Calendar (Classical)

Monday. 12 May, 2025 - Sunday. 18 May, 2025

Week 20

Friday. 16 May, 2025
8:00 pm	Arlington Philharmonic - Music for a Spring Evening First Parish Universalist Church The Arlington-Belmont Chamber Chorus, Stephanie Beatrice, Music Director MUSIC FOR A SPRING EVENING Program yet to be determined
Saturday. 17 May, 2025
2:00 pm	Lowell Philharmonic - New England Inspirations Fusion Church Old & New, England Inspirations: from the UK to the North East
7:30 pm	Symphony Pro Musica - Orchestral Showcase! Hudson High School Orchestral Showcase! There will be a preconcert talk 45 minutes before the start of the performance From Wagner’s stirring introduction to one of the monumental tragedies of Italian history to the exquisite tone painting of the French impressionist Debussy’s depiction of the many moods of the sea, this program reminds us why the symphony orchestra remains the most popularly appealing vehicle for the art of Western classical music. Prepare to be enchanted by the orchestra’s immense variety of expression and ability to both move and inspire us. Also featured on the program is the recently rediscovered major cello concerto by 20th century Brazilian composer, Claudio Santoro, that employs the cello to portray the exotic narrative, dance, and lyricism of our South American neighbor. We’re thrilled that the leading young Brazilian cellist Marina Martins, who recently released an award winning recording of the work, will join us as soloist. Program Rienzi Overture - Richard Wagner Cello Concerto (Marina Martins, soloist) - Cláudio Santoro La mer - Claude Debussy
7:30 pm	New Hampshire Philharmonic - Swashbucklers and Super Heroes Seifert Performing Arts Center Swashbucklers and Super Heroes When you hear adventure movie, you also hear great music. From the swashbuckling movies of the 1940s to the sci-fi and fantasy movies of today, adventure movies have always inspired great composers to write the heroic music we all associate with these exciting films. Join The Phil as we celebrate this great music in our "Swashbucklers and Super Heroes" themed spring pops concert.
8:00 pm	Mechanics Hall - The Worcester Chorus: Handel & Charpentier Mechanics Hall The Worcester Chorus Conducted by Worcester Chorus directors Chris Shepard & Mark Mummert, The Worcester Chorus will close Music Worcester’s 2024-2025 Season with a performance of celebrated choral works by Handel and Charpentier.Program HANDEL Dixit Dominus CHARPENTIER Te Deum
8:00 pm	Brookline Symphony - May Concert Michael Driscoll School *Prokofiev, Mazzoli, and Fibich* Sergei Prokofiev, Lieutenant Kijé Missy Mazzoli, Orpheus Undone Zdenêk Fibich, Symphony No. 2
Sunday. 18 May, 2025
3:00 pm	Symphony Pro Musica - Orchestral Showcase! (2) Hudson High School Orchestral Showcase! There will be a preconcert talk 45 minutes before the start of the performance From Wagner’s stirring introduction to one of the monumental tragedies of Italian history to the exquisite tone painting of the French impressionist Debussy’s depiction of the many moods of the sea, this program reminds us why the symphony orchestra remains the most popularly appealing vehicle for the art of Western classical music. Prepare to be enchanted by the orchestra’s immense variety of expression and ability to both move and inspire us. Also featured on the program is the recently rediscovered major cello concerto by 20th century Brazilian composer, Claudio Santoro, that employs the cello to portray the exotic narrative, dance, and lyricism of our South American neighbor. We’re thrilled that the leading young Brazilian cellist Marina Martins, who recently released an award winning recording of the work, will join us as soloist. Program Rienzi Overture - Richard Wagner Cello Concerto (Marina Martins, soloist) - Cláudio Santoro La mer - Claude Debussy
4:00 pm	Symphony NH - Illuminated Ensembles Bank of New Hampshire The final concert in the Illuminated Ensembles series brings the SNH Woodwind Quintet to the Bank of New Hampshire Stage for an evening of classical chamber music.
7:30 pm	New Hampshire Philharmonic - Swashbucklers and Super Heroes (2) Seifert Performing Arts Center Swashbucklers and Super Heroes When you hear adventure movie, you also hear great music. From the swashbuckling movies of the 1940s to the sci-fi and fantasy movies of today, adventure movies have always inspired great composers to write the heroic music we all associate with these exciting films. Join The Phil as we celebrate this great music in our "Swashbucklers and Super Heroes" themed spring pops concert.