The music of a Colorado Christmas with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is a marvelous way to usher in the holidays. The CSO is the region’s only professional full-time orchestra and is the successor of the Denver Symphony. Established in 1989, the CSO embraces a tradition of musical excellence by presenting a wide variety of symphonic performances — from classical repertoire to innovative new forms. The CSO Chorus is celebrating its 25th anniversary this season and has over 200 volunteer members, 31 of them are charter members. The CSO continues to gain acclaim and respect around the world as performances WOW audience both live and on public radio broadcasts.

During the holidays, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra reaches glorious heights as it presents a series of program that highlight favorite yuletide carols and songs of the season. This year’s programs include:

Colorado Christmas

December 11 – 13 (7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2:30 on Sunday)

Now its 26th year, Colorado Christmas will usher in the holidays in grand with the CSO, the CSO Chorus and the Colorado Children’s Chorale.

Duke Ellington Orchestra Presents “Big Band Christmas”

December 15 (7:30 Tuesday)

The Duke Ellington orchestra brings a big band sound to the stage with holiday favorites as well as Ellington Classics.

Too Hot to Handel – The Gospel Messiah

December 18-19 (Friday and Saturday at 7:30)

A unique combo classical and gospel music, this concert has been named Too Hot to Handel!

Christmas with the Von Trapp Children

December 22 (Tuesday at 7:30)

The hills come alive again to the sounds of the great-grandchildren of Captain von Trapp.

Night in Vienna

December 31 (Thursday at 6:30)

Ring in the New Year as Conductor Scott O’Neil leads the CSO in this annual tradition that features waltzes, polkas and classics.

The complete concert season is listed on the Colorado Symphony Orchestra website. A good way to compliment your experience is to attend a CSO Concert Prelude. The preludes are informative and informal discussions of the coming concert and offer valuable insight into what you will be hearing. The discussions are held one hour before each Masterworks performance and are hosted by guest artists, orchestra members, critics and other presenters. If you can’t make a prelude before the concert, then you can attend post-concert reviews called CSO Talkbacks.

You may purchase tickets to any of the event on the Colorado Symphony Orchestra website or by calling the Box Office.

Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Boettcher Concert Hall

Denver Performing Arts Complex
1000 14th Street, #15 Denver, CO 80202
Box Office: 303-MAESTRO or 303-623-7876
Box Office Toll-Free: 877-292-7979