Lexington Symphony

Lexington Symphony is an orchestra performing a full season of concerts in Lexington, with programs that mix core repertoire, newer works and guest soloists. Its signature Holiday POPS! concerts include a traditional audience sing-along, and the orchestra has collaborated with the Chinese American Association of Lexington on a Lunar New Year program. Concertgoers can attend pre-concert talks by the music director before performances, and subscriptions are available for those planning to attend several concerts.

Music Director Jonathan McPhee is Conductor Emeritus of Boston Ballet, where he led the orchestra for 28 years. He has guest conducted orchestras and dance companies around the world, including London’s Royal Philharmonic, The Royal Ballet and New York City Ballet. His arrangement of Wagner’s Ring cycle, The Essential RING, premiered with Lexington Symphony, and his Boston Ballet recording of The Nutcracker achieved classical gold status.

What to Know

• Through the Card to Culture program, EBT and WIC cardholders can receive two complimentary tickets per person for each concert program.
• The orchestra has performed at Cary Hall in Lexington.
• McPhee’s reduced orchestrations of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring and Firebird are the only ones authorized by the Stravinsky Trust.
• McPhee’s compositions and arrangements are published by Boosey & Hawkes and Schott Music.