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Lara St. John
The Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST) announced its new season, “Platinum Jubilee: A Celebration of Resilience,” on Sept. 6, named in honor of the 70 years of continuous symphonic music the group has provided to the area.
SOST’s goal this year is “to celebrate,” the symphony describes, “to start each concert with a fanfare and feature programs and guest artists we are sure you’ll enjoy. It is an honor to provide our ever-growing community with a first-rate symphony orchestra playing exciting music.”
The amazing Maestro Chelsea Tipton II, celebrating his 14th year with SOST, leads SOST in the season opener on Sept. 17, at the Julie Rogers Theatre. SOST’s first Classic Series concert, “Enduring Love,” features violinist Lara St. John. Starting her musical journey at the tender age of 4, she has traveled the world from her homeland of Ontario to study with renowned violin masters from Cleveland to New York, Philadelphia, and onto Moscow before returning to Ontario.
“Lara will be playing Korngold’s Violin Concerto, a charming piece that is at once accessible and reminiscent of the best of movie themes. Our concert concludes with a beloved lighthearted classic by Richard Strauss, the suite from the comic opera Der Rosenkavalier,” described SOST.
Single tickets are on sale with prices range from $33-$57 for this concert. Season tickets are available now through Nov. 12. Prices range from $125-$286 depending on seating selections. This includes four Classic Series concerts and two Pops concerts.
“Our deepest thanks go out to our concert sponsor, CHRISTUS hospitals,” the symphony stated. “Sponsors like this help the Symphony of Southeast Texas play a role in the education, entertainment, and cultural enrichment of all residents of Southeast Texas.”
SOST is a regional, professional orchestra based in Beaumont. The symphony performs a number of subscription concerts, educational programs and other events throughout Southeast Texas each year. SOST’s home base is the Julie Rogers Theatre in downtown Beaumont. The orchestra is composed of local musicians from the Beaumont vicinity, as well as many musicians from the Houston and Lake Charles areas.
For information on SOST’s concerts this season, please check its website at sost.org or call the Symphony Office at (409) 892-2257.