The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 concert season, which will mark the ensemble’s 54th season and the sixth season under the direction of Dr. Carolyn Watson. Highlights of the season include Rimsky-Korsakov’s dazzling symphonic suite Scheherazade, a Family Concert in collaboration with Classical Kids Music Education, a program commemorating the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s death, and special guests for the Spring Pops concert: world-renowned ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN: The Music of ABBA.
On November 7, 2026, the LCSO will open the subscription season with Arabian Nights at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. The centerpiece of the concert is Rimsky-Korsakov’s dazzling symphonic suite Scheherazade, based on the story One Thousand and One Nights. Also featured will be two oboe concerti with soloist and South Bend native Jennet Ingle, who will solo on Morricone’s Gabriel’s Oboe and the mysterious Madam Laschanzky oboe concerto. Led by Music Director Dr. Carolyn Watson, the concert will open with Mozart’s overture to his opera The Abduction from the Seraglio.
The traditional Holiday at the Pops concert will take place on December 12, 2026 at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. Dr. Carolyn Watson will lead the orchestra in familiar holiday favorites and an audience sing-a-long to cap off this family focused holiday event.
On February 6, 2027, the LCSO will partner with Classical Kids Live! to bring Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage to the stage at Michigan City High School. Classical Kids collaborates with symphony orchestras across North America to bring to life the extraordinary lives and musical masterpieces of the great classical composers. In this 50-minute Family Concert, audiences will enjoy excerpts from Mozart’s most famous pieces as they magically weave in and out of the drama, brought to life by 2 professional stage actors.
Honoring the 200th anniversary of his death, Brilliantly Beethoven! on March 7, 2027 will see the LCSO celebrate the music of legendary composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Acclaimed pianist and Indiana University alumna Clare Longendyke will join the orchestra for his Emperor Concerto. The program will open with Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and close with his famous Symphony No. 5.
Finally, the LCSO will close its season on April 10, 2027 with ARRIVAL from Sweden: The Music of ABBA at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. The production has sold out concert venues all over the world since 1995 and is the absolute best and most authentic ABBA show there is! Hits like: “Dancing Queen”, “Mamma Mia”, “Does Your Mother Know”, “Take a Chance”, “SOS”, “The Winner Takes it All”, “Super Trouper”, “Waterloo” and many more are delivered with such accuracy that it’s hard to believe that it’s not the real ABBA on stage. The LCSO and ARRIVAL from Sweden will collaborate to give an electrifying performance that is not to be missed!
Subscriptions start at $76 for four season concerts and are available now by calling 219.362.9020, emailing executive@lcso.net, or online through the link
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