Masterful Miniatures: Haydn's Distraction

Ready to start 2026 with a bang… and a laugh?

This isn’t your average classical concert.

Haydn’s Symphony No. 60 “Il Distratto” is:

• A sitcom in powdered wigs
• A musical comedy of errors
• Full of forgotten melodies, wrong notes, and one very real on-stage violin retuning

Seriously, Haydn makes the orchestra sound distracted on purpose. It’s smart, silly, and completely delightful.

PLUS: Feel all the feels with Barber’s iconic Adagio for Strings, one of the most powerful, soul-stirring works ever written. You’ve heard it in Platoon, The West Wing, Arrested Development… now feel it live.

Also featuring:

• Larsson’s bold Trombone Concerto with Corey Nance
• Debussy’s ethereal Danses sacrée et profane with Hillary Schefter on harp

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Experience Symphony of the Rockies up close in an evening of masterfully crafted works, culminating in Haydn’s witty and whimsical Symphony No. 60 “The Distracted Gentleman.” This playfully unpredictable piece anchors a program full of lyrical beauty, heartbreaking emotion, and whimsical charm.

• Barber Adagio for Strings
• Larsson Concertino for Trombone & Strings
  • Corey Nance, trombone
• Debussy’s Danses sacrée et profane
  • Hillary Schefter, harp
• Haydn Symphony no. 60 “Il distratto”
• Devin Patrick Hughes, conductor

Small-scale. Big impact.

Experience Symphony of the Rockies up close in an evening of masterfully crafted works, culminating in Haydn’s witty and whimsical Symphony No. 60 “Il Distratto.” This playfully unpredictable piece anchors a program full of lyrical beauty and surprising charm.

Also featuring Barber’s soul-stirring Adagio for Strings, Larsson’s bold Trombone Concerto performed by principal trombonist Corey Nance, and Debussy’s ethereal Danses sacree et profane featuring principal harpist Hillary Schefter.

A concert of nuance, elegance, and delight, perfectly scales for discovery.

Masterful Miniatures Series

Exquisite works, intimately performed.

Step into the world of refined musical brilliance with our Masterful Miniatures series – featuring small-scale ensembles, bold programming, and a closer connection between audience and artist.

These intimate concerts highlight the depth, detail, and daring of composers across genres and eras. Whether performed by a chamber group, soloist, or a 30-piece orchestra, each program is designed to magnify the artistry behind every note.

Expect nuance. Expect surprises. Expect something masterful.