Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Performs Dec. 21
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David Slone-dslone@timesuniononline.com
In its 61st season, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. at the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center.
The concert is presented by the Lakeland Community Concert Association.
The orchestra made its debut in Fort Wayne in October 1944. During the 1945-46 season, it expanded its concert programming, presenting 14 programs with pianist William Kapell, violinist Yehudi Menuhin and tenor Mario Lanza among the guest artists.
Today, the philharmonic continues its musical tradition under the direction of Edward Tchivzhel. Its 480 orchestra and chamber ensemble performances are attended by more than 220,000 people.
A Lakeland Community Concert Association season ticket, which includes five concerts, is $35. A ticket for an individual show at the door is $15 each. By buying a season ticket, a person can save $40. Including the philharmonic show, there are three shows left in this season.
The other shows for the 2008-09 concert season include: Romanza Music, April 18, Rodeheaver Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.; and The Brett Family, May 16, Rodeheaver Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.Children, 18 years old and younger, may attend free when accompanied by an adult member. A 10-percent discount is available for groups of 20 or more individuals.
In addition, LCCA subscription cards are honored at community concerts in Kendallville, Kokomo and LaPorte.
To purchase a subscription, call Grant Magner at 574-269-7181, or send your mailing address, telephone number and a check payable to Lakeland Community Concert Association to: LCCA, Attn: Grant Magner, 407 S. Indiana St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
Patrons can also support LCCA with a financial gift. Categories of gifts are defined as: Platinum, $1,000 or more; Director's Club, $500 to $999; Sponsors, $200 to $499; Donors, $100 to $199; Contributors, $50 to $99; and Friends, $25 to $49.
