is a remarkable journey that began with a mother’s dream, a sibling connection, and a young musician who never imagined she would one day lead an American orchestra’s cello section or step into the spotlight to perform one of the most electrifying concertos in the repertoire.

For Seoyoen, music has always been a family affair.

“My mom is a music lover and an amateur pianist,” she recalls. “I think she originally dreamed of having a family piano trio with her daughters. My older sister started playing the violin, so it was natural for me to pick up the cello.”

It wasn’t long before she discovered that her mother’s dream had set her on her own lifelong path. “I’ve always loved the natural, human sound of the cello,” she says. “It still

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amazes me how beautiful it can be. Also, listening to my sister practice Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 about fifty times a day made me realize how lucky I was to have half as many notes as she did,” she laughs.

What began as a sibling compromise became a calling. Music was the constant language of her childhood, a way to understand herself and the world around her. “Music was always part of my everyday life,” she says. “It gave me a sense of belonging and purpose early on. Whether I was practicing alone or performing with others, it always helped me feel connected to people and to myself.”

Min’s decision to pursue music professionally crystallized during her university years in South Korea. She vividly remembers the first time orchestral music moved her beyond words.

“Our university conductor, Hun Jeong Lim, really showed me the power of orchestral music,” she says. “Performing the last movement of Mahler’s Third Symphony was unforgettable. It felt almost like an out-of-body experience and made me realize how deeply I wanted to keep doing this.”

That sense of transcendence has guided her ever since, through years of rigorous study and competition, across continents, and ultimately to her current home on stage at Boettcher Concert Hall.

But it was the moment she learned she had won the audition for Principal Cello of the Colorado Symphony that marked a new chapter.

“I was over the moon,” she says, smiling. “Who wouldn’t love living in Colorado and getting to make music for a living? Joining the Colorado Symphony felt like the perfect combination of doing what I love and being part of a community of amazing musicians.”

As Principal Cello since 2019, Min anchors the orchestra’s rich, resonant sound while also guiding her section with quiet confidence.

“Joining the Colorado Symphony felt like the perfect combination of doing what I love and being part of a community of amazing musicians.”

— Seoyoen Min

“I really love our section and trust them completely,” she says. “I try not to micromanage but to offer guidance when it’s needed. The most important thing is remembering that we’re one team, and that listening and trusting each other always come first.”

Her approach to leadership reflects her belief that artistry and technique are inseparable. “For me, technique and expression go hand in hand,” she explains. “The more comfortable I am technically, the more freely I can express myself. I always try to make the cello feel like part of my own voice so the music comes through naturally.”

That philosophy extends to her work with Music Director Peter Oundjian, a collaboration she describes as both inspiring and humbling. “Peter is such an inspiring musician. I grew up listening to his recordings with the Tokyo String Quartet, so it’s really special to now work with him in person. He brings so much experience and insight to every rehearsal. Making music with him and with my colleagues here is truly a privilege.”

This season, Min takes center stage for her solo debut with the Colorado Symphony, performing Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1. The program, conducted by Oundjian, will also feature works by Debussy and Dvořák, a fitting pairing for a cellist whose playing combines lyrical sensitivity with steely precision.

“I feel so grateful for the opportunity to perform with my colleagues in this way,” she says. “One of the best parts about playing with your own orchestra is the trust that already exists between everyone. That kind of connection makes it easier to take risks and create something special together.”

For Seoyoen, the Shostakovich concerto is not just a virtuosic showcase, but a deeply personal musical statement: raw, intense, and vulnerable. “It’s a piece that pushes you emotionally and physically,” she says. “You have to dig deep, but that’s what makes it so powerful.”

Seoyoen and the Colorado Symphony were featured in CU Anschutz' "Never Dream Alone" marketing campaign last fall.

Away from rehearsals and performances, she finds balance in the simple pleasures of daily life. “Finding balance is always tricky in this field, since it’s easy to never stop working,” she admits. “I try to take days when I don’t think about the cello at all and just enjoy life. I love watching movies, spending time outside, and giving myself space to reset so I can come back to music feeling fresh and inspired.”

She also enjoys exploring new creative outlets, including a starring appearance in CU Anschutz’s "Never Dream Alone" marketing campaign which featured an exhausting 12hour video shoot in Boettcher Concert Hall. “It was such an interesting experience,” she says. “Seeing how a film crew operates up close was fascinating. It gave me a new appreciation for all the creativity and teamwork that go into telling a story in a different medium.”

Whether leading her section, performing chamber music, or stepping forward as a soloist, Seoyoen’s artistry is grounded in the same values that first drew her to music as a child: connection, honesty, and expression.

“I really love playing small chamber music,” she says. “It’s so personal and honest, and I love the close connection that happens when a few musicians are truly listening and responding to each other. Some of my favorite musical memories have come from those kinds of moments.”

It’s that same spirit of listening and collaboration that defines her work with the Colorado Symphony and that audiences will feel when she performs the Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1 in February.

“Music has always helped me feel connected,” Min reflects. “That’s what I hope people feel when they hear us play — that sense of being part of something beautiful together.”

See Seoyoen Min perform Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1 with the Colorado Symphony, conducted by Peter Oundjian, February 6–8 at Boettcher Concert Hall.

You Belong Here — And Denver Just Proved It

Passage of the Vibrant Denver Bond Jump-Starts

Boettcher Concert Hall

Renovation Efforts

By Nick Dobreff

On November 5, Denver voters made history, choosing decisively to invest in our city’s future. By approving all five measures of the Vibrant Denver Bond, Denver voters said yes to better streets, stronger neighborhoods, and more vibrant public spaces for everyone. These investments will touch every part of daily life in our city — from the roads we drive and the parks we play in, to the libraries, health centers and shelters that strengthen our communities.

Most crucially for the Colorado Symphony, the bond also allocates $20 million to the renovation of Boettcher Concert Hall, the Colorado Symphony’s beloved home and the nation’s first symphonic hall designed in the round. It is a resounding affirmation of something we’ve long believed: that music, culture, and community are essential to Denver’s identity and to its future.

Boettcher Concert Hall opened in 1978 — nearly half a century ago. In the 47 years since, the hall has become an architectural and cultural landmark, hosting generations of musicians and millions of concertgoers. Yet in all that time, Boettcher has never undergone a significant renovation. While its pioneering in-the-round design remains iconic, the building now faces aging infrastructure and modern accessibility and production needs that far exceed what was envisioned in the late 1970s. The Vibrant Denver Bond represents the first major step toward addressing these essential upgrades — an important milestone, but only the beginning. Additional funding must still be secured to realize a full renovation worthy of the hall’s history and its future.

That belief echoed loud and clear on November 15, when Mayor Mike Johnston, leaders from the City and County of Denver, and members of Denver Arts & Venues joined the Colorado Symphony and Denver’s own DeVotchKa for a powerful celebration inside Boettcher Concert Hall. Over 100 guests gathered for a vibrant VIP reception before stepping into a packed hall buzzing with anticipation. What followed was a genrebending, electrifying performance — two Denver icons sharing one stage, embodying the creative energy this city loves and deserves.

Outside, the banner facing the city proclaimed the message that has become Boettcher’s heartbeat: “You Belong Here.” It’s an invitation — simple, bold, and true. You, our audience, belong here. The Colorado Symphony belongs here. And this concert hall, a place where generations have gathered to share in the joy and wonder of live symphonic music, belongs firmly in the cultural heart of downtown Denver.

The passage of the Vibrant Denver Bond is a declaration of confidence in what the arts bring to this community: inspiration, innovation, education, belonging, and moments that remind us what it means to be human. It reflects the shared vision of so many who steward Denver’s creative ecosystem — from our cultural partners across the city to the countless champions behind the scenes who guided this effort forward.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Denver voters; to Mayor Mike Johnston and the City and County of Denver; to Denver City Council; to Gretchen Hollrah and the team at Denver Arts & Venues; to the Vibrant Denver Bond Committees; and to the campaign leadership who worked tirelessly to help usher this project to fruition. Their collaboration, commitment, and belief in Boettcher Concert Hall have been — and will continue to be — instrumental.

As we look toward Boettcher’s future, we honor the spirit that defined this hall from the beginning. A 1978 program hailed Boettcher as “a magnificent tribute to the ultimate cooperation of many forces that joined together, sometimes under the most difficult of circumstances.” Nearly five decades later, that spirit lives on.

Today, Denver has once again joined together — artists, educators, civic leaders, cultural institutions, and voters alike — to invest in the city’s creative heart. We are planning more than a renovated venue. We are building momentum. Together. Because here in Denver, the message is clear.

You belong here. And the future of the arts belongs to all of us. ■

The Schoen Foundation, established by William J. and Sharon Schoen, is dedicated to supporting education in the communities where its trustees live and work. This commitment includes supporting opportunities that allow learning to extend beyond the classroom. The foundation believes that the arts play a vital role in enriching the lives of children, helping them grow, imagine, and discover their full potential.

The Schoen Foundation is honored to partner with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra’s Community Education programs, which ensure that all children in the region have the opportunity to connect with exceptional musicians and experience the remarkable orchestra firsthand. The foundation wholeheartedly believes that it takes a village, and we are proud to champion efforts that provide every child in the Denver metro area with a gateway to the lifelong enrichment that the Colorado Symphony Orchestra offers.

DONORS MAKE THE MUSIC HAPPEN

WHY WE GIVE

“When I see my grandkids light up at a concert, I know this Symphony is part of their story and mine.”

At the Colorado Symphony, we inspire and unite humanity through music. Every note you hear is made possible by people like you, supporters who believe in the power of music to bring us together and fill our community with pride.

When you give, you’re helping a child experience the thrill of live music for the first time. You’re creating moments of joy for families and friends who gather in our hall. You’re ensuring that Colorado continues to resonate with world-class artistry for generations to come.

YOUR IMPACT

Behind every bow stroke, every swell of sound, and every breathtaking performance is a community of donors. Together, we make the Symphony vibrant, welcoming, and truly the soul of Colorado.

BEHIND THE SCENES, TOGETHER

As a donor, you’re welcomed into the Symphony family with open rehearsals, backstage conversations, and special gatherings that celebrate what we create together.

Because when you give to the Colorado Symphony, you’re joining a community built on connection, belonging, and Colorado pride.

FIND YOUR COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT

Our giving societies connect people who share a passion for music and belonging:

• Music Director’s Circle | Champion the Symphony alongside Maestro Oundjian.

• Centennial Society | Shape the next 100 years of music in Colorado.

• Luminary Society | Spark innovation, education, and artistic excellence.

• Women of Note | Honor and uplift the women of the Symphony.

• Instrumentalists | Provide a steady beat by joining the monthly giving program.

• Crescendo Society | Young professionals building a future for live music.

• Colorado Symphony Guild | Volunteers powering our mission with heart.

JOIN US TODAY

Make your impact at coloradosymphony.org/support or contact giving@coloradosymphony.org

BECOME A SUPPORTER TODAY

Visit coloradosymphony.org/giving to discover how best you can support us today.

WE PERFORM FOR YOU, BECAUSE OF YOU.

The extraordinary musical experience you are about to enjoy is possible because of the generous support of our donors.

Contributors to the Colorado Symphony are integral to building a future where live symphonic music is for everyone. We are committed to providing inspiring, accessible, and visionary live symphonic musical experiences for future generations. Thank you for your investment in arts and culture in your community.

ANNUAL FUND DONOR LIST –INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY FOUNDATION SUPPORT

This list includes gifts made to the Colorado Symphony from July 1, 2024 through November 30, 2025. If you have any questions or concerns regarding a donor listing, please contact the Development Department at 303.308.2469. Thank you for your support!

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CENTENNIAL SOCIETY

The Colorado Symphony’s Centennial Society is comprised of loyal supporters who contribute at the $10,000 level or higher. We want to take this opportunity to acknowledge our most dedicated donors who have joined the Centennial Society. We thank you and are honored by your most generous support!

CENTENNIAL DIAMOND

LEVEL

($100,000+)

Nancy and Anthony Accetta Σ

Mary Beazley and John Street

Timothy Burke

The Butler Family Fund of The Denver Foundation

Estate of Sandy Elliot

Genesee Mountain Foundation

Sterne-Elder Memorial Fund

CENTENNIAL PLATINUM

LEVEL

($50,000+)

Sharon and Jim Butler

Colorado Symphony Guild

Anonymous

CENTENNIAL GOLD LEVEL

($25,000+)

Anonymous

Col. and Mrs. Phil Beaver

Anonymous

Ed and Laurie Bock

∑ - Women of Note Member Ω - Music Directors Circle

The Estate of Louise A. Colvert

Ms. Judy DeNapoli

Mr. Richard Divine Ω

Keith and Kathie Finger Σ

Estate of Wilma E. Godfrey

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hasday

Dr. Richard Krugman

Dr. Harold Nelson Ω

Stephens Enders Fund Ω

Vesna and Slobodan Todorovic

Seth and Rivka Weisberg Σ Ω

Mr. Duain Wolfe

CENTENNIAL SILVER

LEVEL

($10,000+)

Libby Anschutz Foundation

Roger and Susan Bowles

Linda Shoemaker and Steve Brett

Heide Burose

Ms. Anastasia D. Carter

Chambers Initiative

Helen Murray Charitable Trust

The Chill Foundation

Young and Carolyn Cho

Dr. Helena L. Chum Σ

Christopher Cole and Rachel Radford

Jane Costain and Gary Moore

Mr. Jurgen De Lemos

Adam and Stephanie Donner

Ms. Erika Enger

Mr. John F. Estes III and Mrs. Norma Horner

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ewing

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Festog

Crawley Family Foundation

Anonymous

Bob Friedlander: Colorado Symphony Chorus (Bass 2)

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Fulton

Harmes C. Fishback Foundation

James Harvey

Rob and Kathy Klugman

John W. Kure and Cheryl L. Solich

Donald and Margery Langmuir

Steve and Pat Larson

Philip R. Levy

Amy Loether

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen McDonald

Mr. Mike McPhee

Kelly Meyer

Coreen and Mike Miller

Mr. Jay Mills & Ms. Kiana Akina

Robert R. Montgomery

Dr. and Mr. Marta O’Grady

Dr. Christopher Ott

Mr. and Mrs. Peter and Nadine Oundjian

Paz Family Foundation

The Bruce Peterson Fund

Donald W. Peterson and Harriet P. Peterson

Kathleen M. Price

Romano Foundation, Inc.

Mr. J.F. Rick Romano III

Ms. Julie B. Rubsam Σ

Dr. Richard and Jo Sanders

Raymond and Suzanne Satter Σ

Dave Schmitz

Mr. Walker and Mrs. Jenna Stapleton

Alan and Shelley Stein

Normie and Paul Voillequé

Daniel and Tina Wachter

Dr. David H. Wagner Jr

David Wescoe Ω

Anonymous

Michael and Nancy Zoellner

LUMINARY SOCIETY

The Luminary Society is comprised of dedicated donors who contribute at the $2,750 level or higher. These supporters receive invitations to exclusive events such as receptions, open rehearsals, pre-sale opportunities, and more! We thank all our dedicated supporters who have joined our Luminary Society community.

LUMINARY GOLD LEVEL

($5,000+)

A.J. Markley Trust

Althoff Family Charitable Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Armstrong

Edward Ashwood and Candice Johnson

Ken and Zoe Barley

Elaine T. Beaver

Kate Bermingham

Ms. Dorrie Bitzer

Bob Greene

Anonymous

Mervyn L. Brenner Foundation

Jim and Jana Cuneo

Mr. Shelley Don

Peter and Diane Doniger

John Cowdrey and Jane Kellogg

Mr. Shelley Don

Lee and Peggy Driscoll

Mr. Brad Ellins

Ms. Rachel Ellins

Eugene C. & Florence Armstrong Family Foundation

Mark and Carla Ewing

Eyer Reese Family Foundation

Michael Frontera

Mr. Robert C. Fullerton

Deborah and Theodore Gaensbauer Σ

Marian P. Gelfand

Thomas J. and Shirley C. Gibson

Margaret Hoeppner

Anonymous

Robert and Sandra Keeley

Olivia Kerr

Professor Edward Kinney and Dr. Charles Dinarello

Ellen Kirk

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kugeler

Kimberly Lallier

Libby Anschutz Foundation

Jane Ann and Jim Lockwood

Paul & Jackie LoNigro

Marks Family Foundation

Sharon L. Menard

Kenneth and Myra Monfort

Craig Ponzio

Rebecca Pyle

Richard Replin and Elissa Stein

Dr. Susan B. Rifkin Σ

Robert E. Chew

Laura D. Rosenthal

Mr. and Mrs. William Runyan

Elyse Tipton and Paul Ruttum

Mr. Jacob Schroeder

Ed and Kathy Segner

Anonymous

Mr. Yancey Spruill

Anonymous

John Tobey

Ms. Martha Tracey

Ms. June Travis

Mr. Kip Wallen

Mr. Larned Waterman

Malcolm and Donna Wheeler

Mr. Murray Willis and Ms. Veronica Hoegler

LUMINARY SILVER LEVEL ($2,750+)

Donald Anderson and Jennifer Thompson

Robert P. Austin

Addie and Bob Barkley Σ

Richard & Linda Bateman

Ms. Mariette Bell

Barbara Berryman

Chris Binkley

J. Fern Black

Libby Bortz

Mr. Brockett and Ms. Kosowski

Britany and Kyle Chism

Robin D. Chotin

Mr. & Mrs. Paul T. Combs

Ms. Anne M. Culver

Maria Del Rio

Margaret F. DesCombes Σ

Rus and Dale Dewitt

Scott and Rachel Doniger

Anonymous

Eric Sondermann and Tracy Dunning

Drs. Ellen and Anthony Elias

Fran and Mike Fisher

Natalie Fournier

Joan M. French

Dr. and Mrs. John H. Gale

John and Diane Gallagher

Rhondda Grant

The Grynberg Family Σ

Sally Haas Σ

Anonymous

Anonymous

Colleen Healey Fund

Bernice Hernandez Σ

Ann Herron

Richard and Mary Anne Johnston

Mr. Allen Kemp

Ms. Katherine Konopka

Mr. George Kruger

Mr. John Lake and Mr. Harold V. Winters

Judge and Mrs. John P. Leopold

Jaclyn Lim and Jamie Tsui

Mr. Mark Malyak

Mrs. Lydia D. Mclane Esq

Joseph R. McMonagle

Barbara A. Mendel

Ms. Joan Virginia Messick Σ

Mr. J Kent Miller

Robert and Carol Murphy Σ

Drs. Mark and Shuyuan Myerson

Ben and Pattie Nelson

Elizabeth Neva

Kathy Newman and Rudi Hartmann

Sheila K. O’Brien

Daniel K. Paulien

Bonnie Perkins Σ

Elizabeth and William Reinhardt

Myra and Robert Rich

Lynn and Roger Ritvo

Cheri and Alan Rubin Σ

Mr. Charles Samson

Dick & Jeanne Saunders

Victor von Schlegell

Ruth Schoening

Mrs. Jane S. Scofield

Adam Shindler

Mr. Jerry E. Sims and Mrs. Carol J. Buchanan

Ms. Lynn M. Slouka

Patricia Somerville Σ

Eric Sondermann and Tracy Dunning

Ms. Emilie Ailts Staible

Gordon Stenger

Mrs. Katheryn A. Swanson

Thomas & Beatrice Taplin

The Louis R. and Dorothy M. Meister

Foundation

Ms. Marie D. Welch

Mr. Rike Wootten

Randy and Joan Zisler

SYMPHONY FRIEND

($2,000+)

Liz Arthur

Ms. Sue E. Baker

Dalton Beasley

Bob and Cynthia Benson

Ms. Corinne Bigelow

Marge Bozarth

Anonymous

Brian and Cynthia LeFevre

Cody Caffee

Anonymous

John L. Coil

Mrs. Marianela Colmenares Bottini

Karen Curtis

Sandy Dee

The Dickson Family Gift Fund

Peter and Marian Downs

Diane Drewery & Don Wilks

Mrs. Erika Edmundo-Joseph Natascha Fuller

Virginia E. & Robert K. Fuller Σ

Mr. and Mrs. George C. Gibson

Mr. Michael Gibson

Michael and Lori Gill

Dale B. Giulieri

Anonymous

Mr. Nathan Gulash

Mr. Henry Mohr

Heather E. Hobbs

Mr. Richard Jaeger

Heather Johnson

Katherine Jorda

Mrs. Lisa A. Jordan

Mr. Kurt Knoernschild and Mrs. Sally Nogg

Wendy E. Labbett Σ

Andrew Larson

Elizabeth Mohan Leslie and Mike Leslie Σ

Edward Likovich

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mannetti

Kathleen Markey & Dr. Kenneth Niejadlik Σ

Dr. Nicole Marshall

Steve and Kathy McConahey

Katherine McMurray

Mr. Harold ‘Bud’ Meadows and Mrs. BJ Meadows

Ms. Janet Melson

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Messner

Anne B. Mills

Michael Mook

Mr. Douglas G. Moran

Judie and Ron Neel

Mrs. Kristen Nordenholz and Mr. Andrew Martin

Mr. Brian E. Richards

Barbara and Howard Rothenberg

Harvey and Maureen Solomon Σ

Mr. Steve Straub and Mrs. Phyllis Ann Straub

Mrs. Marcia D. Strickland

Sandra and Douglas Tashiro

Dr. Lorenzo A. Trujillo, Esq

Kyle and Bev Turner

John and Kristine Wallack

Ryan Walsh

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ward

Dr. Neil A. Weiner

Ms. Elizabeth Weitkamp

Mr. Daniel Wilkinson

SYMPHONY PATRON

($1,000+)

Ben Addoms

Ms. Sherri Alpert

Caryn and Mark Alpert

Mr. and Mrs. William Atkinson

Mrs. Helena Bagdasarova

Anonymous

Ms. Rhonda C. Baker

Nancy Ball

Ms. Diane Barrett Σ

Becker and Lynch Family Fund

Odiorne Beebe Σ

Mr. Ferdinand Belz and Mrs. Christy Belz

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bennett

Claire Benson

Michael Biere and Patricia Romero

Gwen and Jim Black

The Bliss Family Foundation

John and Sandy Blue

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bouton

Ms. Ingrid H. Boyd

Elizabeth Bradley

Brahinsky Beldock Family Fund

Linda Shoemaker and Steve Brett

Joseph Bronesky and Jacquelin Medina

Ms. Patti Brown

William Browning

Zach, Kate and Kevin’s entire RI family

Amy and Kevin Butler

Martha Byers

Bonnie Camp

Mark and Carolyn Cantrell

Mark Champoux

Mr. Derek Chang

Mr. Gene Child

Teresa Christopher

Drs. Henry and Janet Claman

David and Joan Clark

Mr. Larry Coben

Lillie B. and Hayden Combs

Karen Connolly

Martha Cox

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cox

Andrew Cullen

Mr. Timothy Curry

Emma M. Curtis

Hille and Jack Dais

Ms. Stephanie Danner

Mr. Chris Davis and Ms. Brighty Bradley

Dennis Davis

Nancy Davis

Ms. Julie DeWoody

Ms. Jamie Dillon

Ms. Vera Divenyi

Ms. Julia Dobbins

Matthew Dolph

Mr. and Mrs. Herb Donner

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Donovan

Phil and Corry Doty

Michael P. Dowling

Roderic and Maryellen Eckenhoff

Ms. Helene W. Eckstein and Mr. William Humphries

Dr. & Mrs. Carl Eisdorfer

Barbara Neal and Edward E. Ellis

Ms. Kate Emerich

Elizabeth Fischer and Donald Elliott

Joe and Edie Fogliano

Mr. William Fortune

Richard W. Foster

Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Fulford

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Fuller

Gordon-Raebel Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gart Σ

Antoinette Gawin

James Geis and Beverly Walter

Marshall and Jenifer Gile

Mrs. Daniela Golden

Tamara Golden and Tim Worrall

Mr. David Goldman

Dr. Burton and Lee Golub

The Gornick Fund

Barb and Ned Grauel

Nancy Gregory

Dennis and Eileen Griffin

Mr. Jonathan Groszew

Ms. Miriam Grynberg Σ

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart S. Gunckel

Mrs. Patricia Hammon Σ

Ginny Hammond Σ

Ms. Darlene K. Harmon

Mr. Nick Hazen

Mr. Brian R. Hedlund

Jennifer Heglin

Art and Terry Heller

Helen Berkman

Dr. Raymond P. Henkel

Melvin and Carolyn Hess

Anne Hewetson

HHSB Family Fund

James and Patricia Hidahl

Dr. Stephen Hindes

Stuart and Heidi Horowitz

Yumi Hwang-Williams and Dan Williams

Eleanor L. Isbill

Mr. & Mrs. Jon Isenhart

Stephen Jantsch and Terese Maltzman

Christopher Johnson

Ms. Jacqueline M. Johnson Σ

Mrs. Kathleen Johnson and Mr. Stephen Vierling

Kathryn Johnson and Cary L. Weinstein

Kate Kramer

Henny Kaufmann

Dr. Richard and Mrs. Carla Kem

Dr. Peter Kennealey and Dr. Colleen Murphy

Mark Kessler

Mrs. Louise and Mr. David Kestenbaum

Bonnie Kirschenbaum

Oza and Milan Klanjsek

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley W. Kleinsteiber

Mr. William L. Kowalski Jr

Kate Kramer

Stuart and Janet Kritzer Family Foundation

Louis Krupp

Laura Kucharczyk

Dianna L. Kunz

Lamont Larsen

Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Law

Andi Leahey and John Sheridan

Amanda Lee

Jane S. Leechild

Anonymous

Kara Leibowitz and Andres Small

Ms. Dorothy Lewis

Wilbur and Tiffany Lin

Alex Louie

Lakesha Lyles

Evan and Evi Makovsky

Daniels-Houlton Family Foundation

James and Trudi Manuel

Mrs. Evelyn McLagan

Ken and Annie McLagan

Jay Mead and Carol Svendsen

Barbara and Ken Mervine

Anglieque A. Moore

Kirsten and David Morgan

Mrs. Mary E. Moser

Mr. Larry Moskow

Ms. Ania Motas

Mrs. Cynthia F. Nagel

Bonnie Nathan

Pamela Newton

Ms. Juliana R. Nicewarner

Mr. Timothy W. Nicholas

Mr. Stephen Norris

Ray O’Loughlin and James Henderson

Susan and Randy Oakes

Brenda Olson Σ

Ed and Jean Onderko

Dr. Bonnie M. Orkow, Ph.D.

Rick Palacio and Graham Kaltenbach

Sue Pawlik

Mr. and Ms. Brian Payer

The Pennington Family Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Cason and Rachel Pierce

Jamie Poston and Maureen Roach

Al and Ursula Powell Σ

Ms. Julie Prange

Sandra K. Prouty

Francisco L. Ramos

Nijole and Walter Rasmussen

Marc Ravenhill

Mr. Eli Reshotko

Jim Reuters

Ms. Helen Richards

Joshua and Heather Richards

Ms. Linda Rieger

Margaret Roath Σ

Jeffrey Rudolph

Kathi and Jeff Rudolph

Ms. Carol L. Rust

Jim and Doreen Ryan Σ

Maria Sanchez

Dr. Nanette Santoro

Cynthia Schauer

The Schweizer Family Fund

Laura Epstein Scully

Patrick Scully Esq.

Mrs. Nichole Sedar

Martha Shafer

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaklee

Jo Shannon

Kayla Shea-Lewis

Dr. Arnold and Bonnie Silverman

Ms. Katie Skawski

Russ and Cynthia Skillings

Enid Slack

Marty Sloven

Billie Busby and Sidney Smith

Teresa Smith

Ms. Mary Spillane

Mr. Scott Spillman

Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Staab

Jeani and Jeff Stahler

Vicki Sterling

Kristen Stewart

Estate of Harry and Doris Summers

Luke and Brynn Swanson

The Brownell Bailey Fund

Bobbee Musgrave and Larry Theis

Mr. Alex Thomas

Dr. Hannis Thompson

Richard W. Timkovich

Tipton Family Foundation

Ms. Shelley Tipton Irish

David Tourtelot and Nikki Headlee

Ryan Tseng

Van Dusen Charitable Fund

Dr. William Vigor

Sarah W. Wachtel

Anne & Stephen Waite

Barbara A. Walton Σ

Kelly Waltrip

Mic and Jason

Michael Weeda and Joanne Michalski

Jim and Janice White

Mr. Andrew Wilhelm

Ms. Bette J. Wilkinson

Ms. Mary Willis

Joan Winstein

Dr. Martin Yussman

Jon and Kathy Zeschin

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Zimmerman

While we are only able to list a portion of our 2024/25 and 2025/26 Season donors, we wish to acknowledge and thank every donor who contributed this past season, no matter the amount. Every donor, dollar, and donated ticket keeps the music playing for Colorado!

If you would like to update your donor listing above, please call our Development Office at 303-308-2469, or email giving@coloradosymphony.org.

THE HORACE TUREMAN LEGACY SOCIETY

The Horace Tureman Legacy Society, named for the first Conductor of the Denver Civic Orchestra, honors exceptional individuals who have pledged future support through a bequest or estate gift. Society members receive recognition in perpetuity for their

immeasurable impact. Legacy gifts ensure that the Colorado Symphony is part of our community for future generations.

Is the Colorado Symphony part of your estate plan? Notify our Development team so we can recognize your impactful support. To learn more about making philanthropy part of your estate planning, contact Lillie Combs, Director of Development, at lcombs@coloradosymphony.org.

Anonymous

Richard and Susan Abernethy

The Estate of Nan L. Barnett

Raymond L. Benton Jr.

The Estate of Mary Bloomer

Mrs. Susan Briggs

Mr. Jim Caputo

Dale T. Colclasure

Estate of Louise A. Colvert*

The Estate of Carol L. Condit

J. Harold Corp Trust

Jane Costain and Gary Moore

The Estate of John Coubrough, Jr.*

Anne M. Culver

The Estate of William R. Curtis*

Ms. Cindy Marie Danaher

Estate of Sandy Elliot

Mark Denekas and Kathryn Fouse

Ms. Janice G. Eckhardt

Ms. Patricia Eilers and Mr. Brad Roberts

Mr. Bayard C. Ewing

William G. Fairfield Charitable Trust

Ms. Grace L. Freye*

Timothy N Gardner Irrevocable Trust

The Estate of Barbara Garlinghouse*

William and Helen Gleason

The Estate of Wilma Godfrey*

Ms. Carol K. Gossard*

Ms. Jennifer Guess

Ms. Donna E. Hamilton

M. Rebecca Hammond and L. Keith Hammond*

Mr. James Harold

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hasday

Jennifer Heglin

Mr. Johannes Heim*

Cathey A. Herrenshawd

Ms. Ann D. Herron

The Estate of Gloette L. Hess*

Mrs. Janice E. Hesser

Ms. Blanche B. Hilf

Senta G. Holtzmann

Ms. Margaret R. Houston

Virginia Ruth Hungerford

Mr. and Mrs. Gopal Iyengar

Ms. Gloria E. Johnston-McGregor

Mrs. Suzanne W. Joshel*

The Estate of Audre B. Kemper*

Ms. Deniece Kohl*

The Estate of Gloria S. Kubel*

Sandy and Evan Lasky

The Estate of Carole Q. Leight*

Deanna Rose Leino

Frank and Ginny Leitz

Mrs. Ann C. Levy*

Dan and Judy Lichtin

The Estate of Minnie B. Lindsey*

Esther R. Liss Living Trust*

John* and Merry Low

Sandey Luciano

The Estate of Bette MacDonald*

The Estate of Marjorie MacLachlan*

Evan and Evi Makovsky

The Estate of William McGehee*

Mrs. Sue McFarlane

Willis M. McFarlane*

Mr. James Mead and Ms. Carol Svendsen

Thomas Merry

Mr. Morton

Rosemarie Murane on behalf of the The Estate of William Murane

Ms. Helen M. Murray*

Mr. Thomas Murray

Ms. Lori Needler*

Judie and Ron Neel

Elizabeth Neva

Judith Nichols

Mr. William Oliver

The Estate of Frank and Sheila Parce*

Gordon R. and Pam Parker

Susan S. Parkhurst*

Ingeborg Pickard*

Armeda Plank*

Ms. Barbara Powell

James R. Pratt

The Estate of W. Gerald and Lois Rainer*

Mr. Steve Reiquam

The Estate of Edwin T. Richard*

Mrs. Lee R. Roberts*

Mr. Neil F. Roberts*

Mr. Bruce M. Rockwell*

Mr. Harvey D. Rothenberg*

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Runice

Suzanne Barber Ryan

Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Sanders

Ms. Elizabeth Schmitz

The Estate of Henry R. Schmoll*

William C. Schumacher

Rob* and Jane Scofield

Ms. Floy L. Senior

The Estate of Marilyn H. Shaw

The Estate of Dixie Sipe

Ms. Marie Speziale

James B. Steed Trust

The Ilse Steinbach Revocable Trust

Tom Stephens* and Todd Enders

Mr. and Mrs. James Stookesberry

Estate of Harry and Doris Summers*

The Estate of Jim Taylor*

The Rich Family

Mr. Richard Thackrey

Ms. Audrey Van Rensburg*

Mr. and Mrs. James D. Vaughn

Brent and Stephanie Wagner

The Estate of Samuel Wagonfeld*

John and Kristine Wallack

Ann C. Wickert*

Mrs. Marianne G. Wons*

Ms. Elizabeth P. Wright*

The Patricia G. Wunnicke Trust*

Ms. Phyllis J. Young

*Deceased

DONORS TO THE COLORADO SYMPHONY FUND SINCE 2016

This list includes gifts made to the Colorado Symphony Fund Endowment Campaign, which supports the Colorado Symphony Association in perpetuity.

While we are only able to list a portion of our Colorado Symphony Fund donors, we wish to acknowledge and thank every donor who contributed to our endowment campaign over the years, no matter the amount.

$10,000,000+

Anonymous Avenir Foundation, Inc.

$5,000,000 TO $9,999,999

Colorado Symphony Foundation

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

$1,000,000 TO $4,999,999

Anonymous

The Chambers Initiative

$500,000 TO $999,999

Tom and Noey Congdon

$250,000 TO $499,999

The Butler Family Fund

Esther R. Liss Living Trust

Jerome H. Kern and Mary Rossick Kern

$50,000 TO $249,999

Anschutz Foundation

Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Boettcher Foundation

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation

Colorado Symphony Guild

Mrs. Sandy Elliot

Keith and Kathie Finger

Diane S. Hill and Kevin E. Somerville

Helen K. & Arthur E. Johnson Foundation

Kenneth King Foundation

Ms. Julie Rubsam

Michael and Nancy Zoellner Charitable Fund

$10,000 TO $49,999

Bessie C. Burghardt Charitable Unitrust

Dr. Stephen Dilts

Thomas J. and Shirley C. Gibson

Elizabeth and Steve Holtze

Leonard and Alice Perlmutter Charitable Foundation

The Schramm Foundation

ENDOWED CHAIRS

Did you know your endowment gift can help fund a musician chair, conductor, or even staff position in perpetuity? To learn more, please contact the Development Department at 303.308.2464.

David and Irene Abosch Principal Oboe Chair

Friend of the Colorado Symphony Principal Percussion Chair

Bill Gossard Music Director Chair

Musicians’ Compensation

Merle Chambers Assistant Concertmaster Chair

Fred and Margaret Hoeppner Principal Cello Chair

Tom and Noey Congdon* Assistant Principal Flute Chair

Mary Rossick Kern and Jerome H. Kern Concertmaster Chair

Dave and Pam Duke Families Guest Artist and Guest Conductor Fund

Charles S. Sterne Conductor’s Podium

*Deceased

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

The following gifts were made to the Colorado Symphony in memory of a family member, friend, or supporter of the Symphony. These tributes hold an honored place with the Colorado Symphony and we are pleased to recognize them.

In memory of Francie and Michele Alpert given by: Ms. Sherri Alpert

In memory of Ernestine Morgenstern

Barany given by:

Mr. Robert L. Harrell

In memory of Dr Henry Beckwitt given by:

Dr. and Mrs. Paul Fishman

In memory of Donald E. Bossart given by:

M. Gay Bossart

In memory of James Bruner given by: Mrs. Aleksandra Bruner

In memory of EJ Bukofsky given by:

Fran Crosby

In memory of Penny Burke given by:

Timothy Burke

In memory of Bob and Martha Carrick given by:

James Gaskill

In memory of “my Juarez and Toledo Grandparents” given by:

Susan Castro

In memory of Henry Claman given by:

Dr. Janet Claman

In memory of Caroline Clute given by:

Anonymous

In memory of Jack L and Winibeth R Cowdrey given by:

John Cowdrey and Jane Kellogg

In memory of Cricket given by:

David and Emily Rosen

Amanda K. Gomez and Anthony V. Berkley

In memory of Louis Deegan given by:

Carolyn Harrison

In memory of Leland Dong given by:

Margaret Dong

In memory of Harold E. Evjen given by:

T. Hara Tzavella Evjen

In memory of Barney Fox given by:

Ms. Leslie Tjarks

In memory of Ellen Friedman given by:

Mr. Sheldon Friedman

In memory of Jerry Friedman given by:

Ms. JoAnne Friedman

In memory of Marian Gelfand given by: Marian P. Gelfand Fund

In memory of Toby Ginsburg given by:

Dr. Stanley H. Ginsburg

In memory of Robert S Graham given by:

Ms. Susan Bishop

In memory of Russ Gregory given by:

Nancy Gregory

In memory of Russ Gregory, and Arlo & Betty Sonnenbergh given by:

Anonymous

In memory of Stephen Hagood given by:

Anonymous

In memory of Heidi Schmidt Hammell given by: The Gornick Fund

In memory of Chet Hampson given by:

Mrs. Susan Martin

In memory of Colleen Healey given by: Colleen Healey Fund

In memory of Diane Hill given by: Joelle Wedel

Zach, Kate and Kevin’s entire RI family

Mr. Brian Harrington

Mrs. Louise and Mr. David Kestenbaum

Mrs. Lorena Legarreta

Madelyne A. Stevens

In memory of Fred Hoeppner given by:

Mrs. Trisha F. Hood

In memory of David N Holen given by: Susan G. Darigo

In memory of Christopher Horsch given by: Patricia Horsch

In memory of William Hubbard given by:

Steve and Natalie Proctor

In memory of William Paul Hurlbut given by:

Ms. Hurlbut

In memory of Barbara Johnson given by:

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sunderland

In memory of Scott Mitchell Jordan given by:

Mrs. Lisa A. Jordan

In memory of Christine T. Jorgensen given by:

James D. Jorgensen

In memory of Jerry Kern given by:

Nancy & Anthony Accetta

Suzanne Alliano

Anonymous

Mrs. and Mr. Carol Bell

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bennett

Mr. Derek Chang

Mr. Chris Davis

Ms. Dana Davis

Mr. Stephen A. Edmonds

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Freedman

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Greene

Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Haugen

Margaret Hoeppner

Michael James

Chelsea C. Kamrath

Mr. Allen Kemp

Mr. Tae and Ms. Jooyeon Kim

Patrick M. Kramer

Sandy and Evan Lasky

Ms. Julie Lucas

Jesse Martinez

Elizabeth Neva

Samantha Randall

Richard L. Revesz

Ms. Erika Schmidt

Patrick Scully Esq.

Mr. Terry J. Smith

Ms. Janice Trueman

Mr. Bruce Wald

Laura Weiland

Mr. Spencer Weller and Mrs. Katie Lockley

In memory of John Francis Kriebel given by:

Ms. Pat Kriebel

In memory of Mary Kerber Krugman given by:

M Jones

In memory of Mary Krugman given by:

T.R. Reid & Peggy McMahon

In memory of Mary Langehough given by:

Tawney S. Willett

In memory of Sam Lancaster given by:

Mr. Keith F. Corrette

In memory of Linda Larkin given by:

Dr. Steven Singer

In memory of Marie Lindvall given by: Richard Lindvall

In memory of Anna Loeffler given by: The ASK Family Fund

Kerry Goudy and Bill Rapson

Judie and Ron Neel

James Powers

Mrs. Linda S. Roberts

In memory of Carolyn Longmire given by:

Mrs. Maradith Wilkins DDS

Becky and Russ Cunningham

In memory of Daniel P. Malone given by: Rosemary Motisi

In memory of Brian and Jean Mate given by:

Dr. Gloria Eastman

In memory of Bill and Virginia McGehee given by:

Ms. Robin McGehee

In memory of J Neil McLagan given by: Katharine Steinwedell

In memory of Maurine Howell Moody given by:

Mr. Robert Moody

In memory of Laura Bilohrud Moran given by:

Mr. Douglas G. Moran

In memory of James Mote given by:

Caryn and Mark Alpert

Mr. William W. Hay Jr

Nora and Bruce Schrutt

Ms. Nancy Sherman

In memory of Sarah Milledge Nelson given by:

Dr. Harold Nelson

In memory of Ilse and Robert Nordenholz given by:

Mrs. Kristen Nordenholz

In memory of Paul D Oser given by: H. Gordon Brooks II

In memory of Frank Parce given by: Ken and Patti Quarles

Eleanor Roberts

In memory of Pam Parker given by:

Mr. and Mrs. James Stookesberry

In memory of Violet Patterson given by:

Ms. Kathryn Mills

In memory of George Paz given by: Paz Family Foundation

In memory of my mother given by: Mark Persiko

In memory of Norma Pile given by: Mr. and Mrs. Ted E. Rains

In memory of my parents Pat & Verne given by:

Ms. Mary Plath-Rice

In memory of Mrs. Sima Pomerantz given by:

Dr. Susan L. Blumberg

In memory of Herman D Post given by: Herman D. Post Fund

In memory of Jack Puckett given by: Sheera Gumbiner

In memory of Robert K Reiber given by:

Dr. Larry J. Berliner

In memory of Erwin Rogoff given by:

Mr. Bernie Rogoff and Ms. Jean Greenberg

In memory of Eugene and Frances Schaefer given by:

Cynthia Schauer

In memory of Rob Scofield given by: Jane Scofield

In memory of Ruth H Smith given by: Mr. Kimber Smith

In memory of Dr Alan P Squire, Dwight Oltman, and Theodore Johnson given by: Teresa Christopher

In memory of Lee and Margaret Tipton given by:

Julie Tipton and the Tipton Family Foundation

In memory of Claudio M Turner given by: Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Belo

In memory of Linda Vigor given by: Dr. William Vigor

In memory of Sylvia Wedmore and Darrell Frey given by:

The Lakewood Estates Patio HOA

In memory of Jerry Wolfe given by: Ms. Sandra Markham

In memory of John Wolfe given by: Louis Krupp

In memory of Wolfgang given by: Ms. Lauren LeNoir

In memory of John R. Wood given by: Don E. and Sherry A. Howell

IN HONOR GIFTS

The following gifts were made to the Colorado Symphony in honor of a family member, friend, or special occasion. These tributes hold an honored place with the Colorado Symphony and we are pleased to recognize them.

In honor of Anthony and Nancy Accetta given by:

Sharon Knight

In honor of Fran Adams given by: Elizabeth Ronsick

In honor of Donald Anderson and Jennifer Thompson given by: Carmen and Paul Liffengren

41st Season World Class Chamber Music

Kate Arndt Principal Second Violin Colorado Symphony

Phillip

Concert series striving to make outstanding chamber music accessible to audiences of all ages.

Erik Peterson, Artistic Director frontrangechamberplayers.org

Students always FREE

James Kim, Artistic Director

St. John Passion

coloradobach.org MASTERWORKS

February 27th, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.

Wellshire Presbyterian Church, Denver

February 28th, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.

First United Methodist Church, Fort Collins

March 1st, 2026 | 1:30 p.m.

Parsons Theatre, Northglenn

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

In honor of Marc Ayoub given by:

Michael Pisarcik

In honor of Robert and Addie Barkley given by:

Mr. Joseph Hankin

In honor of Marge and Ed Blaine given by:

Dr. Judy Blaine

In honor of Charlie Blackmon given by:

Davey Van Beveren

In honor of Sue and Doug Brown given by:

Ms. Patricia L. Peacock

In honor of Char Campbell given by:

James Family Fund

In honor of the Colorado Symphony given by:

Charles B. Bartholomew

Dr. David H. Wagner Jr.

In honor of the Colorado Symphony’s performance of Mahler 9 given by:

Anonymous

In honor of Colorado Symphony Chorus given by:

Jared Joseph

In honor of Lorena Collins given by:

Julianne Collins

In honor of Lillie Combs given by:

Kelly Burrow

In honor of Ben T. Cooper given by:

Mr. Thomas Cooper

In honor of Stephanie and Sebastion given by:

Ms. Lauren LeNoir

In honor of Stephanie Derybowski given by:

Ms. Pamela Lewis

In honor of Dinger given by:

Davey Van Beveren

In honor of Keegan Dohm given by:

Ms. Margaret St Clair

In honor of Margaret Dougherty given by:

Ms. Margie Steel

In honor of Margaret Dyer given by:

Amy Davis

In honor of Joyce Elliott given by:

Elizabeth Fischer and Donald Elliott

In honor of Brook Ferguson given by:

Holly McPherron

In honor of Shannon Fraser given by:

John Fraser

Mary Schuler

In honor of Jutta Golas given by:

Mrs. Carmen Scanlon

In honor of Jennifer Heglin given by:

Chris O’Neil

In honor of Courtney Hershey Bress, Yumi Hwang-Williams, and the orchestra given by:

Dr. Helena L. Chum

In honor of Bill Hill given by:

Claire Benson

Karen M. Bruggenthies

Ms. Suzanne Cooper

Penelope Currier

Bobbee Musgrave and Larry Theis

Michael Reisinger

Jane and Randy Richards

Ms. Linda Rockwell

Mrs. Jane S. Scofield

In honor of Margaret Hoeppner given by:

Mr. Larry Coben

David and Debra Flitter

In honor of Anne-Marie Hoffman given by:

Anonymous

In honor of Yumi Hwang-Williams given by:

Dr. and Mrs. Donald Baxter

Ms. Ruth Williams

In honor of Eric Israelson and Barb Porter given by:

Mr. Eugene J. Nuccio

In honor of Jerry and Dr. Mary Rossick

Kern given by:

Avenir Foundation, Inc.

Yumi Hwang-Williams

In honor of Charles Kerr given by:

Olivia Kerr

In honor of John and Karen Kinzie given by:

Dave and Kathy Dunnewald

In honor of Christopher Kirkland given by:

Ms. Peggy Brody

In honor of Dick Krugman and Julie Rubsam given by:

Seth and Rivka Weisberg

In honor of Richard Krugman given by:

Dr. Nanette Santoro

In honor Deanna Leino given by:

Mr. and Mrs. James Stookesberry

In honor of Breanna McCaughey given by:

Ms. Megan H. Quilliam

Mr. Jason & Mrs. Kelly Waltrip

In honor of Mike McPhee given by: Benjamin Figa

Dr. Laima Stewart

Jay Mead and Carol Svendsen

In honor of Doug Moran given by:

Ms. Ellen Higgerson

In honor of The Musicians of the Colorado Symphony given by:

Roderic and Maryellen Eckenhoff

Dr. Richard Krugman

In honor of Goggles NesClair given by:

Ms. Margaret St Clair

In honor of the orchestra and its leadership given by:

Dr. Helena L. Chum

In honor of Peter Oundjian:

Ms. Lyn W. Wickelgren

In honor of Donald Peterson given by:

Bruce Peterson

In honor of Paul Primus given by:

Mr. Paul Primus

In honor of Michael Prouty given by:

Sandra K. Prouty

In honor of Don and Barbara Ridgway given by:

Ms. Kathryn Taylor

In honor of David Rosen given by:

Mr. Alan Fintz

Harvey and Helaine Rosen

In honor of Julie Rubsam given by:

Anonymous

Nancy and Mickey Gart

Mr. Mike Rubsam

The Waldbaum Family Fund

Jim and Janice White

In honor of Dodge Ryan given by:

Ashley Dodge and Peter Ryan

Melinda Eberhardt

Richard Souder

In honor of Maggie St. Clair given by:

Ms. Tess Richey

Ms. Kati Stemple

In honor of Marcia Strickland given by:

Kate Bermingham

In honor of Jim Thomas given by: Liesl Thomas

In honor of Nick Tisherman and Nick Davies given by:

Mr. Daniel Wilkinson

In honor of Richard Tisinai given by: Laura Epstein Scully

In honor of John and Leslie Toepfer given by:

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Prima

In honor of Judy Vaughn given by:

Vicki Stevens and Daniel Yagow

In honor of Kristine and John Wallack given by:

Richard Falb and Gail Skaggs

In honor of Brad Watson given by: Mrs. Jenny Nikaido

In honor of Seth and Rivka Weisberg given by:

Cheri Cohn

Mrs. Sandy N. Kaminsky

Russ Skigen

In honor of Darlee Whiting given by:

Ms. Lindsey H. Daly

In honor of Jeff Wilson given by: Nicole Stegink

In honor of Duain Wolfe given by: Kerry and Walter Cote

Ms. Kate Emerich

Fred and Ayliffe Ris

Roberta and Kenneth Sladovnik

In honor of Brian Wood given by: Doug Hesse and Becky Bradway

You can join our circle of supporters online at https://coloradosymphony.org/Giving or by contacting the Development Department at 303.308.2464.

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Gretchen Hollrah I Executive Director & Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Arts & Venues City & County of Denver

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Jody Grossman, Venue Director

Todd Medley, Facilities Superintendent

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CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT

The Colorado Symphony relies on support from our corporate, foundation, and government partners to sustain our work on and off the stage. Our institutional funders empower us to develop innovative projects, break down barriers, and shape the future of live, symphonic music. Foundation and government grants provide essential support for our artistic, education, and community programs. Corporate sponsorships align your brand with our dynamic local audience, providing bespoke packages with exceptional hospitality and branding benefits.

If you are interested in becoming an institutional partner of the Colorado Symphony and want to hear more about the associated benefits, please reach out to Christine Senavsky, Senior Manager of Institutional Giving at csenavsky@coloradosymphony.org

IMPRESARIO

($100,000+)

VIRTUOSO

($50,000+)

MAESTRO

($25,000+)

ENCORE

($15,000+)

Aegon Transamerica Foundation

Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess Trust

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

Holland & Hart LLP

Liberty Global Inc

Margulf Foundation

National Endowment for the Arts

PNC Foundation

Singer Family Foundation

CONCERTMASTER

($10,000+)

BAL Immigration Law

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP

Colorado Creative Industries

Colorado Real Estate Journal

Denver Arts & Venues

District 10 Denver City Council

FirstBank

Kaiser Permanente

Kenneth King Foundation

The Lang Investment Group LLC

PNC Bank

Riverfront Park Community Foundation

Taft/Sherman & Howard

The Virginia Hill Foundation

PRINCIPAL

($5,000+)

Balfour Riverfront Park

Clayton Early Learning

Comcast

D-Day Leadership Academy

EOG Resources Inc.

Deborah K. Holmes Family Foundation

J.P. Morgan Private Bank

Jay’s Valet

KPMG LLP

Pax8

Prologis

Lloyd J King & Eleanor R King Foundation

SCFD Collaborative

TravTours

U.S. Bank

IN-KIND & COMMUNITY PARTNERS

A Design Resource

Biscuits and Berries

Breakthru Beverage Colorado

Carboy Winery

Dormie Network

Hats by Parker Thomas

Hotel Teatro

Le Meridien Denver Downtown

McDeil Designer Portraits

Meow Wolf

Naked Wines

Nordstrom, Inc.

The Collaborative of the SCFD

UCHealth

Vibe Coffee and Wine

WELCOME TO BOETTCHER CONCERT HALL

We’re delighted to welcome you to Boettcher Concert Hall, the home of your Colorado Symphony. This is your chance to be part of a shared experience that connects us all through music. Here’s everything you need to know to feel at home.

TICKETS & INFORMATION

Want to see what’s coming up? The one-stop shop is coloradosymphony.org, your official source for tickets and concert info, whether we’re at Boettcher, Red Rocks, the Arvada Center, or venues across Colorado.

Prefer a human touch? Our Patron Services team is ready to help. Call us at 303.623.7876, or visit the box office before, during, or after the concert.

ARRIVING & SEATING

We recommend arriving 45 minutes early, giving you plenty of time to breeze through security, grab a drink, find your seat, and soak in the atmosphere.

Running late? No stress. Our ushers will guide you in at just the right pause so you can slip in without worry. Sometimes that means a “bonus seat” until intermission, then you’ll move to the one on your ticket.

Want to deepen your experience? Don’t miss our Preludes before every Classics performance, led by one of our musicians. They start in the hall at 6:30pm (Fri–Sat) and 12:00pm (Sun).

COMFORT & COURTESY

Boettcher Concert Hall is a smoke-free venue, and for the enjoyment of all, audio and video recording devices, professional cameras, and GoPros are not permitted. We appreciate your help in keeping the focus on the music. Be mindful of your experience and that of others. Be present with us as we enjoy this incredible music. But prior to the performance and during

applause, please feel free to take photos and share them on social media. Just remember, no video or flash photography please.

SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY

Your safety is important to us. Security measures are in place throughout the Denver Performing Arts Complex, and in the event of an emergency, instructions will be shared from the stage.

First Aid: Assistance is available at any time, just ask an usher.

Elevator Access: Located in the southeast corner of the main lobby, near Gallery 1. Coat Check: Conveniently located under the main lobby stairs.

FOOD, DRINK, & SHOPPING

Bar Service: Refreshments are available at most concerts. See page 14 for details about food and beverage inside the hall.

The Guild Shop: A favorite stop for patrons, our shop in Gallery 1 offers unique gifts, branded apparel, seasonal fashions, and recordings of your Colorado Symphony. Operated with care by passionate Symphony supporters, it’s worth a visit before the music begins or during intermission.

ENCORE LOUNGE

Skip the post-concert traffic and join us in the Encore Lounge right here in the lobby. Meet Symphony musicians, conductors, and staff while the parking garage lines melt away.

LOST & FOUND

Lost something? Let an usher or House Manager know. After the performance, items go to Arts & Venues Lost & Found: 720.865.4200.

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We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at tickets@coloradosymphony.org, and don’t forget to tag us on social media @coloradosymphony with #coloradosymphony. Your photos and stories spread the joy of live music far beyond the walls of Boettcher Concert Hall!

Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, we want every moment at Boettcher Concert Hall to feel welcoming, inspiring, and unforgettable. Thank you for being part of the Colorado Symphony family.