IN TUNE: Put away these dates for our summer concerts

This year we got lucky and with Easter still in our hearts and minds, we will have the opportunity to share this spiritual and uplifting piece of music with you.

OFFBEAT: May wine luncheon as fine as Jane Wyman's 'Falcon Crest'

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IN TUNE: Like the music in heaven

This year we got lucky and with Easter still in our hearts and minds, we will have the opportunity to share this spiritual and uplifting piece of music with you.

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Orchestra to perform composer's lauded work

Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra is set to bring an all-encompassing work to audience members next week.

IN TUNE: Just plumb crazy, or the most romantic man who ever lived?

Yep. Hector Louis Berlioz was either plumb crazy or they just do not make men like that anymore — regarding romancing a woman, that is.

A 'Fantastique' musical menu: Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra offers Berlioz, Mozart compositions

There'll be a mix of emotions musically displayed in Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra's latest show.

Top-tier entertainment a bargain across NWI

The Northwest Indiana Symphony orchestra performs a free concert at the park grounds in Cedar Lake July 21.

Top-tier entertainment a bargain across NWI

Conductor Kirk Muspratt leads the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra in a free concert at the park grounds in Cedar Lake in July.

Award-winning violinist performs with symphony

CROWN POINT | Join the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra for “Swept Away” at 7:30 p.m. Friday at The Auditorium at Bethel Church, 10202 Broadway .

IN TUNE: My (and now your) favorite violin concerto

This Friday evening at the Auditorium at Bethel Church in Crown Point the Symphony will be performing my favorite violin concerto - the Korngold Violin Concerto. I am convinced that, after the concert, it will also be YOUR favorite violin concerto!

'Swept Away' by music

Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra conductor Kirk Muspratt continues to deliver compelling pieces to audiences.

Leap into the Arts

CROWN POINT | The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra will be hosting Leap into the Arts. The event will be held at the Halls of St. George, 905 E. Joliet St., Schererville, from 6-11 p.m. on Feb. 15.

Eisenhower Elementary choir spends the evening with the symphony

CROWN POINT | The Eisenhower Elementary choir directed by Mrs. Cynthia Bradford had the distinct honor of performing with the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra at the annual “Holiday Pops” concert on Dec. 6 at the Star Plaza Theatre. The extraordinary sound of the orchestra directed by Ma…

Holiday event celebrates the symphony

MUNSTER | Bright lights, bright colors and holiday music greeted hundreds of guests as they arrived for the 24th annual Festival of Trees luncheon hosted by the Women's Association of the Northwest Indiana Symphony on Dec. 5 at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts.

Eisenhower Elementary choir spends the evening with the symphony

The Eisenhower Elementary Choir directed by Cynthia Bradford had the distinct honor of performing with the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra at the annual “Holiday Pops” concert on Dec. 6, at the Star Plaza Theatre. The extraordinary sound of the orchestra directed by Maestro Kirk Musprat…

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Unique partnership keeping the music alive

In the past, symphony orchestras were enthusiastically supported simply for perpetuating the symphonic art form. When the Gary Symphony presented its first concert in December 1941, it was because people were interested in playing and hearing classical music.