Musical Spirits, Dancing Souls with Colorado Wind Ensemble & Fiesta Colorado Dance Company October 30, 2010

The Colorado Wind Ensemble opens its 29th season with the Fiesta Colorado dance company in two performances of Musical Spirits, Dancing Souls on Friday, October 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. in Littleton and on Saturday, October 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway in Lakewood.

Celebrate Halloween weekend with the hauntingly beautiful music and dance of Mexican folk and Spanish classic traditions; with a special performance honoring El Dia de Los Muertos, celebrating death, love, and life! This concert of Latin music is at turns sweepingly romantic, playful, and magical; enhanced by the colorful dances of flamenco and Mexican folk traditions. Music from Mexico includes the classic Danzon no. 2 by Arturo Marquez and Sensemayá by Silvestre Revueltas, as well as dance music of Jalisco, Yucatán and Tabasco. Classic Spanish music includes Andalucia by Ernesto Lecuona and the pasodoble España Cañi by Pascual Marquina. The wind ensemble will also perform the impish Danza de los Duendes by Nancy Galbraith and Symphonic Dance no. 3 “Fiesta” by Clifton Williams. The evening features a truly spectacular and unique collaboration between the two ensembles, inspired by the interconnectedness of death and life celebrated in the customs of El Dia de Los Muertos. This beautiful and friendly portrayal of a culturally important tradition is perfect for families!

Tickets for the Littleton performance are $12 general adult, $10 seniors and students, and $6 children 12 and under. Advance tickets may be purchased online at www.colorado-wind-ensemble.ticketleap.com.
Tickets for the Lakewood performance are $18 general adult, $15 seniors and students, and $10 children 12 and under. Advance tickets may be purchased through the Lakewood Cultural Center box office at 303-987-7845 or www.Lakewood.org/CulturalCenter.
For more information about the CWE’s concert season, or to purchase season tickets, please visit the website at www.coloradowindensemble.org or call 303-394-4552 for more information.
The Colorado Wind Ensemble is devoted to presenting fresh new music and great classics for woodwinds, brass, and percussion to Denver audiences. The musicians of the CWE have fun with adventurous programming, but maintain a serious attitude toward presenting performances of exceptional quality. Conductor Matthew J. Roeder, DMA, is the associate director of bands at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Official Website: http://www.coloradowindensemble.org