Winona Heritage Room

Symphony of the Lakes will present “Hobbits and Fairies” at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts on April 27, at 7pm. Music from Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a musical composition created by Howard Shore and orchestrated by John Whitney. It is derived from Shore's original score for the 2001 film "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," directed by Peter Jackson and based on J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy novel. Howard Shore's score for "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy is renowned for its complexity, depth, and ability to enhance the […]

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 […]