Imagination Runs Wild
Every great story deserves a great soundtrack—and at Once Upon a Tune, the DPO will bring tales to life through the power of orchestral music.
This storytelling-centered concert whisks audiences away on a journey through fairytales, legends, and musical adventures. From whimsical mischief to heroic quests, each piece on the program paints vivid scenes that spark the imagination and stir the heart.
Perfect for families, dreamers, and lovers of a good story, Once Upon a Tune invites you to listen with wonder and rediscover the magic of music that speaks without words.
Felix Mendelssohn
Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Gustav Mahler, orchestrated by Scott O’Neil
Andante Moderato from Symphony No. 6
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Scheherazade
Scott O'Neil
he/him
Music Director
In January 2025, Scott O’Neil was officially named the sixth Music Director of Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. O’Neil brings a rich and illustrious musical background to the DPO, including a nine-year…