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Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra

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The Colorado Springs Philharmonic is the only professional orchestra in southern Colorado. We perform about 40 concerts each year including Classical Masterworks, Philharmonic Pops, a Vanguard Series featuring 20th century composers as well as past masters, “Philharmonic Kids,” (a Family series), and Holiday events including The Nutcracker, Christmas Classics and New Year’s Eve.

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    Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra

    PO Box 1266
    Colorado Springs, CO 80901-1266

    Phone: 719-575-9632   |   Email   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    There are no current events available for this organization at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    02/11/12	A Broadway Romance Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts A Broadway Romance Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts February 11, 2012 Thomas Wilson, conductor An ensemble of Broadway's brightest stars tells a Valentine's tale to remember! The Philharmonic will put you in a romantic mood with music from My Fair Lady, South Pacific, Carnival, and more.
    02/18/12- 02/19/12	Reformation Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Reformation Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts February 18-February 19, 2012 Julian Kuerti, conductor Michael Hanson, violin Bold reformation marks the music of Mendelssohn's Fifth Symphony and Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 2. Philharmonic Concertmaster Michael Hanson makes a solo appearance for the Spanish-flavored Concerto. Repertoire: Mozart Serenade for Orchestra No. 9 in D major, K. 320, Posthorn (movements 1,5,7) Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63 Mendelssohn Symphony No. 5 in D...
    03/10/12	The Planets Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts The Planets Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts March 10, 2012 Thomas Wilson, conductor Wonder in amazement as the heavens come to life with Holst's The Planets, Stravinsky's Fireworks, and Gandolfi's The Garden of Cosmic Speculation. Repertoire: Stravinsky Feu d'artifice,Op.4 Fireworks) Gandolfi The Garden of Cosmic Speculation Part 1 (2009) Holst The Planets, Op. 32
    03/17/12	Tiempo Libre-Night in Havana Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Tiempo Libre-Night in Havana Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts March 17, 2012 Thomas Wilson, conductor Tiempo Libre Grammy®-winning Cuban ensemble Tiempo Libre will transport you to the streets of Havana, including favorites such as Guantanamera, Son de la Loma, and dance-worthy cha-cha-chas.
    04/06/12	The Passion/Light Eternal Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts The Passion/Light Eternal Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts April 6, 2012 Good Friday Special Event Josep Caballé-Domenech, conductor First Presbyterian Sanctuary Choir A glowing evening featuring Lauridsen's Lux Æterna, Haydn's The Passion, excerpts from Brahms' A German Requiem, and more. Repertoire: Lauridsen Lux Æterna (1997) Brahms A German Requiem, to Words of the Holy Scriptures, Op. 45 (excerpts) Haydn Symphony No. 49 in F minor: "The Passion" (Hoboken 1/49
    04/14/12- 04/15/12	Rachmaninoff Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Rachmaninoff Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts April 14-April 15, 2012 Josep Caballé-Domenech, conductor Gleb Ivanov, piano Maestro Caballé-Domenech opens with Walton's turbulent First Symphony and closes with the concerto that secured Rachmaninoff's greatness. Repertoire: Walton Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
    04/28/12	Petrushka Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Petrushka Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts April 28, 2012 Carolyn Kuan, conductor Haydn's Military, Barber's Essay No. 2, and Stravinsky's Petrushka line up for an evening of irony with marching, dancing, and straw men. Repertoire: Haydn Symphony No. 100 in G major, Military, Hob. I:100 Barber Essay No. 2, Op. 17 Stravinsky Petrushka (1947)
    05/12/12	Bernstein/Gershwin:Fascinating Rhythm Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Bernstein/Gershwin:Fascinating Rhythm Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts May 12, 2012 Thomas Wilson, conductor The Philharmonic presents a huge tribute to two of America's greatest composers: Leonard Bernstein and George Gershwin. Together, the music of these giants defined Broadway and influenced music throughout the 20th century.
    05/19/12- 05/20/12	Resurrection Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Resurrection Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts May 19-May 20, 2012 Josep Caballé-Domenech, conductor Ilana Davidson, soprano Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano Colorado Springs Chorale, Donald P. Jenkins, Artistic Director Maestro Caballé-Domenech closes his first season with the Philharmonic with Mahler's Symphony No. 2, Resurrection, a work that created "a world of its own." Repertoire: Mahler Symphony No. 2, Resurrection

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  • Current Events

    There are no current events available for this organization at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    02/11/12	A Broadway Romance Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts A Broadway Romance Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts February 11, 2012 Thomas Wilson, conductor An ensemble of Broadway's brightest stars tells a Valentine's tale to remember! The Philharmonic will put you in a romantic mood with music from My Fair Lady, South Pacific, Carnival, and more.
    02/18/12- 02/19/12	Reformation Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Reformation Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts February 18-February 19, 2012 Julian Kuerti, conductor Michael Hanson, violin Bold reformation marks the music of Mendelssohn's Fifth Symphony and Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 2. Philharmonic Concertmaster Michael Hanson makes a solo appearance for the Spanish-flavored Concerto. Repertoire: Mozart Serenade for Orchestra No. 9 in D major, K. 320, Posthorn (movements 1,5,7) Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63 Mendelssohn Symphony No. 5 in D...
    03/10/12	The Planets Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts The Planets Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts March 10, 2012 Thomas Wilson, conductor Wonder in amazement as the heavens come to life with Holst's The Planets, Stravinsky's Fireworks, and Gandolfi's The Garden of Cosmic Speculation. Repertoire: Stravinsky Feu d'artifice,Op.4 Fireworks) Gandolfi The Garden of Cosmic Speculation Part 1 (2009) Holst The Planets, Op. 32
    03/17/12	Tiempo Libre-Night in Havana Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Tiempo Libre-Night in Havana Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts March 17, 2012 Thomas Wilson, conductor Tiempo Libre Grammy®-winning Cuban ensemble Tiempo Libre will transport you to the streets of Havana, including favorites such as Guantanamera, Son de la Loma, and dance-worthy cha-cha-chas.
    04/06/12	The Passion/Light Eternal Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts The Passion/Light Eternal Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts April 6, 2012 Good Friday Special Event Josep Caballé-Domenech, conductor First Presbyterian Sanctuary Choir A glowing evening featuring Lauridsen's Lux Æterna, Haydn's The Passion, excerpts from Brahms' A German Requiem, and more. Repertoire: Lauridsen Lux Æterna (1997) Brahms A German Requiem, to Words of the Holy Scriptures, Op. 45 (excerpts) Haydn Symphony No. 49 in F minor: "The Passion" (Hoboken 1/49
    04/14/12- 04/15/12	Rachmaninoff Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Rachmaninoff Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts April 14-April 15, 2012 Josep Caballé-Domenech, conductor Gleb Ivanov, piano Maestro Caballé-Domenech opens with Walton's turbulent First Symphony and closes with the concerto that secured Rachmaninoff's greatness. Repertoire: Walton Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
    04/28/12	Petrushka Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Petrushka Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts April 28, 2012 Carolyn Kuan, conductor Haydn's Military, Barber's Essay No. 2, and Stravinsky's Petrushka line up for an evening of irony with marching, dancing, and straw men. Repertoire: Haydn Symphony No. 100 in G major, Military, Hob. I:100 Barber Essay No. 2, Op. 17 Stravinsky Petrushka (1947)
    05/12/12	Bernstein/Gershwin:Fascinating Rhythm Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Bernstein/Gershwin:Fascinating Rhythm Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts May 12, 2012 Thomas Wilson, conductor The Philharmonic presents a huge tribute to two of America's greatest composers: Leonard Bernstein and George Gershwin. Together, the music of these giants defined Broadway and influenced music throughout the 20th century.
    05/19/12- 05/20/12	Resurrection Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Resurrection Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts May 19-May 20, 2012 Josep Caballé-Domenech, conductor Ilana Davidson, soprano Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano Colorado Springs Chorale, Donald P. Jenkins, Artistic Director Maestro Caballé-Domenech closes his first season with the Philharmonic with Mahler's Symphony No. 2, Resurrection, a work that created "a world of its own." Repertoire: Mahler Symphony No. 2, Resurrection

• Past
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  • Past Events

    01/28/12- 01/29/12	Beethoven and Bernstein Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    01/14/12	The Von Trapp Children Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    12/31/11	New Years Eve With The Philharmonic Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    12/17/11- 12/18/11	Christmas Symphony Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    11/25/11- 11/27/11	The Nutcracker Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    11/12/11- 11/13/11	Greater Russia Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    10/29/11	MASQUERADE Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    10/22/11- 10/23/11	Brahms and Sibelius Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    10/01/11	Enigma Variations Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    09/24/11	Classical Mystery Tour Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    09/17/11- 09/18/11	Titan Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    07/05/11	Symphony Above the Clouds
    07/04/11	July 4: USAFA Falcon Stadium
    05/21/11- 05/22/11	The Farewell Concert Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    05/14/11	Broadway: Behind the Mask Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    04/16/11- 04/17/11	Beethoven's Ninth Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    04/09/11- 04/10/11	Kynan Johns Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    03/12/11- 03/13/11	Ward Stare Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    03/05/11- 03/06/11	Piano Man: The Music of Billy Joel Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    02/19/11	Symphonie Fantastique Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    02/12/11	Hollywood Love Story Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    02/05/11	Battle of the Batons Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    01/22/11- 01/23/11	Viswa Subbaraman Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    01/15/11	Simply Sinatra Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    12/31/10	Broadway in Blue Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    12/19/10	Christmas Spectacular Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    12/17/10	Flash Cadillac Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    11/26/10- 11/28/10	The Nutcracker Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    11/13/10- 11/14/10	Shizuo Kuwahara Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    10/30/10	Psycho Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    10/23/10- 10/24/10	Leif Bjaland Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    10/16/10- 10/17/10	Oh What a Night! Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    10/02/10	Revolutions Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    09/25/10- 06/26/10	A Hero's Life Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    09/25/10- 09/26/10	A Hero's Life Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    07/17/10	Summertime Classic Concert Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    05/22/10- 05/23/10	Scheherazade Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    05/15/10	Eroica Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    05/08/10	Music of The Eagles Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    04/25/10	Lemony Snicket's The Composer is Dead Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    04/10/10- 04/11/10	Chopin in Love Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    03/13/10	The Red Violin Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    03/07/10	Charlie Chaplin's The Kid Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    02/20/10- 02/21/10	Harold in Italy Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    02/13/10	Three Phantoms in Concert Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    02/06/10	The Four Seasons Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    01/23/10- 01/24/10	Mad for Clara Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    01/09/10	Philharmonic Pops: Cirque du Swing Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    12/31/09	New Year's Eve Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    11/27/09- 11/29/09	The Nutcracker Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    11/27/09	Breakfast with a Ballerina Cheyenne Mountain Resort
    11/14/09- 11/15/09	Pictures at an Exhibition Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    11/01/09	Uncle Wilber's New World Tour Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    10/24/09- 10/25/09	We'll Always Have Paris Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    10/17/09	The Final Frontier Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    10/03/09	When Copland Spoke: A Vanguard Performance Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    09/26/09- 09/27/09	La Boheme Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    09/13/09	Sunday On The Town Downtown Colorado Springs
    07/05/09	Colorado Springs Philharmonic Above the Clouds
    07/03/09	Colorado Springs Philharmonic Salute to the Troops Fort Carson
    05/30/09- 05/31/09	Magnificent Mahler Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    05/09/09- 05/10/09	Overtures and Encores Sunrise Church
    04/18/09- 04/19/09	Old and New Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    04/11/09	Colorado Springs Philharmonic's Masterclass Colorado Springs Conservatory
    04/04/09	People's Choice: A Space Odyssey Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    03/14/09- 03/15/09	Concertos Galore First United Methodist Church
    03/08/09	A Classic Whodunnit Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    03/07/09	Broadway Here and Now Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    02/21/09- 02/22/09	A Viennese Evening Doubletree Hotel
    02/16/09	The Three Maestri Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    02/07/09- 02/08/09	Of Carnivals and Gypsies Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    01/25/09	Midsummer in Midwinter Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    01/24/09	Flash Cadillac Rockin' at the Pops Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    01/10/09- 01/11/09	American Salute Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    12/31/08	New Year's Eve Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    12/21/08	Christmas Classics and Carols Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    11/28/08- 11/30/08	The Nutcracker Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    11/15/08- 11/16/08	The Magic of Mozart Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    10/25/08- 10/26/08	The Charm of the Cello Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    10/19/08	Classic Fairy Tales Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    10/11/08	A Sentimental Journey Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    09/20/08- 09/21/08	Carmina Burana Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    09/13/08	Cirque de la Symphonie Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    09/09/08	Watts, Barton Pine & Beethoven Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    08/28/08	All Aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Royal Gorge Route Railroad
    07/04/08- 07/05/08	Fabulous Fourth & Fifth Memorial Park, Colorado Springs
    06/01/08	Sunday on the Town Downtown Colorado Springs
    05/17/08	Pops: Stay Tuned! Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    04/26/08- 04/27/08	Mozart in the Winds First United Methodist Church
    04/12/08- 04/13/08	Classical Masterworks: Glorious Salute To Spring Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    04/06/08	Family Series: How's the Weather? Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    03/15/08- 03/16/08	Sensuous Chopin Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    03/09/08	Family Series: The Many Colors of Doctor Seuss Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    02/23/08	Pops: Off to the Oscars Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    02/09/08- 02/10/08	Thrilling Tchaikovsky Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    02/01/08- 02/02/08	Mozart and Friends First United Methodist Church
    01/26/08	Pops: People's Choice Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    01/12/08- 01/13/08	Classical Masterworks: Fire And Water Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    12/31/07	New Year's Eve with the Philharmonic Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    12/22/07- 12/23/07	Christmas Classics & Carols Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    11/23/07- 11/25/07	The Nutcracker: Thanksgiving Weekend Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    11/17/07- 11/18/07	Symphonie Fantastique Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    10/28/07	Halloween Spooktacular Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    10/20/07- 10/21/07	Beloved Brahms Concerto Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    10/13/07	Pops: Best of the West Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    10/06/07	Repeat Performance: An Art Auction to benefit the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Smokebrush Gallery and Foundation for the Arts
    09/29/07- 09/30/07	Opening Weekend: Ode To Joy! Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    09/15/07	The Battleship Potemkin: A Symphonic Cinema Spectacular Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
    07/04/07- 07/05/07	Fabulous July 4th and July 5th Patriotic Celebration Memorial Park, Colorado Springs

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    • Event Name: Leif Bjaland
      "Fabulous! Bravo!"
      Review posted by: Reinhardt Eckler from Colorado Springs, CO, Oct 23, 2010
      

      Leif Bjaland and the CS Philharmonic gave a stellar performance tonight of works by Chabrier, Schumann, and Brahms. Maestro Bjaland is a real gem!

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      Leif Bjaland and the CS Philharmonic gave a stellar performance tonight of works by Chabrier, Schumann, and Brahms. Maestro Bjaland is a real gem!

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    • Event Name: Fabulous Fourth & Fifth
      "Colo Springs Fabulous 4th"
      Comment posted by: Pat G from Colo Springs, Jul 01, 2010
      

      To offset the cost, maybe a minimum fee could be charged- like $5 per person. Maybe something to consider in the future.

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      To offset the cost, maybe a minimum fee could be charged- like $5 per person. Maybe something to consider in the future.

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