Dear Music Enthusiasts,

Welcome to a world where the joy of learning and the art of teaching converge in a symphony of inspiration. "The Maestro and His Maestro," a unique celebration of mentorship, collaboration, and the transformative power of music.

In this special concert, Maestros Lawrence Golan and Robert Spano come together, not only as extraordinary conductors but also as teacher and student. Their musical kinship, built on a foundation of mentorship, brings an added layer of depth to the evening's performance.

At the heart of this celebration is our collaboration with the International Conducting Institute (ICI), an organization dedicated to advancing the art of conducting. Administered by ICI, the conductor workshops provide students with unparalleled instruction, extensive podium time, and affordable tuition. The result? A platform for aspiring conductors to hone their skills, pursue their career goals, and embark on a journey of musical discovery.

During this concert, the baton is gracefully passed to talented conductors from the DPO’s 4th Annual International Conducting Workshop. They'll trade off movements, competing for the chance to conduct the orchestra in a future DPO concert in 2024-25. It's a showcase of mentorship in action, where the joy of learning is palpable, and the seeds of future musical leadership are sown.

The program, featuring works by Jennifer Higdon, Edward Elgar, Robert Schumann, and more, serves as a living testament to the harmonious relationship between mentor and mentee. As the melodies unfold, each note becomes a lesson, a guide, and an inspiration.

In addition to the main performance, a preconcert showcases enchanting compositions by Edward Elgar, Bao Yuankai, Florence Price, and Peter Boyer, adding an extra layer of musical richness to the evening.

Join us in celebrating the collaborative spirit of music, the joys of learning, and the enduring bond between the maestro and his mentor. "The Maestro and His Maestro" is more than a concert; it's an ode to the transformative power of mentorship that resonates through every note.

Embrace the magic of musical education, and let the symphony of mentorship inspire you.

Harmoniously yours,

Roger Haak, Executive Director

  
The workshop is administered by 
International Conducting Institute

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Free Community Concert
Antonia Brico Stage at Central Presbyterian Church
Denver, Colorado - 6:00pm

2024 International Conducting Workshop Participants: Pablo Pegalajar, Pierre Tang, Quinn Mason, Kelly Kawai Lam, Bennett Astrove, Adam DePriest, Ron Nash, Charlotte Ruth Harrison

Edward Elgar
Serenade for Strings

Movement I
conducted by Pierre Tang

Movement II
conducted by Bennett Astrove

Movement III
conducted by Pablo Pegalajar

(about 14 minutes)

Bao Yuankai
Going to the West Gate

conducted by Charlotte Ruth Harrison

(about 5 minutes)

Florence Price
"Andante moderato" from String Quartet in G Major

conducted by Adam DePriest

(about 7 minutes)

Peter Boyer
Three Olympians

Movement I
conducted by Kelly Kawai Lam

Movement II
conducted by Quinn Mason

Movement III
conducted by Ron Nash

(about 15 minutes)

Musicians

FIRST VIOLIN

Katherine Thayer, concertmaster
Anna Katherine Barnett-Hart, assistant concertmaster
Anthony Elias
Emmy Reid
Karen Skaar

SECOND VIOLIN

Chloe Kirk, principal
Katrina Choate
Ellen Elias
Erica Secor
Christy Goode

VIOLA

Annie Zagorski, principal
Samantha Lichtin

CELLO

Cherie Swisher, acting principal
Dana Shin

DOUBLE BASS

Lauren Phillips, principal
Lucy Bauer

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Antonia Brico Stage at Central Presbyterian Church
Denver, Colorado · 7:30 pm 

Lawrence Golan, conductor
Robert Spano, guest conductor
Peter Eom, cello
2024 Int'l Conducting Workshop Participants

Jennifer Higdon
blue cathedral

conducted by Robert Spano

(About 12 minutes)

Edward Elgar
Cello Concerto

Featuring Peter Eom

Movement I
conducted by Rebekah O'Brien

Movement II & III
conducted by Misaki Hall

Movement IV
conducted by Gabriel Gordon

(About 30 minutes)

• 20-MINUTE INTERMISSION •

Robert Schumann
Symphony No. 1 "Spring"

Movement I
conducted by Armand Birk

Movement II
conducted by Ena Shin

Movement III
conducted by Joseph Sieber

Movement IV
conducted by Lawrence Golan

(About 30 minutes)

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