Tag: philharmonic
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A Japanese metal band, a bluegrass trio and the Pikes Peak Philharmonic performing this week
PIKES PEAK PHILHARMONIC CONCERT: ‘RHAP’: The philharmonic closes its season Sunday at Ent Center for the Arts with a program centered on rhapsodies from composers such as Sergei Rachmaninoff and Franz Liszt. Luciano R. Silvestri Jr. will offer commentary on the works starting 45 minutes before the 3 p.m. performance, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., $14-$20;…
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents ‘Star Wars’ as part of American Soundtrack Festival
Only a few sounds are as instantly recognizable as the opening swell to the world of a galaxy far, far away: “Star Wars.” Before a single word is spoken or a lightsaber ignites, the movie that’s become part of American pop culture’s DNA blares its score, resonating across generations. From the 1977 film, “Star Wars:…
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A little wicked, a lot of Broadway: Colorado Springs Philharmonic to present sinister scores
With haunting organ melodies from “The Phantom of the Opera” and soaring anthems from “Wicked,” eerie ballads will intertwine with the dramatic rise of strings this weekend. Bringing Broadway’s most infamous villains to life, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic will present sinister scores in “Wickedly Broadway.” Offering a night of music inspired by some of the…
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Philharmonic opens ‘Masterworks’ season with conductor Taichi Fukumura in ‘Beethoven 7’
The Colorado Springs Philharmonic is kicking off its Masterworks season, bringing in guest conductors and musicians to join the orchestra in tackling works from the greats. The series will open this weekend with “Beethoven 7,” as conductor Taichi Fukumura and violin soloist Randall Goosby perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 7.” “We all have different…
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents ‘Star Spangled Symphony’ for July 4
“A patriotic, powerhouse concert.” That’s how Colorado Springs Philharmonic president Nathan Newbrough describes their upcoming July 4 performance, “Star Spangled Symphony.” The annual free concert, conducted by Thomas Wilson, will be held at Pikes Peak Center at 4 p.m. “It’s a really great time,” Newbrough said. “It’s a great way to show off the extraordinary…
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic to celebrate nature with Beethoven
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Listen to the music of Beethoven this weekend as the Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents one of his most famous works — his “Pastoral” symphony. Guest conductor Carolyn Kuan will lead the philharmonic through three unique pieces, concluding with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral.” The pieces…
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic to celebrate nature with Beethoven
Listen to the music of Beethoven this weekend as the Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents one of his most famous works — his “Pastoral” symphony. Guest conductor Carolyn Kuan will lead the philharmonic through three unique pieces, concluding with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral.” The pieces selected by Kuan and the philharmonic each have a thematic…
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Colorado Springs-based business owner awarded Governor’s Citizenship Medal
John Street, co-founder and CEO of Greenwood Village-based cloud marketplace Pax8, jokes about his personal leadership style. “The truth is, I’m kind of a lazy guy,” said Street, a Denver native who lives in Colorado Springs. “I learned a long time ago that if I hire smart people and let them do their jobs, I…
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic plays Ukrainian national anthem
The Colorado Springs Philharmonic plays the Ukrainian national anthem at the beginning of a concert Sunday that featured the orchestra’s Ukraine-born principal clarinetist as a soloist. (Courtesy video)