ABOUT US

 The LSSO is a not-for-profit symphony orchestra whose primary focus it to engage, inspire and educate through music's extraordinary power, to create an opportunity for Chicago area musicians to perform a wide variety of symphonic music, and to provide youth, seniors, and persons with limited access to the arts high quality, affordable, and enlightening music.
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LSSO wins the 2011
Programming of the
Year Award! 

Russell Vinick, Music Director
2010 Conductor of the Year

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LSSO is the winner of 2011 “Programming of the Year” Award*

Maestro Russell Vinick is 2010 Conductor of the Year!*

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*Awarded by the Illinois Council of Orchestras

CONTACT US

P: 312.409.5670
E. info@lsso.org

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 57237
Chicago, IL 60657

 


 

 

UPCOMING CONCERTS

Tragic and Triumphant Tchaikovsky
November 6, 2011

Tchaikovsky stated that he put his “whole soul” into this moving and passionate symphony. Also experience a powerful and exhilarating concerto that will be sure to have fireworks bursting out of the piano. More Information | Download Concert Postcard

Made in America
January 29, 2012

Dvorak, a Czech composer, came to America to teach and help develop an American school of composition. While in America, he was inspired by African American spirituals and composed this symphony. Tower’s work is based on America the Beautiful. Download Concert Postcard

Brahms Requiem
March 4, 2012

Enjoy a concert of inspirational music as the LSSO joins with the choir and soloists of Queen of All Saints Basilica, one of the nation's most beautiful basilicas, on its Music of the Master Series. Ken Sotak, Director. 6280 N. Sauganash, Chicago, Il. Free will offerings graciously accepted.Download Concert Postcard

Italian Gala
April 1, 2012

Inspired by his trip to Italy, Mendelssohn composed this symphony which he said “will be the happiest piece I have ever written”. Join conductor and members of the LSSO afterwards at an Italian dinner banquet featuring fun, music, and a silent auction. Download Concert Postcard

Killer B’s
June 3, 2012

You will be moved by Barber’s touching and stirring music, Bernstein’s beloved symphonic dances, and Beethoven’s spirited and energetic symphony that Wagner described as “the apotheosis of the dance”. Download Concert Postcard

MUSIC CLIPS
LSSO Live Performances

Mahler Symphony no.5,  Mvt 1

Rachmaninoff Symphonic
Dances
, Mvt 1

Holst Planets, Jupiter

Mahler Symphony No. 5, Mvt 5