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The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will soon present its annual New Year Concerts featuring “Dazzling Dances” with special guest conductor Paul Hostetter.
January Concert Performances: These two new concerts will begin with the flashing “Ruslan & Ludmila” by Glinka and continues with the beloved “Blue Danube”. Virtuoso Violinist, FLSO Concert Master, Konstantin Dimitrov will lead with Tschaikowsky’s “Danse Russe” from the Swan Lake Ballet. The “Emperor Waltz” lends elegance to the evening and the first part of the program concludes with the rousing “Russian Sailor’s Dance”.
There will be a world of musical potpourri in the second half with works from Bizet, Leroy Anderson and Brahms with Hungarian Dance No. 5. From Italy, Marco Romano will sing the beautiful “Hallelujah” made famous by Andrea Bocelli. Konstantin Dimitrov will return with the stirring tango “Por una Cabeza” as featured in the film “Scent of a Woman”. This piece will segment into the violin vocal duet of “Mi Mancherai” from the movie “The Postman”. Next, they will change tempo and go to celebrate the American West while ending the concert with the famous and fast-paced “Eljen a Magyar.” This concert will give voice to several continents and musical styles stitched seamlessly together by the beautiful themes of the music.
Celebrate Bulgarian violinist Konstantin Dimitrov will be performing. He has anchored the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra since 2006 as Concert Master and soloist. With the immense guiding light and musical sense of the Founder, Guy Saint-Clair with supportive artistic and administrative skills of the co-founder, Audrey Sanders as Executive Director, this orchestra was established as a formidable force on the cultural scene of Central Florida.
Concert Locations: On Thursday, January 5, the Viennese-style New Year Concert will be held at ‘The Cross,’ formerly “Lake Receptions” 18800 US Highway 441 in Mount Dora, FL 32757. The Friday, January 6 performance will be held at the Minneola City Hall located at: 800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715. Attendees are urged to arrive early for their choice of upfront seating.
FLSO Guest Conductor Paul Hostetter holds degrees in concert performance from Florida State University and the Juilliard School of Music. He is a much sought-after guest conductor and was an assistant to James Levine at the Metropolitan Opera. He has conducted many symphonies, opera companies and ballet performances. His soft-spoken genius makes him a treasured favorite with the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra.
18th Season: On February 2 & 3, the Florida Lakes Symphony will perform a special Valentine’s Concert with romantic themes and surprise guests. On March 9 & 10, Carl Topilow will be back to share an inspiring Irish program. The season will conclude on April 20 & 21 with a Spring Pops program.
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Florida Lakes Symphony History: In 2005, the internationally respected classical concert pianist and composer Guy Saint-Clair came to Lake County from their home in Europe with his wife and portrait/wildlife artist Audrey Sanders. That same year they established Lake County’s first professional symphony orchestra, the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra. Through the years, they have hosted a series of guest conductors from around the world. Virtuoso Bulgarian violinist Konstantin Dimitrov continues to anchor the orchestra since 2006 as Concert Master and soloist. With the immense guiding light and musical sense of the Founder, Guy Saint-Clair with supportive artistic and administrative skills of the co-founder, Audrey Sanders as Executive Director, this orchestra was established as a formidable force on the cultural scene of Central Florida. Enjoy past performances on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KRbCOI2hkg.
Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra: Concert tickets are still only $42 in advance or $45 with cash or check at the door. Families of four inclusive of 2 Adults and 2 Students are only $50. Students are only $15 with accompanying parents or teachers are only $25. Group tickets are always available for any concert. Call 352-343-0733 for more information and to pay by credit card. No Text. Visit: www.FloridaLakesSymphonyOrchestra.com. Follow the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/floridalakesymphonyorchestra/?ref=bookmarks. You can mail checks for tickets to: FLSO, 112 First Street, Tavares, FL 32778.
