The Lima Symphony Orchestra has announced details of the 2024-2025 season. High-profile guest artists and conductors, new music, symphonic arrangements of pop and rock hits, and favorite repertoire classics will be part of the upcoming season, which begins in October.
Season subscriptions are on sale; tickets for individual concerts will be available August 1.
Electric Love - Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Featuring Tracy Silverman, electric violin
This event offers 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.
Brahms and Water Music - Friday, November 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Featuring the Lima Symphony Chorus
A program for kings and queens: The LSO will 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.” The program concludes with Brahms’ pastoral Symphony No. 2.
Bells, Brass & Bows - Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Celebrate the holidays with Bells, Brass & Bows: The LSO will 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. Sing along with sacred hymns and beloved carols, then delight in Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite.
New Year’s Eve: Disco & Motown - Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Featuring Jeans ‘n Classics
Dance the night away on New Year’s Eve: The LSO will 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.
Family Concert: Symphonic Safari - Sunday, February 2, 2025
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Bring your whole family on a “Symphonic Safari” as the LSO presents 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 at 7:30 p.m.
Featuring Greg Hamilton, solo clarinet
Embark on an adventure to Spain as Music Director Andrew Crust leads the LSO 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 with the powerful allure of Ravel’s Bolero.
Gershwin and the American Sound - Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Featuring 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.
TICKET SALES
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.
