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Symphony NH Announces Revised 97th Season
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| Thursday, June 18, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Symphony NH
Announces Revised 97th Season
"Music That Inspires"
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Nashua, NH - Music, particularly live music, brings a community together and connects people in a way like no other. Symphony NH (SNH), like other cultural organizations, realizes this and understands the important role music plays in daily life. In keeping with New Hampshire state guidelines issued by Governor Sununu and the specific public health recommendations issued by the CDC, Symphony NH has announced its plans for moving forward with a revised 97th season.
The orchestra's 2020-2021 season, "Music That Inspires," which always included inspirational music by talented African American and female composers, has been carefully revised to meet the health and safety guidelines of re-opening during this time of COVID-19.
"Music That Inspires," the first season fully curated by Music Director Roger Kalia, offers a rich variety of works from around the world, from classical warhorses and rarely heard gems, to jazz and blues inspired works and modern works destined to become classics. Inspiration, hope and joy, as well as a sense of adventure are central to the season, with female composers and performers a part of the musical mix. Of special note is that symphony musicians are also highlighted throughout the season, both in orchestral and smaller chamber ensemble works.
From the popular folk song Amazing Grace to African-American composers Jessie Montgomery's Starburst and Valerie Coleman's Nonet for Winds and Strings, Duke Ellington's Selections from The Nutcracker Suite to George Walker's Lyric for Strings, Symphony NH celebrates the spirit of diversity in the arts. Receiving its SNH premiere is American composer Paul Dooley's The Conductor's Spellbook, originally slated for performance this past spring. Guest artists include Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess, Symphony NH's own Principal Flutist Kathleen Boyd, vocalist and Broadway star Rachel Potter, rising star violinist Timothy Chooi, and the fascinating Really Inventive Stuff, a company of classically trained performers.
Movie and opera buffs will enjoy "The Music Of James Bond And More" concert that concludes the season in late May 2021. New this season is the introduction of the Chamber Music Series, a series of concerts for smaller ensembles that shines a light on the talents of SNH musicians and allows for the inclusion of additional repertoire from varied composers during the season.
Also new this 2020-21 season is an online series entitled "Granite State Conversations with Roger Kalia." This virtual bi-monthly series will feature SNH musicians, New Hampshire artists and civic and business leaders in conversations with Maestro Kalia, discussing topics ranging from upcoming orchestra concerts, meaningful landmarks in New Hampshire, the culture landscape of the Granite State and more.
Symphony NH offers concerts this season in its hometown of Nashua at the Keefe Center for the Arts, at Manchester's Dana Center at Saint Anselm College, and at the Concord City Auditorium. With the safety and health of its audiences, musicians and staff in mind, and to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of all, alternative exits and entrances based on venue seating locations will be introduced for each concert and seating will be spaced for social distancing. Season passes, rather than tickets, will be introduced for no-contact entry. There will be extra cleaning of the venues, and hand sanitizer will be available. As per NH State and CDC health guidelines, audience size will be limited for each concert, and masks will be required in the lobby, concert hall, and other public spaces of each venue. Digital program notes will also be available online a week before each concert.
Symphony NH's 97th season will open with a free, open air concert at Greeley Park in Nashua, where social distancing can be easily and comfortably followed. Details of the season follow below.
Symphony NH 2020-21 Season
"Music That Inspires"
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"AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL"
Special Concert - Free to the Public
Friday, October 2, 2020 I Nashua6:30 PM
Greeley ParkConcord Street, Nashua
Celebrating the resiliency and strength of the American people.
Including:
Patriotic and popular music by GRIEG, GERSHWIN and JOAN TOWER
COPLAND Lincoln Portrait with text by Abraham Lincoln
Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess, narrator
Symphony NH Brass and Percussion Roger Kalia, conductor
Celebrate the American Spirit with Symphony NH in its 97th season with a special open air concert in Nashua's beautiful Greeley Park. Enjoy inspiring, patriotic works and a special guest appearance by Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess.
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"AMAZING GRACE"
Chamber Concert Series 1
Saturday, November 21, 2020 I Nashua7:30 PM
shorter concert between 75 - 90 minutes
Venue to be announced.
Inspirational music for all.
Including:
GERSHWIN Lullaby
TRADITIONAL Amazing Grace
Join Symphony NH musicians and Music Director Roger Kalia for a special concert of forgiveness and unity featuring Gershwin's only work for strings, Lullaby, the simple, beautiful song without words, and one of the most recognizable, popular folk songs and an emblematic black spiritual in the English-speaking world, Amazing Grace.
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Please note the locations and times for the 3 concerts. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020 I Manchester 7:30 PM The Dana Center at Saint Anselm College 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2020 I Nashua 7:30 PM Keefe Center for the Arts 117 Elm Street, Nashua SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2020 I Concord 3:00 PM Concord City Auditorium 2 Prince Street, Concord Come rhapsodize in the magic of the holidays and the warm spirit of togetherness with
Symphony NH.
arr. FRY, Deck the Hall
LAARSON, "Epilogue" from A Winter's Tale
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS, Fantasia on Greensleeves
BIZET/arr. Fry, "Farandole" from L'arlesienne Suite No. 2
arr. FRY, O Holy Night
MOZART, Schlittenfahrt from German Dance No. 3
ELLINGTON, Selections from The Nutcracker Suite
Symphony NHRoger Kalia, conductor |
"ROSSINI & BEETHOVEN"
Subscription 1
Saturday, January 30, 2021 l Nashua
7:30 PM
Keefe Center for the Arts
117 Elm Street, Nashua
Happy Birthday Beethoven! ROSSINI Overture to The Barber of Seville MOZART Flute Concerto in G Major Kathleen Boyd, Principal Flute, Symphony NH BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 4, B? Major Symphony NH Roger Kalia, conductor Join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven's birth with his Symphony No. 4, along with Rossini's famous Overture to The Barber of Seville and Mozart's expressive Flute Concerto in G Major, with Symphony NH's Principal Flutist Kathleen Boyd as soloist. |
"WELCOME SPRING!"
Subscription 2
Saturday, March 6, 2021 I Nashua
7:30 PM
Keefe Center for the Arts
117 Elm Street, Nashua
Sunday, March 7, 2021 I Concord
3:00 PM
Concord City Auditorium
2 Prince Street, Concord
JESSIE MONTGOMERY Starburst
MOZART Symphony No. 31, "Paris"
DEBUSSY Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
MILHAUD Le boeuf sur le toit ("The Ox on the Roof")
There is no better way to welcome the end of winter and the beginning of spring! Beginning with the ebullient and graceful energy of American composer Jessie Montgomery's Starburst, to the luscious, swirling forces in Mozart's Symphony No. 31, followed by the exquisite masterpiece of Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and closing with the exhuberant dance rhythms of Milhaud's The Ox on the Roof, inspired by the composer's travels in America, this concert will have you smiling! Join us.
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"FINDING INSPIRATION IN TRADITION" Subscription 3
Saturday, April 10, 2021 I Nashua7:30 PM
Keefe Center for the Arts117 Elm Street, Nashua There's something to be said for tradition.
ARVO PART Silouans Song
PROKOFIEV, Violin Concerto No. 2
Timothy Chooi, violin
AMY BEACH, Bal Masque for Chamber Orchestra
SCHUBERT, Symphony No. 5
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FAMILY CONCERT
"PETER AND THE WOLF"
Saturday, April 24, 2021 I Nashua
3:00 PM
Keefe Center for the Arts
117 Elm Street, Nashua
Timeless tales for audiences of all ages.
DOOLEY The Conductor's Spellbook
Paul Dooley, narrator
PROKOFIEV, Peter and the Wolf
Really Inventive Stuff
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"WINDS, STRINGS AND MORE"
Subscription 4
Saturday May 1, 2021 l Nashua
7:30 pm
The Keefe Center for the Art117 Elm Street, Nashua "Music in the soul can be heard by the universe." - Lao Tzu GEORGE WALKER, Lyric for Strings
BACH, Double Concerto for Two Violins
VALERIE COLEMAN Nonet for Winds and Strings
COPLAND Appalachian Spring for 13 instruments
Air is used for more than breathing. It makes the sonorous sounds from wind instruments, and carries the tunes from strings. The beauty of various instruments is highlighted in this concert which features two works by American composers - George Walker, the first African American to have won the Pulitzer Prize for Music, and Valerie Coleman, also a talented flutist in her own right.
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Subscription 5
May 2021 I Nashua
Keefe Center for the Arts 117 Elm Street, Nashua An exciting musical salute to the phenomenon that is James Bond (and a few other famous spies we've come to know over the years)! With music from: Themes from 007, A Medley for Orchestra; Goldfinger; You Only Live Twice; For Your Eyes Only; From Russia With Love; Mission Impossible Theme; Secret Agent Man; The Writing's On The Wall; A View To A Kill; The Incredibles; Moonraker; Live and Let Die; Peter Gunn; Pink Panther; The Look of Love; Diamonds are Forever; Theme from Shaft; Nobody Does It Better; Raiders of the Lost Ark Rachel Potter, vocalist
Roger Kalia, conductor |
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TICKETS
Subscriptions are on sale now; call the Box Office at 603-595-9156 or order online. Tickets go on sale to the public July 1, 2020 ; orders may be placed by phone or online.
As per NH State and CDC health guidelines, masks are required in hall, and no food or drinks will be available.
Tickets must be ordered Monday through Friday. No tickets for a concert will be available for purchase after 4 pm the Friday before the concert (or the day of the concert if on a Friday), and will not be available for purchase the day of the concert in order to avoid congestion in the lobby. For other details regarding the venues, please refer to press release above.
Subscription Series Subscriber Rate for purchase of 5 concerts ADULT $50 $39 $20 / SENIOR $45 $34 $18 (65 and older)
STUDENT PASS-All concerts $25 (18-29 with Student ID) Children under 18 free with purchase of adult ticket. Students and Youth are free for these events; ticket pass required. Chamber Music Concert 1 (This is not part of the Subscription Series.)
$25 ADULTS / $20 SENIORS (65 and older)
$10 STUDENTS 18 - 25 (with student ID)
Children under 18 are free with purchase of adult ticket .Holiday Concerts (This is not part of the Subscription Series.)
$58 $40 $20 Subscriber, senior, student and youth discounts are not available for these events. Family Concert
Adults $20
Children under 18 are free with accompanying adult. |
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SYMPHONY NH
A celebrated source of innovation, inspiration, education and entertainment since 1923, Symphony New Hampshire is the premiere symphony orchestra of the Granite State. From its humble beginnings over 95 years ago as a mainly all-Nashua musician group that performed two concerts each season in the City of Nashua, the orchestra has since grown into a vibrant jewel in the cultural crown of New Hampshire. Today, concerts are offered not only in Nashua, but throughout Southern New Hampshire and in special performances around the region. The organization heads towards its centennial milestone on April 29, 2023. Led by Music Director Roger Kalia, and comprising top musicians throughout New England, Symphony NH presents masterworks, choral extravaganzas, contemporary pieces and rare jewels of the orchestral repertoire. Committed to its community beyond its popular concert series, the organization, through its Community Partnership program, offers music education programs that introduce students to instruments and live performances as well as helping to enrich existing music programs across Southern New Hampshire. Having served Nashua students for years, in 2016 the orchestra's educational scope expanded to Manchester, Concord and the Upper Valley. That same year Symphony NH also began community concerts in Nashua and Concord. In 2018 Adopt-a-School was introduced in Nashua and Carnegie Hall's Link Up program was added in 2019. Further information about Symphony NH, its concerts and events may be found at |
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Word copy of announcement is here.
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