Celebrate America with Sandi Patty and the Colorado Symphony

May 17, 2011 - PRLog -- Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee Sandi Patty joins the Colorado Symphony and Colorado Symphony Chorus for an inspirational night of Americana on Friday, June 3 at Boettcher Concert Hall. This one-night-only event features the five-time Grammy® Award-winner as she celebrates American music with such classics as "America the Beautiful," "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."

Winner of 39 Dove Awards, Patty is the most-awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history with album sales in excess of 11 million, garnering her three platinum and five gold recordings. In her evening with the Colorado Symphony led by Scott O'Neil, and the Colorado Symphony Chorus under the direction of Duain Wolfe, Patty shines the spotlight on the Great American Songbook: music that is part of our cultural fabric. The evening features Patty in performance of unforgettable songs such as "Can't Help Lovin' That Man of Mine" from the 1927 musical "Show Boat," and "When You Wish Upon a Star" from Disney's "Pinocchio." Patty promises to delight concertgoers with "You'll Never Walk Alone" from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel, "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" from Disney's Cinderella, and "Our Love Is Here To Stay," written by George and Ira Gershwin for the film "The Goldwyn Follies" and featured in the 1951 blockbuster, "An American in Paris."

The evening opens with an orchestral prelude as the Colorado Symphony and Colorado Symphony Chorus unite in performance of works by great American composers. Concertgoers will enjoy John Williams' "Liberty Fanfare," an Aaron Copland medley featuring old American songs such as "Zion's Wall" and "At the River," and Morton Gould's "American Salute," composed during World War II and based on the song "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," which was written during the Civil War by Patrick Gilmore while serving in the Union Army.

Suitable for all generations, this family-friendly concert featuring Sandi Patty begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets currently start from $19.

To learn more about Sandi Patty, visit www.sandipatty.com.

Performances:
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3. Tickets on sale now!

Tickets: Tickets are on sale now at www.coloradosymphony.org, the Colorado Symphony Box Office: (303) 623-7876 or (877) 292-7979 or in-person in the lobby of Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Hours are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Artists:
Colorado Symphony
Scott O'Neil, resident conductor
Colorado Symphony Chorus
Duain Wolfe, chorus director
Sandi Patty


Media Contact
Margaret A. Williams
Office: 303.308.2472
mwilliams@coloradosymphony.org

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Originally established in 1989 as the successor to the Denver Symphony, the Colorado Symphony performs in Boettcher Concert Hall and throughout the Front Range, presenting outstanding education and outreach programs, as well as Masterworks, Pops, Holiday, Family, and the exciting new "Inside the Score" series that has attracted a historic level of first-time concertgoers. By presenting music that is both timeless and inspiring, while taking risks with new musical collaborations and interactive concerts, the Colorado Symphony is attracting more diverse and younger audiences than ever before. To date, 30 percent of the 2010/11 season concertgoers are new patrons. The increasing popularity of Colorado Symphony concerts as well as a strong fund-raising base not only re-affirms the artistic excellence of the orchestra, but also reflects the deep-rooted enthusiasm for symphonic music felt by so many individuals across the region. For more information, visit www.coloradosymphony.org.