This video snippet is of the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra (LSO) from their 4/28/2026 concert “250 Years of Being”. Under the direction of Maestro Richard Prior, this portion of the LSO’s season finale performance was of Andres Martin’s “Morgante Violin Concerto”. The piece was commissioned by Roger Arvid Anderson in memory of acclaimed conductor Michael Morgan and marked the Georgia premiere. It features Samuel Vargas Teixeira, violin for whom the piece was dedicated.
Samuel Vargas Teixeira
Making history and celebrating it at the same time, the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra’s “250 Years of Being” concert brought past and present into a powerful shared moment.
An ongoing story shaped by many voices, backgrounds, and perspectives. Celebrate the 250th anniversary with the LSO!
More than a celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary, this performance becomes a reflection on identity, heritage, and connection. The LaGrange Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Richard Prior, closes its season of Breaking Sound Barriers with the April 28 concert titled “250 Years of Being.”
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We extend our warmest congratulations to the Valkyria Quartet on these well-deserved achievements and look forward to watching their continued rise on the national and international stage. Their accomplishments inspire us all—and remind us of the extraordinary artistry growing right here within the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra family.