Calendar of Cajun and Soul Music
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2--CLASSICAL CONCERT
DVORAK SYMPHONY NO. 7 AND RACHMANINOFF PIANO CONCERTO NO. 3.
South Korean pianist Seolyeong Jeong has distinguished herself internationally as both a soloist and chamber musician. Following her solo debut at Kumho Art Hall in Seoul at age thirteen, she has graced numerous prestigious venues, including Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Morse Recital Hall, Stude Concert Hall, and Seoul Arts Center.
She has delighted audiences at the American Virtuoso International Music Competition Gala Concert and New York Piano Festival & Competition Gala Concert at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.
Currently, Jeong is an Affiliated Artist and staff pianist coordinator at MIT's Music and Theater Arts, and serves as a collaborative pianist at both the New England Conservatory and the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. She previously held positions as Adjunct Faculty at the University of Tampa and Southeastern University
| Event Date | 11-01-2025 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | voluntary donation |
| Location | Carlisle Congregational Church |
| Categories | Music, 2--CLASSICAL CONCERT, Classical, Orchestra |
Dvořák’s vibrant Symphony No. 8 and Brahms’ passionate Double Concerto, performed by renowned BSO artists Lucia Lin, violin, and Owen Young, cello. An unforgettable evening to launch the season!
Lucia Lin, a distinguished violinist born in Champaign-Urbana, has a versatile career performing worldwide in solo, orchestral, chamber, and collaborative arts. Debuting at age eleven with the Chicago Symphony, she’s since been a prize winner in major competitions including the International Tchaikovsky Competition, and has performed internationally with orchestras and at Carnegie Hall. She has held positions with the Boston Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, and London Symphony Orchestra, serving as Concertmaster and leader on recording and tours. Returning to the U.S., she founded the Boston Trio and joined the Muir String Quartet, championing contemporary American music and fostering young artists through teaching at Boston University and summer programs.
| Event Date | 11-01-2025 8:00 pm |
| Individual Price | See Registration |
| Location | Memorial Hall |
| Categories | Music, 2--CLASSICAL CONCERT, Classical, Orchestra |
Murray Burnstine Memorial Concert
Regards from the New World
Sunday November 16th @ 3 pm
Swampscott High School 
- Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959), Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4
- Amy Beach (1867-1944), Bal Masqué for Orchestra, Op. 22
- Heather Hastings (b. 1988), The Golden Hour (Massachusetts Premiere)
- Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904), Symphony No. 9, Op. 95, in E minor "From the New World"
| Event Date | 11-16-2025 3:00 pm |
| Individual Price | see registration |
| Location | Swampscott High School |
| Categories | 2--CLASSICAL CONCERT, Classical, Orchestra |
NEAL HAMPTON conducting
This family-friendly concert has become a well-celebrated holiday tradition! Join conductor Neal Hampton and dancers from the Commonwealth Ballet, as they charm you with selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Added selections will include a narration of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and Festive Sounds of Hanukkah performed by the orchestra. The Merrimack College Choral group will also join in to accompany the selection Believe from The Polar Express and many other holiday favorites. Be sure to plan on doing some early holiday shopping with our themed basket raffles! This concert will surely get you into the spirit of the season!
| Event Date | 12-06-2025 2:30 pm |
| Individual Price | $35 / $25 |
| Location | Rogers Center for the Arts |
| Categories | Music, 2--CLASSICAL CONCERT, Orchestra, Holiday |
DAVID FELTNER conducting
OSCAR JIANG piano
Guest conductor David Feltner will lead the orchestra as we perform some of the most popular classics of all time! Listen to excerpts from Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, movements from the Dvorak’s New World Symphony and enjoy a special performance of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concert No. 2 with solo artist Oscar Jiang of Mason & Hamlin, playing a piano manufactured locally in Haverhill, MA!
| Event Date | 12-06-2025 2:30 pm |
| Individual Price | $35 / $25 |
| Location | Rogers Center for the Arts |
| Categories | Music, 2--CLASSICAL CONCERT, Orchestra |