Colorado Symphony

Denver's resident orchestra lends itself to both classical depth and grand spectacle. A Rachmaninov-and-Stravinsky evening hit the mark for one regular, while another found the Celtic Women collaboration a joy — especially the bagpipes joining in from the upper balcony. The venue itself keeps its regulars coming back, and the staff draws consistent praise. Just bring patience for parking: lines can run long and crowded, so a solid 20-minute buffer helps.