Andrew Lipke, guest artist. PHOTO PROVIDED
The Southwest Florida Symphony, the only professional orchestra in Lee County and fourth oldest orchestra in the state, is excited to announce tickets are available for its annual Holiday Pops. The concerts called The SWFLSO Christmas Show! will feature regularly featured locally beloved guest artist, returning from Philadelphia, Andrew Lipke.
Under Andrew Lipke’s direction, the orchestra will explore what makes beloved holiday hits so timeless through new twists on old classics. The performance will feature a mash-up of the Nutcracker themes blended with traditional favorites and new lyrics.
The audience will also have an opportunity to sing along as the Southwest Florida Symphony performs the “12 Days of Florida Christmas.”
Concerts will be held at:
• Dec 11 at 4 pm: The Village Church at Shell Point, Fort Myers
• Dec 12 at 7 pm: The Gulf Theater, Punta Gorda
• Dec 13 at 7 pm: First Presbyterian Church, Bonita Springs
The Southwest Florida Symphony is excited to be joined by Andrew Lipke, a Philadelphia-based instrumentalist and composer, for these performances. Lipke, who was born in South Africa and attended The University of The Arts, is a critically acclaimed and sought after arranger, producer, composer, performer and educator. He has performed as a vocalist with several prominent American orchestras, including the Indianapolis Symphony, North Carolina Symphony and Colorado Music Festival Orchestra, in addition to touring the country with the critically acclaimed Led Zeppelin tribute band Get The Led Out. He has produced dozens of records for local and regional artists and released five solo albums.
To purchase tickets or learn more, visit swflso.org/tickets/.
For more information about the Southwest Florida Symphony, upcoming season performances and subscription and ticketing information, visit swflso.org or call 239-418-1500.
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