The Southwest Florida Symphony, Lee County’s only professional orchestra and the fourth oldest in the state, announces its greatly anticipated 2022-2023 season lineup of performances. The Symphony’s 62^nd season features a new, yet locally beloved Music Director Maestro Radu Paponiu on the podium, one of classical music’s most celebrated violinists and innovative music by diverse and groundbreaking composers. “In Search of The Perfect Christmas Song” featuring guest artist, Maestro Andrew Lipke. Join us for a journey through a host of various Christmas and holiday songs in search of what makes them so timeless. Along the way, we'll explore an instrumental mash-up of Nutcracker themes blended with holiday favorites and write brand new lyrics with audience participation for “The 12 Days of FLORIDA Christmas.”

Further details on the Symphony’s 62^nd season are available by calling (239) 418-1500 or online at WWW.SWFLSO.ORG. Season subscriptions and single tickets to some individual concerts are currently on sale.