Sibelius Symphony No. 2 | Viterbo University Fine Arts Center
Close out the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra’s 2026–27 season with Conductor Wannabes and Sibelius Symphony No. 2.
The evening brings two community members to the podium as the first- and second-place Conductor Wannabes winners take their turn leading the LSO.
Violinist James Thompson also joins the orchestra for William Walton’s lyrical and virtuosic Violin Concerto before the season concludes with Sibelius’ sweeping Symphony No. 2, one of the composer’s most celebrated works.
🎶 PROGRAM
• Mendelssohn — Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream
• Conductor Wannabe Second Place Winner
• Elgar — Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1
• Conductor Wannabe First Place Winner
• Walton — Violin Concerto in B Minor, featuring James Thompson
— INTERMISSION —
• Sibelius — Symphony No. 2 in D Major
📅 May 1, 2027 | 7:30 PM
📍 Viterbo University Fine Arts Center
Join us for a memorable season finale filled with community, incredible solo artistry, and a powerful symphonic finish.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!