Jingle all the way into the holiday with the Lima Symphony’s beloved Bells, Brass & Bows! Led by guest conductor Conner Gray Covington and accompanied by the Lima Symphony Chorus, this festive concert will fill your heart with the spirit of the season. With a stunning blend of sacred music and holiday favorites, the evening features Leroy Anderson’s iconic “Christmas Festival Overture,” the whimsical “Troika” by Prokofiev, and a magical rendition of A Christmas Carol. The highlight of this year’s concert is the “Twelve Days of Ohio Christmas,” a delightful local twist on the classic carol. Bring your holiday cheer and join us for a musical celebration you won’t forget!

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Bells, Brass & Bows

Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center

Violinist Geneva Lewis takes center stage in a program of vivid musical storytelling. The evening opens with Nokuthula Ngwenyama’s Primal Message, a composition that reflects humanity’s attempt to communicate with extraterrestrial life. The audible imagery of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons brings to life the brilliance of the ever-changing rhythms of nature. Together, they build a musical journey, concluding with Mozart’s 40th Symphony, a passion-filled piece of unparalleled beauty. 

Vivaldi's Four Seasons

Prepare to be swept away on an extraordinary journey through the natural world brought to life with stunning visual projections by Stephen Lias. Nature’s sounds pair with awe-inspiring imagery as symphonic masterpieces transport you to the majestic Grand Canyon, shimmering rivers, and the intricate underground world of fungi. Discover the wonder of mycology—nature’s hidden network—through Chelsea Komschlies’ enchanting “Mycelialore.” This one-of-a-kind event blends sight and sound for an unforgettable evening of beauty and discovery.

Symphonic Landscapes

### Gershwin and the American Sound - LSO 24/25 Season

**Date:** Saturday, April 5, 2025  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Location:** Lima Symphony Chorus

Join the Lima Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening as they present "Gershwin and the American Sound." This concert will take you on a musical journey through iconic American landscapes, featuring lively and energetic classics that define the American sound.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Copland’s Billy the Kid Suite:** Experience the spirit of the Wild West through Aaron Copland's vivid orchestration.
- **Selections from Copland’s Opera The Tender Land:** Enjoy "The Promise of Living" and "Stomp Your Foot," pieces that capture the essence of the American Midwest.
- **Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue:** Conclude the evening with George Gershwin's beloved blues-classical fusion, a piece that has become synonymous with American music.

**Special Performance:**
- **David Lai, Solo Piano**

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich and diverse sounds of American music. Secure your tickets now and be part of a night that celebrates the unique musical heritage of the United States.

Gershwin and the American Sound

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### Carmen and Bolero - LSO 24/25 Season

**Date:** Saturday, March 8, 2025  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Location:** [Venue details not provided in the text]

Join us for an enchanting evening as the Lima Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Music Director Andrew Crust, takes you on a musical journey to Spain. The program features a selection of esteemed works that capture the essence of the Spanish landscape.

**Program Highlights:**

- **Bizet’s Carmen Suites:** Revel in the seductive melodies from Georges Bizet’s beloved opera, Carmen. The performance will revisit your favorite selections from this cherished work, bringing its dramatic and passionate themes to life.

- **Ravel’s Bolero:** Conclude the evening with the powerful and hypnotic rhythms of Maurice Ravel’s Bolero, a piece renowned for its gradual crescendo and compelling allure.

**Special Performance:**

- **Greg Hamilton, Solo Clarinet:** Experience the virtuosity of solo clarinetist Greg Hamilton as he performs Mozart’s Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra, adding a touch of classical brilliance to the evening.

Embark on this musical adventure and immerse yourself in the rich and evocative sounds of Spain. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable night with the Lima Symphony Orchestra.

Carmen and Bolero

**Event: Family Concert: Symphonic Safari**

**Date and Time:** Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM

**Description:**
Join us for an unforgettable family experience at the "Symphonic Safari," part of the Lima Symphony Orchestra's 2024-2025 season. This multimedia production will captivate audiences of all ages with animal-themed musical works brought to life by life-sized animal puppets. The performance is choreographed to vibrant music, creating an enchanting atmosphere where the animal kingdom comes alive on stage.

Maestro Andrew Crust will guide the audience through an original story that explores the deep connections between humans and animals, adding an educational and heartwarming narrative to the visual and auditory spectacle.

**Highlights:**
- Life-sized animal puppets
- Vibrant, animal-themed music
- Original story by Maestro Andrew Crust

Bring your whole family and embark on this symphonic adventure that promises to be both entertaining and enlightening. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the magic of music and storytelling combined in a way that will delight both young and old.

Family Concert Symphonic Safari

Experience the grace and depth of English classical music featuring Henry Purcell’s heart-wrenching “Dido’s Lament” and Edward Elgar’s stirring “Nimrod” from Enigma Variations, known for its profound peacefulness. Fans of modern period drama will revel in John Lunn’s theme from Downton Abbey, a score that perfectly captures the aristocratic life and emotion of the beloved series. The ethereal harmonies of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis” transport listeners through centuries of English musical tradition. The concert promises an evening of nostalgia, refinement, and emotional resonance.

English Elegance

St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kalida

Trinity United Methodist Church Lima

### Organ by Candlelight

**Dates and Venues:**
- **Saturday, January 18, 2025** at Trinity United Methodist Church, Lima
- **Sunday, January 19, 2025** at St. Augustine Church, Minster

**Featuring:**
- **Jared Post, Organist**

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.

Organ by Candlelight

St. Augustine Catholic Church

**New Year's Eve: Disco & Motown**

**Date:** Tuesday, December 31, 2024  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Location:** Lima Symphony Orchestra

Celebrate New Year's Eve with an unforgettable night of Disco and Motown as the Lima Symphony Orchestra welcomes back Jeans n' Classics. Dance the night away to the timeless hits of Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, ABBA, and more. This special evening will also feature a surprise element from the recent movie sensation, Barbie. Join us for a night filled with music, nostalgia, and celebration as we ring in the new year in style.

New Year's Eve : Disco & Motown

**Event: Bells, Brass & Bows**

**Date and Time:** Saturday, December 14, 2024 // 7:30 PM

**Description:**
Celebrate the holidays with the Lima Symphony Orchestra's "Bells, Brass & Bows" concert. This festive event will bring cherished Christmas films to life through their iconic soundtracks. Enjoy the hauntingly beautiful music from "The Nightmare Before Christmas," the comical tunes from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," and the festive melodies of "The Polar Express." Continuing with our annual tradition, the evening will also feature sing-alongs of sacred hymns and beloved carols. The concert will conclude with a delightful performance of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Join us for an enchanting night of holiday music and cheer.

Bells, Brass & Bows 2024

**Event: Brahms and Water Music - LSO 24/25 Season**

**Date and Time:** Friday, November 8, 2024, at 7:30 PM

**Location:** Lima Symphony Chorus

**Event Description:**
Join us for an evening of majestic music as the Lima Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the Lima Symphony Chorus, presents "Brahms and Water Music." This concert promises a regal experience, featuring the timeless compositions of George Frideric Handel and Johannes Brahms.

The program will open with Handel’s illustrious Water Music, a suite composed for royal festivities, followed by his choral anthems, including the powerful "Zadok the Priest" and "The King Shall Rejoice." These pieces, known for their grandeur and ceremonial significance, will be performed with the full splendor of the chorus.

The evening will culminate with Brahms’ Symphony No. 2, a pastoral symphony that evokes the serene beauty of the countryside. This 19th-century masterpiece is celebrated for its lyrical melodies and rich orchestration, providing a perfect conclusion to a night of royal music.

**Program Highlights:**
- Handel’s Water Music Suite No. 2
- Handel’s Coronation Anthems: "Zadok the Priest," "Let Thy Hand be Strengthened," and "The King Shall Rejoice"
- Brahms’ Symphony No. 2

**Additional Information:**
- Tickets are available for purchase.
- This event is part of the Lima Symphony Orchestra's 2024-2025 season.
- For more details on the season's upcoming concerts, educational programs, and community initiatives, please visit our website.

Experience the grandeur of royal music and the pastoral beauty of Brahms with the Lima Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Don’t miss this enchanting evening of classical masterpieces!

Brahms and Water Music

**Electric Love: LSO 24/25 Season**

**Date:** Saturday, October 19, 2024  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Location:** Lima Symphony Orchestra

Join the Lima Symphony Orchestra for an electrifying evening as they kick off their 2024-2025 season with "Electric Love." This unique concert will feature guest conductor Karl Hirzer and the innovative electric violinist Tracy Silverman. 

Experience a captivating fusion of progressive rock n’ roll and classical music through Silverman’s avant-garde yet lyrical compositions. The program includes:

- **Fanfare for Orchestra** by Alexandra du Bois
- **Overture from Love Song to the Sun** by Tracy Silverman
- **For the Greater Groove** by Tracy Silverman
- **Chorinho** by Tracy Silverman
- **Festive Overture** by Dmitri Shostakovich
- **Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2** by Sergei Prokofiev, reimagined with a happy ending

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a groundbreaking performance that blends the old with the new, creating a symphonic experience like no other. Secure your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable night with the Lima Symphony Orchestra.

Electric Love

The Lima Symphony’s season finale features one of our own as principal flutist Erin Torres and duo partner saxophonist Michael Torres bring a world premiere by award-winning composer Evan Williams to our stage. Bookending our duo are two of Classical Music’s most endearing works, Fauré’s delicately wistful “Pavane” and Dvořák’s tragic Symphony no. 7.

Fauré & Dvorák

Music Director Andrew Crust conducts the orchestra and chorus in a powerhouse of 19th-century symphonic choral works. The first half of the program explores the darker side of imagination, from Schubert’s haunting Erlkönig to Brahms’ funeral song Nänie, which laments the inevitability of death. The program concludes with Beethoven’s iconic 9th Symphony featuring the triumphant Ode to Joy, encapsulating all that is worth living for.

Joyful, Joyful

Connect to your inner superhero as we traverse the musical landscape of “Superheroes and Supervillains.” Music Director Andrew Crust leads the orchestra on a daring adventure where the Avengers take on Darth Vader, Cruella de Vil faces off against Spiderman, and baby Yoda softens the hearts of even the most treacherous characters. Who will win the day?

Family Concert: Superheroes and Supervillains

Experience Classical music as it was meant to be heard as the Lima Symphony invokes tradition and warmth in its annual presentation of “Music by Candlelight.” Taking place in beautiful and historic local venues, the lush and graceful sounds of Brahms and Dvořák invite listeners to connect with music in intimate and transformative ways.

Music by Candlelight

Grand Opera House

Ring in the New Year with the iconic sounds of the “Chairman of the Board” – Frank Sinatra. Grammy-nominated vocalist Steve Lippia and the Lima Symphony Orchestra bring the smooth style of ‘Ol Blue Eyes to the stage for an evening of your favorite American Songbook standards!

A Swingin' New Years Eve with Sinatra and Friends

Celebrate the season with Lima’s favorite holiday tradition: Bells, Brass & Bows. Featuring the Lima Symphony Chorus, Conductor Michael Repper leads a joyful program of Christmas sing-a-longs, sacred carols, and popular sounds of the season. 

Experience the Lima Symphony in a whole new way as Music Director Andrew Crust leads the orchestra in an innovative concert of music discovery for adults. Through images and sound bites, learn about 19th-century master Tchaikovsky, whose concert and theatrical music remain popular to this day. Uncover the secrets, tragedy, and triumphs of the man and his work before listening to a complete performance of Tchaikovsky’s enigmatic fifth symphony.

Musically Speaking

Journey to the Golden Era of Hollywood with the Lima Symphony Orchestra and crossover superstar Grammy-winning violinist Charles Yang. Experience the sounds that made the classics: the lush romanticism of Casablanca, the spine-tingling strings of Psycho, the haunting nostalgia of The Godfather, and the lyrical virtuosity of Korngold’s Violin Concerto.

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