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Join us for our final, free outdoor concert of the summer! The program will feature a chamber orchestra performing some of the greatest symphonic hits for an evening of family friendly fun. Feel free to bring a picnic to enjoy while listening to the soundtrack of the summer.

The Musician Series offers a unique space where classical music takes center stage, brought to life by the talented musicians of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra. With each performance, we dive into the rich tradition of classical chamber music, offering a space to truly connect with the music. Held in the intimate setting of Molly Grove Chapel at the First Presbyterian Church of Lansing, these concerts offer a personal, immersive experience—a moment to pause, reflect, and be moved by the power of timeless works.

What do a Renaissance genius and the vastness of space have in common? Vision. Curiosity. A relentless drive to understand the world. Hagen’s The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci gives voice to the mind of a thinker whose ideas still shape our world, with the MSU Choir weaving his words into something almost otherworldly. Then, we set our sights on the stars with Holst’s The Planets, a piece that captures the energy, mystery, and wonder of the universe—from the commanding presence of Mars to the dreamlike drift of Neptune. Two journeys—one through history, one through the cosmos—both reminding us of the limitless nature of human imagination.

Music carries our stories. It holds memory, culture, and emotion, linking us to those who came before and those yet to come. Tian’s A Thousand Years of Good Prayers opens the evening with a piece that reflects on history and tradition, full of quiet strength and deep feeling. Then, violinist Ray Chen takes us into the rich, romantic world of Bruch’s Violin Concerto—a piece that feels both deeply personal and universally moving. Finally, Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra shines a light on every part of the ensemble, proving that music, like history, is built on many voices working together.

The Musician Series offers a unique space where classical music takes center stage, brought to life by the talented musicians of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra. With each performance, we dive into the rich tradition of classical chamber music, offering a space to truly connect with the music. Held in the intimate setting of Molly Grove Chapel at the First Presbyterian Church of Lansing, these concerts offer a personal, immersive experience—a moment to pause, reflect, and be moved by the power of timeless works.

The Musician Series offers a unique space where classical music takes center stage, brought to life by the talented musicians of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra. With each performance, we dive into the rich tradition of classical chamber music, offering a space to truly connect with the music. Held in the intimate setting of Molly Grove Chapel at the First Presbyterian Church of Lansing, these concerts offer a personal, immersive experience—a moment to pause, reflect, and be moved by the power of timeless works.

Step into the season with the Lansing Symphony Orchestra! This festive concert brings holiday favorites to life with symphonic brilliance and the soaring voice of tenor Ben Gulley. Whether you’re embracing beloved traditions or starting new ones, join us for a night of music, warmth, and celebration that makes the season shine.

Some stories unfold in words. Others in sound. This program brings together music that speaks of struggle, resilience, and joy. Verdi’s Nabucco Overture opens with bold, sweeping melodies that have the heart of an opera and the soul of a revolution. Pianist Han Chen then joins us for Jared Miller’s Shattered Night, a piece that explores chaos and hope, breaking apart and rebuilding before our ears. And then—Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, a symphony that took years to complete but was well worth the wait. Its final movement bursts with the kind of triumph that only comes after the storm.