The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra will open its 54th season with “Arabian Nights” which will culminate in Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade” on Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7pm Central Time at the Civic Auditorium in La Porte.
Music Director, Dr. Carolyn Watson, will lead the LCSO in three selections in the first half of the concert.
Mozart’s Overture to “The Abduction from the Seraglio” will open the concert. South Bend Symphony Principal Oboist, Jennet Ingle, will then join the Orchestra for two selections; “Gabriel’s Oboe” from the movie, “The Mission” followed by the mysterious Baroque Oboe Concerto by Madam Laschanzky.
Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade” will be performed on the second half of the concert. This symphonic suite based on “A Thousand and One Nights” also known as “Arabian Nights”, features dazzling, colorful orchestration and was written to produce a sensation of fantasy narratives from the Orient.
This concert will also feature three Student Apprentices; two of them making their first appearance. Isaac Anabe, violin, of La Porte High School and Lincoln Knauff, Tuba, of Valparaiso High School, will be making their first appearance with the LCSO. They will be joined by second year Apprentice, Mya Moore, flute, of La Porte High School.
Single tickets are $38 for table seats, $27 for balcony seats and $24 for senior (60 and over) balcony seats. These can be purchased by going to LCSO.net
Tickets will also be sold at the door. Students are admitted for free.
Sweet treats by “BETTY SWEETS” will be available for purchase. Doors to the Civic Auditorium will open at 6pm.
About the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra is a cornerstone of the vibrant arts landscape in Northwest Indiana. The orchestra serves the 110,000 residents of La Porte County and regions beyond, including Southwest Michigan. Now in its 54th season, the LCSO has grown from a small community orchestra into a dynamic, professional organization of 60 musicians serving audiences from seven counties. Each year, the orchestra presents four subscription concerts, in addition to the Hoosier Star, Holiday at the Pops and Children's Education concerts.
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