Saturday June 21, 6:00pm

Michael Stern, conductor

ON THE PROGRAM

Felix Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme

INTERMISSION

Hector Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

In Summit County, Colorado, dreams come alive amid towering peaks and endless skies—a place where the natural beauty inspires creativity and invites us to imagine new possibilities. Step into a world of enchantment and imagination with the NRO’s opening concert as we explore the allure of dreams—the visions that fuel creativity and the stories that transport us into realms of wonder. The program opens with Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a whimsical masterpiece that brings Shakespeare’s enchanted forest to life with fluttering strings and majestic brass. The journey continues with Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, a vivid symphonic odyssey of unrequited love, obsession, and fantastical visions. This pairing of Mendelssohn and Berlioz offers a dynamic program that highlights the transformative power of imagination and creativity. Mendelssohn’s delicate, dreamlike charm contrasts beautifully with Berlioz’s dramatic intensity, showcasing the boundless possibilities of orchestral storytelling. Together, these works invite the audience to explore the universality of dreams and their profound ability to inspire.