The Nutcracker
December 13-15, 2013
Lincoln Center
The Nutcracker's preeminence as a holiday tradition continues at the Lincoln Center. Join us again this year to witness this remarkable collaboration between the Fort Collins Symphony and Canyon Concert Ballet.
Amahl and the Night Visitors
The Season of Miracles. This one-hour opera follows the three Magi as they rest from their travels in the hut of a poor widow and her crippled son. Back by popular demand, this holiday favorite is a universal tale of compassion, generosity, and the miracles that can occur when a boy takes a leap of faith. Composer Gian Carlo Menotti’s stunning music and inspiring story make this classic chamber opera a memorable event for the whole family.
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"Mozart's Magnificent Voyage" Y.E.S. Family Concert
Join us January 17, 7:00 pm at Timberline Church!
This year the Fort Collins Symphony presents Mozart's Magnificent Voyage. The music of Mozart is magically woven into this drama as two actors recreate historical incidents from the composer’s life. Students, children, and their families will enjoy twenty three excerpts of the master’s music, including themes from Mozart’s operas The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni, popular excerpts from The Magic Flute, and some of his most important and engaging works such as Ave Verum, Symphony No. 1, Clarinet Quintet, and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.
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Natalie Merchant
with the FCS
Over Natalie Merchant's 30-year career, she has earned a distinguished place among America's most respected recording artists with a reputation for being a prolific songwriter with a compelling artistic vision and a unique and captivating performance style. With her latest and highly acclaimed Nonesuch recording entitled, Leave Your Sleep, Natalie Merchant embarks on a new artistic path, creating songs from literary inspiration which are composed for expanded musical ensembles and orchestra. With the musical backing of the Fort Collins Symphony, this is sure to be an unforgettable performance.
Magnificent Mahler
February 1, 2014 | Masterworks #3
7:30pm, Lincoln Center
Mahler returns for the first time to the renovated Lincoln Center stage. If you crave big brass, lush strings, sassy woodwinds, and percussion punctuation, this concert is for you. No other composer puts an orchestra through its paces like this one! And, just in time for Valentine’s day, a love letter to Mahler’s wife: the famous Adagietto movement. An unforgettable composer creates an unforgettable evening.
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223 Linden Street, Suite 202, Fort Collins, CO 80524
2013-2014
Outside the Box events
Wine Tasting: A Work of Heart
February 14, 2014
Home of Jim and Wendy Franzen
Tickets can be purchased by calling the Symphony office at 970-482-4823.
Gershwin Galore – Pops Concert
March 28, 2014
7:00pm
Timberline Church, 2908 S. Timberline Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80525
Tickets can be purchased by calling the Lincoln Center 970-482-4823.
Beat Beethoven 5k Run
April 6, 2014
9:00am
Old Town Fort Collins
Register by calling the Symphony office at 970-482-4823.
Mission Statement:
To enhance life in Northern Colorado by providing entertainment and education through the production of high quality orchestral music.
Vision Statement:
In five years the FCS will broaden its recognition as the leading regional orchestra through attaining a national level of artistic excellence, expanding audiences and community pride.
Gift Certificates
Gift certificates are now available! With live performances and events from $3-$75, you can cross every arts and music enthusiast off your list today!
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Student Passes
Student passes available! 3 Symphony Masterworks concerts for $19.50!
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2013-2014 Schedule
The Best of Romanticism
October 5, 2013 | Masterworks #1
7:30pm | Lincoln Center
Brahms - Tragic Overture
Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto No. 3
Guest Artist - Keenan Reesor, Piano
Dvorak - Symphony No. 8
On the Cusp
November 2, 2013 | Masterworks #2
7:30pm | Lincoln Center
Beethoven - Symphony No. 1
Haydn - Trumpet Concerto
Guest Artist - Andrew Bishop, Trumpet
Haydn - Symphony No. 101 "Clock"
Magnificent Mahler
February 1, 2014 | Masterworks #3
7:30pm | Lincoln Center
Mahler - Symphony No. 5
Baroque and Beyond
March 1, 2014 | Masterworks #4
7:30pm | Lincoln Center
Bach - Suite in B minor
Guest Artist - Norman Gonzales, Flute
Bach/Webern - Ricercar from the Musical Offering
Stravinsky - Pulcinella (Complete)
Both Sides of the Border
May 10, 2014 | Masterworks #5
7:30pm | Lincoln Center
Copland - El Salon Mexico
Bates - Desert Transport
Schwantner - Angel Fire for Amplified Violin and Orchestra
Guest Artist - Ron Francois, Amplified Violin
Grofe - Grand Canyon Suite
