Tag: Boettcher Hall
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Marin Alsop returns to Denver — and her beginnings
For a long time now, Marin Alsop has been a woman of the world. She has commanded the podium of major orchestras in Europe, Asia, South America and across this country. She’s held and still holds several important conducting posts, made dozens of recordings, been the subject of a documentary, won numerous awards. She’s an…
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Renée Fleming, Jazz Singer?
Imagine wandering into a late-night downtown jazz club, ordering a drink and gazing at the tiny stage as the band members finish their warm-up. The singer quietly enters, adjusts her microphone and the announcer welcomes the crowd. “Say hello to Miss Renée Fleming!” A smattering of applause as she launches into “Just One of Those…
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra names new CEO
Mark Cantrell will pick up the baton as the Colorado Symphony Orchestra’s new chief executive officer, according to a news release Monday. Cantrell currently serves as the president and CEO of The Florida Orchestra and previously headed up the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. The appointment is effective May 8. “It is an honor to have this…