NH Premiere Performance of Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue

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Composer – Peter Boyer   

Piano Soloist - Jeffrey Biegel

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We are now celebrating the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”. This remains one of the most popular pieces of music composed in the 20th century, a crossover piece combining elements of jazz along with classical music forms. To celebrate the anniversary of this iconic work, Grammy nominated composer Peter Boyer has written an homage to Gershwin entitled “Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue”. Boyer collaborated with Steinway artist Jeffrey Biegel to embark on a unique introduction of this new work for piano and orchestra. One orchestra in each US state will give the local premiere of the music over the next three years. The New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra was asked to be the New Hampshire based orchestra to play the state’s premiere performance. This is a great opportunity to showcase the orchestra and will be one that we widely promote. This is not the orchestra’s first premiere performance of a new work, but it will be the first premiere on a national scale. In addition, the concert includes Rhapsody in Blue, Bernstein's Candide Overture, Tower's Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, and Wm. Grant Still's Third Symphony.

Join the New Hampshire Philharmonic for a special Holiday Pops Preview concert in celebration of Clinton’s anniversary on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the historic Clinton Town Hall, 242 Church Street, Clinton, MA 01510. This festive evening will feature a delightful mix of holiday pops and seasonal classical music, sure to bring joy to all in attendance. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening at 6:00 p.m., and will consist of two 45-minute sets. With the town’s beautiful hall as the backdrop, it promises to be an unforgettable night of music and celebration.

 

Adding to the evening’s festivities, the Assabet Chamber Singers will join the Philharmonic for several performances, enhancing the holiday spirit with their rich choral arrangements. From beloved holiday classics to timeless seasonal pieces, this concert is designed to inspire and uplift audiences as the town celebrates a milestone year. Gather your family and friends for an evening of joyful music and community at this one-night-only event!

 

This is not a NH Philharmonic concert.  This is a Town of Clinton MA event featuring The Phil.

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Contact the Town of Clinton MA for more information.

New England Dance Ensemble students will be performing with the NH Philharmonic Orchestra, hired as the pit orchestra for their performance.  Tickets sold by NEDE sell out so please keep watching the link below for when they open up for ticketing. 

 

This is not a NH Philharmonic concert.  This is a NEDE performance of The Nutcracker at Seifert Performing Arts Center, home of the NH Phil.

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Tickets typically go online around September.

Holiday Pops Preview at LaBelle Winery, Derry NH with The NH Philharmonic

 

Experience the joy of the holiday season at LaBelle Winery Derry’s annual Holiday Pops concert. This event showcases two talented groups – a Brass Quintet & String Quartet – performed by skilled musicians of the NH Philharmonic Orchestra.

 

3:30pm – Doors Open
4:00pm – Performance Begins

 

Concert Location

LaBelle Winery - Derry 14 Route 111 Derry, NH 03038

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This is a LaBelle Winery event featuring The Phil.  

 

Holiday Pops

 

This is our season's most popular concert, with music and singing for all ages. To ensure we accommodate everyone's interest in this concert, in addition to our Saturday evening concert at 7:30 on December 14, we are offering two concerts on Sunday, December 15, one at 11:00 am and one at 3:00 pm. Holiday favorites, including our Christmas Carol sing along, will get every family member into the Holiday spirit.

 

Eroica Inspirations: A Journey from Beethoven to Torke.

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Themes and variations are a part of our lives as well as music. Beethoven's monumental 3rd symphony, the "Eroica", broke new ground in music creating a powerful voice for the future of music as we demonstrate in this concert. We open with Michael Torke's "Bright Blue Music," a vibrant and rhythmic piece that sets an energetic tone for the evening highlighting Torke's unique blend of classical and contemporary influences. Following this, Rachmaninov's "Variations on a Theme by Paganini" showcases a solo pianist's virtuosic skill, exploring a range of emotions from the hauntingly beautiful to the dazzlingly complex. The evening culminates in Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, "Eroica," a monumental work that captivated the audience with its powerful themes of heroism and struggle, leaving a profound and lasting impression.

 

Drawn to The Music returns

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Celestial Innovations: From Holst's Planets to The B Sides.

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Drawn to the Music returns with an astronomical theme., featuring Gustav Holst's "The Planets". Students will create their own artistic impressions of the astronomical and mythological basis of this popular symphonic score. In addition, we will present another opportunity for the students to unleash their inner artist with interpretations of Mason Bates' "The B Sides", with its out of the world orchestration depicting space walks.

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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.