CHARLES DENLER’S PORTRAITS OF COLORADO An American Symphony No.1 and Six Variations for violin and piano

SCOTT O’NEIL, CONDUCTOR fr sh FeROM RR THE COLORADO SYMPHONY AND CHORUS ! ORTRAITS OF COLORADO, An American Symphony No. 1 is written in ten shorter movements to meet the needs of today’s contemporary audience. Our generation of music lovers are accus- tomed to playlists filled with shorter pieces of music, generally threeP to four minutes long. Lengthy symphonic movements often do not fit into modern playlists. Even though the symphony is divided into shorter movements, it is written in a traditional manner with theme and variation woven throughout the music. The music was initially inspired by a sunrise over the valley behind our Colorado home. Movement No. 8, “Moment At Dawn”, was written as a tribute to the amazing mornings I often enjoy while sitting on our back porch. The lyrics sung in Latin by the chorus throughout the symphony reflect this: “A Sole Calefiere, Vivet I Alium Diem – To Feel The Warmth of the Sun, I Will Live Another Day”. The six piano and violin variations are based on themes from the symphony. The works of American Painter, Jerry Malzahn, influenced many of the movements.

—Charles Denler The music of American composer and pianist, Charles Denler, can be heard all over the world. With nearly 2000 concerts and 200 film and television scores to his credit, Charles Denler’s multiple Emmy Award-winning music can be heard all over the world. His ability to work in a wide variety of genres, and his collaborative work sense, has made him a top choice among producers and directors. Charles' classical training and strong proficiency with contemporary sound allow him great flexibility and versatility as a composer and pianist. Since he began writing for symphonies, his orchestral works have been played around the globe Charles won his first EMMY in 2004 for his work on Bentley Creek and went on to receive his second EMMY in 2005 for his score to Beyond The Medal Of Honor. In 2010 Charles was awarded the Jury Choice GOLD MEDAL for his score to the Richard Gere film, Teenage Witness, and a second GOLD MEDAL for the film, I AM, at the Park City Film Music Festival. In 2011 Charles received The Ribaut Award for Excellence in Music for Film at the Beaufort International Film Festival. After three National Geographic projects, he went on to write for numer- ous other documentaries, film and television programs, and themes for a huge number of television networks and programs. PORTRAITS OF COLORADO, An American Symphony No. 1 is the first in a series of symphonies composed by Charles Denler. Inspired by a sunrise over the Rocky Mountains, and the incredible works of American painter, Jerry Malzahn, this first symphony carries with it a theme of hope and of new beginnings. The Colorado Symphony The region’s only full-time professional orchestra, the Colorado Symphony embraces a tradition of musical excellence by presenting a diverse array of symphonic performances throughout the year. Originally established in 1989 as the successor to the Denver Symphony, the Colorado Symphony thrives on a spirit of collaboration among musicians, staff, trustees and the community. The Colorado Symphony performs in Boettcher Concert Hall and On Location throughout the state and region utilizing small ensembles to the full-sized orchestra. Programs include expanded education and outreach initiatives, as well as Masterworks, Pops, Holiday, Family, Inside the Score and Symphony on the Rocks series that have attracted an ever-increasing level of concertgoers. By presenting music that is both timeless and inspiring, while taking risks with new musical collaborations and interactive concerts, the Colorado Symphony is committed to reaching global audiences with the use of state-of-the-art digital media via live streaming and concert downloads.

For more information about the Colorado Symphony, visit www.coloradosymphony.org. The Colorado Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

An American Symphony No. 1 Conductor: Scott O’Neil Artistic Advisor: Andrew Litton Chorus Director: Duain Wolfe Associate Chorus Director: Mary Louise Burke Vice President of Artistic Administration: Anthony Pierce Concert Master: Yumi Hwang-Williams Principal : Brook Ellen Schoenwald Principal : Justin Bartels Principal : Peter Cooper Pianist: Dana Landry / Charles Denler Vocal Solo, “Moment At Dawn” Moriah Brooke Denler

Six Variations for Violin and Piano Violinist: Yumi Hwang-Williams Pianist: Charles Denler ORCHESTRA David Voegtle Bradley Watson VIOLIN Tena White Yumi Hwang-Williams, Concertmaster Julie Wunderle The Mary Rossick Kern & Jerome H. Kern VIOLA Concertmaster Chair Basil Vendryes, Principal Catherine Beeson, Assistant Principal Claude Sim, Associate Concertmaster Mary Cowell, Fixed 3rd Chair Charlyn Campbell Rachel Harding-Klaus, Bobbie Hill Assistant Concertmaster Marsha Holmes Helen McDermott David Waldman Fixed 4th Chair Kelly Shanafelt Phillip Stevens Paul Primus, Principal Second CELLO Allegra Wermuth, Assistant Principal Second Silver Ainomäe, Principal Matthew Switzer, Assistant Principal Larisa Fesmire Judith McIntyre, Fixed 3rd Chair Gary Goble George Banks Thomas Hanulik Eric Bertoluzzi Wyn Hart Susan Rockey Bowles John Hilton Thomas Heinrich Anne-Marie Hoffman Margaret Hoeppner Keith Howard David Mullikin Solomiya Ivakhiv Myroslava Ivanchenko-Bartels BASS Dorian Kincaid James Carroll, Principal Karen Kinzie Nicholas Recuber, Assistant Principal Mark Lamprey John Arnesen Miroslaw Pastusiak Susan Cahill Erik Peterson Karl Fenner Rachel Segal Chet Hampson Robert Stoyanov Jeremy Kincaid Amy Tyson FLUTE Roger Soren Soprano Tenor Brook Ellen Schoenwald, Principal Michael Sundell William Hill, Principal Rene Atchison Dusty Davies Catherine Peterson, 2nd / Assistant Principal Steve Hearn, Assistant Claire Benson John Gale Julie Duncan Thornton CONTRA- Principal Lindsay Campbell Frank Gordon Roger Soren Kerry Cote Ken Kolm PICCOLO Michael Sundell PERCUSSION Claudia Dakkouri Jim Pettigrew Julie Duncan Thornton John Kinzie, Principal Sydney Fisher Ken Quarles HORN Chair Endowed Susan Graber Ron Ruth OBOE Michael Thornton, Principal by a Friend Esther Gross Josh Smith Peter Cooper, Principal David Brussel of the Colorado Symphony Jennifer Harpel Ryan Waller The Irene & David Abosch Kolio Plachkov, 3rd / Associate Principal Terry Smith Lynnae Hinkley Ken Zimmerman Principal Oboe Chair Fritz Foss Steve Hearn Cathy Look Monica Hanulik, 2nd / Assistant Principal Carolyn Kunicki, Assistant Barbara Porter Bass Jason Lichtenwalter Kristin Jurkscheit ORCHESTRA Donneve Rae Dennis Bangtson LIBRARIAN Shirley Rider Grant Carlton ENGLISH HORN TRUMPET Joanne Goble Lori Ropa George Cowen Jason Lichtenwalter Justin Bartels, Principal Lynne Snyer Bob Drickey Patrick Tillery, Associate Principal Nicole Stegink Bob Friedlander Daniel Kuehn, 2nd / Assistant Principal Stacey Travis Matthew Grey Abby Raymond, Acting Principal Eric Israelson Andrea Levine, 2nd / Assistant Principal CHORUS: Alto Tom Jirak Andrew Stevens Jamie Box, Principal Kay Boothe Roy Kent Bil Jackson Paul Naslund, 2nd / Associate Principal Duain Wolfe, Kimberly Brown Robert Millar Gregory Harper Chorus Founder and Director Sheri Daniel Ken Moncrieff E-FLAT CLARINET Mary Louise Burke, Sharon Gayley Chuck Nelson Andrea Levine BASS TROMBONE Associate Chorus Director Daniela Golden Gene Nuccio Gregory Harper Eric Israelson, Ellen Janasko Frank Parce Chorus Manager Joanna Maltzahn Wil Swanson Barbara Porter, Susan McWaters Chad Thofson Andrew Stevens Stephen Dombrowski, Principal Assistant Chorus Manager Kelly Millar Laurie Kahler, Debbie Norris BASSOON HARP Principal Accompanist Ginny Passoth Chad Cognata, Principal Courtney Hershey Bress, Principal Carol Rust Tristan Rennie, 2nd / Assistant Principal Recorded November 2012 at Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver, Colorado RECENT RELEASES ON FRESH! FROM REFERENCE RECORDINGS Produced by: Charles Denler For concert listings and more info please visit www.CharlesDenler.com Recording Engineer: Mike Pappas Mix Engineer: Charles Denler Assistant Engineer: Devin Shorb Mastering Engineer: Keith O. Johnson Design: Bill Roarty Paintings (details) used throughout by JERRY MALZAHN A talented landscape painter, was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas on September 30, 1946. Jerry’s landscapes are displayed in important private, corporate and public collections in Dallas and Ft Worth, Texas, New York, New York, Annapolis, Maryland at the U.S. Naval Academy Museum and in The White House. www.MalzahnArt.com Brand New Eyes Roberto Moronn Pérez Doug MacLeod Andrés Segovia Archive FRESH! from Reference Recordings is a recent offshoot of our MacLeod has been a beacon of Spanish Composers 37-year-old independent classical and jazz audiophile label unquestionably honest roots- which offers productions from all music genres. music since the 1970s. A Superb New Classical On Brand New Eyes, Guitar Recording! ©2013 Grumpy Monkey Music he presents 11 original songs. FR-703 FR-705 Special thanks to Colorado Tourism for their support!

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