Sun, Sept 21 - 2:30PM
First United Methodist Church

What began as a one-time exploration of music for organ and orchestra - to celebrate the revitalization of Colorado Springs’ largest musical instrument - now reaches its tenth anniversary. At this tenth Organ Spectacular, three of the city’s greatest organists will perform an all-American program that includes what could be called the most influential organ music of the 21st century: Hans Zimmer’s unforgettable soundtrack from Interstellar.

We’ll also mark this milestone with a new piece by local organ virtuoso Dr. Roderick Gorby. Join us in celebrating a decade of discovery and exploration into one of the most fascinating and colorful corners of the classical music world.

Fri, Oct 31 - 8:00PM • Sun, Nov 2 - 2:30PM
Ent Center for the Arts • Chapman Recital Hall

A rollicking romp through the dance floor of the underworld. A rapturous dream of diabolical origins. And the shrieking strings that defined slasher films for a generation.

After trick-or-treating is over, bring your costumes to the Ent Center and join us for a concert of thrilling music that will leave you questioning what’s lurking in the shadows. Mystery, menace, and music collide in this chills-inducing, Halloween-weekend concert.

Sat, Dec 6th - 7:00PM • Sun, Dec 7th - 2:30PM
Ent Center for the Arts • Chapman Recital Hall

You know the flute. But what about the piccolo, alto flute, and even the bass flute? All four members of the flute family will take a turn in an ethereal, snowy concerto by Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara, performed by the winner of our 2024 Emerging Soloist Competition.

We’ve paired this piece with an inventive and witty suite by Jacques Ibert and Beethoven’s often-overlooked fourth symphony.

Sat, Jan 10th - 7:00PM • Sun, Jan 11th - 2:30PM
Ent Center for the Arts • Chapman Recital Hall

Mental health battles are often fought in silence, unseen by the world around us but deeply impacting every person. The Human Equation invites you on a profound journey where sound becomes the voice of the impacted - expressing pain, finding strength, and seeking solace.

My Name Is Amanda Todd tells the poignant story of a young girl’s message of hope, empathy, and tolerance in the face of overwhelming bullying. Then, a new electric cello concerto from Colorado native Dylan Fixmer traces the arc of an artist’s journey out of darkness. Join us for a concert that speaks directly to the resilience and vulnerablity of the human heart.

Sat, Feb 28th - 7:00PM • Sun, Mar 1st - 2:30PM
Ent Center for the Arts • Chapman Recital Hall

Sometimes you need music to help process your pain. Other times, music might help you focus or explore your inner self. And other times...well, sometimes music can just be about making you smile. A shameless, sweet slice of chocolate cake - in concert form.

Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 is a delight served up by our concertmaster, Jacob Klock, in a weekend of sweet escapism.

Sat, May 2nd - 7:00PM • Sun, May 3rd - 2:30PM
Ent Center for the Arts • Shockley Zalabak Theater

Ascending Bird describes the journey of a mythic bird that tries to reach the sun - it tries and fails, and tries again, before finally reaching the radiant embrace of the sun and losing its physical body in a metaphor for spiritual transcendence.

We’ll remain in the heavens, from which the music of Mozart was said to be plucked, for a piano concerto featuring the virtuoso Dr. Adam Haas, before finishing the season with the lush and radiant Symphony No. 3 by Max Bruch, in a concert all about rapturous joy. For this one, we’ll need the expanded stage across the hall at the Ent Center’s Shockley Zalabak Theater - a fittingly majestic finale to a breathtaking season.