Winona Heritage Room

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 […]

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 […]