A Groton Hill exclusive!
Hailed as “opera royalty” and “one of the leading mezzo-sopranos of her generation” (OperaWire), Grammy Award-winning J’Nai Bridges is a powerhouse of vocal artistry.
Celebrated for her mesmerizing portrayal of Nefertiti in Philip Glass’ Akhnaten at the Metropolitan Opera and as a definitive Carmen on two continents, Bridges captivates audiences with her sumptuous voice and commanding stage presence.
| Event Date | 10-09-2025 7:30 pm |
| Individual Price | See Registration |
| Location | Groton Hill Music Center |
| Categories | Music, Classical, Classical Concert, Vocal |
We’re kicking off the season with a trio of crowd-pleasers that will fill the hall with the Vista Philharmonic’s sound – big, dynamic, and impactful pieces our musicians love to play. We’ll open with a bright, bouncy, and energetic curtain raiser by one of Maestro Hangen’s favorite contemporary composers, Adolphus Hailstork. Saint-Saëns exquisite, rich, and romantic Cello Concerto follows, in the deft hands of concerto competition-winning cellist Nathaniel Taylor, who returns this season as a featured soloist. Rachmaninoff’s second Symphony closes out the program with a powerful, bold, and exceptionally romantic symphonic experience.
HAILSTORK An American Port of Call
SAINT-SAËNS Cello Concerto No. 1, Nathaniel Taylor, cello
RACHMANINOFF Symphony No.2, op.27, E minor
| Event Date | 10-11-2025 7:30 pm |
| Individual Price | Tickets from $30 |
| Location | Groton Hill Music Center |
| Categories | Music, Classical, Classical Concert, Orchestra |
| Event Date | 10-12-2025 3:00 pm |
| Individual Price | Tickets from $55 |
| Location | Groton Hill Music Center |
| Categories | Music, Classical, Chamber, Classical Concert |
| Event Date | 10-12-2025 7:00 pm |
| Individual Price | See Registration |
| Location | Veterans Memorial Auditorium |
| Categories | Music, Classical, Classical Concert, Orchestra, Film |
In 1863, Elias and George Hook began the installation of the custom-built instrument, fit perfectly for the Great Hall. The Hook Organ is made up of 3,504 pipes and 52 stops. Listeners flock to hear this organ played, both for its history and for its intensity and story. Hear the Great Hall fill with sound at this afternoon organ recital.
| Event Date | 10-25-2025 3:00 pm |
| Individual Price | See Registration |
| Location | Mechanics Hall |
| Categories | Music, Classical, Classical Concert, Keyboard |