Georgia Premiere: A Special Musical Moment in LaGrange
This video snippet is a small sample of the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra’s April 28, 2026 concert in LaGrange, Georgia. The music is The Morgante Violin Concerto written by Andrés Martin, featuring Samuel Vargas Teixeira, violin and is conducted by Maestro Richard Prior.
Martín, an Argentinian composer, crafted this concerto to highlight Samuel’s unique musical voice, shaping the work around his strengths and sensibilities. It is not simply a piece Samuel performs; it is a piece that knows him.
Adding another layer of meaning, the concerto was commissioned by Roger Arvid Anderson as a memorial to conductor Michael Morgan (1957–2021), honoring a legacy that continues to resonate across the musical world. And in a rare and meaningful convergence, both the composer and the commissioner were present in LaGrange on April 28th for this Georgia Premiere. Their attendance transformed the evening into something more than a concert—it became a gathering of shared purpose, memory, and artistic connection.
A link to read a review of this entire concert can be found HERE.
The 2026/2027 Season
The LaGrange Symphony Orchestra has announced their upcoming 2026/2027 season with numerous guest artists, groups, ensembles, and special events. Read more on the LSO’s current season page HERE.
An online version of the 2026/2027 season brochure is HERE.
© LaGrange Symphony Orchestra 2026/2027 | All rights reserved | 706.882.0662 | Richard Prior, Music Director & Conductor
