Open Notes Podcast
Hooray! We are going to the Fort Collins Symphony! But wait. What music is the orchestra going to play? Who wrote the music? What is the music about? What should we listen for? Fort Collins Symphony’s own musicians, bassoonist Tom Bittinger and cellist Beth Wells, help answer these questions in their Open Notes Podcast. Take a listen — you’ll be glad you did.
Episode 2
- November 2, 2019 • Talented Teenagers and Ties that Bind
- Carl Maria Von Weber - Peter Schmoll und seine Nachbarn
- Clara Wieck Schumann - Piano Concerto in A minor
- Robert Schumann - Piano Concerto in A minor
- Johannes Brahms - Variations on a Theme by Haydn
Tom and Beth discuss the incredible pieces written by two teenagers that the Fort Collins Symphony will perform. They also talk about the love between Clara and Robert Schumann as well as their special friendship with Johannes Brahms.
NEWS
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Under the direction of Maestro Wes Kenney, the Fort Collins Symphony continues the Platinum Season 70 with its Pure Gems concert at 7:30 PM on…
The Fort Collins Symphony (FCS) will premiere a new symphonic work, “A Light in the Ocean,” by composer and Fort Collins native Chris Pilsner at…
A 70-year anniversary — a rare occasion indeed — is celebrated with a gift of platinum. The Fort Collins Symphony (FCS) is honored to offer…
Since 1949, the Fort Collins Symphony (FCS) has offered exceptional classical, traditional, contemporary, and popular symphonic performances to northern Colorado residents and visitors. The FCS…
FROM OUR COMMUNITY
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"My CASA was a big part of my life for a long time. She helped me and my sister through hard times by comforting us and being a person we could trust. She took us out to fun places and made us feel loved. Our last outing was to the Symphony in Fort Collins, the best thing that every happened to me! She has shown and told me a lot of fascinating things, this show was one of those, it got my mind on the things that were happening in the real world. Thank you for making this world a better place."
CASA participant
CASA participant
Maestro Kenney: " What would happen to the music of Mozart if musicians stopped taking the responsibility of making sure Mozart sounded like Mozart? "
Liberty Common School 4th grader: " Mozart would start to fade away. "
From our “Symphony in the School Program”
" Attending the Thursday Evening Practice Session focuses my enjoyment of Saturday's performance. Our Maestro's direction pulls a wonderful sound from our professionals. I can even hear a difference in the music after his directions. "
Anne
Attended an Open Rehearsal
" We did a lot of hand holding and smiling during and after the performance. We made eye contact throughout the entire performance and it was like soul traveling. "
B Sharp Participant
B Sharp participant who attended concerts last Season
" I am writing to thank you for paying for Timnath Elementary’s 4th and 5th grade field trip. I enjoyed everything, but what I admired most was the performance of the “Thrill of the Orchestra” and how the Symphony told about some of the history of the songs. One of my personal favorites of the songs was “Carmen.” I really like the expression or life of the song. In other works I like the “color,” like what Wes Kenney said to us. Once again, thank you for paying for the symphony, the bus ride, and everything else I mentioned. I had a breath taking experience. Thank you! "
Sincerely, part of your awe-inspired audience, RAYMOND
Attended our 2016 Youth Education Series Concert
" This performance last evening was spectacular! The Classical Symphony was played with spirit and contrast between movements. The violin concerto was played with great intensity and strength and virtuosity by both the soloist and the orchestra. I loved being introduced to the melodic and dance-like Bizet Symphony in C. The oboe solo was fantastic; when does this oboist take a breath! "
Paul
Attended the Masterworks concert on November 5, 2016
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