Join the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra for an evening of live music, local art, and community connection in Downtown La Crosse! The LSO is excited to be part of November’s First Friday Art Walk on Friday, November 6. Stop by River City Gallery to enjoy a special live performance by an LSO musician while exploring…
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra at Downtown La Crosse’s Holiday Open House on Friday, November 13, from 5-7 PM! As you explore downtown’s festive decorations, charming local shops, and holiday activities, stop by River City Gallery to enjoy live music from LSO cellist Alex Fowler! This free…
Purchase tickets Performance to include spoken commentary and storytelling about the fascinating lives and journeys of these trailblazing artists. – Nora Holt: Negro Dance Op. 25, No. 1 [2’] Betty Jackson King: Four Seasonal Sketches [10’] Florence Price: Fantasie nègre No. 2 [8’] Florence Price: Fantasie nègre No. 1 [9’] -INTERMISSION- Irene Britton Smith: Variations…
Purchase Tickets Guest artist: Michelle Cann, piano – Armed Forces Salute Samuel Barber: Adagio for Strings Samuel Barber: Symphony No. 1, in One Movement, Op. 9 — INTERMISSION — Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F Major, Michelle Cann See full program notes
Celebrate Small Business Saturday with the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra in Downtown La Crosse on Saturday, November 28! As you shop local and explore the unique businesses that make our downtown community special, stop by River City Gallery from 12–2 PM to enjoy live music performed by LSO violist Agnes Falter! Small Business Saturday is…
Join the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra for an evening of art and live music during Downtown La Crosse’s First Friday on Friday, December 4! Stop by River City Gallery from 5–7 PM to enjoy live music performed by LSO cellist Titus Gunderson as you explore the gallery and take in the creative atmosphere. First Friday…
Purchase Tickets Guest Artists: 2026 Symphony Chorus Dr. James Beeby, Chancellor of UWL, Narrator – “A Christmas Festival” by Leroy Anderson “O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Leroy Robertson “Stille Nacht” by Chip Davis “Hanukkah Festival Overture” by Lucas Richman ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’, a Santa Claus Symphony for Narrator and Orchestra, arrangement by…
Join us for the 2027 Rising Stars Concerto Competition! Experience an afternoon of incredible talent as some of the region’s most accomplished high school musicians compete for the opportunity to perform with the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra. The Open Finals Concert is FREE and open to the public; come support these outstanding young musicians and…
Purchase Tickets Paul Hindemith: “Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber” Second Place Concerto “Rising Stars” winner First Place Concerto “Rising Stars” winner — INTERMISSION — Stravinsky: “The Firebird Suite (1919 version)” See full program notes
Purchase Tickets Hosted by Dustin and Dominique Luecke – Gershwin, arr. Chase: Fascinatin’ Rhythm Vernon Duke, arr. Sayre: April in Paris Ellington, arr. Ployhar: Caravan Ellington, arr. Custer: Ellington! Various, arr. Deane Kincaide: Big Band Fantasy — INTERMISSION — Porter, arr. Warrington: On Stage with Cole Porter Rodgers, arr. Bennett: Music from “Flower Drum Song”…
Purchase Tickets Guest Artist: James Thompson – The 2027 Conductor Wannabe Winners Walton: Violin Concerto with James Thompson INTERMISSION Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 See full program notes