Overview
A Symphonic Tribute to Mel Brooks
Andres Lopera, conductor
Devin DeSantis, vocalist
Allison Sill, vocalist
Colorado Symphony Chorus, Mary Louise Burke, associate director
Mel Brooks needs no introduction. The comedy icon has left an indelible imprint on both film and stage, often with an assist from his longtime musical collaborator, composer John Morris. This symphonic tribute to Brooks brings performances from Morris’ scores of films including Blazing Saddles as well as more recent music from the Broadway adaptations of The Producers and Young Frankenstein.
Overture & Main Title to The Producers
Main Title from High Anxiety – 1977
THE PRODUCERS – 1967/2005
I Wanna Be a Producer
When You've Got it, Flaunt It
That Face
Springtime for Hitler
Main Theme from Elephant Man
HISTORY OF THE WORLD - 1981
Blue Danube
The Inquisition
ROBIN HOOD: MEN IN TIGHTS - 1993
Men in Tights
The Night is Young and You're so Beautiful
The Muppet Movie Medley
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN - 1974
Transylvanian Lullaby
The Brain
Roll in the Hay
Join the Family Business
Deep Love
BARBER Adagio for Strings
BLAZING SADDLES - 1974
April in Paris
I Get a Kick out of You
I'm Tired
Blazing Saddles