Previewing Lexington Symphony's 2013-2014 Season

Lexington Symphony has released details of its 2013-2014 season, which promises to pay tribute to distinguished composers like Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky.

On the heeels of a season that saw several commissions, this season will carry the theme of "Music of Masters," according to a press release, and pay homage to classical music's most prized composers and musical geniuses.

“After an incredibly successful 2012–2013 season participating in the celebrations for Lexington’s 300th anniversary by commissioning three unique works, Lexington Symphony is looking toward a new season featuring one of the most defining compositions in Western civilization,” said Music Director Jonathan McPhee, looking ahead to a highlight of the upcoming season: a collaborative performance with New World Chorale of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9.

“It is fitting that, after a season celebrating the creation of our country based on freedom and equality for all, we continue the cry of freedom with Beethoven’s unique celebration of universal joy and brotherhood for all mankind," McPhee said.

Beyond Beethoven's No. 9 and other classical homages, among the highlights of the season will include a special performance with Lexington High School's chamber choir of Boston-based composer Michael Gandolfi's composition "Winter Light."

Take a look at the dates and titles of the Lexington Symphony's upcoming season:

• September 14, 2013 / Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 2; Mozart, Symphony No. 29; Britten, Sinfonietta; Stravinsky, Pulcinella Suite
• November 16, 2013 / Beethoven, Symphony No. 9; Ralph Vaughan Williams, Dona Nobis Pacem; Lexington Symphony welcomes New World Chorale (Artistic Director, Holly Krafka)
• December 6, 2013 / Holiday POPS!
• February 8, 2014 / Susato, La Mourisque; Gabrieli, Brass Ensemble; Arensky, Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky; Tchaikovsky, Serenade for Strings; Warlock, Capriole Suite; Gandolfi, Winter Light
• April 5, 2014 / Mendelssohn, Hebrides Overture; Martin, Concerto for 7 Wind Instruments; Beethoven, Symphony No. 7
• April 6 / Kids’ Workshop and Concert
• June 14, 2014/Concert in the Round
  
• April 6 /Kids’ Workshop and Concert

All Lexington Symphony concerts are held at Cary Hall, 1605 Mass Ave., Lexington. And the pre-concert conductor’s talk with McPhee is offered one hour before all performances save for the Holiday Pops.

For more information about the upcoming season, check out the Lexington Symphony website.