Beethoven's "Eroica"

COLORADO SYMPHONY TO PERFORM
BEETHOVEN'S SYMPHONY NO. 3, "EROICA"
Colorado Symphony showcases Beethoven's "Eroica" Symphony, the masterwork
that changed the idea of what a symphony could be, in two different formats

Artists: Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Scott O'Neil, resident conductor
Inside the Score: Friday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Beethoven's Eroica Revealed: Inside the Score spotlights Beethoven's… Show more
Symphony No. 3
Masterworks: Saturday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 25 at 2:30 p.m.
KODÁLY: Dances of Galánta
HAYDN: Symphony No. 22 in E-flat major, “The Philosopher”
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55, “Eroica”
Tickets: Inside the Score: Remaining tickets currently start at $15.
Masterworks: Remaining tickets currently start at $19.
DENVER – March 14, 2012 – The Colorado Symphony celebrates one of the most fundamentally important works in the repertoire, Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, "Eroica," in three upcoming concerts that promise to entertain, enlighten and inspire. On Friday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m., resident conductor Scott O'Neil highlights the "Eroica" Symphony as part of the Colorado Symphony's popular Inside the Score series. Designed for newcomers to classical music as well as returning concertgoers, Friday's performance will deconstruct this revolutionary work that was both huge in scale and daunting for listeners at its 1804 premiere. Then, on Saturday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 25 at 2:30 p.m., the Colorado Symphony presents a Masterworks concert program featuring Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, "Eroica," as well as Kodály's Dances of Galánta and Haydn's Symphony No. 22 in E-flat major, "The Philosopher." Tickets are on sale now. To learn more about this concert and the Colorado Symphony, visit www.coloradosymphony.org.
At Friday's Inside the Score performance, O'Neil and the musicians of the orchestra will explore Beethoven's "Eroica" through stunning visuals, musical sound bytes and clever anecdotes, and delve into the relationship with Napoleon, to whom the symphony was originally dedicated. Beethoven's "Eroica" marked the first time a composer "projected" himself as the hero of his own story. Musically, the symphony questions what it means to be human. From the first movement's energy and hope, to the third movement's joy, to the final fifth movement's unforgettable ending, Beethoven's "Eroica" was like nothing ever heard before. Inside the Score concertgoers will gain a deeper understanding of how this symphony caused such a sensation and why it remains a supreme test for any orchestra more than 200 years after its premiere.
At Saturday's and Sunday's Masterworks concerts, audiences will enjoy Haydn's extraordinary Symphony No. 22 in E-flat, "The Philosopher." It earns its nickname thanks to the formality of the music and use of the "tick-tock" effect, and remains one of the most popular of Haydn's early symphonies. Accompanying the Haydn and Beethoven symphonies on the concert program is Kodály's spirited Dances of Galánta, which takes inspiration from the folk music of Kodály's hometown of Galánta in Hungary (now Slovakia). Taking inspiration from gypsy dances and songs, Kodály captured the essence of the beloved favorite music of his childhood and transformed it into one of the most enjoyable works in the repertoire.
Tickets: Tickets are on sale now at www.coloradosymphony.org, the Colorado Symphony Box Office: (303) 623-7876 or (877) 292-7979 or in-person in the lobby of Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Hours are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
About the Colorado Symphony
The state’s only full-time professional orchestra, the Colorado Symphony embraces a tradition of musical excellence by presenting a diverse array of symphonic performances throughout the year. Originally established in 1989 as the successor to the Denver Symphony, the Colorado Symphony performs in Boettcher Concert Hall and throughout the Front Range, presenting outstanding education and outreach programs, as well as Masterworks, Pops, Holiday, Family, and the exciting new Inside the Score and Symphony on the Rocks series that have attracted a historic level of first-time concertgoers. By presenting music that is both timeless and inspiring, while taking risks with new musical collaborations and interactive concerts, the Colorado Symphony is attracting more diverse and younger audiences than ever before. The increasing popularity of Colorado Symphony concerts not only re-affirms the artistic excellence of the orchestra, but also reflects the Symphony’s relevance to its Colorado community and deep-rooted enthusiasm for symphonic music felt by so many individuals across the region. For more information about the Colorado Symphony, visit www.coloradosymphony.org.

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