The One Ring

Wait, what? There’s a Lord of the Rings Symphony? Well, that sounds like a must hear event for any LOTR fan. More than just music, the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra combines high quality music concerts with fun activities before and after the performance to create a one-of-a-kind musical evening experience.

Tickets are $10 – $20, and kids 12 and under are free. Tickets available soon.

Venue: TBA

The Music:

The musical journey begins with Les Francs-Juges, Hector Berlioz’s medieval musical tale of triumph over judicial tyranny. DPO principal flute Aaron Wille leads you into the world of Ernest Bloch’s lyrical Suite Modale. The evening concludes with Johan De Meij’s epic Lord of the Rings Symphony based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. DPO Associate Conductor S. Mordecai Fuhrman conducts The One Ring.

S. Mordecai Fuhrman, guest conductor
Aaron Wille, flute

Berlioz: Les Franc-Juges (Judges of the Secret Court)
Bloch: Suite Modale featuring Aaron Wille, flute
De Meij, orch. Vlieger: Symphony No. 1 “Lord of the Rings” featuring Arthur Bouton, Saxophone

The Activities:

Pre-Concert Chat, 6:30pm – Join DPO for informal pre-concert chat sessions about the music you’ll be hearing hosted by DPO associate conductor and The One Ring guest conductor S. Mordecai Fuhrman. What should you listen for? What is the music’s historic and cultural context? We’ll give you insights into the music and music-makers you’ll be listening to. Pre-concert chats are free to all ticket holders starting at 6:30pm on all concert nights.

Gandalf Selfie Corner, 6:15–7:15pm – You shall not pass up this opportunity to snap a selfie with the White Wizard! Post on all your social media accounts, and be sure to tag us so we can like it.

Reception, immediately following concert – Say hello! Come downstairs after the concert for refreshments, meet the soloists, buy a t-shirt — and have fun!

More info: http://denverphilharmonic.org/upcoming-concert-april-8-2016/