Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra: 4 Classical Favorites

Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra - 4 Classical Favorites

The Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra is back for another season under the direction of David Anderson. The LGSO will be taking "A Symphonic Journey," where they will feature four classical favorites that will delight you. 

Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel: Overture in C Major
Overture in C Major was composed by Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel, the sister of Felix Mendelssohn, one of the most important German composers of the 19th century. Fanny was educated in music alongside her younger brother but was limited by prevailing attitudes of the day toward women. A gifted composer, she wrote primarily for piano or voice. The Overture is her only orchestral work and remained unpublished during her lifetime, although she did conduct the piece in its only performance. 

Claude Debussy:  Danse sacrée et danse profane, featuring Clarissa Marquez, harpThe piece features both a sacred and a secular dance. Debussy was an impressionist renowned for his mastery of orchestral color within the French tradition. The dances are stunning, and you'll experience a remarkable display of skill in the harp! 

Silvestre Revueltas: SensemayáIn 1937, Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas wrote Sensemayá, which is based on a poem by Cuban writer Nicolás Guillén. The poem describes a ritualistic snake killing, portraying the struggle between life and death. Revueltas effectively captures this theme in his vibrant and exciting musical composition filled with Latin rhythms. 

Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 6This piece gained Dvorak international recognition as a significant symphonic composer. It is considered a staple of symphonic literature, with tuneful and pastoral music that echoes the works of Brahms and Beethoven while incorporating Czech musical traditions.