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 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.

The american experience

Williams: The Cowboys Overture

Ward: America the Beautiful (arr. Carmen Dragon)

Herbert: American Fantasia

Copland: Variations on a Shaker Melody

Gould: American Salute

Steffe: Battle Hymn of the Republic

Zeke Fetrow, Conductor

Saturday May 31, 2025 8:00PM (7:15PM pre-concert conductor talk)
Sunday June 1, 2025 2:30PM

Friendly jams for friendly people, led by our fun faculty performers.

Music is a collaborative art form, bringing us together to listen, learn, and rip a few hot breaks. Join us as we open Groton Hill’s inspiring facilities to jammers from across the region. Pick your favorite genre and play, move from room to room, or just hang out with friends to listen over a pint. Jams will run every second Tuesday from September through June!
Ages 16+ welcome!

A Gallery of Kings:

Uses and Abuses of Power ca 1300

Songs and stories of powerful Kings, both good and bad, abound in the Middle Ages. “May he reign forever!” sings the crowd, but the monarch’s power is limited: by his fallible judgement, his formidable adversaries, his love of power, and his own, precarious mortality. These ancient songs of kingship and its snares in Latin, German, Galician, Old English and French resonate strongly down the centuries, into our own, turbulent time.