December 21 & 22 Concerts: Under the baton of conductor, Michael J. Garasi, the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will open the programs with “Silent Night” to set the mood with little angels and lights accompanying Aleksandra Vargas in song. This theme is followed with the beautiful and rousing “Nutcracker Suite” by P.I. Tschaikowsky, the musical story of a little girl’s romantic fantasy dream on Christmas Eve. The second part of the program features grand orchestral renderings by the Philadelphia Orchestra’s favorite arranger, Arthur Harris, such as “Adeste Fidelis, A Christmas Medley, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and Hark the Herald Angels Sing.” Two arrangements by the FLSO’s founder, Guy Saint-Clair, are included:  “O Come Emmanuel,” and “Aquarium” from Saint-Saens.  Aleksandra Vargas will join Marco Romano for “Jesu Bambino” made famous by Pavarotti and Marco Romano will sing the ever-powerful “Nessun Dorma” – translated as – nobody sleeps (which is so true on Christmas Eve) and the evening will close with Leroy Anderson’s evergreen hit, “Sleigh Ride”.

The FLSO was established in 2005 by European composer and pianist, Guy Saint-Clair and his wife, portrait artist and CEO Audrey Sanders. Beloved Bulgarian virtuoso violinist, Konstantin Dimitrov, has anchored the orchestra as Concert Master since 2006. The orchestra performs in various churches and halls across the County. The new 2023 & 2024 Concert Season will have their first-night concerts held in Eustis and their second-night performances will be held in Winter Garden, Florida.

Central Florida Concert Locations: The Thursday performances for this new season will start at 7:30 pm at the at Unitarian Universalist, located at 1235 Mount Homer Road in Eustis, FL 32726, right behind Publix. The Friday night South Lake concert will be performed at the Church of the Messiah located at 241 North Main Street in historic Winter Garden, FL 34787 at 7:30 PM. Come early for your choice of seating.

Coming Soon For The New Year! Season 19 will include “From Russia with Love” performed on January 18 & 19, 2024 with a Tschaikowsky Violin Concerto by Konstantin Dimitrov, including Rachmaninov “Vocalise” and “Moscow Nights” / “Midnight in Moscow” and a “Fiddler on the Roof” clarinet solo by guest conductor Carl Topilow of the Cleveland Pops. They will celebrate Valentine’s week, sharing “Latin Valentine” on February 15 & 16 with guest conductor Paul Hostetter. This concert will include “La Bamba”! and some beautiful romantic music. On March 21 & 22, “Western Serenade” will be presented with “High Noon”, “On the Trail” and other cowboy favorites plus Dvorak’s “New World Symphony” with guest conductor Carl Topilow. The April 18 & 19, 2024 Cherry Blossoms Concert with Spring Pops Impressions will be led by guest conductor, Shungo Moriyama coming here from Japan. There will soon be more detailed updates shared on their Facebook page and their website.

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 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 violin 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.

Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra: Full six-season tickets are now only $222, and five concert tickets are only $180. Individual concert tickets are still only $42 in advance or $45 at the door. Students are only $15 with accompanying parents or teachers are only $25. Group tickets are always available. While ticket locations are interchangeable, indicate whether you prefer Clermont or Mount Dora area venues.

For advance reservations, call and line phone: 352-343-0733. No texts. Visit: www.FloridaLakesSymphonyOrchestra.com. Mail checks for tickets and donations to: FLSO at 112 First Street, Tavares, FL 32778. Follow them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/floridalakesymphonyorchestra/?ref=bookmarks.

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The FLSO concert will begin with John Williams’ music from the film ‘Far and Away” that stared Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise before sharing the classic Irish song, Danny Boy. They will perform four movements from Leroy Anderson’s popular Irish Suite. The first half of the program will continue with “Shenandoah” and with “Lord of the Dance” from “River Dance”, that was made popular by Michael Flatley.

The second half of the FLSO March concerts will feature Leroy Anderson’s “Fiddle-Faddle. Concert Master and violin virtuoso, Konstantin Dimitrov will lead with the masterpiece for violin “Intro & Rondo Capriccioso” by the French master, Camille Saint-Saens.  The famous “O Sole Mio” will be sung by internationally acclaimed tenor Marco Romano. The concert will continue into “Cinema Paradiso” by Ennio Morricone. Dimitrov will return with exciting home town fiddling in “Orange Blossom Special”. Principal guest conductor Carl Topilow of the Cleveland Pops, will intensify the romantic nostalgia with his performance of a “Glenn Miller Medley”, using his green clarinet. The evening will culminate with “America the Beautiful”. These highly spirited March concerts will be presented by talented professional symphony musicians from around the world.

Konstantin Dimitrov: Having performed all over the world, Virtuoso Bulgarian violinist Konstantin Dimitrov continues to anchor the orchestra with brilliant performances since 2006 as their Concert Master and a primary soloist.

Carl Topilow is the Florida Lakes Orchestra’s principal guest conductor. Currently in his 26^th year as the Founding Conductor of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra and he frequently performs on the podium with his signature clarinet. He is also Conductor of the Firelands Symphony Orchestra in Sandusky, Ohio and Conductor Laureate of the National Repertory Orchestra. Topilow, who has appeared as a guest conductor for more than 125 orchestras in 37 states and 12 foreign countries, while he continues to perform as a clarinetist with orchestras and recitals.

Lake County Concert Locations: On Thursday, March 9, the Shamrocks & Sunshine Concert will be held at the Living Drama Theatre located on Highway 441 at Eustis Plaza in the back corner of 431 Plaza Drive in Eustis, Florida. The Friday, March 10 performance will be held at the Minneola City Hall located at: 800 US-27 North, Minneola, FL 34715. Both concerts will begin at 7:30 PM. Attendees are urged to arrive early for their choice of upfront seating close to the musicians.

2023 Season Finale: The concluding concerts of Season 18 will be two Spring Pops Concerts conducted by Paul Hostetter here in Central Florida on April 20 & 21. FLSO will present these concerts on Thursday at “The Cross“, formerly known as Lake Receptions in the Mount Dora area. The South Lake Concert will be presented at the Minneola City Hall on Friday.

Florida Lakes Symphony: In 2005, the internationally respected French 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 the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra. They have hosted a series of concerts with talented guest conductors and soloists from around the world. With the guiding light of the Founder Guy Saint-Clair as well as with supportive artistic and administrative skills of the co-founder and as Executive Director Audrey Sanders, the FLSO was established as a beautiful musical force on the professional Central Florida cultural scene

Concert Donors & Sponsors: The Florida Lakes Symphony is thankful for sponsors through whom the orchestra is able to bring these special concerts to all of us. To become a sponsor, contact Audrey Sanders at 352-343-0733.

 Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra: Concert tickets are still only $42 in advance or $45 with cash or check at the door. Group tickets are always available for any concert. For more information, call 352-343-0733. 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.

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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.

18^th 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.

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The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will soon present their gala annual “Christmas & Hanukkah Concert”, with special guest conductor Carl Topilow of the Cleveland Pops.

Holiday Concert:  World-renown Konstantin Dimitrov will be performing. This special holiday concert will also feature Nishaa Johnson and Marco Romano as powerful vocal soloists. Johnson will sing “Have yourself a merry little Christmas” made famous by Judy Garland in the film, “Meet Me in St. Louis”, as well as “Santa Baby”. Romano will present “The Prayer” in both English and Italian a la Andrea Bocelli and “Nessun Dorma”. The two will sing “White Christmas” as a duet.  Besides being the conductor, Carl Topilow will perform by playing “A Clarinet Hanukkah” and “A Clarinet Christmas”. Other Christmas favorites from Tschaikowsky’s “Nutcracker Suite”, “Christmas on Broadway” and the mighty Trans-Siberian rendition of “Christmas Eve Sarajevo will be performed. This December concert promises to be a symphonic blend of moving sounds, fun and virtuosity. It will be a live performance of gifted and respected professional musicians.

Concert Performance: There will only be one performance this month. The Thursday, December 8 performance will start at 7:30 PM at the at Living Drama Theatre located in the Eustis Big Lots Plaza at 431 Plaza Drive, Eustis, FL 32726. This 500-seat theater is a historical landmark and it was newly renovated by Joseph Duarte with plush red velvet seating and full-service lobby. Attendees are urged to arrive early for their choice of upfront seating.

Carl Topilow is the Florida Lakes Orchestra’s principal guest conductor. Topilow is the Director of the Cleveland Institute of Music’s orchestral program, Music Director of the National Repertory Orchestra and the Firelands Symphony Orchestra in Sandusky, Ohio. He is in his 25^th year as the Founding Conductor of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra. He has served as a guest conductor for more than 120 orchestras in 37 states and 12 foreign countries. Topilow continues to perform as a clarinetist and a pianist with orchestras as well as with informal recitals.

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Celebrating New 18^th Season: On Thursday, January 5, the joyous New Year Concert will be held at ‘The Cross,’ formerly “Lake Receptions” in Mount Dora. This Viennese-style performance will be conducted by Paul Hostetter. The Friday, January 6 performance will be held at the Minneola City Hall. 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.

Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra: 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 artist Audrey Sanders. That same year they established 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 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 Donors & Sponsors: The Florida Lakes Symphony is thankful for sponsors through whom the orchestra is able to bring these special concerts to all of us. To become a sponsor, contact Audrey Sanders at 352-343-0733.

 Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra: Concert tickets are still only $42 in advance or $45 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. Including the five remaining concert season tickets for $180. Call 352-343-0733 for more information and to pay by credit card. 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.

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Joyful Spring! The April concerts will begin with the ever-bouncy Bach “Brandenburg Concerto No. 5”, specifically composed for just such a group.  Then, as this is the anniversary of the passing of the orchestra’s beloved Founder, pianist and composer Guy Saint-Clair, there will follow some original works and some favorite pieces, like “Aquarium” by Saint-Saens from “Carnival of the Animals, “Ballade in Blue” — an original Saint-Clair work, “Chopin” by Schumann from “Carnival” and “Marco Polo” by Ennio Morricone, all arranged by Guy in his signature style. The piano will be king for these pieces and will be played by Master Pianist, Sergei Kossenko. The fabulous “Kaddish” by Maurice Ravel is an appropriate work for the evening and will be presented by violin virtuoso, Konstantin Dimitrov. “Voices of Spring” by Johann Strauss Jr. will brighten our spirits as the concert concludes with three fiery Slavic Dances: by Dvorak, Saint-Clair, and Brahms. This may be your last chance to hear this fabulous selection of virtuoso artists coming together in this unique way. Enjoy these spring concerts to support the orchestra as it looks forward to a brand-new Fall season.

Central Florida Concert Locations: The Thursday April 7 performance for this season will start at 7:30 PM at the at Lake Square Mall located at 10401 US Highway 441 located between Tavares and Leesburg, FL 34788 at the Sears Building on left side entrance of mall. The April 8 Friday night Clermont concert will start at the Family Christian Center, located at 2500 South US Highway 27 at the corner of Steve’s Road in Clermont, FL 34711 at 7:30 PM. Come early for your choice of upfront seating.

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 violin 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.

Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra: Concert tickets are still only $42 in advance or $45 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. If you have used Tickets from during the pandemic, they will be honored. If you misplaced your tickets, we have a list of those who paid, not to worry. For advance reservations, call 352-343-0733. Visit: www.FloridaLakesSymphonyOrchestra.com. Follow the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/floridalakesymphonyorchestra/?ref=bookmarks. Mail checks for tickets to: FLSO at 112 First Street, Tavares, FL 32778.

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Each evening performance will begin with traditional Irish melodies that will be performed with some unexpected tunes generated by Irish settlers in our Native Land.  “Wearing of the Green” would be appropriate for this lively and moving concert. As usual, there are planned surprises for the audience to savor. It will be a beautiful new concert event.

Central Florida Concert Locations: The Thursday, March 10 performance for this season will start at 7:30 PM at the Lake Square Mall located at 10401 US Highway 441 located between Tavares and Leesburg, FL 34788 at the Sears Building on left side entrance of mall. The March 11 Friday night Clermont concert will start at the Family Christian Center, located at 2500 South US Highway 27 at the corner of Steve’s Road in Clermont, FL 34711 at 7:30 PM. Come early for your choice of upfront seating.

 Executive Artistic Director and Co-Founder Audrey Sanders notes, “Konstantin will again be featured as our star soloist on many pieces. We all have come to admire his sovereign virtuosity over the years. As a revered concertmaster and concert virtuoso solo violinist, Dimitrov has been a respected professional musician with over 20 years of experience as a performing artist who has performed as a star soloist with orchestras across the globe.” She shares, “We hope you will take advantage of this unique opportunity to hear the “heart of the symphonic orchestra” to appreciate the clarity and scope of their individual efforts. The sounds of each instrument will be brought into perspective with these “escaping covid” special concerts.  Please come & support your orchestra.”

More Spring Performances: Mark your calendars for April 7 and 8. “Les Solistes” of the FLSO will bring a Springtime exuberance of Impressionist splendor of surprises and melodic beauty. These concerts will be held at the same two locations. The Orchestra hopes you will take advantage of this unique opportunity to hear the “heart of the symphonic orchestra” and appreciate the clarity and scope of the individual efforts and sounds of each instrument brought into perspective with these “escaping covid” special concerts. 

History of the Florida Lakes Symphony: 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 violin 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.

Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra: Concert tickets are still only $42 in advance or $45 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. If you have used Tickets from during the pandemic, they will be honored. If you misplaced your tickets, we have a list of those who paid, not to worry. For advance reservations, call 352-343-0733. Visit: www.FloridaLakesSymphonyOrchestra.com. Follow the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/floridalakesymphonyorchestra/?ref=bookmarks. Mail checks for tickets to: FLSO at 112 First Street, Tavares, FL 32778.

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Scheherazade: The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will perform the very romantic “Scheherazade”, the story of 1001 Arabian Nights with the exploits of Sinbad, the young Prince and Princess as a special request from an angel donor. This exciting new program will feature family-friendly music. Other musical journeys into fantasy will be performed. Appropriate for the Fall Season, they will share Superman, ET Adventures on Earth, Hedwig’s Theme, and Hook-Flight to Neverland — all of which were huge hits for John Williams. Plus, as another special request: they will perform In the Hall of the Mountain King.

Mr. Michael J. Garasi previously held the position of Principal Conductor of the professional Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra for numerous seasons. Under Maestro Garasi’s baton, the FLSO successfully earned a significant profile in the Central Florida community. Garasi is currently the Artistic Director of the Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Central Florida Concert Locations: The Thursday performances for the 2019 / 2020 Season will be held at 7:30 PM  at the Epiphany Celebration Anglican Church auditorium located at 1724 South Bay Street, Route 19 North, Eustis FL 32757 — https://epiphanycelebration.org/.  The Friday night Clermont concerts will start at 7 PM, which is a new time this year. Friday concerts will be held at the Family Christian Center, located at 2500 South US Highway 27 at the corner of Steve’s Road in Clermont, FL 34711. https://www.fcclive.com/. If you can’t make a Thursday series concert, you may use the same ticket the next night in Clermont! — and vice versa.

More Season 15 Performances: The upcoming December 12 & 13 Holiday performances will feature the Hansel & Gretel Overture, The Nutcracker Suite, Adeste Fidelis, What Child Is This, Sleigh Ride and many more Christmas favorites with Aldert Vermeulan from the Amsterdam Opera as the guest conductor. The January 9 & 10 Shalom performance will ring in the New Year with Jewish themes from Fiddler on The Roof, Shindler’s List, Exodus and many more favorites while featuring the conductor from Cleveland’s Pop Orchestra, Carl Topilow. The special February 13 & 14 Valentine Concerts will showcase Vienna Woods, Springtime & Strauss, Tales of the Vienna Woods, and The Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz. On May 19 & 20, they will offer a wonderful Fire & Ice Concert with Southern music — Fire Dance, Capriccio Espagnole, O Mo Babbino Caro, Carmen and Northern Tschaikowsky Piano Concerto 1 with piano soloist Sten Heinoia. Spring will commence on April 23 & 24 with a Cherry Blossoms Concert featuring A Japanese Teahouse, Madame Butterfly, Lower Song and many more Oriental favorites with guest conductor Shungo Moriyama visiting us from Osaka, Japan.

Concert Sponsors: The Florida Lakes Symphony needs your gracious support. They are only able to bring these very special concerts to us with the help of sponsorships and donors. Please contact Audrey Sanders to help sponsor the season as well as any of the six seasonal events.

Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra: Concert tickets are only $42 in advance or $45 at the door. If you purchase a season ticket, it is almost like getting one concert for free at only $180 for 5 concerts.  Add Christmas for only: $222. Families of four are only $50, students are only $15 and accompanying parents/teachers are only $25. Group tickets are available. Call 352-589-1500 for more information and to pay by credit card. Visit: www.FloridaLakesSymphonyOrchestra.com. Follow FLSO on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/floridalakesymphonyorchestra/?ref=bookmarks. You can mail a check to:  FLSO, 1026 Nantucket Sound, Mount Dora, FL 32757.

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December 12 and 13 – Holiday performances will feature the Hansel & Greta Overture, The Nutcracker Suite, Adeste Fidelis, What Child Is This, Sleigh Ride and many more Christmas favorites with Aldert Vermeulan as the guest conductor from the Amsterdam Opera.

January 9 and 10 – Shalom performance will ring in the New Year with Jewish themes from Fiddler on The Roof, Shindler’s List, Exodus and many more favorites while featuring Carl Topilow as the conductor from Cleveland’s Pop Orchestra.

February 13 and 14 – Valentine Concerts will showcase Vienna Woods, Springtime & Strauss, Tales of the Vienna Woods, and The Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz. On May 19 & 20, they will offer a wonderful Fire & Ice Concert with Southern — Fire Dance, Capriccio, Espagnole, O Mo Babbino Caro, Carmen and Northern Tschaikowsky Piano Concerto 1 with piano soloist Sten Heinoia.

April 23 & 24 – a Cherry Blossoms Concert featuring A Japanese Teahouse, Madame Butterfly, Lower Song and many more Oriental favorites with guest conductor Shungo Moriyama visiting us from Osaka, Japan.

Convenient Central Florida Locations: Clermont concerts will now start at a new time this year – 7 PM. The Thursday performances for Mount Dora, Eustis, Tavares and other Central Florida residents will be held at the same time 7:30 pm at the Epiphany Celebration Anglican Church auditorium located at 1724 South Bay Street, Route 19 North, Eustis FL 32757 —https://epiphanycelebration.org/. The Friday concerts will be held at the Family Christian Center, located at 2500 South US Highway 27 at the corner of Steve’s Road in Clermont, FL 34711. https://www.fcclive.com/.

Sponsors & Donors Needed: The Florida Lakes Symphony needs your gracious support. They are only able to bring these fabulous concerts to us with the help of sponsorships and donors. Plans will soon be unveiled for a new Central Florida building to house the FLSO planned to support all of the arts with a concert hall, an art museum as well as studios for artists and musicians. Please contact Audrey Sanders to help sponsor the season as well as any of the six seasonal events.

New Family Special, Group Sales & Fundraisers: This season, the FLSO is offering an exciting new special with a $50 Family Ticket Package for up to 4, with adults and children. Extra family tickets are available for only $15 each with advance reservations. Group sales of tickets are also now available to help raise funds for your school or organization. This is a great idea for children’s music groups, schools, and women’s groups.

Symphony History: Internationally respected classical concert pianist/composer Guy Saint-Clair and his wife, portrait/wildlife artist Audrey Sanders came here to Lake County from their European home in 2005. They established the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra as a formidable new cultural force here in Central Florida. Made up of more than 60 professional musicians from all over the world, the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra is the resident professional orchestra of Lake County, Florida with an established reputation for musical excellence.

 Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra: Concert tickets are only $42 in advance and $45 at the door. Families of four are only $50, students are only $15 and accompanying parents/teachers are only $25. Group tickets are available. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and more information, call 352-589-1500 and visit: www.FloridaLakesSymphonyOrchestra.com.

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‘Ballade In Blue’ will be the gala 2018-2019 season finale on April 25 and 26 with a Tribute to Guy Saint-Clair sharing his original compositions and arrangements. This concert will also include Mysterious Isles, Onedin Line, Aquarium, Phoenix Rising and the fiery “Slavic Dances” with piano solos by Sten-Heinoja.

Symphony History: Internationally respected classical concert pianist/composer Guy Saint-Clair and his wife, portrait/wildlife artist Audrey Sanders came here to Lake County from their European home in 2005. They quickly established the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra as a formidable new cultural force here in Central Florida. Made up of more than 60 professional musicians from all over the world, the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra is the resident professional orchestra of Lake County, Florida with an established reputation for musical excellence. Now into their 14th season, the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra remains a professional symphony of immense talent and perseverance, for which the media has proudly proclaimed them as “small-town charm with world-class music!”

Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra: Concert tickets are $42 in advance and $45 at the door. Students are only $15 and accompanying parents/teachers are $25. For tickets and more information, call 352-589-1500 and visit: www.FloridaLakesSymphonyOrchestra.com.

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Vermeulen arrives from the Netherlands for this very personal and intimate new concert. Vermeulen is the conductor of the Amsterdam Opera. He was a personal friend of the composer Guy Saint-Clair, when Guy and his wife Audrey Sanders, were living in Holland.

Invited to perform as piano soloist for this concert will be the young Sten Heinoja coming here from Tallinn, Estonia. Sten is a regular soloist with the FLSO.

 “Ballade in Blue” Concert – Gala Season 14 Finale: Romance and mystery will shroud the first half of this program as we begin with Guy Saint-Clair’s arrangement of “Aquarium” by Saint-Saens from the “Carnival of the Animals”.  This will be followed by “Phoenix Rising”, a mini piano concerto in three movements celebrating renewal and life before “Mysterious Isles”. Both are original compositions. “Onedin Line” is Guy Saint-Clair’s arrangement from Cosma’s work created expressly for British television.  “Ballade in Blue” will be the signature piece of the concert. The second half of this program will be one of exciting musical flurry celebrating Hungarian Dances arranged by Guy Saint-Clair, while being interspersed with his originals. The entire concert will be a mix of romance and passion. It will be a tribute to the late composer and pianist Guy Saint-Clair, the beloved FLSO founder.

Concert Series Performances: The Thursday, April 25 concert will be held at the Epiphany Celebration Anglican Church, located at 1724 South Bay Street / Route 19 North, Eustis. https://epiphanycelebration.org/. The Friday, April 26 Concert will be held at the Family Christian Center, located at 2500 South US Highway 27 at the corner of Steve’s Road in Clermont. https://www.fcclive.com/.  All Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra concerts begin at 7:30 pm.

Symphony History: Internationally respected classical concert pianist/composer Guy Saint-Clair and his wife, portrait/wildlife artist Audrey Sanders came here to Lake County from their European home in 2005. They quickly established the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra as a formidable new cultural force here in Central Florida. Made up of more than 60 professional musicians from all over the world, the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra is the resident professional orchestra of Lake County, Florida with an established reputation for musical excellence. Now celebrating their 14th season, the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra remains a professional symphony of immense talent and perseverance, for which the media has proudly proclaimed them as “small-town charm with world-class music!” Details for the 15^thSeason Concert Series will soon be announced.

 Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra: Concert tickets are only $42 in advance and $45 at the door. Students are only $15 and accompanying parents/teachers are $25. Group tickets are available. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and more information, call352-589-1500 and visit:www.FloridaLakesSymphonyOrchestra.com.

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