Old & New, England

Inspirations: from the UK to the North East

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

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

Prokofiev, Mazzoli, and Fibich

Sergei Prokofiev, Lieutenant Kijé

Missy Mazzoli, Orpheus Undone

Zdenêk Fibich, Symphony No. 2

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.

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.