Pass the Baton!
Two emotional and romantic Russian masterpieces are lead by a rotation of conductors in our first-ever maestro relay. Each movement of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s sixth symphony and Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition will be directed under a different baton. February 22, see and hear the next generation of orchestra leaders from our inaugural DPO International Conducting Workshop.
We’re opening our doors early at 5:45 pm for two special performances of Tchaikovsky’s graceful Serenade for Strings. As at the main concert, each movement of the piece will be conducted by a different conductor taking part in our workshop. No ticket required for this pre-concert event.
Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”
Mussorgsky, orch. Ravel
Pictures at an Exhibition
Read the concert program
Lee el programa del concierto en español.
Conductors (Symphony No. 6)
Donald Portnoy
Guest Conductor
Donald Portnoy is universally recognized as one of America’s dynamic and inspiring symphony orchestra conductors. He brings to music a unique awareness and appreciation for the audience and a refreshing…
John Jihwan Lee
Guest Conductor
The Korean-born conductor Jihwan Lee holds a Bachelor of Music degree in choral conducting from Keimyung University in South Korea and is a graduate of the Conducting Program at California…
Paul Hansen
Guest Conductor
Paul Hansen is a composer and conductor based in Los Angeles. Most recently, he conducted the world premiere of his orchestral piece The Saint of Nivena with the Orquestra Filarmónica…
Francesco Attardi
Guest Conductor
Francesco Attardi is a musicologist-conductor based in Milan, Italy. He has conducted symphonic and operatic repertoire in Europe, Japan and North America. One of his goals is to promote Italian…
Conductors (Pictures at an Exhibition)
Wesley J. Broadnax
Guest Conductor
Wesley J. Broadnax is in his first year as associate professor of music/director of bands at the University of Northern Colorado. Prior positions included similar appointments at Drexel University, University…
M.D. Van Vliet
Guest Conductor - Winner, 2020 DPO Workshop Competition!
M.D. van Vliet is a professional conductor and music director from Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and was the winner of the 2020 DPO International Conducting Competition 🙌. He transmits his love,…
June-Sung Park
Guest Conductor
Born in Seoul, South Korea, June-Sung Park now lives in Berlin, Germany. June-Sung was assistant conductor at BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and the Leverhulme Conducting Fellow at the Royal Conservatoire…
Lawrence Golan
Music Director
Acclaimed for his imaginative programming, evocative command of distinctive styles and composers, and vibrant performances, American conductor Lawrence Golan has served as Music Director of the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra since…
More Than Music
We host activities before, during and after each concert. More Than Music events are free to attend for all ticket holders. You can save your concert hall seats by displaying the “Save The Seat” message printed on the back cover of our concert programs.
Serenade for Strings 🎻
Arrive early for two special performances of Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, 6–6:30pm and 6:30–7:00pm, conducted by eight different conductors! All are welcome to this free event, attending the concert is not required.
Pictures Before an Exhibition 🎨
To celebrate Mussorgsky’s expressive Pictures at an Exhibition, observe artist Clyde Steadman of the Art Students League of Denver painting live in the lobby.
Beer & Wine 🍻
Toast the evening with a can of cold, Colorado craft beer or a glass of red or white wine from Total Wine. Sorry kids, this More than Music event is 21+ only. $6.
Complimentary Coffee ☕️
Our friends at Purple Door Coffee will be brewing java for you to enjoy.
Selfies with Sasha 🐻
Sasha the Russian bear is out of hibernation! The Chalet Dancers bring Francis, dressed in traditional Russian costume, and the lovable bear to Roulette for selfies and bear hugs.
Za Zdarovje! 🇷🇺
Warm up with a vodka tasting from Spring44 Distillery. 21+
Roulette Wheel 🤞
Take the roulette wheel for a spin! From high fives to concert tickets, everyone’s a winner.
Reception 🧀
Say hello! Join us in the lobby after the concert for refreshments, meet the musicians and have fun!
