The Colorado Symphony and Cleo Parker Robinson Dance are teaming up again, bringing Stravinsky's The Firebird to downtown Denver's Boettcher Concert Hall for three performances running Friday through Sunday, October 23 through 25. Guest conductor Michael Francis will lead the orchestra through the program, which also folds in John Williams' Horn Concerto and Elgar's Introduction and Allegro alongside the Stravinsky showpiece.
The run was confirmed as part of the orchestra's official box office listing, according to Colorado Symphony's ticketing page, which lists the Firebird dates and describes the accompanying works on the bill. The news was also covered by CBS News Colorado, which reported on the performance. The three-night engagement is taking place at Boettcher Concert Hall.
John Williams' Horn Concerto will spotlight Colorado Symphony Principal Horn Michael Thornton, per the ticketing listing, giving the program a second marquee moment beyond the Stravinsky ballet score. Elgar's Introduction and Allegro opens the evening, rounding out a bill that pairs an orchestral staple with newer repertoire before the Firebird closes the night.
Tickets for the three shows range from $20 to $124 before fees and taxes.
A 2023 Celebration
In March 2023, Colorado Public Radio reported that the pandemic had kept the Colorado Symphony from celebrating Cleo Parker Robinson, and that the orchestra was getting its chance. Read Colorado Public Radio's report.
This week's production is part of the Colorado Symphony's newly unveiled 2026/27 Classics season, which the orchestra is presenting at Boettcher Concert Hall as it builds on momentum from a recent New York tour, according to the Colorado Symphony's season announcement. The Firebird collaboration with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance was listed among the season's classics programming when it was first unveiled in March.
