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SUMMARY:CHAMBER CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED. \nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, the Central Lake Symphony Orchestra is unable to host the Chamber Concert this season. \nThank you to everyone for a spectacular 2025-2026 season! Musicians\, donors and sponsors\, audience\, CLSO Board of Directors\, and volunteers…. you all make the arts culture of the Lakes Area thrive. \nLook forward to how chamber music is performed by the CLSO in the future.  EXCITING STUFF coming! \n \n\n \n 
URL:https://centrallakessymphony.org/event/chamber-concert-2/
LOCATION:Mount Carmel\, 800 Mt Carmel Dr NE\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
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SUMMARY:Soul's Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:“Soul’s Inspiration” is a vibrant celebration of passion\, resilience\, and the power of music to uplift the spirit. The concert opens with Leonard Bernstein’s Overture to Candide\, a dazzling burst of energy and optimism. Lesley Donahue brings tenderness and depth to Massenet’s Meditation from Thaïs\, offering a moment of serene introspection.  The Runestone Chorus (directed by Sam Meehan) ignites the stage with the fiery rhythms of Verdi’s Anvil Chorus\, followed by the stirring Prelude to La Traviata\, evoking themes of love and sacrifice. Soprano Randa Melhem\, Mezzo Soprano\, captivates with her sultry interpretation of Bizet’s Habanera\, infusing the evening with sensual charm. The concert concludes in grand style with Verdi’s Triumphal March from Aida\, featuring the full power of the Runestone Chorus. Soul’s Inspiration is a thrilling journey through operatic and orchestral masterpieces that stir the heart and soul\, leaving audiences moved\, inspired\, and uplifted. \nLeonard Bernstein…………………..Overture to Candide \nJules Massenet……………………….Meditation on “Thais” \nLesley Donahue\, violin \nGiuseppe Verdi………………………..Anvil Chorus from “Il Trovatore” \nRunestone Chorus (Sam Meehan\, director) \nGiuseppe Verdi………………………..Prelude to “La Traviata” \nGeorges Bizet………………………….Habanera from “Carmen” \nRanda Melhem\, Mezzo Soprano \nGiuseppe Verdi………………………..Triumphal March from “Aida” \nRunestone Chorus (Sam Meehan\, director) \nEric Whitacre……………………………Equus
URL:https://centrallakessymphony.org/event/souls-inspiration/
LOCATION:Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center\, 4300 Pioneer Drive\, Alexandria\, Minnesota\, 56308\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260224T213427Z
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SUMMARY:Magnificat
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe concert presents a vibrant journey through sacred and dramatic soundscapes\, featuring Liszt’s stately March of the Three Holy Kings\, evoking the grandeur of the Magi’s pilgrimage. Saint-Saëns’ Danse Bacchanale adds fiery\, exotic flair with its rhythmic intensity and vivid orchestration. Taylor Scott Davis’ Magnificat\, a modern choral masterpiece\, offers a reflective yet powerful setting of Mary’s song of praise. Highlighting the evening is the angelic artistry of the St. John’s Boys’ Choir\, whose voices bring a unique purity and emotional depth to the program. Together\, these works celebrate faith\, passion\, and the transcendent power of music. \nFranz Liszt…………………….March from “The Three Holy Kings” \nCamille Saint-Saens……….Danse Bacchanale \n(selected works by the St. John’s Boys’ Choir) \nTaylor Scott Davis…………..Magnificat
URL:https://centrallakessymphony.org/event/magnificat/
LOCATION:Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center\, 4300 Pioneer Drive\, Alexandria\, Minnesota\, 56308\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260113T222934Z
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SUMMARY:Tragic Passions
DESCRIPTION:“Tragic Passions” is a dramatic orchestral concert exploring love\, obsession\, and fate through two romantic masterpieces. Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture opens the program with sweeping melodies and emotional intensity\, capturing the doomed passion of Shakespeare’s iconic lovers. Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique follows\, a groundbreaking work that plunges into the mind of a lovesick artist\, driven to madness by unrequited love. With vivid orchestration and haunting themes\, both works delve into the darker side of romance\, culminating in a powerful\, emotionally charged experience. “Tragic Passions” invites listeners to journey through the ecstasy and anguish of love’s most intense expressions. \nPytor I. Tchaikovsky…………………Romeo and Juliet Overture \nHector Berlioz…………………………Symphonie Fantastique \n 
URL:https://centrallakessymphony.org/event/tragic-passions/
LOCATION:Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center\, 4300 Pioneer Drive\, Alexandria\, Minnesota\, 56308\, United States
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SUMMARY:Simply JOY!
DESCRIPTION:Experience the uplifting beauty of nature and spirit in “Simply Joy\,” a concert celebrating the warmth and vitality of orchestral music. The program opens with Hugo Alfvén’s Swedish Rhapsody No. 1\, bursting with Scandinavian charm and festive energy. \nExperience the introspective premier of American composer Kyle Vanderburg’s The Uncertainty of Joy.  Next\, let your soul soar with Minnesota violinist\, Eric Olson\, performing Ralph Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending\, a serene and poetic homage to the English countryside. Finally\, Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite captures the heart of American optimism and simplicity with its iconic melodies and graceful storytelling. Simply Joy is a radiant journey through landscapes and emotions\, sure to inspire wonder\, reflection\, and a renewed sense of peace. \nHugo Alfven……………………….Swedish Rhapsody from “Midsommarvaka” \nKyle Vanderburg…………………The Uncertainty of Joy \nRalph Vaughan Williams………The Lark Ascending \nEric Olson\, violin \nAaron Copland…………………….Appalachian Spring Suite
URL:https://centrallakessymphony.org/event/simply-joy/
LOCATION:Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center\, 4300 Pioneer Drive\, Alexandria\, Minnesota\, 56308\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T160000
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DTSTAMP:20250909T180615Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Central Lakes Symphony Gala - Music of the 1980s Oscar Winning Films
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for an upscale evening of food\, silent and live auction items\, and – most importantly – live music. Our annual Central Lakes Symphony Gala welcomes guests to Carlos Creek. This year\, our orchestra presents the timeless and thrilling music of 1980s Oscar winning films. 1980s costumes are encouraged. \nChariots of Fire………………………………………………Vangelis\, arr. Mancini \nI Had a Farm in Africa from “Out of Africa”………John Barry \nBack to the Future Suite for Orchestra……………..Alan Silvestri \nThe Little Mermaid Medley……………………………..Alan Menken\, arr. Parson \nCinema Paradiso…………………………………………….E. & A. Morricone\, arr. Morley \nGrease! Medley……………………………………………….Jim Jacobs\, arr. Custer \nTribute to the Film Composer…………………………..John Williams \nFlying Theme from “E.T.”…………………………………John Williams \nRaiders March from “Raiders of the Lost Ark”…….John Williams \nWE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE GALA\, Sunday\, October 12\, 2025 – 4 pm – Carlos Creek!!  Tickets are available only online for this event.
URL:https://centrallakessymphony.org/event/2025-central-lakes-symphony-gala-music-of-the-1980s-oscar-winning-films/
LOCATION:Carlos Creek\, 6693 County Road 34\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T210000
DTSTAMP:20250331T135017Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiration of the Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an elevating evening with the Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra’s “Inspiration of the Orchestra” concert on Saturday\, May 17\, 2025 at 7 p.m. \nHeld at the AAHS Performing Arts Center\, this concert promises to uplift and enchant audiences with its diverse and powerful program. \nFeaturing Kaska’s Triple Concerto\, showcasing the incomparable Lyra Trio\, and Dvorak’s Te Deum\, featuring the Runestone Chorale under the direction of Colt Lien. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to experience the synergy of orchestra\, soloists\, and chorus in a celebration of musical inspiration.  Whether you’re a longtime supporter of the arts or discovering orchestral music for the first time\, this concert promises an evening of beauty and emotion.
URL:https://centrallakessymphony.org/event/inspiration-of-the-orchestra/
LOCATION:Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center\, 4300 Pioneer Drive\, Alexandria\, Minnesota\, 56308\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T210000
DTSTAMP:20250401T233320Z
CREATED:20240829T233520Z
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SUMMARY:Power of the Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Piano and Organ Soloist for Power of the Orchestra\nSergei Prokofiev……..PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1 in D-flat MAJOR\, OP. 10\nCamille Saint-Saens……..Symphony No. 3 in C MINOR\, OP. 78 “Organ”\n\n\n\nExperience an unforgettable evening of orchestral mastery at the Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra’s “Power of the Orchestra” concert on Saturday\, April 5\, 2025 at 7 p.m.  Held at the AAHS Performing Arts Center\, this event promises to dazzle audiences with a powerful lineup featuring two iconic compositions. \nThe concert will showcase Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1\, featuring the exceptional talent of Brayden Drevlow on piano\, and Saint-Saens’ Symphony No. 3 “Organ”\, a grand and majestic piece renowned for its breathtaking use of the organ within the orchestral setting. \n 
URL:https://centrallakessymphony.org/event/power-of-the-orchestra/
LOCATION:Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center\, 4300 Pioneer Drive\, Alexandria\, Minnesota\, 56308\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T160000
DTSTAMP:20240830T151207Z
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SUMMARY:Orchestra Adventures For All Ages
DESCRIPTION:Embark on an exciting musical journey with your family at the Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra’s “Orchestra Adventures for All Ages” concert on Sunday\, February 16\, 2025 at 2 p.m.  Join us at the AAHS Performing Arts Center for an afternoon of enchanting melodies and captivating performances that children and parents alike will love. \nFeaturing a fun and diverse program including “The Orchestra Games” by Smith\, “Hoe Down” from Rodeo by Copland\, and “Saga” by Hyikila. \nThese lively pieces will introduce young ears to the magic of orchestral music\, showcasing different instruments and melodies that will spark curiosity and excitement.
URL:https://centrallakessymphony.org/event/orchestra-adventures-for-all-ages/
LOCATION:Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center\, 4300 Pioneer Drive\, Alexandria\, Minnesota\, 56308\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T160000
DTSTAMP:20240830T150724Z
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SUMMARY:Beauty of the Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music as the Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra presents “Beauty of the Orchestra” on Sunday\, December 8\, 2024 at 2 p.m.  This special concert will feature a captivating lineup including Dvorak’s Symphony in E Minor “From the New World” and Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite No. 1. \nIn a unique collaboration\, we are delighted to perform side-by-side with Discovery Middle School’s 8th grade orchestra\, showcasing the talent and dedication of young musicians alongside our seasoned professionals. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of orchestral music and support our community’s musical heritage.  Mark your calendars and join us at the AAHS Performing Arts Center for an afternoon filled with beauty and inspiration.
URL:https://centrallakessymphony.org/event/beauty-of-the-orchestra/
LOCATION:Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center\, 4300 Pioneer Drive\, Alexandria\, Minnesota\, 56308\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T160000
DTSTAMP:20240916T182853Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Central Lakes Symphony Gala- Music of 1970s Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an upscale evening of food\, silent & live auction items\, and – most importantly – live music. Our annual Central Lakes Symphony Gala welcomes guests to Bold North Cellars (Carlos Creek Winery). This year\, our orchestra presents Music of 1970s Oscar winning films\, showcasing beloved hits from Jaws\, Fiddler on the Roof\, The Godfather\, Ride of the Valkyries\, Rocky\, Star Wars and more!  1970s costumes are encouraged.
URL:https://centrallakessymphony.org/event/2024-central-lakes-symphony-gala-music-of-1970s-cinema/
LOCATION:Bold North Cellars (Carlos Creek Winery)\, 6693 County Rd 34 NW\, Alexandria\, Minnesota\, 56308\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:info@centrallakessymphony.org
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