The Colorado Symphony

As the region’s only full-time professional orchestra, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (CSO) embraces a tradition of musical excellence by presenting a wide variety of symphonic performances—from classical repertoire to innovative new forms—in Boettcher Concert Hall located in Denver, CO.
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Scheherazade


Saturday, October 6, 2012 7:30PM
Boettcher Concert Hall


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Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Michael Thornton, horn

R. STRAUSS / Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks
R. STRAUSS / Horn Concerto No. 2
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV / Scheherazade

An illustrious tour de force, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade transports
each listener to a magical world of sensual melodies, orchestral color and
incomparable storytelling. The works of Richard Strauss take center stage as
we shine the spotlight on the Colorado Symphony’s principal horn, Michael
Thornton, and the masterful yet playful Second Horn Concerto.

Don’t miss our Preludes and Talkbacks! These free pre and post concert sessions are a great way to learn more about the repertoire, musicians, and other topics relevant to the concert.

Preludes begin one hour prior to the start of each listed concert date and are 30 minutes long.
Talkbacks are following one performance for each concert title (specific dates are noted).
*The speakers and topics will vary depending on the concert and are subject to change.

Prelude Speaker: Maha Foster, Arabic Instructor, University of Denver.
Ms. Foster will be speaking about the text of Scheherazade
Prelude dates: Friday October 5, Saturday October 6, and Sunday October 7
Talkback date: Saturday October 6

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