Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Schedule
Fri Jan 09 2026 at 07:30 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
1000 14th St Unit 15, Denver, CO, United States, Colorado 80202 | Denver, CO
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DescriptionHailed by The New York Times as “thrilling and unabashedly personal,” the virtuosity and dynamic stage presence of pianist Makoto Ozone on Rachmaninoff’s stunning Paganini Variations would be enough to excite any listener, but seasoned guest conductor Jun Märkl has even more up his sleeve for this weekends’ audiences.
From the sizzling sounds of Chabrier’s España to the fresh, glistening portrait of springtime in Debussy’s Printemps, this concert features a menu of music that will leave no concertgoer hungry – and that’s all before your Colorado Symphony performs the music of Stravinsky’s iconic ballet Petrushka. This bold work underscores a tantalizing story depicting the love triangle between three puppets and their desires to become flesh and blood. Like its characters, Petrushka’s music leaps off the page, eager to participate in the joy of existence as it combines wit, merriment, and reckless abandon with Russian folk elements to cap an evening filled with music that’s evocative, beautiful, and just plain fun.
Featured Artists
Jun Märkl, conductor
Makoto Ozone, piano
Repertoire
CHABRIER España
RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini*
—INTERMISSION—
DEBUSSY Printemps
STRAVINSKY Petrushka
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Where is it happening?
1000 14th St Unit 15, Denver, CO, United States, Colorado 80202Event Location & Nearby Stays:
