The Colorado Springs Philharmonic unveiled its 2015-16 lineup Saturday night at Pikes Peak Center. While not groundbreaking in its offerings, the new season reflects the positive position of the organization.

In high demand in Europe, where he is general music director of Staatskapelle Halle, Josep Caballé-Domenech will be concluding his five-year contract with the Philharmonic. His busy workload for the orchestra (six Classical Masterworks, two Vanguard Performances and one Philharmonic Pops) suggests he intends to re-up.

“Our work here isn’t done,” he said. “I anticipate being here in Colorado Springs for more years to come.”

Two highly sought-after guest artists, who last performed with the orchestra in the 2013-2014 season, are on the roster. In October, soprano Jessica Rivera returns to perform selections from Joseph Canteloube’s prized “Songs of the Auvergne.” Then in January 2016, pianist Conrad Tao will tackle Serge Prokofiev’s stunning “3rd Piano Concerto.”

“It’s great news that great soloists are eager to return to the Philharmonic – even more than the few we can actually invite back – which says something about the Philharmonic’s ascending prestige,” Caballé-Domenech said.

The season opens Sept. 19-20 with music by Mussorgsky, Rachmaninoff and Sibelius and closes May 21-22, 2016, with Beethoven’s “9th Symphony.” Masterworks highlights include concertmaster Michael Hanson’s performance of the internationally beloved “Butterfly Lovers’ Violin Concerto” from China under guest conductor Maximiano Valdez in November. Caballé-Domenech’s ongoing survey of Mahler continues in February 2016 with the “5th Symphony.”

In April 2016, the orchestra goes modern with John Adams’ “Dr. Atomic Symphony” and Christopher Theofanidis’ “Rainbow Body.” Also on the program is a world premiere of music by Larry Alan Smith

“I have discussed this possibility with him for some time,” Caballé-Domenech said. “Having the possibility to present his work as a world premiere on this particular program is an exciting step to take. We haven’t seen his drafts yet, but I expect good things. The composer will be in Colorado Springs for the premiere, which will make it an even richer experience.”

Associate conductor Thomas Wilson will again champion Philharmonic Pops, which opens with a centenary tribute to Frank Sinatra (Sept. 25-26) and includes another of the orchestra’s always engaging film nights. This time, it’s “Bugs Bunny at the Symphony” (Feb. 5-6, 2016) presented in cooperation with Warner Bros. Entertainment.

“The Music of Pink Floyd” is the season’s special event on April 2, 2016. “We hear many requests for rock concerts, and the audience response is overwhelming,” said Nathan Newbrough, the Philharmonic’s president and CEO. “The main appeal is to a generation of baby boomers and younger audiences that don’t immediately gravitate to traditional symphonic fare.

“Like anyone, I have my personal favorites, but I’ve never been so proud of an entire concert season lineup.”