Colorado Symphony
Boettcher Concert Hall
Denver, CO
December 15-17, 2017
A Colorado Christmas had a little of everything. It was conducted by Christopher Dragon, who always brings joy into the experience at the Symphony.
The soloist Devin DeSantis was perfect for the variety of music in the concert. His “O Holy Night” was gorgeous. And he performed the jazzy selection from “Too Hot to Handel” and “Believe” from The Polar Express with equal expertise. He had a few fun costume changes to go with the selections as well. At the end of “Believe,” there was a fun train conductor versus symphony conductor moment between DeSantis and Christopher Dragon.
The concert also featured two choirs – the Colorado Symphony Chorus and the Colorado Children’s Chorale. The Symphony Chorus performed the more difficult pieces. The Hallelujah Chorus from “Too Hot to Handel” was a real treat.The children’s choirs were fun. It was puzzling that some of the children were seated by the Symphony Chorus while the Children’s Chorale performed all their selections on the stage.
Before intermission, Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance. Their chorography with the Children’s Chorale was enjoyable. Even better, both were available in the lobby for photos. It was impressive to see how quickly they moved the kids through to make sure they could get through them all.
The music was well chosen to bring the holidays alive. A few fun lighting effects brought magic to the show. My only complaint is that the symphony did not have many instrumental pieces.The show was perfect for audiences of all ages, bringing the spirit of the season to everyone.
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