Description
Resident Conductor Christopher Dragon lends his patented zeal to this program highlighted by Elgar’s Enigma Variations, wistfully portraying a host of the composer’s friends, family, and acquaintances in an emotional journey through tenderness, bluster, and melancholy. Tubin’s Concerto for Double Bass features your Colorado Symphony’s own Principal Bass Steve Metcalf in a starring role while Rossini’s Overture from William Tell highlights some of the most recognizable musical passages of all time, including the thunderous finale which is sure to have you on the edge of your seat.
Featured Artists
Christopher Dragon, conductor
Steve Metcalf, bass
Repertoire
ROSSINI William Tell Overture
TUBIN Concerto for Double Bass
ELGAR Enigma Variations, Op. 36
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 SUN, DEC 5 with Conductor Christopher Dragon and Principal Bass Steve Metcalf.
Instrument Drive – Give the Joy of Music Making
We're partnering once again with Bringing Music To Life to give children throughout Colorado access to the life-changing experience of music making. Please bring any gently used band or orchestra instrument to the donation table in the Boettcher Concert Hall lobby before Elgar Enigma Variations (DEC 3-5), A Colorado Christmas (DEC 10-12), or Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 (JAN 21-23). If needed, your instrument will be repaired and awarded to a deserving, underfunded school music program in Colorado. Learn More >>