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We're a 77 year old orchestra, but we don't act our age.

Tickets and Concert Info: https://denverphilharmonic.org
Mission and EDIA Statement: https://denverphilharmonic.org/about/
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Who are you introducing to the orchestra in 2026? 🎻✨

A reminder that DPO offers 100 Pay What You Can tickets for EVERY 2026 concert.

✅ Tickets start at $1 ✅ No questions asked ✅ No barriers to entry

Classical music is for everyone. Grab a seat for you and a friend: buff.ly/foRPavN
Promotional graphic for Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Pay What You Can program. A stylized yellow ticket with musical notes sits against a background of faint sheet music. Below the ticket, bold text reads: “Denver Philharmonic Orchestra — Pay What You Can — Music Without Barriers" Informational graphic for Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Pay What You Can ticket initiative. A yellow ticket icon with musical notes appears on a background of faint sheet music. Bold black and yellow text announces: “100 Pay What You Can tickets available for every concert in the 2025–26 season.” A step-by-step guide explains how to purchase: 1) Visit the website and select a concert, 2) Choose “Pay What You Can” at checkout, 3) Enter any amount starting from $1. Website: denverphilharmonic.org
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Ever seen the baton passed mid-concert?

At #HeartsAflame (Feb 14), participants from DPO’s Int'l Conducting Workshop & Competition each lead a movement, offering a rare look at how interpretation transforms music.

🎟️ Tickets available now. Come hear it for yourself: buff.ly/1MBwdv3
Photo from DPO’s Happily Ever After concert featuring a conductor in a black suit and glasses, holding a baton and gesturing toward the orchestra. Musicians are partially visible from behind, including a violinist. The venue features wooden architectural details and columns, suggesting a formal concert setting. Photo from DPO’s Happily Ever After concert showing a conductor in a black suit leading the orchestra. Music stands labeled “Centennial Philharmonic” are visible in the foreground. The conductor holds a baton and faces the ensemble, with audience members seated in the background. Photo from DPO’s Happily Ever After concert on February 15, 2025. A conductor in formal black attire leads the orchestra from a podium, baton raised mid-gesture. Musicians play violins, cellos, and double basses in a warmly lit concert hall with a cross embedded in the wall, suggesting a church venue. Audience members are visible in the foreground, watching attentively. Photo from DPO’s Happily Ever After concert showing a conductor on a podium leading the orchestra. The conductor’s hand is raised mid-gesture, facing musicians playing violins and seated behind music stands. The background includes arches and columns, with audience members seated in pews.
January 29, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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We're honored to welcome award-winning violinist Igor Pikayzen to the stage for #HeartsAflame (Feb 14 & 15)!

Praised by The Strad for his “majestically lush tone,” Igor is one of the most in-demand soloists of his generation—and he's a local as an Associate Professor at DU’s Lamont School of Music.
Graphic for DPO’s Hearts Aflame concert featuring violin soloist Igor Pikayzen. A professionally dressed Pikayzen holds his violin against a deep pink background with subtle flame textures. His portrait is framed in a circular border, with text below reading “Igor Pikayzen — Violin.”
January 28, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Big ups to these artists for taking a stand! Glad to see EDIA principles in action!
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The Town of Parker is facing backlash after Parker Arts staff informed the team behind a production of Shrek the Musical that Pride flags could no longer be used during one of the show’s musical numbers: westword.com/arts-culture/shrek-flak-pride-flags-too-freaky-for-parker-40834519/
January 27, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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The next generation of music lovers starts here. 🎻✨

Through our YouthTIX program, we are proud to offer FREE tickets to everyone 18-and-under for every DPO concert! Because cost should never be a barrier to the magic of live classical music.

#ComePlayWithUs
Photo from a past Denver Philharmonic Orchestra concert featuring two attendees posing in front of a branded backdrop. The backdrop reads “Denver Philharmonic Orchestra” and “Lawrence Golan, Music Director,” with the DPO logo. One attendee, a child in a yellow floral shirt and backpack, holds a speech bubble sign that says “#COMEPLAYWITHUS,” capturing a moment of joyful community engagement.
January 27, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Just hit that sweet 1k followers milestone on Bluesky 😎
January 26, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Ditch the chocolates, get the tickets!🌹🎻

This Valentine's Day weekend, we’re bringing the heat with #HeartsAflame ❤️‍🔥

Savor the intoxicating melodies of Carmen and the soaring power of Glazunov for a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s experience your date won't soon forget.
Collage-style graphic promoting DPO’s Valentine’s weekend concerts, titled Date Night! at the Orchestra. A deep red background features images of a couple seated at a performance, a conductor leading the orchestra, heart-shaped candies with messages like “BE MINE” and “LOVE BUG,” and the flaming heart from the Hearts Aflame concert branding. Text reads: “Date Night! at the orchestra,” “Valentine’s weekend,” “Hearts Aflame Feb 14 & 15,” and “denverphilharmonic.org.” Promotional graphic for DPO’s Hearts Aflame symphonic concert. A stylized pink and red heart surrounded by flames appears on a bold background. Text lists the program: Verdi’s Giovanna d’Arco, Glazunov’s Violin Concerto, and Bizet’s Carmen Suites I & II. Featured performers include Lawrence Golan (Music Director Laureate), DPO International Conducting Workshop participants, and violinist Igor Pikayzen. Concert dates: February 14 at CPC and February 15 at MAC. Promotional graphic for DPO’s free Hearts Aflame string ensemble concert on Saturday, February 14 at 6:30pm at CPC. A stylized flaming heart in pink and red anchors the design. Text highlights Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in D Major and Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings, performed by DPO International Conducting Workshop participants and violinist Katherine Thayer. The concert precedes the evening symphonic performance.
January 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Who are you introducing to the orchestra in 2026? 🎻✨

A reminder that DPO offers 100 Pay What You Can tickets for EVERY 2026 concert.

✅ Tickets start at $1 ✅ No questions asked ✅ No barriers to entry

Classical music is for everyone. Grab a seat for you and a friend: buff.ly/foRPavN
Promotional graphic for Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Pay What You Can program. A stylized yellow ticket with musical notes sits against a background of faint sheet music. Below the ticket, bold text reads: “Denver Philharmonic Orchestra — Pay What You Can — Music Without Barriers" Informational graphic for Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Pay What You Can ticket initiative. A yellow ticket icon with musical notes appears on a background of faint sheet music. Bold black and yellow text announces: “100 Pay What You Can tickets available for every concert in the 2025–26 season.” A step-by-step guide explains how to purchase: 1) Visit the website and select a concert, 2) Choose “Pay What You Can” at checkout, 3) Enter any amount starting from $1. Website: denverphilharmonic.org
January 23, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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After a decade leading DPO, we are thrilled to welcome Music Director Laureate Lawrence Golan back to the podium for #HeartsAflame ❤️‍🔥
Photo of DPO Music Director Laureate Lawrence Golan conducting during a live performance. He wears a black tuxedo and holds a baton mid-gesture, facing the orchestra. Musicians are visible from behind, seated with sheet music on stands. Dramatic lighting highlights Golan and the performers against a dimly lit concert hall backdrop.
January 22, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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10/10 scientists* agree that every concert is better with congas.

*that's us — we're the scientists 👩‍🔬
Photo from DPO’s Patchwork Nation concert (October 17 & 18, 2025), showing a percussionist in black attire playing conga drums on Antonia Brico Stage at Central Presbyterian Church. The musician is seated near wooden architectural elements with a music stand also in the foreground. A white flag with red and blue accents hangs in the background.
January 21, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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Love is in the air...and so is a sweet deal 😏

From Jan 20–22, get 50% off tickets to #HeartsAflame (Feb 14 & 15) with promo code VDAY. Treat your Valentine, your bestie, or yourself to a night of passion, power, and unforgettable music.

💘 Tickets available now at buff.ly/1MBwdv3
Promotional graphic for Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Valentine’s Sale. Set against a pink background with musical notes and flaming heart icons, bold red and white text reads: “Hearts Aflame — Valentine’s Sale — Promo code ‘VDAY’ for 50% off — denverphilharmonic.org”
January 20, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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#DidYouKnow❓ | Volunteering is linked to better mental and physical health across age groups (Yeung et al., 2017)

At DPO, that spirit is everywhere: in our volunteer musicians, and in the front-of-house team who keep every concert running with care.

#TakeAStand for Volunteerism 💛
A "DID YOU KNOW?" informational graphic stating "VOLUNTEERING IS SHOWN TO BETTER" followed by "PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH" displayed on a yellow sign. The word "PHYSICAL" is accompanied by a heart and muscle arm icon, while "MENTAL" is next to a brain held in hands icon. The background features a dark blue pattern. The source at the bottom right reads "Yeung et al., 2017".
January 19, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Introducing the 14 conductors joining us for our 2026 Int'l Conducting Workshop & Competition! 🧑‍🏫🎶

Not only will these incredible musicians take part in an intensive week of score study, career development & programming classes; they will also each conduct a movement at #HeartsAflame (Feb 14)!
Promotional graphic for DPO’s International Conducting Workshop and Competition. A smoky pink and purple background features the flaming heart logo from Hearts Aflame. Text announces that participants will perform live at Hearts Aflame on February 14, 2026 Promotional graphic for DPO’s symphonic concert featuring six conductors. A textured pink and purple background displays two rows of portraits labeled with conductor names: Luke Berringer, Hayoung Jeong, Elle Lee (top row); Asieh Mahyar, Peter Werlen, Haoguo Chen (bottom row). Title at the top reads “Conducting the Symphonic Concert.” Promotional graphic for DPO’s free string ensemble concert on February 14. A vibrant pink and purple cloud-like background features portraits of eight conductors: Victoria Olson, Hector Zhang, Frances Ho, Lauren Burchell, Andrew Sánchez, Gracie Carrillo, Alfonso Keller-Casielles, and Ashley Hawk. Text at the bottom reads: “Arrive early (5:45 PM) on February 14 to enjoy this free performance!”
January 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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One month until #HeartsAflame! ❤️🔥

We’re diving into a program designed to thrill:

💕 Golan: Giovanna D’Arco
🎻 Glazunov: Violin Concerto
🌹 Bizet: Carmen Suites
Promotional graphic for DPO’s Hearts Aflame symphonic concert. A stylized pink and red heart surrounded by flames anchors the design. Text highlights the program: Verdi’s Giovanna d’Arco, Glazunov’s Violin Concerto, and Bizet’s Carmen Suites I & II. Featured performers include Lawrence Golan (Music Director Laureate), DPO International Conducting Workshop participants, and violinist Igor Pikayzen. Concert dates: February 14 at CPC and February 15 at MAC. Promotional graphic for DPO’s free Hearts Aflame string ensemble concert on Saturday, February 14 at 5:45pm at CPC. A stylized flaming heart in pink and red appears on the background. Text lists Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in D Major and Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings, performed by DPO International Conducting Workshop participants and violinist Katherine Thayer. The concert precedes the evening symphonic performance.
January 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Hey, musicians! 🎻🥁 Want to be part of the DPO? We’re holding auditions later this Spring and would love to hear from you.

Open Positions:
⭐ Principal (Paid): Violin II & Percussion
🎻 Section (Volunteer): Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, & Percussion
Promotional graphic for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Spring Auditions on April 13, 2026. A black-and-white photo shows a focused musician playing the violin, wearing glasses and a headband with long braided hair tied back. Text reads: “DPO Spring Audition — April 13, 2026 — View more details at denverphilharmonic.org”
January 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Scan, Serve, Repeat 💛 #TakeAStand for Volunteerism

Every concert runs on community: ushers, greeters, ticket scanners, and more. This season, lend a hand and help the music shine! 🎵✨

Sign Up to #Volunteer: buff.ly/JL5S6di

📸 Kacey Cole Photography
Photo of a Denver Philharmonic Orchestra volunteer scanning a patron’s digital ticket. One person holds a phone with a pink case and keychain accessories, while the volunteer uses a black-cased phone to scan their digital ticket on entry. Other attendees and a blue sign are visible in the background.
January 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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It's time for #ColoradoCrescendo! 📻

Tune into @radioforjustice.bsky.social to hear archival DPO concert recordings every Sunday: 8am–9am & 8pm–9pm

🔊 Listen and learn more at radioforjustice.org/
January 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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#DidYouKnow❓ | Volunteering is linked to lower stress, improved mood, and better overall health (Mayo Clinic, 2023)

DPO thrives because people choose to give their time & talent. Nearly 80% of our musicians volunteer, and our front-of-house volunteers are integral to every concert.
A graphic with the heading "DID YOU KNOW?" in large blue text, followed by "VOLUNTEERING IS LINKED TO..." The main text appears on a yellow music stand shape and lists: "LOWER STRESS" with downward arrows, "IMPROVED MOOD" with happy figures raising their arms, and "BETTER HEALTH" with a heart icon containing an electrocardiogram line. The background is dark blue with a pattern of light blue doodles. The source is listed as "Mayo Clinic, 2023".
January 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Listening to Górecki's Symphony No. 3 (particularly the second movement), also known as Symphony of Sorrowful Songs.

Thinking of Minneapolis today.
𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲𝐤 𝐆𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐢 • 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐍𝐨.𝟑, 𝐎𝐩.𝟑𝟔 (𝟏𝟗𝟕𝟔)
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January 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Sergei Prokofiev: "Symphony No. 5" — performed live by Denver Philharmonic Orchestra at #RETROspective (May 2025)

🎼 What pieces would you like to hear next season?

#ComePlayWithUs #ClassicalMusic #Orchestra #Prokofiev #DenverMusic
January 7, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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We’re ringing in 2026 with a season full of passion, storytelling, and symphonic brilliance:
January 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Me logging back into Bluesky after taking off a bit for the holidays 😳
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January 5, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Our January #TakeAStand theme is #Volunteerism, celebrating the musicians & community members who make DPO run 💛

Nearly 80% of our orchestra is volunteer, and countless front-of-house volunteers help create the warm, welcoming experience you feel at every concert.
A collage image featuring four photos of volunteers interacting with event guests. The photos depict activities such as serving drinks at a bar, selling snacks at a concession table, checking digital tickets, and answering questions in the lobby. A dark blue square in the center displays the "Take A Stand" logo with a yellow music stand icon.
January 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Happy New Year! 🥳

Here's to 2026 and all the concerts ahead! #ComePlayWithUs
January 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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A conductor in motion... 🎶

Looking forward to more beautiful music (and more Scott O'Neil) in 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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In rest until the new year...
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December 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM