Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
2008-2009 “Only in Lancaster” Season
Friday, October 3, 2008 8 pm
Saturday, October 4, 2008 3 pm and 8 pm
Sunday, October 5, 2008 7:30 pm
“The Masters: Beethoven & Mozart” featuring Beethoven’s inspirational Symphony No. 7 and Mozart’s effervescent Symphony No. 32. Also showcasing internationally acclaimed violinist Hagai Shaham performing Hubay’s romantic Violin Concerto No. 3. Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street, Downtown Lancaster, PA. Tickets $25 to $62. (717) 397-7425 or www.thefulton.org.
Friday, November 14, 2008 8 pm
Saturday, November 15, 2008 3 pm and 8 pm
Sunday, November 16, 2008 7:30 pm
“Celebrate the Planets.” Together with the Lancaster Symphony Chorus, the Orchestra will perform Gustav Holst’s captivating The Planets. Also featuring the world premiere of Miguel del Aguila’s soulful Choral Suite No. 2. Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street, Downtown Lancaster, PA. Tickets $25 to $62. (717) 397-7425 or www.thefulton.org.
Thursday, December 18, 2008 7:30 pm
Friday, December 19, 2008 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 20, 2008 3 pm
Sunday, December 21, 2008 3 pm
“Sounds of the Season” with a chamber ensemble of Lancaster Symphony Chorus members performing glorious music of the season from many traditions featuring carols, a sing-along and more. Franklin & Marshall College, Barshinger Center, College Avenue, Lancaster, PA. All tickets $42. (717) 338-4TKT, (717) 291-4420 or www.fandm.edu/boxoffice.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 7 pm
“New Year’s Eve with the Gypsy Violin King” featuring the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra and Roby Lakatos, the enchanting Hungarian Gypsy violin king and his five-piece ensemble. Champagne toast and noisemakers. American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30), Lancaster, PA. All tickets $69. (717) 397-7700 or www.americanmusictheatre.com.
Friday, January 16, 2009 8 pm
Saturday, January 17, 2009 3 pm and 8 pm
Sunday, January 18, 2009 7:30 pm
“Stravinsky’s Firebird” featuring Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with rising piano virtuoso Michael Sheppard, Kodály’s rich Dances of Galanta and Stravinsky’s sultry Firebird. Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street, Downtown Lancaster, PA. Tickets $25 to $62. (717) 397-7425 or www.thefulton.org.
Friday, February 20, 2009 8 pm
Saturday, February 21, 2009 3 pm and 8 pm
Sunday, February 22, 2009 7:30 pm
“Feel the Passion” showcasing Tchaikovsky’s sensuous Serenade for Strings and Shchedrin/Bizet’s raw and passionate Carmen Suite. Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street, Downtown Lancaster, PA. Tickets $25 to $62. (717) 397-7425 or www.thefulton.org.
Friday, April 3, 2009 8 pm
Saturday, April 4, 2009 3 pm and 8 pm
Sunday, April 5, 2009 7:30 pm
“Mozart & the Cellist ” featuring Mozart’s intensely emotional Symphony No. 40 and Herbert’s deeply moving Cello Concerto No. 2 with internationally acclaimed cellist Allison Eldredge. Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street, Downtown Lancaster, PA. Tickets $25 to $62. (717) 397-7425 or www.thefulton.org.
Friday, April 17, 2009 8 pm
Saturday, April 18, 2009 3 pm and 8 pm
Sunday, April 19, 2009 3 pm
“Audience Requests” with a blend of favorite light classics, pops and other favorites chosen by audience members at previous concerts. Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street, Downtown Lancaster, PA. Tickets $25 to $62. (717) 397-7425 or www.thefulton.org.
Friday, May 22, 2009 8 pm
Saturday, May 23, 2009 3 pm and 8 pm
Sunday, May 24, 2009 7:30 pm
“Rachmaninoff & 1001 Arabian Nights” featuring Rachmaninoff’s flamboyant Piano Concerto No. 1 with worldrenowned pianist Santiago Rodríguez, Rimsky-Korsakov’s dazzling Scheherazade and Carpenter’s vibrant Krazy Kat. Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street, Downtown Lancaster, PA. Tickets $25 to $62. (717) 397-7425 or www.thefulton.org.