The most famous four notes in music – listening to the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra perform Beethoven’s 5th is experiencing a composer breaking sound barriers, defying limitations, and demonstrating the unstoppable power of artistic vision.
Jenkins and Britten contribute to LSO’s Breaking Sound Barriers season—bridging past and present through sound that is both familiar and thrillingly new.
The deadline to secure your tickets for the My Favorite Things Luncheon Benefit, proudly sponsored by the LaGrange Symphony Guild, is this Friday, October 10th! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating music, community, and generosity—all in support of music education. Reserve your spot now and be part of something truly special!
One of the most electrifying and enduring works ever written—experience the unstoppable spirit of a composer who refused to be defeated by circumstance.
A piece that envelopes you in the moment, a musical dialogue which thrives on the immediacy of the conversation and is a terrific experience in the concert hall, where every nuance, blend, and contrast resonates in the air.
The LaGrange Symphony Orchestra will debut Dr. Richard Prior’s world premiere, Lafayette: A Hero of Two Worlds, a stirring tribute to the Marquis de Lafayette. Commissioned by the Lafayette Alliance, this season-opening performance blends history, emotion, and musical brilliance, marking a landmark moment for LaGrange.
Samuel Vargas Teixeira’s appointment is more than a local milestone—it is a global moment. His story and artistry are now linked with the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra in the eyes of audiences across multiple continents.
LaGrange’s own history with Lafayette comes to life in music! Join us September 23, 2025, for the premiere of Dr. Richard Prior’s Lafayette: A Hero of Two Worlds, commissioned in celebration of Lafayette’s bicentennial.
The LaGrange Symphony Orchestra’s 2025/2026 concert season, “Breaking Sound Barriers”, will be phenomenal! In addition to a distinguished program for every concert, the season boasts a large number of noteworthy guest artists that are featured in this video medley.
Available Now The LaGrange Symphony Orchestra (LSO) season brochure is being distributed! If you would like to read, download, and/or print the ONLINE VERSION of…
Announcing Auditions Sunday, August 17th The LaGrange Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for the upcoming 2025/2026 season on Sunday, August 17 in Callaway Auditorium, LaGrange,…
In the mail! The 2025/26 LaGrange Symphony Orchestra (LSO) Season Brochures will start arriving this week. Check your mailbox to see the wonderful performances that…
From sweeping symphonic movements to soul-stirring vocal performances, this concert promises to be a breathtaking experience that celebrates the beauty and emotional depth of live orchestral music.
Listen to the Music of the Night! The LSO will perform their season finale concert “Music of the Night” with many great works, including Phantom of the Opera! Check it out!
Calling All Student Artists and their Families – Students, here is your chance to design the art that will be used to promote our annual event, My Favorite Things! Enter today!
Each section of the Joy of Italy concert was timeless from the passion and drama of Carmen, to the renewal of Spring and finally to the sunshine drenched vistas of Mendelssohn’s Italian. It was delivered from the musicians with enthusiasm and skill and received by the audience with open hearts. Well done LSO! We enjoyed the lovely celebration of Joy of Italy and look forward to the April 29th season finale concert Music of the Night
The March 25, 2025 Joy of ITALY concert, performing Georges Bizet’s “Les Toreadors” (Carmen Suite No. 1). Conducted by Maestro Richard Prior.
Vivaldi’s “SPRING” from The Four Seasons will feature Sinisa Ciric, DMA during the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra’s Joy of Italy concert 3/25.
Podcasts:
This week’s guest is Bettie Biggs on the LSO podcast, Off the Podium, with Maestro Richard Prior. Ms. Biggs is the founder and artistic director…
Expect the unexpected in this episode of Off the Podium, with Maestro Richard Prior and principal flute, Elisa Lyle. Elisa is an original member of…
It was September 27th, 2016 when Dr. Jonathan Keeble graced the Callaway Auditorium stage. It was the season opening concert that was simply and appropriately…
In conversation with Dr. George Henry this week! Dr. Henry has been a member of the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra since 1996. He plays violin II…
Another episode in our series entitled Off the Podium, is ready to view! Jonathan Wright is this week’s guest. He is the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra’s…
The fourth episode in our series entitled Off the Podium, has been uploaded! It features Mark Dulin who plays trumpet with the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra. …
This week’s podcast has been published! It marks the third episode in our series entitled Off the Podium, and it features Chandler Stuart. Chandler is…
The second podcast, featuring Sasha Prior, in the series Off the Podium has been published. Sasha is the wife of LSO’s Maestro Richard Prior. Listen…
The first podcast, featuring Tracy Woodard, in the series Off the Podium has been published. Tracy Woodard, is the first guest on this platform to…
The LSO’s “Breaking Sound Barriers” season opened in unforgettable style, with Partnership, Collaboration, and a World Premiere.