The Trojan War, in works by Purcell, Mozart, Berlioz, Debussy, Fauré, Offenbach and more.

Another trip to the sea, with works by Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Strauss, and more.

Shakespeare's Macbeth in works by Beethoven, Verdi, Strauss, Ibert, Walton, and more.

Five works inspired by the music, people and scenery of Italy

A salute to the pavane, from 16th century France to modern-day America

Dear Readers: On Sept. 23, I published two letters from older adults struggling to find a connection (“Still Grieving” and “Wants a Connection”). I asked those of you who have successfully found friendship and romantic partnership at a later stage in life to write in.

Dear Eric: I am newly in love and engaged. My fiancé and I are both in our early 70s. Quite a few of my friends (not my close friends but others) have responded to the news with: how cute! Somehow the fact that we have fallen in love and plan to marry is "cute."

"I'm just bitter and fuming this time, instead of annoyed and amused like last time."

"Although I love him like a cousin, he can be a bit creepy, like he makes sexual comments out of the blue for no reason."

Nearly every state shifted distinctly to the right in Tuesday's election -- but Colorado is looking like a rare exception.

Here's how the coming second term of President-elect Donald Trump could impact Colorado's immigrants, public lands, abortion access and hosting of the U.S. Space Command headquarters.

"I know what you’re thinking. Ballot Issue 2R sounds great, Mike, but where is all that money going?"

"As former governors, we support the Colorado River District’s purchase of Xcel's water rights for $99 million." -- former Govs. Roy Romer and Bill Ritter

When paraprofessionals miss a day of work, the children they ordinarily support are sent home or kept out of school altogether. This is not just unacceptable -- it’s a crisis. And some of Colorado’s most vulnerable students are the victims.

"As a descendant of Lebanese heritage, I find it insulting and remiss that Friednash can't seem to acknowledge the toll this conflict is exacting upon innocent Lebanese civilians caught in the middle of this conflict. By his logic, failing to mention the collateral damage to the Lebanese people is actually anti-Lebanese." -- Peter Murr, Denver

"We shouldn’t accept an election system where most of us don’t have a voice." -- Nick Troiano, Denver

"Along with Colorado's increased property taxes and inflated grocery, utilities, and gas prices, I'm not sure how we will make our 2025 monthly budget work, but I know I’m voting for change, I’m voting for Gabe Evans." -- Susan Walker, Greeley

"Instead of taxing law-abiding gun owners who purchase ammunition for recreational shooting and hunting, or defense, why don't we just reallocate part of the $40 billion Colorado annual budget?" -- Richard D VanOrsdale, Broomfield

"It will be so disappointing if the good people of District 4 can’t see through her and instead elect her to replace the honorable and decent Congressman Ken Buck. Talk about trading a diamond for a clod of dirt!" -- Kristina Woods, Durango

"Donald Trump is not a politician who guards his words carefully to avoid offending anyone. But we don't need a politician now." -- Angie Many, Eckert

One of the most beautiful and powerful segments in this year's Warren Miller film begins with family footage of a little boy of Dominican descent, born in Brooklyn and raised in New Jersey, learning how to snowboard with his dad.

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul had to wait an extra four months for his high-profile match with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

The following Colorado snow totals have been reported by the National Weather Service for Nov. 7-8, 2024

Snow is expected to taper off by noon Saturday, though Coloradans may see continued travel impacts through the weekend, state officials said.

The following Colorado snow totals have been reported by the National Weather Service for Nov. 9 , 2024

Rescue operations were ongoing in Lincoln County as of 10 a.m., with abandoned cars blocking plows and at least two rescuers stranded.

Thousands of homes across Colorado remained without power Sunday morning, according to Xcel. During the snowstorm's peak Friday, 52,000 were powerless.

Colorado residents have formed a record number of new businesses this decade, especially after the state reduced the filing fee for new limited liability companies or LLCs.

State Rep. Matt Soper, a Delta Republican whose district covers Grand Junction, called the situation “appalling.”

One of the top issues on the minds of Colorado voters this election is the cost of living, with about 15% in the ongoing Voter Voices survey by media outlets across the state.

Junk fees “are in line with deceptive and unfair trade practices because landlords are advertising a fake price to get consumers interested, but it’s not what they’re actually going to pay at the end of the day,” said state Rep. Javier Mabrey.

It's too late to mail your ballot but it's not too late to vote. Coloradans can vote in person or use a ballot drop box until 7 p.m. on Nov. 5.

The ruling comes just over three months after a Denver Post investigation found Pueblo municipal judges routinely used contempt of court charges to inflate jail sentences for defendants facing low-level charges that carried little to no jail time.

Tuesday's election offered a wide range of results to digest, both in Colorado and nationally -- at times going in different directions. Here are major takeaways from voters' decisions.

Sen. James Coleman, a Denver Democrat, will lead the Colorado state Senate as its president after Tuesday's elections affirmed the party's large majority in the chamber.

Former SFS Music Director (1985-1995) Herbert Blomstedt conducts Beethoven and Mendelssohn.

MTT conducts Mackey and Tchaikovsky; Gil Shaham plays Prokofiev.

Marek Janowski guest conducts Mendelssohn, Bruch and Wagner.

Michael Tilson Thomas conducts Mahler's 7th Symphony.

Michael Tilson Thomas conducts and all-Stravinsky program featuring violinist Leonidas Kavakos.

Tune in at 8pm to hear the French operatic masterpiece, Jules Massenet's Esclarmonde staring Joan Sutherland.

Tune in at 8pm to hear host Sean Bianco's favorite opera Amilcare Ponchielli's La Gioconda. This 1981 recording stars Monserrat Caballe, Luciano Pavarotti, Agnes Baltsa, Sherrill Milnes and Nicolai Ghiaurov. Don't miss this amazing Italian opera!

Tune in at 8pm to hear a special tribute to honor the passing of Soprano Renata Scotto on August 16th at the age of 89 followed by the feature opera Bellini's Il Pirata staring Maria Callas recorded live in 1959.

Tune in at 8pm to hear Giacomo Puccini's Il Trittico (3 one act operas) staring Renata Scotto in Il Tabarro and Suor Angelica and Tito Gobbi in Gianni Schicchi.

Beat Deion. Because if Jay Norvell can notch CSU's first Rocky Mountain Showdown win since 2014, the load of those first two seasons lightens considerably.

Best Bets for the week of Friday, May 10, through Thursday, May 16

Crocs is no stranger to headline-making collabs. Here are our favorites from the Broomfield-based footwear icon.

Fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has launched a new alcohol-free perfume for dogs called "Fefé" in honor of Domenico Dolce’s poodle, but not all vets and pet owners agree it’s safe or appropriate.

Gardeners care more about their zinnias and tomatoes than they do about fashionable overalls or clogs.

When something is on the ballot that will hurt the National Western Stock Show, the Denver Powwow, our fly-fishing businesses and hatmakers, that should rile us all up. Hands off our hats!