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Colorado Symphony Orchestra 2025-26 Season Info
The Colorado Symphony welcomes Peter Oundjian into his first season as Music Director, bringing renewed energy and a broad array of works. The season opens in September with performances including Ben Folds with the Colorado Symphony on September 12-13, followed by Respighi Pines of Rome September 19-21. Violinist Pinchas Zukerman joins the orchestra for Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 and Beethoven’s Romance in September to help launch the season.
In October, the Classics series features Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 with Andrew Litton from October 17-19. Other October offerings include works like Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony and special pops and spotlight concerts in that month.
November highlights include Broadway stars Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara appearing on November 15, presenting a program celebrating the legacies of Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett. Later in the month, Ingrid Michaelson performs November 30 with seasonal and favorite songs.
As the year turns to December, audiences can expect holiday-themed programming, including a seasonal performance by Ingrid Michaelson at the end of November spilling into that festive period, plus film-style concert experiences and popular selections suited to the season.
In January, the Colorado Symphony heads to New York City: on January 30, 2026, they perform with Gregory Alan Isakov at Radio City Music Hall.
In February, one of the major events is Itzhak Perlman’s performance at Carnegie Hall on February 1, 2026. Parallel to that, the season includes other concerts in Denver with guest artists and large orchestral works.
Moving into March, Lang Lang makes a one-night-only appearance on March 14, 2026, performing Beethoven’s First Piano Concerto. Also in March is the presentation of Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet March 20-22, including a commissioned Violin/Percussion Concerto with Yumi Hwang-Williams and Svet Stoyanov.
In April, Marin Alsop leads a program that includes works by Gabriela Ortiz, Gabriela Montero’s Latin Concerto No. 1, and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, providing a rich and diverse listening experience.
May brings Pictures at an Exhibition with Christopher Dragon and pianist Albert Cano Smit during May 15-17, along with additional Classics concerts such as Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 and favorites from the symphonic canon.
Additionally, throughout the season there will be movie-concert performances of beloved film scores (such as Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York) as well as pops and tribute concerts honoring artists like John Denver, Dolly Parton, the Bee Gees, and David Bowie.
Colorado Symphony Orchestra 2025-26 Tickets Info
Tickets for Colorado Symphony Orchestra 2025-26 live performances are available now through EventsChaser, with NO hidden service fees. Prices generally start around $50 to $75 for classical concerts at Boettcher Concert Hall, with many programs averaging $80 to $110 for mid-range seats that provide strong acoustics and sightlines. Performances with major guest artists or blockbuster repertoire often begin closer to $95, with top orchestra and box sections reaching into the $150–$180 range depending on demand, program, and performance day.
Premium events such as film concerts with live orchestration or appearances by internationally renowned soloists can reach $200 or more for prime seating. At the same time, some family and casual formats are offered at lower entry points, ensuring a wide spectrum of prices across the season. This range allows audiences to select experiences that match both their budgets and their preferences, from introductory entry levels to top-tier seats at major symphonic showcases.
About Colorado Symphony Orchestra
The Colorado Symphony is Denver’s full-time professional orchestra, formed in 1989 as the successor to the Denver Symphony Orchestra following financial challenges. From that origin it has grown to a roster of around eighty full-time musicians who perform regularly at Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex, as well as at various venues throughout the Front Range region. Its performance calendar includes a broad mix of orchestral styles — from classical masterworks to pops, holiday specials, family and educational concerts.
Beyond concert performances, the Colorado Symphony places strong emphasis on education, outreach, and community engagement. Its programs include “MusiCurious” youth education initiatives, bilingual curriculum efforts, and partnerships with local schools, libraries, and cultural organizations to make symphonic music more accessible to diverse audiences. There’s also a Community Ticket Initiative that has distributed many thousands of free tickets via local nonprofits to people who might otherwise face barriers to attendance.
Artistically, the Symphony has a legacy of strong leadership and musical excellence. It has had notable music directors, including Marin Alsop, Jeffrey Kahane, Andrew Litton, Brett Mitchell, and more recently Peter Oundjian. Under their direction the orchestra has both expanded in reputation and technical capacity, making recordings and commissioning new works, while also maintaining a broad repertoire. It strives to balance tradition with innovation — offering familiar symphonic staples alongside newer or cross-genre collaborations — all to deepen its impact in the community and broaden its audience.
