Nov 21, 2017 this holiday season, the colorado springs philharmonic welcomes the oklahoma city ballet production of the nutcracker. Aug 02, 2019 a classic tale of christmas magic returns to pikes peak center this holiday season when the colorado springs philharmonic presents the beloved ballet the nutcracker over thanksgiving weekend. Its hard to belive that the nutcracker is almost here. Find descriptions, dates, times and locations for free events, theatre, music, dance, concerts, art exhibits, museums, film, author events, lectures, workshops, kidfriendly events, special events and more. The colorado springs philharmonic has excellent programs. Colorado springs philharmonic announce 2019 run of the. Petite nutcracker colorado ballet society, opens 10 a. The nutcracker will return to oklahoma citys civic center for eight performances december 1422, with live music from the okc philharmonic. The nutcracker ballet is the star of the holiday season.
Colorado springs philharmonic 111 s tejon st, ste 305, colorado springs, colorado 80903 rated 4. Colorado springs philharmonic principal clarinetist sergei vassiliev plays hommage to r. Five performances of the nutcracker are scheduled friday, saturday and. Colorado springs philharmonic the nutcracker pikes peak. The show is november 24, 25, and 26 at the pikes peak center. Personally authorized by philharmonic music director josep caballe domenech and made possible by the musicians of the orchestra, the colorado springs. Downtown dining offers some of colorado springs finest culinary experiences. The ent center is a transformational performing and visual arts complex. The colorado springs philharmonic provides a familyfriendly tradition every 4th of july with a free concert in memorial park.
Christmas comes early, with this thanksgiving performance of tchaikovskys holiday classic. Americas favorite ballet is brought to life by the boulder ballet and the boulder philharmonic. Classical music has been alive and well in colorado springs since 1927, when 27 local musicians first banded together to form the colorado springs symphony ensemble. From works as familiar as mendelssohns reformation symphony to adventures as hilarious and unfamiliar as menottis the unicorn, the gorgon and the manticore, the chamber orchestra will never fail to offer fresh insights into the standards and new. The oklahoma city ballet and colorado springs philharmonic practice for tchaikovskys the nutcracker during dress rehearsal at the pikes peak center for. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in colorado springs. The nutcracker at the pikes peak center, and the best. Do not miss the opportunity to see colorado springs philharmonic perform live on the 2020 tour. This unforgettable christmas tale for the whole family is the magical highlight of the holiday season.
Petite nutcracker is a 25minute, mini traditional nutcracker, with party scene, battle, and land of sweets. The colorado springs philharmonic was established back in 2003 after the demise of the colorado springs symphony earlier that same year. Colorado ballet society is southern colorados dance leader dedicated to training dancers, ages 2. Francis holiday performances november 24, 2017 at 2. This rendition featured conductor thomas wilson, oklahoma city ballet artistic director robert mills, the. The oklahoma city ballet and colorado springs philharmonic practice for tchaikovskys the nutcracker during dress rehearsal at the pikes peak center for the performing arts on tuesday nov. Immerse, unwind, escape as this pandemic continues to impact our daily lives, it doesnt stop our need for culture and music what we treasure about the colorado springs philharmonic. The nutcracker with colorado youth ballet uccs presents. Colorado springs phil presents tchaikovskys the nutcracker, thomas wilson conductor with colorado springs childrens chorale and oklahoma city ballet, robert mills, artistic director. The nutcracker, pikes peak center for the performing arts and. Colorado springs philharmonic the nutcracker colorado. This year, the pikes peak center stage hosts five performances of the work including matinee and evening presentations from nov. Get excited about the nutcracker performed by the colorado springs philharmonic and the oklahoma city ballet with our 15 second ad. Buy tickets for colorado springs philharmonic war requiem at pikes peak center in colorado springs, co on 051620 7.
Starring ivan putrov and featuring over fifty of colorados most talented dancers. The nutcracker colorado springs philharmonic pikes peak center. There are currently 31 pikes peak center events available for sale. Presented by colorado springs philharmonic at pikes peak center for the performing arts, colorado springs co nov 24 26 2017 this enchanting favorite returns thanksgiving weekend when a christmas eve gift of a toy nutcracker from her godfather transports clara on a magical journey to a world of fantasy and fun. Colorado springs phil presents tchaikovskys the nutcracker, thomas wilson conductor with colorado springs childrens chorale and. This art works grant will fund new artistic threads over the next two seasons, including programs that highlight works by africanamerican and women composers and musicians, with related educational activities. Since then, the philharmonic has grown and continues to present high quality concerts in our community.
This 92,000 squarefoot building features four performing arts venues and a. Classical music has been alive and well in colorado springs since 1927, when 27 local musicians first banded together to form the colorado springs. The nutcracker colorado springs philharmonic pikes. Petite nutcracker by colorado ballet society and pikes peak library district a condensed version of the full ballet november 2324 tickets are free, but must be reserved. Under the guidance of president and ceo, nathan newbrough, it has become one of the most successful symphony orchestras among midsized cities nationwide. With each transaction 100% verified and the largest inventory of tickets on the web, seatgeek is the safe choice for tickets on the web. Uchealth memorial hospital and childrens hospital colorado holiday performances. Colorado springs only professional performance of tchaikovskys the nutcracke with the oklahoma city ballet. More than 40 colorado news organizations newspapers, tv, radio and digital outlets are now sharing their reporting through the colorado news collaborative, colab for. Find other colorado springs philharmonic dates and see why seatgeek is. Colorado springs philharmonic 111 s tejon st, ste 305, colorado springs. Dec 05, 2019 oklahoma city ballet dancers appear in the snowflake scene from the nutcracker which will be performed on december 1422. The nutcracker will take place in, colorado springs on nov 29, 2019 at 2. Over the years, ballet society has engaged in artistic collaborations with the chamber orchestra of the springs, the colorado vocal arts ensemble, the colorado springs chorale and childrens chorale, the colorado springs conservatory, the colorado springs youth symphony, the colorado springs dance theatre, and the colorado springs philharmonic.
The colorado springs philharmonic presents the nutcracker. Your home for colorado springs philharmonic tickets. Travel with clara and her nutcracker prince as they journey through a crystalline winter wonderland to the delightful land of sweets filled with your favorite fanciful characters and pure holiday magic. The colorado springs philharmonic production features the oklahoma city ballet and colorado springs childrens chorale. Colorado springs philharmonic tickets are on sale now. Of course you cant have the nutcracker without music composed by the genius tchaikovsky and. Before the oohs and ahhs are directed toward the impressive fireworks display, the audience is delighted and entertained by the colorado springs symphony as it plays a lively mix of music and patriotic. Colorado springs philharmonic 2020 all you need to know.
Cpr news is committed to giving you the latest, unbiased, fact. The instrumental collective will also be performing alongside special guest, itzhak perlman. Oklahoma city ballet dancers appear in the snowflake scene from the nutcracker which will be performed on december 1422. At the helm of conductor thomas wilson, the oklahoma city ballet and colorado springs childrens chorale will perform the famed work on november 29, 30. Okc ballet performs the nutcracker in colorado springs. Your best source for the latest concert and mustsee shows all across colorado because we search high and low for top national and local concerts so that we can update our calendar every. Colorado springs philharmonic presents the nutcracker facebook.
Newbrough the colorado springs philharmonic has established itself as an iconic leader in the artistic community of colorado springs. Uc health services and colorado springs childrens hospital holiday performances ring in the holiday season when the oklahoma city ballet joins the philharmonic for tchaikovskys timeless holiday tradition with five performances of the nutcracker over thanksgiving weekend. Colorado springs philharmonic the nutcracker at the pikes peak center, colorado springs, co. This holiday season, the colorado springs philharmonic welcomes the oklahoma city ballet production of the nutcracker. Thomas wilson conductor oklahoma city ballet robert mills, artistic director colorado springs childrens chorale bernstein. Dancers often have two roles and may get to perform roles. Presented by colorado springs philharmonic at pikes peak center for the performing arts, colorado springs co nov 24 26 2017 this enchanting favorite returns thanksgiving weekend when a christmas eve gift of a toy nutcracker from her godfather transports clara on. Perfect for young audiences and the young at heart, oklahoma city ballet is back for tchaikovskys the nutcracker as all your favorite characters come to life over thanksgiving weekend.
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Okc ballet performs the nutcracker in colorado springs before. Dec 18, 2019 led by conductor thomas wilson, the colorado springs philharmonic will perform christmas classics, seasonal favorites and a very merry singalong. With a legacy dating back to 1927, colorado springs philharmonic is the largest professional orchestra in southern colorado. From simple fare to extravagant, youll find it all. This is what the chamber orchestra of the springs offers you in our 20182019 season.
Kate luber for the sixth year in a row, oklahoma city ballet dancers and artistic staff traveled to colorado springs over thanksgiving to present five performances of the nutcracker alongside the colorado springs philharmonic and children from the colorado springs area. Colorado ballet society is southern colorado s dance leader dedicated to training dancers, ages 2. The nutcracker at the pikes peak center, colorado springs, co. The nutcracker colorado springs philharmonic uchealth memorial hospital and childrens hospital colorado holiday performances. Kate luber for the sixth year in a row, oklahoma city ballet dancers and artistic staff traveled to colorado springs over thanksgiving to present five performances of the nutcracker alongside the colorado springs philharmonic and children from the colorado springs. Buy tickets online now or find out more with colorado springs theater. Colorado youth ballet and colorado ballet society present a 75minute production of the nutcracker, a perfect length for children and adults alike. The novel coronavirus disease continues to affect colorado residents, families, businesses, and schools. The ent center for the arts, which opened in january 2018, is a new performing and visual arts complex on the university of colorado, colorado springs campus.
Oct 31, 2017 thomas wilson conductor oklahoma city ballet robert mills, artistic director colorado springs childrens chorale bernstein. Today we saw the fleetwood mac show with a band playing their music alongside the philharmonic. The nutcracker colorado springs philharmonic pikes peak. Behind tchaikovskys the nutcracker colorado springs. Colorado springs philharmonic ringing in the holidays with. Over one million dollars was raised in order to set up a more innovative, structured business plan for the philharmonic, which kept the musical director and musicians of the symphony.
Photo by mike watson under the direction of adam flatt, music directorprincipal conductor and catherine sailer, associate conductor, the colorado ballet orchestra performs during three of colorado ballets four productions each year. Colorado springs philharmonic, oklahoma city ballet bring. The nutcracker colorado springs philharmonic broadmoor. Events calendar temporarily suspended colorado public radio. The grandness of macky auditorium is matched by the scale of this production featuring a cast of 100 dancers, full scenery, beautiful costumes and special effects. A classic tale of christmas magic returns to pikes peak center this holiday season when the colorado springs philharmonic presents the beloved ballet the nutcracker over thanksgiving weekend at the helm of conductor thomas wilson, the oklahoma city ballet and colorado springs childrens chorale will perform the famed work on november 29, 30 and december 1 during a mix of. The philharmonic, joined with oklahoma city ballet and the colorado springs childrens chorale, will perform the nutcracker, perhaps pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys most beloved work, in five performances over thanksgiving day weekend. Aug 02, 2019 this year the colorado springs philharmonic will be specializing in compositions and hymns by the late aretha franklin, mozart and tchaikovsky, the nutcracker, and even disneys pixar films. The nutcracker, pikes peak center for the performing arts. The fifth and final 2017 colorado springs philharmonic and oklahoma city ballet performance of the nutcracker took place on sunday, november 26, 2017, at 2. Colorado springs philharmonic the nutcracker pikes.