Pianist Benny Wang, LRSO's 2023 concerto competition winner, performs Rachmaninoff with the LRSO on November 4th at Plymouth State University
The Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra (LRSO) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated first concert of the 2023-2024 season, taking place on November 4, 2023 at Hanaway Theatre, Plymouth State University at 7pm. This exquisite evening of music promises an unforgettable experience for music enthusiasts of all ages.
The concert, titled "Romancing the Lone Ranger" features three masterful compositions – Rossini's William Tell Overture (most recognized at the theme from the Lone Ranger television series), and two stalwarts of music's Romantic Era, the first movement of the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 1 and the magnificent Brahms Symphony No. 1.
"We are excited to kick off our season with such a powerful and diverse program," said Maestro Ben Greene. "The William Tell Overture's iconic finale, the passionate melodies of Rachmaninoff's First Piano Concerto, and the grandeur of Brahms' Symphony No. 1 will leave our audience both moved and inspired."
The featured soloist for Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto is the outstanding pianist Benny Wang, winner of LRSO's 2023 concerto competition. A remarkable yet unassuming 15-year-old pianist, Benny is a freshman at Phillips Exeter Academy.
Benny's exceptional talent has earned him top accolades at various competitions, including first places at the 2023 Elite International Music Competition (senior division) and the 2023 American Protégé International Piano & Strings Competition (intermediate category). Benny has had the privilege of performing as a soloist with the Chicago Arts Orchestra, and his piano prowess has graced renowned venues such as Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, Buntrock Hall of Chicago Symphony Center, and the Harpa Hall of Reykjavik in Iceland.
The concert will take place at the Hanaway Theatre in the Silver Center at Plymouth State University. Tickets are FREE for PSU students, $5 for non-PSU students, and $20-$30 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at www.LRSO.org or at the Silver Center box office (603-535-2787). We thank our sponsors Ravena and John McIntyre, and Evelyn and Michael Miller, for their generous support of young musicians with our concerto competition and the November concert.
This November performance is just the first in our new season, which includes performances at Inter-Lakes Auditorium in Meredith, and the Colonial Theatre in Laconia. December's "Christmas Belles" performances in Laconia (12/9) and Meredith (12/10) feature vocalist Sheree Owens performing brand new custom arrangements of holiday favorites by The Carpenters, Sarah Reeves, Barbra Streisand, Judy Garland, and many more. On March 16, 2024 "The Spirit of Freedom" features outstanding trumpeter Adam Gallant performing the Haydn Trumpet Concerto, paired with landmark American compositions by Aaron Copland and William Grant Still – "Lincoln Portrait" and "Afro-American Symphony" respectively. Finally in May we reprise our sold-out performances of "Sinatra!" featuring crooner Michael Gallagan. Michael performs his tribute to Old Blue Eyes on May 18 at the Colonial Theatre, and May 19 at Inter-Lakes.
Be sure to secure your tickets early and join us for all our outstanding concerts this season. Discount tickets are available for all Inter-Lakes performances at www.LRSO.org.
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About Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra
The Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra is a 501c3 non-profit orchestra that performs throughout the fall, winter, and spring months. Orchestra members range in age from teens through retired seniors, representing over 30 communities in the Lakes Region and beyond. For over 47 years the Orchestra has been focused on showcasing young talent and providing a venue for local musicians to perform classic to contemporary orchestral music, all in the valued community setting of the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.