Sarah McLachlan makes orchestral debut with Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks

June 23, 2011 - PRLog -- GRAMMY® Award winner and multi-platinum recording artist Sarah McLachlan will make her symphony orchestra debut on Sunday, July 10, 2011 with the Colorado Symphony at the majestic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. McLachlan joins the Colorado Symphony, led by resident conductor Scott O'Neil, for a captivating night under the stars as she celebrates her orchestral debut and latest CD release, "Laws of Illusion."

All-new orchestra charts are commissioned for this extraordinary concert showcasing McLachlan's artistry and beautiful vocals, seamlessly blended with the power and splendor of the 79-member Colorado Symphony. Many of McLachlan's most recognized songs are included in the set list, including the GRAMMY® Award-winning "Building a Mystery" and "I Will Remember You." Concertgoers can also look forward to McLachlan's performance showcasing new orchestra charts of unforgettable hits including "Good Enough," "Hold On" and "Ice Cream." And, McLachlan's fans will not be disappointed: Songs such as "Adia" and "Sweet Surrender," as well as "Forgiveness" and "Rivers of Love" from "Laws of Illusion," are also included in the set list.

McLachlan, who has sold more than 40 million recordings worldwide since her recording career began in 1988 with her debut album "Touch," debuts her orchestra show with the Colorado Symphony just five days before her Hollywood Bowl debut in Los Angeles.

The Colorado Symphony's concert with Sarah McLachlan at Red Rocks continues a summer of rare orchestral collaborations with artists that concertgoers would not normally expect to see performing with a symphony orchestra, including R&B superstars Boyz II Men. The Colorado Symphony has more collaborations planned for July, including Broadway powerhouse Idina Menzel of "Wicked" and "Glee" fame and an unforgettable night with pop/rock legends Chicago - both at Red Rocks.

Coming up in the 2011/12 season, the Colorado Symphony takes its collaborative series to the country genre, with the symphony orchestra debut of Grammy-nominated country star David Nail ("Turning Home"). The Colorado Sympohny will also partner with Los Angeles culture-mashers Ozomatli, plus Denver's iconic indie band DeVotchKa (featured on the soundtrack to Little Miss Sunshine), and the quintessentially American alternative rock band Guster. Single tickets for these concerts, as well as tickets for all 2011/12 season concerts, go on sale August 1. Series subscriptions are currently on sale.

Tickets - Sarah McLachlan:
Tickets are currently on sale and start from $45. Tickets are sold at the Colorado Symphony Box Office at www.coloradosymphony.org, by calling (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
Sarah McLachlan

Performance:
Sunday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m., 2011

Location:
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is located in Red Rocks Park near Morrison, Colorado, 15 miles west of Denver. Coming from Downtown, take I-70 west to exit 259, turn left at the bottom of the Morrison exit ramp, cruise on downhill 1.5 miles to the Red Rocks Park entrance. Coming from south Denver, take C-470 to the Morrison exit, turn west and follow the signs to the Park entrances.
Here's a tip to avoid some traffic: You can also exit C-470 at Highway 285. Take it west to Highway 8 and then come north to the Amphitheatre.


Media Contact
Alex Rhodes
Office: 303.308.2492
arhodes@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.