South Coast Chamber Music Series ready to kick off season: What to know before you go
Get ready to time travel through music, when the South Coast Chamber Music Series explores three centuries' worth of masterworks this season.
Featuring musicians from the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, this season's chamber music series will also feature some stellar brass musicians.
Here's everything you need to know, before the season kicks off:
When does the South Coast Chamber Music Series begin?
The 2023-24 season for the South Coast Chamber Music Series begins on Oct. 28, and culminates with a banquet, planned for April 27 and 28, 2024.
What is planned for this season?
“Welcome to another season of spectacular chamber music performed by artists of the NBSO," South Coast Chamber Music Series Artistic Director Janice Weber said in a press release. "This year, The Brass join in for a brilliant blowout and throughout the season, masterworks traversing three centuries are leavened with a selection of delectable duos. Our precious heritage of American chamber music — startling, majestic, and unique — features on each program. With special gratitude to Patty Plum Wylde for her sponsorship of our February concert, we look forward to seeing all of our steadfast supporters for another exciting journey together.“
Who are the featured musicians from the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra?
This season of the South Coast Chamber Music Series features the following NBSO musicians: Jesse Holstein, violin; EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks, violin; Ethan Wood, violin; Anna Griffis, viola; Leo Eguchi, cello; Janice Weber, piano; Peter Zay, cello; Christopher Nunn, viola; Zebediah Upton, trumpet; Geoffrey Shamu, trumpet; Seth Budahl, trombone; Michael Bellofatto, horn; James Monaghan, bass trombone; and SCCMS Artistic Director Janice Weber, piano.
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What is the concert lineup for this season of the South Coast Chamber Music Series?
This season of the South Coast Chamber Music Series will feature the following concert line-up:
Cornucopia: Oct. 28 and 29
Top Brass: Dec. 2 and 3
Viva Viola: Feb. 3 and 4
Trifecta: March 9 and 10
Banquet: April 27 and 28
Concert and ticket information
Saturday concerts will be held at 4 p.m. at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 124 Front St., Marion. Sunday concerts, also starting at 4 p.m., will take place at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 351 Elm St., South Dartmouth.
Individual concert tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Save 20% by subscribing to all 5 concerts for $100.
Tickets and subscriptions are available online at nbsymphony.org/chamber-series-2023-2024 or by calling the NBSO office at 508-999-6276, Ext. 222.
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Where you can learn more about the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
The NBSO is a professional orchestra that annually presents a concert series of classical and pops music with internationally acclaimed guest artists, as well as a chamber music series.
In addition, the NBSO’s innovative and nationally recognized educational programs reach 8,000 students each year.
The NBSO is dedicated to building a community of music in the SouthCoast.
To learn more about NBSO, as well as other programs and events, visit www.nbsymphony.org.
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