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Denver Philharmonic Orchestra
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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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Denver Philharmonic Orchestra @denverphilorch.bsky.social · Sep 2
BIG NEWS, DENVER! 🚨

It's #ClassicalMusicMonth and we're celebrating by launching Pay What You Can ticketing...year-round! 🎉

That’s right: for every DPO concert this season, 100 tickets will be available starting at just $1. No income check. No questions. No judgment. Just music. 💙🎶
Graphic promoting Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Pay What You Can initiative. A yellow ticket graphic shaped like a musical note is centered against a background of faint sheet music. Below, bold text reads: “DENVER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA — PAY WHAT YOU CAN — MUSIC WITHOUT BARRIERS.” Graphic for Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Pay What You Can ticket initiative. Yellow and white design with musical notes and a stylized logo at the top. Bold text announces that 100 PWYC tickets are available for every 2025–26 concert, with the tagline “Music Without Barriers.” A “HOW IT WORKS” section outlines three steps: visit the website, select PWYC at checkout, and enter any amount starting from $1. Website link appears at the bottom: DENVERPHILHARMONIC.ORG.
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You made our Christmas light, alright. Thanks for packing the MAC for #HolidayCheer! 🎄

Happy holidays to all and to all a good night!
A wide-angle, upward view of a large, full audience seated in a multi-tiered concert hall. The lower level and the first balcony are packed with people. The hall's architecture features dark walls contrasting with bright, warm, illuminated ceiling panels that run across the upper level.
December 14, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Vocalist Sydney Harper is back blowing us away! 👏

#HolidayCheer #ComePlayWithUs
Vocal soloist Sydney Harper, dressed in a long, flowing red gown, stands at the front of the stage, facing the audience and singing into a microphone. Behind her, the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra is seated, playing their instruments under the direction of a conductor. The stage lighting is focused on the soloist, and the background behind the orchestra is dark and draped with curtains.
December 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Ornaments and reindeer antlers. Name a more iconic duo. 🦌

#HolidayCheer #ComePlayWithUs #HappyHolidays
A young girl with blonde hair and a reindeer headband is focused on making a craft, holding up a small, round object made of gold pipe cleaners. An adult stands next to her, holding a piece of string or ribbon, appearing to help. The girl is wearing a red t-shirt with a cartoon graphic. The scene is likely a crafting station in a brightly lit lobby, with a person in a Santa suit visible in the background.
December 13, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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No merry carolers have ever merrily caroled as merrily as these merry carolers. 🕯️

...Say that five times fast.

🔜 #HolidayCheer matinee
A group of carolers, including a man in a top hat and scarf, stands along a railing inside a modern building with floor-to-ceiling windows. Several of the carolers are looking down at their phones or holding sheet music, and some are wearing festive attire, including a Santa hat. They appear to be practicing or taking a break. Bright natural light streams in from the windows behind them, showing an outdoor view of trees and a blue sky.
December 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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#HolidayCheer! Round Two! ☃️💫

We’re back this afternoon at Mapleton Arts Center for another cozy and festive performance. Doors open at 1:45pm, concert begins at 3:00pm.
Holiday-themed promotional poster for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Holiday Cheer! concert. A stylized white silhouette of a reindeer with a snowy texture stands against a red background with glowing circular light bokeh. Text lists the program, including works by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (Christmas Overture), Ottorino Respighi (Adoration of the Magi), Vaughan Williams (Fantasia on Greensleeves), Sergei Prokofiev (Troika), and a live narrated ’Twas the Night Before Christmas arranged by Scott O’Neil. Performer credits include conductor Scott O’Neil and vocalist Sydney Harper. Event details read: “Holiday Cheer! Dec 12 7:30pm @ CPC, Dec 13 3:00pm @ MAC.”
December 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Our first performance of #HolidayCheer was a joy! Thank you for sharing the music with us tonight. ❄️
A conductor (Scott O'Neil) stands on a podium with his back to the audience, arms raised high, leading a symphony orchestra during a performance. The musicians are seated in front of him, playing string instruments including violins and cellos. The concert hall has warm lighting, with arched wall panels and decorative holiday wreaths hanging on the walls. The heads of the audience members are visible in the foreground.
December 13, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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Locked in & focused on ornament decorating 🔒
A young girl in a bright red dress is centered in the foreground, reaching down to pick up green pipe cleaners from a table. She holds a bundle of red, pink, and white pipe cleaners and is wearing a pink smartphone case on her wrist. The background is a brightly lit, ornate lobby area with wood paneling and people mingling.
December 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Oh, hello @radioforjustice.bsky.social! 👋 Nice to see ya!

Tune in, learn more, and support our amazing new partners at radioforjustice.org/
A representative for "Colorado Radio for Justice" stands behind an informational table, actively speaking and gesturing with his hands to two attendees. He wears a red polka-dot shirt and a baseball cap. To his left, a large vertical banner displays the organization's full name and repeated "CRJ" logos. The table is stocked with flyers and a sign featuring a QR code, set against a background of warm wood-paneled walls adorned with colorful abstract artwork.
December 13, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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#HolidayCheer is here! ✨ It will be a full crowd for tonight's concert, so plan to arrive early to find parking and enjoy the pre-concert fun.

📍 Antonia Brico Stage at Central Presbyterian Church
🕢 Doors open at 6:15pm | Concert at 7:30pm
Holiday-themed promotional image for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Holiday Cheer! concert. A stylized white silhouette of a reindeer with a snowy texture stands against a red background with glowing circular light bokeh. Text lists the program, including works by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (Christmas Overture), Ottorino Respighi (Adoration of the Magi), Vaughan Williams (Fantasia on Greensleeves), Sergei Prokofiev (Troika), and a live narrated ’Twas the Night Before Christmas arranged by Scott O’Neil. Performer credits include conductor Scott O’Neil and vocalist Sydney Harper. Event details read: “Holiday Cheer! Dec 12 7:30pm @ CPC, Dec 13 3:00pm @ MAC.”
December 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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We're so so thrilled to be partnered with Colorado Radio for Justice! CRJ is right up Colorado Bluesky's alley, and I'm surprised more of y'all aren't following.

They work hard for formerly incarcerated and currently incarcerated. It's an amazing mission led by an even more amazing team!
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At 8am this Sun, something new on CRJ: CRESCENDO COLORADO, our wkly classical music show in partnership with Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. It's a past Philharmonic concert from DPO’s archives, live-recorded in Denver.
Check out our Prog Sched, for more! www.radioforjustice.org/programsched...
December 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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We’re bringing the Cheer! to Holiday Cheer! this year with a full #MoreThanMusic slate that includes:

🎅 Visit from Santa Claus — snap a festive photo or share your wish list
🔔 Carolers — sing along to holiday favorites in the lobby
🎄 Ornament Decorating — craft your own keepsake to take home
Promotional image for Holiday Cheer! More Than Music featuring a circular photo of three people posing with Santa Claus. Text highlights “Visit with Santa Claus” and “Family Fun.” Event details read: “Fri, Dec 12 (7:30PM) Sat, Dec 13 (3:00PM).” The background features warm red and orange bokeh lights, with a stylized reindeer icon and festive branding. Promotional image for Holiday Cheer! More Than Music featuring a circular photo of three people singing in a festively decorated indoor space. Text reads: “Lobby Carolers – Sing Along.” Event dates and times are listed: “Fri, Dec 12 (7:30PM) Sat, Dec 13 (3:00PM).” The background includes glowing bokeh lights and a stylized deer icon, reinforcing the holiday spirit. Promotional image for Holiday Cheer! More Than Music featuring a photo of people decorating Christmas ornaments at a craft table covered in festive supplies. Text reads: “Arts & Crafts – X-Mas Ornament Decorating.” Event dates and times are listed: “Fri, Dec 12 (7:30PM) Sat, Dec 13 (3:00PM).” A red background and stylized reindeer graphic enhance the holiday theme.
December 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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⟳ Loading... #HolidayCheer! (2025)

See you this weekend, friends ❄️
Photo of a festive audience member at a Denver Philharmonic Orchestra Holiday Cheer! concert. The person wears a dark shirt printed with Santa Claus faces, red gift boxes, and white snowflakes. Warm lighting and a softly blurred background suggest a cozy indoor setting, capturing the joyful atmosphere of the holiday event.
December 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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We’re 60% of the way to our $30K #ColoradoGivesDay goal! 🎶🎊

With just hours left, every gift today gets a boost from the CO Gives Fund and helps keep music accessible, inclusive, and community‑centered across Denver. 💛

Let’s finish strong & fill that tuba! 👉 Donate before midnight: buff.ly/I9nOnBP
Graphic for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Colorado Gives Day campaign titled “Fill the Tuba – Help Us Meet Our Goal!” A stylized white tuba is partially filled with a gradient color, representing donation progress. To the right, a yellow arrow points toward a goal marker labeled “30K.” Musical notes float around the image, reinforcing the musical theme. The Colorado Gives Day logo appears in the bottom left corner.
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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We asked our musicians what makes DPO special. Their answers say it all. 💙📯

Every #ColoradoGivesDay donation, big or small, helps keep the music (and our mission) alive: buff.ly/IiwIidd
December 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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On the 12th day of Givesmas, DPO gave to me… the people who make the music happen 🎺💙

We’re an award‑winning community orchestra where ~80% of our players volunteer (doctors, teachers, accountants, architects), and we’re proud to be a home for budding professional musicians to hone their craft.
December 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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On the 11th day of Givesmas, DPO gave to me… inclusive performances that welcome all senses ♿🎶

We build accessibility into every show: braille programs and ALDs handed out at every concert; haptic vests to feel the music; designated wheelchair seating; and service dogs in training welcomed.
December 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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On the 10th day of Givesmas, DPO gave to me… tickets priced for every budget 🎫🫶

At DPO, our highest ticket is just $30. We offer discounts for seniors, students & teachers, healthcare workers, military, and first responders. Plus, 100 Pay What You Can seats per concert starting at $1.
December 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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On the 9th day of Givesmas, DPO gave to me… local talent in the spotlight ⭐

Under Music Director Scott O’Neil, DPO will prioritize Colorado soloists as an ongoing programming practice, supporting local careers & keeping concerts rooted in place.

Support local artistry: buff.ly/aQmaZo6
December 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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On the 8th day of Givesmas, DPO gave to me… parties where classical music gets its groove on 🎉🪩

From Philharmania’s open‑mic birthday chaos to Oktoberfest stein‑holding shenanigans, and free community shows, our special events welcome new faces and raise laughs (and funds).
December 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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One week until the tradition returns... #HolidayCheer! is almost here!🎄

Festive favorites ☃️, sing‑alongs 🎵 + holiday sparkle ✨ await: buff.ly/HOmqsou
Holiday-themed promotional graphic for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Holiday Cheer! concert. A stylized white silhouette of a reindeer with a snowy texture stands against a red background with glowing circular light bokeh. Text lists the program, including works by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (Christmas Overture), Ottorino Respighi (Adoration of the Magi), Vaughan Williams (Fantasia on Greensleeves), Sergei Prokofiev (Troika), and a live narrated ’Twas the Night Before Christmas arranged by Scott O’Neil. Performer credits include conductor Scott O’Neil and vocalist Sydney Harper. Event details read: “Holiday Cheer! Dec 12 7:30pm @ CPC, Dec 13 3:00pm @ MAC.”
December 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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On the 7th day of Givesmas, DPO gave to me… diverse programs that lift living composers & BIPOC voices alongside the classics 🎼

From Nancy Ives’ Immortal Beloved and Jennifer Higdon’s Low Brass Concerto to works by Denver-born Mary D. Watkins, our programs expand the canon & reflect our community.
December 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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On the 6th day of Givesmas, DPO gave to me… a podium where tomorrow’s conductors find their voice 🎼

Our International Conducting Workshop, led by Music Director Laureate Lawrence Golan, brings conductors from around the world for intensive podium time, score study, career sessions, and more!
December 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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On the fifth day of Givesmas, DPO gave to me… free YouthTIX 🎟️🎇

All youth 18 and under can attend DPO concerts for free, because music should be a right, not a privilege.

Your #ColoradoGives gift supports the next generation of artists, audiences, and music lovers: buff.ly/rveG07O
December 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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This #GivingTuesday, allow us to (re)introduce ourselves... 👋

We are the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra (DPO). We've been around for 77 years, but you may not have heard of us. 🎻
Promotional graphic for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra’s Giving Tuesday campaign. The background shows musicians performing on string instruments. Overlaid text reads “Giving Tuesday,” with the “V” in “Giving” stylized as a red heart. The DPO logo and music director credit appear above, and the Colorado Gives Day logo is displayed below. Promotional graphic for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra featuring a violinist in performance. A blue overlay includes the DPO logo, music director credit, and a yellow hand icon with bold text reading “About Us.” The message highlights DPO’s 78-year history and its mission to redefine how the community experiences and engages with classical music. The website “denverphilharmonic.org” appears at the bottom. Black-and-white promotional poster featuring Antonia Brico, founder of the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. Text highlights her as the first woman to conduct the New York Philharmonic and notes that she founded the DPO in 1948 to give local, classically trained musicians “with no place to play” a platform. The DPO logo, music director credit, and website “denverphilharmonic.org” appear on the poster. Promotional poster for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra featuring a cellist performing outdoors, seated with music stands in the background. Overlaid text reads “Our Values – Approachability. Inclusion. Representation. Classical music is for everyone, and the DPO is committed to making it accessible, diverse, and welcoming to all.” The DPO logo, music director credit, and website appear on the poster.
December 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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On the 4th day of Givesmas, DPO gave to me… community partnerships in perfect harmony 🎶💫

From youth mentors & justice advocates to service dog trainers & accessibility champions, every concert features local orgs in our lobby, highlighting the heartbeats of our community, one concert at a time.
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM