Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Opens 51st Season

To open its 51st season, the Lakeside Symphony Orchestra (LSO) will present a concert of “Light Classics” at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, in Hoover Auditorium.

A reception will be held immediately following the concert to celebrate and meet the musicians.

Established in 1963, the LSO is one of Lakeside’s most cherished traditions. This year marks the 44th year for the Music Director, Robert Cronquist.

Bringing classical music to the Chautauqua community, the symphony performs eight concerts during its month-long residency. The LSO is made up of more than 75 musicians from across the country that have devoted many years of service to Lakeside.

A selection of popular classics and commemorative numbers will be included for the symphony’s first performance of the summer.

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2014 Hoover Auditorium Entertainment

Summer is right round the corner, and we have another incredible lineup of entertainment for you and your family at Lakeside Chautauqua. Check out a few of our favorite performances below. To view the entire list of entertainment, visit www.lakesideohio.com/calendar.

To open the official Chautauqua season, Grammy-winning fiddler, Natalie MacMaster, will be joined onstage by her husband, Donnell Leahy, and their family on Saturday, June 21. This powerhouse family of Celtic music will perform toe-tapping jigs and Irish reels.

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