Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
2009-2010 “Only in Lancaster” Season


Friday, October 9, 2009; 8 pm
Saturday, October 10, 2009; 3 and 8 pm
Sunday, October 11, 2009; 7:30 pm
“A Dynamic Duo Perform Brahms, Plus Surprise Symphony” featuring a blockbuster program of Brahm’s Double Concerto masterpiece, Haydn’s lovely Symphony No. 94 “Surprise” and Schubert’s enchanting Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished.” Also showcasing internationally renowned violinist Igor Yuzefovich and acclaimed cellist Dariusz Soraczewski performing Brahms’ masterpiece. Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street, Downtown Lancaster, PA. Tickets $25 to $62.


Friday, November 13, 2009 8 pm
Saturday, November 14, 2009 3 and 8 pm
Sunday, November 15, 2009 7:30 pm
“Choral Fantasy” featuring the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and noted pianist Pavel Nersessian performing Beethoven’s joyous and uplifting Choral Fantasy and the Lancaster Symphony Chamber Chorus and Orchestra performing Bach’s moving Motet No. 3 “Jesu, Meine Freude.” Also featuring Vaughan Williams’ powerful Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis. Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street, Downtown Lancaster, PA. Tickets $25 to $62.


Friday, December 18, 2009 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 20, 2009 3 pm
“Sounds of the Season” for the whole family with the Lancaster Symphony Brass, Chamber Strings and Chorus, William Wright, chorusmaster, performing music of the season featuring carols, a sing-along and more. Franklin & Marshall College, Barshinger Center, College Avenue, Lancaster, PA. Adult tickets $35, children 16 and under, $20.


Thursday, December 31, 2009 7 pm
“New Year’s Eve Celebration” featuring “Dancin’ & Romancin’” with the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
and Broadway singer-dancers, Joan Hess and Kirby
Ward performing Gershwin, Rodgers & Hammerstein and other favorites. Champagne and noisemakers.
American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30), Lancaster, PA. All tickets $69.


Friday, January 15, 2010 8 pm
Saturday, January 16, 2010 3 and 8 pm
Sunday, January 17, 2010 7:30 pm
“Agony & Ecstasy: Khachaturian and Tchaikovsky” showcasing internationally acclaimed violinist Robert Bokor performing Khachaturian’s emotional Violin Concerto. Also featuring Tchaikovsky’s breathtaking Symphony No. 4 and Peter Boyer’s blazing New Beginnings. Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street, Downtown Lancaster, PA. Tickets $25 to $62.


Friday, February 19, 2010 8 pm
Saturday, February 20, 2010 3 and 8 pm
Sunday, February 21, 2010 7:30 pm
“Authentic Mozart” with Maestro Stephen Gunzenhauser and full Orchestra garbed in late 18th century Viennese finery, performing Mozart’s Overture to the Opera “Don Giovanni” and Piano Concerto No. 21 “Elvira Madigan.” Also showcasing internationally renowned pianist Gayane Gasparyan performing Mozart’s Symphony No. 38 “Prague.” Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street, Downtown Lancaster, PA. Tickets $25 to $62.


Friday, April 9, 2010 8 pm
Saturday, April 10, 2010 3 and 8 pm
Sunday, April 11, 2010 7:30 pm
“Masterworks of Shostakovich & Lalo” featuring Shostakovich’s light and airy Symphony No. 9 and Lalo’s colorful “Symphonie espagnole” showcasing rising violin virtuoso Leticia Munoz Moreno. Also Beethoven’s dramatic “Leonore” Overture No. 3. Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street, Downtown Lancaster, PA. Tickets $25 to $62.


Friday, May 14, 2010 8 pm
Saturday, May 15, 2010 3 and 8 pm
Sunday, May 16, 2010 7:30 pm
“Rhapsody & the New World” featuring Dvořák’s great Symphony No. 9 “From the “New World” and Rachmaninoff’s hallmark Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with acclaimed pianist Anton Nel. Also featuring Wagner’s grand Overture to the Opera “Rienzi.” Fulton Opera House, 12 North Prince Street, Downtown Lancaster, PA. Tickets $25 to $62.