Sep
9
Grammy-nominated Cuban/Latin band Tiempo Libre will present an exciting concert with the Toledo Symphony on September 20th. Lynne will play English Horn on this concert, which includes George Gershwin’s “Cuban Overture” and Ricardo Lorenz’s “Rumba Sinfonica” – described as “a sound travelogue exploring the full possibilities of a Cuban band and symphony orchestra performing together.”
Sep
6
I had a lot of fun playing in the orchestra for the Detroit concert of The Music of Led Zeppelin again this year. This is a very fun show – the band is excellent, and they put on a very exciting performance. The audience absolutely loved it. If this tour comes to your town, I highly recommend checking it out.
I took a few pictures before and during the show. I was sitting just behind and to the left of the (amazing!) percussionist Powell Randolph, so I have some great pictures from my point of view.
I just set the covered camera on my lap and clicked a few shots off – I didn’t have the ability to look at what I was shooting, as the goal was to no distract anyone onstage or in the audience. Even the people sitting right next to me on stage didn’t realize I was taking pictures. Considering how I took the pictures, some of them are pretty good. Enjoy!
Jun
1
For the second time, Lynne will perform with the orchestra backing up the official tour band of Led Zeppelin to present The Music of Led Zeppelin: A Rock Symphony. This concert will be held at DTE Energy Music Theater (or, as all of us still call it, Pine Knob). If you love the music of Led Zeppelin, you’ll really enjoy this concert event!
Jun
1
Join Lynne and Mark Flegg as they perform with the Flint Symphony Orchestra on July 18th. This fun free concert will feature Flash Cadillac, the iconic ’50s and ’60s rock-n-roll band.
Flash Cadillac is a band you might remember from their appearances on American Bandstand and Happy Days. They also appeared as “Herbie and the Heartbeats” in the classic film American Graffiti and performed “Suzie Q” in Apocalypse Now. Their website, http://www.flashcadillac.com/, has many fascinating stories about their experiences on film and TV.
May
30
Join Lynne and the DSO for a week of patriotic concerts at the beautiful Greenfield Village from July 2-5. Sit on the lawn, have a picnic with friends and family, and enjoy the 16th Annual Salute to America. This concert will feature American symphonic music and marches, and will conclude with the big finale: Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, accompanied by cannons and fireworks.
May
20
Gretchko Elementary School in West Bloomfield holds a fun concert every spring, where First Grade students perform a musical created just for them. This year’s musical is based on the Brothers Grimm tale Stone Soup.
Lynne will join the orchestra to play many of her favorite opera arias from Puccini’s Turandot, as well as music from Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite. There will be three performances in the daytime for classes, and then two evening performances for the general public. For more information, contact Gretchko Elementary school.
May
13
The Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills will present a concert featuring choirs, vocal soloists and the Michigan Sinfonietta orchestra. Lynne will perform on both oboe and English horn on this concert.
The concert will feature a variety of music, from opera to musicals to traditional Jewish songs.
Cantor Frank Lanzkron-Tamarazo and Soprano Lisa Lanzkron-Tamarazo will sing music of Gershwin, Weill, Ravel, and others.
Apr
26
Lynne will join the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for an exciting series of concerts in May. Concerts include the music of two great American composers and a symphony by Tchaikovsky, led by a great American conductor.
Maestro Andrew Litton leads the DSO in their performances of:
