Philharmonic 08/09 Season Kicks Off
Nathan Newbrough,
the Colorado Springs
Philharmonic’s new
34-year-old
Executive Director.The Colorado Springs Philharmonic kicked off its 2008-2009 season this past weekend with a performance of the popular Carmina Burana. The Philharmonic also introduced a new executive director, Nathan Newbrough. KRCC’s Michelle Mercer reports.
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