SCCMS Quintessentials

Warmth, grace, and joy—experience music at its most perfect. Born in 1804, Louise Farrenc was a true French Romantic whose works are earning – again – a huge following. Her unique Piano Quintet (1839), utilizing string bass, reflects and complements Schubert’s immortal “Trout” Quintet, a work employing the same musical forces. Firebrand American composer Jessie Montgomery proves that less is more with her delightful ode to friendship,&nbsp;&nbsp;Duo for Violin and Cello.

St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

NBSO Holiday Pops 2025

Round up the crew—kids, grandparents, friends who feel like family—and come kick off the season with our Holiday Pops concerts! It’s an all-out celebration filled with jingle-worthy music, belly laughs, and feel-good moments you’ll want to bottle up. The hall will be decked, the vibe will be merry, and the music? Pure holiday magic. Yaniv and our NBSO musicians will be joined by local favorites The Showstoppers and members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra for a show that’ll have everyone smiling. The 3:30 PM performance is a breezy, one-hour concert—perfect for little ones (and early bedtimes). The 7:00 PM show runs a bit longer for those who want to soak up every sparkling note. Both performances are delightfully direct—no intermission, just nonstop joy. Wrap yourself in music, joy, and holiday magic!

Bronspiegel Auditorium

SCCMS Winter Fire

Spark your spirit. Melt the midwinter chill. Beat midwinter chill with warming string quartets by Stravinsky and Prokofiev, the effervescent Piano Trio No. 2 of Felix Mendelssohn, and a devilish&nbsp;Variation V&nbsp;by American Kevin Day, who based this miniature on a variation from Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 5. Keep the bonfires burning!

NBSO Romantic Revelations

Step into a world of beauty, drama, and deep emotion. Let the power of music celebrate the love and joy in your life. This concert is a musical journey that connects heart and soul. We begin with Samuel Barber’s&nbsp;Overture to The School for Scandal—a playful, high-spirited burst of wit and charm that sets the tone for a night of bold expression. Violin soloist Jesse Holstein joins the orchestra for Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s&nbsp;Violin Concerto—a lush, soulful work pulsing with lyricism and passion. Written by a brilliant Black British composer whose music was nearly lost to history, this concerto is a rediscovered gem that stirs the spirit and honors resilience. We close with the sweeping beauty of Tchaikovsky’s&nbsp;Symphony No. 1, “Winter Dreams”—a tender, evocative portrait of longing, memory, and the quiet magic of the season. Let this concert be your midwinter reset—a chance to feel inspired, reconnected, and swept away by music that speaks directly to the heart.

Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

NBSO Boldness Unbound

This concert invites you to feel music in a whole new way—through bold rhythms and familiar melodies re-imagined that will move, surprise, and transform you. Internationally acclaimed percussionist Cynthia Yeh takes center stage in Avner Dorman’s Eternal Rhythm, a percussion concerto that never stops pulsing, using 12 different percussion instruments accompanied by the orchestra. It’s a high-energy exploration of all the sounds and beats these instruments can produce—at once visceral and transcendent. From thunderous strikes to shimmering textures, you’ll feel every heartbeat of this unforgettable piece. Then, we turn to American iconoclast Charles Ives and his Symphony No. 2—a musical love letter to the American spirit. Blending classical form with hymn tunes, marching songs, and folk melodies, Ives creates a rich, surprising soundscape that feels both nostalgic and ahead of its time. Together, these works celebrate invention, individuality, and the power of music to challenge, uplift, and connect us. Take the plunge and let yourself be swept into the rhythm and melodies of unexpected places.

SCCMS Story Time

Every note tells a tale. Let these stories stir your heart. Kenji Bunch’s intriguing&nbsp;Hard Winter/Holler and Stomp&nbsp;takes a fresh look at Appalachian fiddling and string band traditions while Cristopor Najarian’s&nbsp;Tale for 2 Violins&nbsp;revisits Turkish, Armenian, and middle eastern folk melodies to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Fauré’s sublime Piano Quartet No. 1 and Billy Mayerl’s jazzy&nbsp;Marigold&nbsp;close the program with ineffable&nbsp;joie de vivre.

NBSO The Human Element

This concert is a celebration of transformation—of sound, of spirit, and of the boundless possibilities in music that dares to cross borders. We begin with Missy Mazzoli’s River Rouge Transfiguration—a vivid, pulsing soundscape inspired by Detroit’s industrial heart. It’s a musical metamorphosis, where steel and smoke give way to shimmering light and unexpected beauty. Next, we dive into the rich, emotional landscapes of Brahms’ Symphony No. 3—a masterpiece of tenderness and passion. From its noble opening to its yearning finale, Brahms invites us into a world where strength and vulnerability exist in perfect harmony. Finally, Dominican-born jazz and classical powerhouse Michel Camilo brings electrifying charisma to the stage with his Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1. Blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazz spontaneity, and classical grandeur, Camilo’s concerto is a thrilling ride—bold, joyful, and utterly alive. And the slow movement will stir your soul. Feel the rush. Be transformed. Let the music take over.

SCCMS Foursomes

Four voices. Infinite emotion.&nbsp;A season’s end that leaves you transformed. String quartets by Akshaya Tucker (Hollow Flame), Lei Liang (Gobi Gloria) and Kareem Roustom (Syrian Folk Songs), each only ten minutes, demonstrate the amazing depth of this genre centuries after its first appearance around 1760. Brahms’s tempestuous Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, gigantic in all ways, represents the pinnacle of romantic emotion.

NBSO A Joyous Sound

Two worlds meet in a concert of breathtaking contrast and shared humanity. Virtuoso Pedro da Silva, who is based in New York City but was born in New Bedford, brings the shimmering voice of the Portuguese guitar to the forefront in his own&nbsp;Concerto for Portuguese Guitar and Orchestra—a spellbinding work that blends classical traditions with Iberian flair, improvisation, and global rhythms. Beethoven’s monumental&nbsp;Symphony No. 9&nbsp;lifts the evening to transcendent heights. From its stirring opening to the triumphant “Ode to Joy” finale, this is music that celebrates unity, freedom, and the enduring power of the human spirit. This piece never fails to fill you with awe and hope. A night where passion meets purpose—and joy resounds.

NBSO Music of Renewal

This program will lift your spirits and renew your soul while overlooking the beautiful waters of Buzzards Bay. Mozart’s&nbsp;Sinfonia Concertante for Winds&nbsp;is a rare gem showcasing our own principal musicians as soloists on oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn. It is music that breathes—full of dialogue, energy, and grace. A moment to simply sit back and let the sound of Mozart’s genius wash over you. Overture to&nbsp;Il Guarany&nbsp;by Antônio Carlos Gomes is an exhilarating Brazilian overture bursting with bold brass, sweeping romance, and heroic flair. It’s a dramatic invitation to shake off the everyday and step into something grand. Venezuela’s Evencio Castellanos composed&nbsp;Santa Cruz de Pacairigua&nbsp;as a riotous, rhythmic celebration of life. With percussive exuberance and colorful soundscapes, it’s music that pulses through your body—reminding us to move, to dance, to feel joy. With Antonio Estévez’s&nbsp;Mediodía en el Llano, you will experience the orchestra’s lush tones evoking the stillness of the Venezuelan plains at midday. Every note is drenched in sunlight, inviting deep breath and calm reflection. Arturo Márquez’s&nbsp;Danzón No. 2&nbsp;is a song of pure joy. It blends lively melodies with irresistible dance rhythms and creates connection between cultures, audience and orchestra, and body and soul. Come let the music move you—from quiet renewal to joyful celebration.

Kilburn Event Center

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SCCMS Quintessentials

SCCMS Quintessentials

NBSO Holiday Pops 2025

NBSO Holiday Pops 2025

SCCMS Winter Fire

SCCMS Winter Fire

NBSO Romantic Revelations

NBSO Boldness Unbound

SCCMS Story Time

SCCMS Story Time

NBSO The Human Element

SCCMS Foursomes

SCCMS Foursomes

NBSO A Joyous Sound

NBSO Music of Renewal