The Fort Collins Symphony wraps up its 101st season with a musical journey through tales of passion, tragedy, and cultural heritage in Tales of Star-Crossed Lovers. Join Maestro Wes Kenney and the orchestra on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Fort Collins Lincoln Center—or tune in live from home.
This season finale brings global storytelling to the stage with music from Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, Florence Price’s Colonial Dance, and Brahms’ Tragic Overture. The concert also features guest artist and pipa virtuoso Gao Hong performing her award-winning composition Flying Dragon, along with Zhou Long’s Beijing Drum, a piece blending traditional Chinese music with Western orchestration.
Another highlight: Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate’s percussive and powerful Chokfi’, inspired by Indigenous folklore. Together, these works explore themes of longing, resilience, and emotional depth.
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Event Details:
- Where: Fort Collins Lincoln Center, 417 W Magnolia St
- When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 7:30 PM
- How: In person or via livestream
- Tickets: $28–$73 (adults), $11.50 (students/children), $28 (livestream)
- fcsymphony.org/discovery | lctix.com
Special Events Leading Up to the Concert:
- Composer Talk: April 30 at Old Town Library (Free)
- Open Rehearsal: May 1 at Lincoln Center (Free)
- Maestro’s Musings Lecture: May 3 before the concert (Included with ticket)
About the Artist: Gao Hong
Internationally acclaimed pipa player Gao Hong has graced stages from Carnegie Hall to Lincoln Center. A five-time McKnight Fellow and Global Music Award-winner, she blends tradition and innovation like no other. In Flying Dragon, she channels her life experiences into music that soars.
About the Fort Collins Symphony
Since 1923, the Fort Collins Symphony has brought professional orchestral music to Northern Colorado. Now in its 101st season, the FCS continues to champion cultural expression, education, and community under the baton of Maestro Wes Kenney.
