Join us for a concert of truly inspiring music. This October\, the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra explores some well known and less well known works inspired by mountains and majesty. \;
\n \;\n\nThe mountains have inspired artists\, poets\, writers\, and composers for generations\, but there have been a variety of takes on this majestic landscape. One of the most well-known works in the repertoire\, Mussorgsky&rsquo\;s Night on Bald Mountain is a terrifying depiction of the rise of the demon Chernobog over the Bald Mountain on St John'\;s Night. Richard Wagner used the mountains of Asgard as the setting for the Gods&rsquo\; fortress\, Valhalla\, in his epic operatic cycle The Ring of the Nibelung. The mountain Blaní\;k is such a significant landmark in the Czech landscape that it inspired the finale to Smetana&rsquo\;s set of symphonic poems known as Ma \;Vlast (My Homeland). Armenian-American composer Alan Hovhaness has an entirely different take on the mountains in his Symphony No. 2\, Mysterious Mountain\, which combines meditative serenity and a driving energy.
\n \;\n\nThe Lake Forest Civic Orchestra celebrates its 33rd year running! It is a true community chamber orchestra bringing professional and accomplished amateur musicians together from the area. \; Lake Forest Civic Orchestra has made it possible for people of all ages to use their musical talents and training throughout their lives. \;
\n \;\n\nOur program
\n\nBlaní\;k - Smetana
\n\nA Night on Bald Mountain - Mussorgsky
\n\nThe God&rsquo\;s Entry to Valhalla from Das Rhinegold - Wagner
\n\nSymphony No.2 &ldquo\;Mysterious Mountain&rdquo\; - Hovhaness
\n LOCATION:Gorton Community Center John and Nancy Hughes theater 400 East Illinois Road Lake Forest\, Il. 60045 UID:e.1126.20859 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260406T041551Z URL:https://business.lflbchamber.com/events/details/lake-forest-civic-orchestra-sunday-concert-series-the-mysterious-mountain-20859 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR