Colorado Symphony Orchestra with Kevin John Edusei and Rite Of Spring

May 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM · Boettcher Concert Hall at Denver Performing Arts Complex, Denver, CO Boettcher Concert Hall at Denver Performing Arts Complex, Denver, CO

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Kevin John Edusei

2 concerts

Kevin John Edusei, a German-Ghanaian conductor from Bielefeld, is acclaimed for his dramatic, insightful classical music performances. He champions an eclectic repertoire from baroque to contemporary. A 2008 Dimitri Mitropoulos Competition winner, he has led the Munich Symphony Orchestra and Konzert Theater Bern. He collaborates with ensembles like the Chineke! Orchestra and has recordings including Dvořák and Sibelius.

Rite Of Spring

3 concerts

Igor Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring," a groundbreaking 1913 ballet and orchestral work, originated in Paris. A landmark of musical Modernism, it is known for its brutal rhythms, dissonance, and Russian folk influences. Created with Sergei Diaghilev, Nicholas Roerich, and Vaslav Nijinsky, its premiere caused a historic sensation. It profoundly shaped 20th-century music.