An Afternoon at the Ballet: Great Orchestral Works

Originally composed as a ballet based on an ancient Greek tale of romance, piracy, and the supernatural, “Daphnis and Chloie” was later reworked into orchestral suites by the composer, the second of which is included in the program.  The orchestra will also perform the monumental Organ Symphony by Saint Saens, as well as the beautiful and haunting “Rhapsody for Clarinet” by Debussy.

To increase your appreciation of this program, a pre-concert lecture by the conductor will begin at 2:15 p.m.

The Pikes Peak Philharmonic has been performing great music in Colorado Springs for more than 50 years. They are a community orchestra made up of people like you, whose love of music brings them together to create a collage greater than the sum of its parts. They offer members a fulfilling and inexpensive way to continue performing and learning. To the community, they offer a low-cost entry into symphonic music and an adventurous listening experience.