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RUSSIAN FIREWORKS!
Vassily Primakov, piano

September 15, 2007
7:30 PM Saturday
Long Center for Performing Arts

Join the LSO and new Music Director Nicholas Palmer for a spectacular Opening Night!  Russian virtuoso Vassily Primakov will dazzle you with his performance of Rachmaninoff-Piano Concerto #3
Sponsored by: Lilly Tippecanoe Labs

Vassily Primakov
Vassily Primakov

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MADE IN AMERICA!

John Hultman, narrator
7:30 PM Saturday
October 20, 2007
Long Center for Performing Arts

A great variety of the best music to come out of the USA from composers like Copland and Gershwin. This concert also features the Suite from the classic Hitchcock film Veritgo, and the golden voice of John Hultman, who will narrate Lincoln Portrait.
Sponsored by: InfoComm Systems, Duke Energy, and Lafayette Savings Bank

John Hultman
John Hultman

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MUSICAL THIEVERY

Pat Sheridan, tuba
7:30 PM Saturday
November 3, 2007
Long Center for Performing Arts

Come see one of the greatest tuba players of all time! Soloist Pat Sheridan has wowed audiences around the world with his quick fingers and engaging twists of classic pieces. A veteran performer at Purdue University, Sheridan is sure to present a masterful performance that is amusing to listeners of all ages.
Sponsored by: Catepillar

Pat Sheridan
Pat Sheridan

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KELLER CONCERT-CLASSICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION




Nathan Kross, piano
Jinty McTavish, violin
Christian Schrock, cello
7:30 PM Saturday
December 15, 2007
Long Center for Performing Arts

This concert showcases three remarkable young musicians as we present the 2007 Keller Competition winners along with celebratory music of the season.
Sponsored by: JP Morgan Chase

Nathan Kross Jinty McTavish Christian Schrock
Nathan Kross Jinty McTavish Christian Schrock

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ALL BEETHOVEN!

Corbin Beisner, piano
Hal Weller, guest conductor
7:30 PM Saturday
January 19, 2008
Long Center for Performing Arts

Beethoven’s music stirs the sould and rekindles the spirit. Join us for some of the composer’s most inspiring music with brilliant guest conductor Hal Weller and young piano sensation Corbin Beisner.
Sponsored by: Lafayette Life and Holiday Inn Select

Corbin Beisner
Corbin Beisner

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TUBBY THE TUBA AND FRIENDS - LOLLIPOP FAMILY CONCERT

General Admission-Tickets not included in season ticket package
3:00 PM Sunday
Feburary 10, 2008
Long Center for Performing Arts

This season’s Lollipop Concert features one of the most popular works for young audiences: Tubby theTuba as well as John Williams’ stirring Cowboys Overture. Also included is music by award winning composer Lucas Richman and suprise guest!
Sponsored by: Gannett Foundation and Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation

Tubby the Tuba
Tubby the Tuba

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THE GLORY OF MAHLER

Rick Graef, horn
7:30 PM Saturday
March 15, 2008
Long Center for Performing Arts

The LSO will perform Mahler’s powerful Symphony #1 for the first time and will feature renowned horn soloist Rick Graef from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Sponsored by: Lafayette Bank and Trust and Kirby Risk

Rick Graef
Rick Graef

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ORGAN SYMPHONY

Marc Loudon, organ
7:30 PM Saturday
April 12, 2008
Long Center for Performing Arts

Join talented organist Marc Loudon for the glorious Organ Symphony of Saint Saens and the ever-popular Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky. 
Sponsored by: Lafayette Community Bank

Marc Loudon
Marc Loudon

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ARMED FORCES DAY SALUTE


7:30 PM Saturday
May 17, 2008
Long Center for Performing Arts

Join the LSO for an outstanding patriotic salute to the men and women who have served and are serving in the Armed Forces of this country.  Piano soloist, Greg Kostraba, will perform "Rhapsody in Blue" and several other jazzy numbers. Greg lived in Lafayette for 6 years and his wife was born in town! 
Sponsored by:PEFCU and Subaru of Indiana Automotive

   

 

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