Baroque Unboxed

Christopher Dragon, conductorQuincey Trojanowski, bassoon Designed as a special Thursday night event at Boettcher Concert Hall, the Outside the Box Series pushes beyond the traditional repertoire to spotlight music that is daring, immersive, and deeply connected to pivotal moments in art history. Featuring Colorado Symphony musicians as soloists and embracing programs that reward curiosity, this experience offers a deeper, more electrifying way to hear the orchestra. Our third program in the Outside the Box Series brings the Colorado Symphony’s own musicians to center stage in an evening that sparkles with virtuosity and invention. From the elegance of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos to the brilliance of Handel’sMusic for the Royal Fireworksand the dramatic contrasts of Gluck, this program showcases the energy, color, and rhythmic drive that defined an era. Colorado Symphony Principal BassoonQuincey Trojanowskiwill also take center stage on Vivaldi's Bassoon Concerto. Led by Resident ConductorChristopher Dragon, this immersive concert offers a fresh, thrilling take on Baroque music.