Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra
The Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra is one of the oldest community orchestras[1] in the Greater Philadelphia area, and is located in Lansdowne, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.[2][3] In existence since 1945,[4][5] the orchestra's season runs from October through April, performing five concerts at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center.[6] The Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra was nominated for a Grammy[7] and won The American Prize Ernst Bacon Memorial Award[8][9][10] for the Performance of American Music, community instrumental division, 2018-19 for its première recording, American Romantics.[11]
Music directors
- Raymond Mason, 1946–1950
- Clarence Mayer, 1950–1952
- Harry Mitchell, 1952–1953
- Felix Molzer, 1953–1955
- Henri Elkan, 1955–1980
- Jacques Voois, 1980–1991
- Irving Ludwig, 1991–2012
- Reuben Blundell, 2014–present[12]
References
- ^ Carroll, Clarence (1977). Henri Elkan in Lansdowne: A Biography Historically Related to the Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra, a Community Orchestra. H. Elkan Music Publisher.
- ^ "Spanish, American music concert set by Wheeling Symphony". Weirton Daily Times. Archived from the original on October 4, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra Attraction Details". explorepahistory.com. Explore PA History. Archived from the original on October 4, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ Mengers, Patti. "Sweet music in Delco: Lansdowne Symphony celebrates 70th season". Delaware County Daily Times. Archived from the original on October 4, 2018. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
- ^ "Note-worthy: Delco symphony celebrates big 7-0". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 4, 2018. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
- ^ "News and Announcements". udpac.org. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center. August 11, 2011.
- ^ "Grammy nominated Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra hosts holiday concert at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center". Delaware County Daily Times. November 27, 2018. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Katz, Rachel (November 7, 2019). "A Tempo: Prize Salutes Performances of American Music". www.wwfm.org. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
- ^ Kathleen E. Carey. "Sweet Music: Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra wins prestigious honor". Delaware County Daily Times. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ "The American Prize Ernst Bacon Memorial Award". Retrieved November 11, 2019.
- ^ "Reuben Blundell and the Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra: American Romantics III | Catalogue". New Focus Recordings. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
- ^ "Home", reubenblundell.com
External links
- "Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra Presents Its Première Recording American Romantics". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on October 4, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- "Community Briefs: Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra plays a soundtrack of love Sunday". Delaware County Daily Times. Archived from the original on October 4, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.