Name: The LSO Gala
Start: 2024-05-18T18:00:00
Location: D-Barn Reception Hall

Longmont Symphony Orchestra

Join the Longmont Symphony for a whimsical and unforgettable journey through Michael Close’s A Child’s Book of Animals, where you’ll hop with frogs, soar with seagulls, dive with octopuses and meet a swan with big dreams of becoming a rapper. The program also features the exhilarating finale of Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2, performed side-by-side with the talented musicians from the Longmont Youth Symphony, and a showcase of the winner of our new Concerto Competition. It’s a concert full of imagination, inspiration and extraordinary music for all ages.

Family Concert: A Child’s Book of Animals

Skyline High School

Featuring Clancy Newman, Cello | Clancy Newman is back with the Longmont Symphony to continue exploring the cello repertoire in all its glory. In Strauss’s 45-minute tone poem, the solo cello represents the Don — a self-proclaimed (and not so sound of mind!) knight errant who believes windmills are giants and sheep are an invading army. Also on the program is Tchaikovsky’s Variations for Cello and Orchestra “on a Rococo Theme,” paired with a symphony by Tchaikovsky’s favorite composer, Mozart.

Cello Explorations: Strauss & Tchaikovsky

Featuring Abigail Nims, Mezzo-Soprano | This exciting program, inspired by vocal music, features a world premiere for large orchestra by the Italian composer Massimiliano Messieri. He will join Maestro Moore for a pre-concert talk at 6 PM. The concert also includes mezzo-soprano Abigail Nims performing Amy Beach’s Wand’ring Clouds, which was the first composition by a woman to be performed by the Symphony Society of New York in 1892. Additionally, Vaughan Williams' stunning and spiritual blend of ancient and modern elements is showcased in Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, which features two string orchestras. Finally, Respighi’s Pines of Rome promises to be a sonic spectacle not to be missed!

Pines of Rome & a World Premiere

Featuring Dawna Rae Warren, Soprano and Miguel Angelo Ortega Bañales, Tenor | Dawna Rae Warren and Miguel Angelo Ortega Bañales join the LSO for what promises to be a fun-filled evening of Broadway tunes including Rogers’ South Pacific Overture, music by Bernstein and more!

Pops Concert: Best of Broadway

The End of the Season Gala is an exciting celebration. Come enjoy the afterglow with us at our largest fundraiser of the year! This event will have food, wine/beer, beverages, music, a silent auction, and much more. 