Our 42nd Season
Whatever You’re Ready to Feel, Feel it Fiercely
A rollicking romp through the dance floor of the underworld. A profound journey of resilience where sound becomes the voice of the afflicted. An ancient myth where spiritual transcendence lies just out of reach.
One of music’s greatest strengths is its ability to activate our empathy - to let us hear another person’s expression of themselves, and understand where they came from, and how they came to feel the way they felt.
The Chamber Orchestra’s 2025-26 season is all about peering into hearts and souls: our own, and those of the incredible composers and artists whom we will feature. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll be struck with wonder. Whatever it is that our music helps you feel…you’ll feel it fiercely.
What is a Subscription?
Subscriptions are the best deal we offer. Subscribers get a ticket to every show in our Subscription Series, and special benefits, including:
The Best Price:
No coupon code, flash sale, or special offer will ever beat our subscription price.
No Ticketing Fees:
A single price, not a price plus a bunch of fees.
Free Exchanges:
Plans change? Swap dates or concerts at no cost.
Special Discounts:
Subscribers get discounts on non-subscription concerts.
Best Seats:
Subscribers get first choice of the best seats, and can keep their seats between seasons.
GOLD PACKAGE
The Best Seats:
Tier 1 Seats at Ent Center for the Arts
$88.75 in Savings:
Compared to buying tickets individually, the Gold Packages saves you $88.75.
MAROON PACKAGE
Great Seats:
Tier 2 Seats at Ent Center for the Arts
$40 in Savings:
A more affordable entry point, and it still means savings of $40 over buying individual tickets.
CHAPMAN RECITAL HALL
(4 CONCERTS)
SHOCKLEY ZALABAK THEATER
(1 CONCERT)
Our 2025-26 Season Is Sponsored By:
ORGAN SPECTACULAR X
Sun, Sept 21st - 2:30PM
First United Methodist Church
What began as a one-time exploration of music for organ and orchestra - to celebrate the revitalization of Colorado Springs’ largest musical instrument - now reaches its tenth anniversary. At this tenth Organ Spectacular, three of the city’s greatest organists will perform an all-American program that includes what could be called the most influential organ music of the 21st century: Hans Zimmer’s unforgettable soundtrack from Interstellar.
We’ll also mark this milestone with a new piece by local organ virtuoso Dr. Roderick Gorby. Join us in celebrating a decade of discovery and exploration into one of the most fascinating and colorful corners of the classical music world.
You’ll See: The City’s Largest Musical Instrument
You’ll Hear: Music by Hans Zimmer
You’ll Feel: Inspired
THINGS THAT GO BUMP
Fri, Oct 31st - 8:00PM • Sun, Nov 2nd - 2:30PM
Ent Center for the Arts • Chapman Recital Hall
A rollicking romp through the dance floor of the underworld. A rapturous dream of diabolical origins. And the shrieking strings that defined slasher films for a generation.
After trick-or-treating is over, bring your costumes to the Ent Center and join us for a concert of thrilling music that will leave you questioning what’s lurking in the shadows. Mystery, menace, and music collide in this chills-inducing, Halloween-weekend concert.
You’ll See: Costumes!
You’ll Hear: A Devilishly Difficult Violin Solo
You’ll Feel: Thrills & Chills
DANCES WITH THE WINDS
Sat, Dec 6th - 7:00PM • Sun, Dec 7th - 2:30PM
Ent Center for the Arts • Chapman Recital Hall
You know the flute. But what about the piccolo, alto flute, and even the bass flute? All four members of the flute family will take a turn in an ethereal, snowy concerto by Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara, performed by the winner of our 2024 Emerging Soloist Competition.
We’ve paired this piece with an inventive and witty suite by Jacques Ibert and Beethoven’s often-overlooked fourth symphony.
You’ll See: 4 Different Kinds of Flutes
You’ll Hear: Beethoven’s Most Underrated Symphony
You’ll Feel: Connected to Nature
THE HUMAN EQUATION
Sat, Jan 10th - 7:00PM • Sun, Jan 11th - 2:30PM
Ent Center for the Arts • Chapman Recital Hall
Mental health battles are often fought in silence, unseen by the world around us but deeply impacting every person. The Human Equation invites you on a profound journey where sound becomes the voice of the impacted - expressing pain, finding strength, and seeking solace.
My Name Is Amanda Todd tells the poignant story of a young girl’s message of hope, empathy, and tolerance in the face of overwhelming bullying. Then, a new electric cello concerto from Colorado native Dylan Fixmer traces the arc of an artist’s journey out of darkness. Join us for a concert that speaks directly to the resilience and vulnerablity of the human heart.
You’ll See: Resources for Mental Health
You’ll Hear: An Electric Cello
You’ll Feel: Catharsis
ALL IN GOOD HUMOR
Sat, Feb 28th - 7:00PM • Sun, Mar 1st - 2:30PM
Ent Center for the Arts • Chapman Recital Hall
Sometimes you need music to help process your pain. Other times, music might help you focus or explore your inner self. And other times...well, sometimes music can just be about making you smile. A shameless, sweet slice of chocolate cake - in concert form.
Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 is a delight served up by our concertmaster, Jacob Klock, in a weekend of sweet escapism.
You’ll See: Smiling Faces
You’ll Hear: Lighthearted, Exuberant Music
You’ll Feel: Joy
ASCENDING
Sat, May 2nd - 7:00PM • Sun, May 3rd - 2:30PM
Ent Center for the Arts • Shockley Zalabak Theater
Ascending Bird describes the journey of a mythic bird that tries to reach the sun - it tries and fails, and tries again, before finally reaching the radiant embrace of the sun and losing its physical body in a metaphor for spiritual transcendence.
We’ll remain in the heavens, from which the music of Mozart was said to be plucked, for a piano concerto featuring the virtuoso Dr. Adam Haas, before finishing the season with the lush and radiant Symphony No. 3 by Max Bruch, in a concert all about rapturous joy. For this one, we’ll need the expanded stage across the hall at the Ent Center’s Shockley Zalabak Theater - a fittingly majestic finale to a breathtaking season.
You’ll See: A Virtuoso Pianist
You’ll Hear: Music of the Heavens
You’ll Feel: Spiritual Transcendence
SUBSCRIBER & RENEWALS F.A.Q.
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If you are currently enjoying a season subscription, and want to renew with the same seats next year, simply click here.
You’ll be taken to a page that lets you submit your renewal. You will need to know which package you had this year - Maroon, or Gold. If you’re not sure, you can email us here or call our box office at (719) 633-3649.
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If you want to explore different seats, you can do so now by clicking here.
After May 1st, any unclaimed seats from current subscribers go back into circulation for anyone to purchase. If you want to wait until May 1st to see what comes available, you can!
You can also get seats now, and then try to move into better seats on May 1st. Click above to pick your seats for now, then call our box office at (719) 633-3649 on May 1st and we’ll walk you through what is available.
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If you are a subscriber to the 2024-25 season, your current seats are being held for you until May 1st.
After May 1st, any unclaimed seats will be released for anyone who wants them.
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A season subscription gets you tickets to every concert in our Subscription Series - that’s most of what we play.
Every year, we also do collaborative concerts, with friends and partners from around Colorado Springs - people like the CS Chorale, Theatreworks, or Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble.
For those concerts, you will have to purchase a separate ticket even if you have a subscription. However, our subscribers typically receive good discounts on these collaborative shows!