April 17, 2024, Press Release from the Lima Symphony Orchestra: Lima, OH (April 17, 2024) – The Lima Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce its 2024-2025 season. The season features high-profile guest artists and conductors, new music, symphonic arrangements of pop and rock hits, and favorite repertoire classics.
The Symphony returns in October with a transformative season of diverse programs and repertoire. The Grand Series concerts begins with a guest artist electric violinist leading the stage. Following is a program full of timeless masterworks by Brahms and Handel, including selections from Handel’s Water Music and choral anthems, performed alongside the Lima Symphony Chorus. Continuing the annual tradition of Bells, Brass and Bows, audience members will be invited to sing along with carols and sacred hymns as well as listen to the soundtracks of beloved Christmas films. Ending the holiday program are selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Two favorite orchestral-operatic pieces: Carmen and Bolero will then transport the audience to Spain. The season finale features an exploration of the American landscape, concluding with Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
Three additional special events will be offered throughout the year, beginning with our tradition of a New Year’s Eve pops concert – this year presenting “Disco and Motown.” In January, the symphony visits two historical venues for “Organ by Candlelight.” In addition, our Family concert brings in live animal puppets set to music alongside an original story written by Maestro Andrew Crust. Join the Lima Symphony for a season that promises something for every musical palate!
Season subscriptions are currently on sale, and ticket sales for individual concerts will go on sale on August 1st. Subscriptions can be purchased online at www.limasymphony.com.
Season Outline:
Electric Love
Saturday, October 19, 2024 // 7:30 PM
Tracy Silverman, electric violin
The Lima Symphony Orchestra returns to the stage this season plugged-in as we welcome guest artist electric violinist Tracy Silverman. Listen to a fusion of progressive rock ‘n’ roll and classical music through Silverman’s own avant-garde, yet lyrical compositions. Fall in love again with the romantic Romeo and Juliet Suite by Prokofiev, this time with a happy ending.
Alexandra du Bois Fanfare for Orchestra
Tracy Silverman - Overture from “Love Song to the Sun”
Tracy Silverman - For the Greater Groove
Tracy Silverman - Chorinho
Dmitri Shostakovich - Festive Overture
Sergei Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2
Brahms and Water Music
Friday, November 8, 2024 // 7:30 PM
Lima Symphony Chorus
Relish in a program for kings and queens as we share the stage with the Lima Symphony Chorus for Handel’s regal Water Music and choral Anthems such as “Zadok the Priest” and “The King Shall Rejoice.” Moving forward to the 19th century, we conclude with Brahms’ pastoral Symphony No. 2.
George Frideric - Handel Water Music Suite No. 2
11. Allegro
George Frideric - Handel Zadok the Priest (Coronation Anthem No. 1)
George Frideric - Handel Water Music Suite. No. 2
12. Alla Hornpipe
George Frideric - Handel Let Thy Hand be Strengthened (Coronation Anthem No. 2)
George Frideric - Handel The King Shall Rejoice (Coronation Anthem No. 3)
Johannes Brahms - Symphony No. 2
Bells, Brass & Bows
Saturday, December 14, 2024 // 7:30 PM
Celebrate the holidays with Bells, Brass & Bows as we bring cherished Christmas films to life. Listen to the hauntingly beautiful soundtrack from The Nightmare Before Christmas, comical tunes from How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and the festive music of The Polar Express. Continuing with our annual tradition, sing along with sacred hymns and beloved carols, then delight in our concluding piece: Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite.
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor - Christmas Overture
Danny Elfman - Nightmare Before Christmas Suite
Ballard/Silvestri - Concert Suite from the Polar Express
Arr. Brubaker - How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Medley)
Leroy Anderson - Sleigh Ride
Tchaikovsky - Nutcracker Selections
New Year’s Eve: Disco & Motown
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 // 7:30 PM
Jeans n’ Classics
Dance the night away this New Year’s Eve as we welcome back Jeans ‘n Classics for an evening of Disco and Motown. Get your groove on with the sounds of Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, ABBA, and more. Relive your favorite hits while enjoying a surprise feature from the recent movie sensation: Barbie.
Organ by Candlelight
Saturday, January 18, 2025 Trinity United Methodist Church
Sunday, January 19, 2025 Minster
Immerse yourself in a timeless representation of historical classical concerts as the symphony performs alongside the magnificent sounds of the pipe organ. Experience classical music in its most authentic form in the sanctuaries of beautiful churches in Lima and Minster. Performing on the newly restored organ in the exquisite St. Augustine Church in Minster, the Lima Symphony welcomes guest artist organist Jared Post for an evening of organ and orchestral works by candlelight.
Edward Elgar - Sospiri for Strings, Harp and Organ
Franz Joseph - Haydn Concerto for Organ No. 1 in C Major, Hob. XVIII
J.S. Bach - Orchestral Suite No. 3
II. Air on the G String
Tomaso Albinoni - Concerto a Cinque, Op. 7 No. 5
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Family Concert: Symphonic Safari
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Bring your whole family on a “Symphonic Safari” as we present a multimedia production of animal-themed works. Witness animals come to life through a choreographed feature of life-sized animal puppets set to vibrant music. Alongside this enchanting production, Maestro Andrew Crust shares an original story exploring the interconnection between the animal kingdom and humans.
Carmen and Bolero
Saturday, March 8, 2025 // 7:30 PM
Greg Hamilton, solo clarinet
Embark on an adventure to Spain as Music Director Andrew Crust leads the orchestra in a dramatic program of esteemed works set in the Spanish vista. Delight in the seductive melodies from Bizet’s Carmen Suites, revisiting your favorite selections from this cherished opera. Return to the world of ballet as we conclude our program with the powerful allure of Ravel’s Bolero.
Wolfgang A. Mozart - Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra
Georges Bizet - Carmen Suite No. 1
I. Prélude & Aragonaise
II. Intermezzo
III. Seguedille
V. Les toréadors
Georges Bizet - Carmen Suite No. 2
II. Habanera
IV. Chanson de toréador
V. La garde montante
VI. Danse bohème
Maurice Ravel - Bolero
Gershwin and the American Sound
Saturday, April 5, 2025 // 7:30 PM
David Lai, solo piano
Discover the American sound as the Lima Symphony performs lively and energetic classics set in American landscapes. Journey from the Wild West to the Midwest with Copland’s Billy the Kid Suite and selections from his opera The Tender Land. But what is the American sound without the blues! Concluding the journey is America’s favorite blues-classical fusion: Gerwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
Kathyrn Bostic - The Great Migration: A Symphony in Memory of August Wilson
III. Wylie Avenue
Aaron Copland - Billy the Kid Suite
Constant Lambert - The Rio Grande
Aaron Copland - “The Promise of Living” from The Tender Land
Aaron Copland - “Stomp Your Foot” from The Tender Land
George Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue
*All programs and guest artists are subject to change.
The Lima Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to preserving musical excellence as a living part of our community. Serving communities throughout West Central Ohio, the Lima Symphony annually presents five subscription concerts, a family concert, Candlelight concerts, and an annual New Year’s Eve Pops concert.
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For more information about the Lima Symphony Orchestra or for tickets, please contact the Lima Symphony at 419-222-5701 or www.limasymphony.com.
