Symphony of the Lakes

As part of the Symphony of the Lakes season, we are excited to announce new concerts to the line-up. On the Wagon Wheel Stage, September 23, 2023, at 7pm the Symphony of the Lakes String Quartet will perform. String quartets are renowned for their intimate and expressive nature which makes them perfect for the intimate setting of the Wagon Wheel stage. The combination of the four instruments allows for intricate musical conversations, rich harmonies, and the exploration of a wide range of emotions.

Symphony of the Lakes will open its concert season with “Goin Home” at the Winona Heritage Room on October 7, 2023, at 8pm. This concert will feature. Dvořák's Symphony No. 9, also known as "From the New World," is one of his most famous and beloved compositions. Written in 1893 during his time in the United States, the symphony captures Dvořák's impressions and reflections on American culture and landscapes. The symphony is in four movements: Adagio - Allegro molto, Largo, Scherzo: Molto vivace, Allegro con fuoco. The symphony's melodic richness, emotional depth, and fusion of different cultural elements have contributed […]

The Symphony of the Lakes, a part-time professional orchestra located in Warsaw, Indiana, is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the Symphony of the Lakes Young Artist Competition. Our organization recognizes that Indiana is blessed with so many wonderful young musicians around the state, and that we want to offer students a unique opportunity to compete and also have an opportunity to perform with the Symphony of the Lakes in the future. Our musicians come from all over Indiana, so it’s important to us that we’ve expanded this opportunity for students beyond northern Indiana. The competition will be […]

On the Wagon Wheel Stage, February 24, 2024, at 7pm the Symphony of the Lakes Wind Quintet will perform as part of the Symphony of the Lakes season.  A wind quintet is a chamber music ensemble consisting of five wind instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn. This instrumental combination creates a distinctive and versatile sound that allows for a wide range of musical expressions and textures. Wind quintets have a rich history in classical music, and composers have written a significant amount of repertoire for this ensemble. The range of timbres within the ensemble allows for a diverse exploration […]

Symphony of the Lakes will present “Hobbits and Fairies” at the Winona Heritage Room on October , 2023, at 8pm.   Still: Wood Notes is a composition by the American composer William Grant Still. Still (1895–1978) was a prominent figure in the 20th-century classical music scene, known for his contributions to both orchestral and chamber music, as well as his role in breaking racial barriers in the classical music world. The composition is characterized by its melodic charm, colorful orchestration, and reflective mood. Still's use of lush harmonies and lyrical flute passages captures a sense of serenity and beauty, reminiscent […]