The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra will present its third subscription concert of the 2023-2024 season on Sunday, March 10 at 3:00 pm at the Holdcraft Performing Arts Center at 1200 Spring Street in Michigan City, IN.
The concert features composer Ingrid Stӧlzel's piece "City Beautiful", written in 2019 and commissioned by the Youth Orchestra of Kansas City. Stӧlzel, a native of Germany and Associate Professor of Composition at the University of Kansas School of Music, will be in residence with the orchestra during rehearsals and will give an audience Q&A session at the conclusion of the concert.
Composer Ingrid Stölzel has been described as having “a gift for melody” (San Francisco Classical Voice) and creating work that is “richly introspective” (BBC Music Magazine) and “downright beautiful” (American Record Guide).
Also featured on the program is LCSO Principal Flute Aleksandra Kemble playing Cécile Chaminade's "Concertino for Flute in D major, op. 107". Kemble is an accomplished flutist and educator, holding the principal chair flute positions of the LCSO and Elkhart Symphony. She holds a DMA in flute performance from Ball State University and serves on the adjunct flute faculty of IU South Bend, Andrews University, Bethel University, Goshen College, and St. Mary's College.
Rounding out the program is Brahms' Academic Overture and Dvořák's powerful Symphony No. 8. Tickets can be purchased online HERE, or at Roxy Music -1012 Lincolnway in downtown La Porte, or at the door the day of the event. Adults $25, Seniors (over 60) $22, Students of all ages FREE with ID.
About the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra is a cornerstone of the vibrant arts landscape in Northwest Indiana. The orchestra serves the 110,000 residents of La Porte County and regions beyond, including Southwest Michigan. Now in its 51st season, the LCSO has grown from a small community orchestra into a dynamic, professional orchestra of 60 musicians serving audiences from seven counties. Each year, the orchestra presents four subscription concerts, in addition to the Hoosier Star, Holiday at the Pops and Children's Education concerts.