The Lanza Brothers played their violins for almost 180 years combined with the Fabulous Philadelphians of the Philadelphia Orchestra that included 13 Southern graduates at same time when Lou joined Joe in 1964. Lou recently retired from the ensemble after 47 years and still plays for the Philly Pops and at other venues. Joseph played 48 years until his death in 2006. Lou and Joe inherited their talent from other entertainers in their family, and that talent, perfected by hard work and love and devotion to music, continues with the new generations of Lanza’s, who perform thought the United States and beyond.
A former colleague said of the Julliard Graduates and Jay Speck proteges’, “I never knew of two more amiable musicians than these brothers show love for music was so readily apparent”. Joseph also performed with Maestro Zubin Mehta in Florence, Italy with the Maggio Musicale Florentino, Joe and Lou performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra throughout the world.