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La Porte County Symphony Orchestra
Phil Bauman Music Director/Conductor
Summer Concert in Valparaiso at Central Park Plaza
(downtown one block West of the Courthouse)
Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
Free to the public
Sponsored by IVY Tech Community College,
the City of Valparaiso & Mayor Jon Costas
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An Evening of Symphonic Dance & Adventure
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It will be "An Evening of Dance and Adventure" on Saturday, August 13, 2011 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the NEW Central Park Amphitheater in downtown Valparaiso. IVY Tech Community College, the City of Valparaiso & Mayor Jon Costas have joined together to offer this free public event. To commemorate his dedication to culture, Mayor Costas will show the audience leadership in action as he conducts "Stars and Stripes Forever."
Featured soloists this evening include concertmaster Jonathan Johnson, a recent Valparaiso University graduate, performing the first movement of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor and vocalist Rick Barnes with "Zoot Suit Riot" and "It Had Better Be Tonight."
Whether you are under 6 years old or over 60, the music that Maestro Bauman has programed will touch your emotions, make you want to dance, and let your imagination soar.
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 Opera at the Acorn presents Rigoletto
August 20, 2011 8:00 pm EST $25 The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks, MI
TICKETS Here or 269-756-3879 Opera at the Acorn's August 20th presentation promises to be the signature event of the Summer. This is a chance to see Verdi's Rigoletto up close and personal, Opera at the Acorn style will be performed for the first time in O.A's history with symphony orchestra. Rigoletto has an astonishing number of the greatest arias ever written for opera. It features the lilting, heartbreaking Caro Nomé, the mischievous La Donna e Mobilé, and the gut-wrenching Cortigianni, accompanied by members of the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Philip Bauman. The stellar cast includes mezzo-soprano Isola Jones in her signature role of Maddalena, a role she made her own at the Metropolitan Opera with the likes of Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti. In the title role, making his O.A. Debut, is baritone John Payonk, a singer who defines the role. The role of the lacivious duke will be portrayed by tenor Isaac Hurtado, also making his O.A. debut-- a role that was made for this handsome gentleman. Soprano Sarah Hibbard will sing the role of Gilda, Rigoletto's love-struck daughter. This is also Sarah's first visit to the Acorn-no question audiences will be hoping it's not her last. The role of the assassin Sparafucile will be performed by O.A. founder Robert Swan. "To be perfectly honest, I wanted to do Rigoletto so I could perform this great villain again, and to do it in this great compnay will be an honor. The climactic final scene is without a doubt one of the most beautifully realised, dramatic scenes ever written." Rigoletto will be performed in the original Italian-but don't worry, you won't miss a word with the translation carried above in "supertitles." Opera at the Acorn is proud to be joined by Maestro Bauman and an ensemble of LCSO musicians. We hope that this is just the beginning of our collaboration, and if this effort strikes a chord in the audience, to be able to offer more than one performance of these major works. |
Tickets on Sale at Updated Website! LCSO.net
HOOSIER STAR
- Vocal Competition - Reserve your table now.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
7:00 pm - Audience Votes! La Porte Civic Auditorium
Children's Concerts
- Education Concerts for School Children
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Matt Nelson, Narrator
Starry Night
- Jackie Allen, Vocalist/Hans Sturm, Bass
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Dinner-6:00 pm, Concert-7:30 pm, La Porte Civic Auditorium
Call 219 362-9020 for more information
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 Friends of the Symphony Accessory Sale! Sunflower Fair-September 17, 2011 Downtown La Porte Be part of the fun by supporting the Friends of the Symphony annual sale! Simply donate gently gently used jewelry, scarves, hats, ties, belts and other items for resale at the Sunflower Festival. Leave items at the symphony's office: 912 Indiana Ave, La Porte. There is a plastic box outside the door if no one is there. Call (219) 362-9020 to make arrangements to leave for large quantities. Come to the Sunflower Fair and bring your friends to purchase treasures. All proceeds go to the symphony! Join us in thanking Carol Grott for managing this fund raising event! |
Other Events
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra is contracted to perform musical services throughout the year for cities, businesses, theatrical performances and private parties. For information on groups of musicians to entertain, contact: 219 362-9020 or info@LCSO.net. |
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