Description
For much of his life, Brahms felt the omnipresent weight of Beethoven’s shadow looming over him but with the long-awaited completion of his First Symphony, he emphatically vanquished his symphonic demons with a work that simultaneously contains echoes of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and stands alone as a truly magnificent symphonic achievement. Resident Conductor Christopher Dragon is joined by featured soloist Simone Porter who brings her expressive style to Mendelssohn’s revered Violin Concerto. Mozart’s The Magic Flute Overture offers a sublime and energetic romp through one of the composer's last and greatest works — an opener to a performance that will captivate from the first note.
Featured Artists
Christopher Dragon, conductor
Simone Porter, violin
Repertoire
MOZART The Magic Flute Overture, K. 620
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
BRAHMS Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
Join the Crescendo Society Young Professionals of the Colorado Symphony, on SAT, OCT 16 only, for pre and post-concert receptions, plus a meet & greet with tonight's featured artists. Reception and Meet & Greet attendees must be Crescendo Society members. Non-members can sign up to join Crescendo Society prior to, and at the event.
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Prelude & Talkback
Join your Colorado Symphony for Preludes & Talkbacks — events to enhance your experience during Classics performances!
Prelude: One hour before the performance, hosted by Cover Conductor Nicholas Koo.
Talkback: Immediately following the performance on FRI, OCT 15 with Conductor Christopher Dragon and Violinist Simone Porter.