Concert in review. Once the music began, the evening belonged entirely to the moments that brought us together—from the opening strains of Shostakovich to Ruxi Wang’s return to the LSO stage and the powerful closing notes of Brahms.
Benjamin Britten
An evening with three distinctive works that contain spectacular moments of music that are not simply heard - they are experienced.
The remarkable story behind Dmitri Shostakovich’s Festive Overture, the dazzling work that will open the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra (LSO)’s 2026–27 season
Full circle: Ruxi Wang once heard through the LSO’s Young Artist Competition now returns, praised for her expressive depth and technical brilliance. Ruxi Wang will perform Benjamin Britten’s Piano Concerto, showcasing…
The entire evening was a journey through sound, emotion, and connection. String Theory truly lived up to its name—showing how the strings of the orchestra can reach across generations, cultures, and experiences, breaking sound barriers and creating moments that resonate long after the final note has faded.
A dazzling fusion of rhythm and resonance will take center stage in Emmanuel Séjourné’s Concerto for Marimba and Strings.
Howells’ Elegy reminds us that innovation is not always loud or fast — sometimes, it resides in the courage to express silence, simplicity, and grace.
Jenkins and Britten contribute to LSO’s Breaking Sound Barriers season—bridging past and present through sound that is both familiar and thrillingly new.