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A Ballet Through Mud

  • Boettcher Concert Hall (map)

Colorado Symphony
RZA

RZA - A Ballet Through Mud

From the mind of Robert Fitzgerald Diggs — better known by his stage name, the RZA, and as the de facto leader of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan — comes a brand-new symphonic collaboration that bridges the gap between classical and contemporary music. With a full orchestra at his disposal, RZA creates a unique and unforgettable musical experience, featuring spoken word, live ballet dancers, and rich orchestration from the Colorado Symphony. This is a performance that will engage the senses, provoke thought, and offer a never-before-seen look inside the mind of one of today’s most influential artists. When RZA teams up with the Colorado Symphony, the possibilities are endless.

"This collaboration really came about at the perfect time for me. As an artist, I’m always striving for ways to grow and evolve and when you get a chance to hear your music translated by an orchestra, it’s so fulfilling, the vibration of it, the feel of it. As musicians we strive to inspire or give inspiration to our listeners. At the same time, I was inspired to take my own music in a new and different direction and having the opportunity to collaborate with the Colorado Symphony had a huge impact on this project. This music comes straight from my heart and I’m excited to finally share it with the world."  - RZA

Earlier Event: February 12
Beethoven Symphony no. 8
Later Event: February 18
A Ballet Through Mud