Concerts and Events
Beethoven's 3rd - Exploring Eroica
Join us for an enlightening journey led by Music Director Roger Kalia, who will delve into the intricacies of Beethoven's pivotal Third Symphony with musical excerpts provided by the SNH musicians. Armed with knowledge and insights, the second half of the event invites you to experience the full symphony in all its grandeur. Allow the melodic mastery of Beethoven to resonate as the SNH musicians bring this masterpiece to life.
Musicologist Paul Henry Lang claims Beethoven’s Third Symphony is “the greatest single step made by an individual in the history of the symphony and in the history of music in general.”
Mahler 4: Visions of Heaven
For Maestro Kalia’s final season with SNH as Music Director, he is joined by soprano Carley DeFranco on a journey through Mahler’s delightful vision of heaven with his Fourth Symphony paired with Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915, a boy’s poetic description of heaven at his childhood home.
Symphony NH Brass Quintet at Beaver Brook in Hollis
The beautiful gardens at Maple Hill!
Music in the Gardens returns to the beautiful summer gardens of Maple Hill with a brass quintet from Symphony NH on Thursday, August 3rd.
The gardens open at 5:00 and the music plays from 5:30 to 6:30.
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What to bring: Bring your own chair, blanket, and picnic (BYOB) and enjoy an evening of music hosted in the historic Beaver Brook gardens. Remember to dress for the weather and apply bug spray. The show will go on in the event of light rain.
Tickets: This is a ticketed event. Additional tickets may be purchased at the entrance if they are still available. No paper tickets are necessary. Attendees will be checked in upon arrival by name. Children are welcome to attend and children 12 and under are free. Please, no dogs.
Cancelation/Refunds: There is no rain date for this show. In the event of poor weather, the event will be canceled no later than 12:30 PM the day of the event. If canceled due to weather, an email notification will be sent and all tickets will be refunded (less Eventbrite's fees). If there is light rain, the event will carry on.
Other details: This year, our musicians will play down on the grass in the garden, rather than on the barn deck as they did in years past. We hope this provides an even more enjoyable musical experience.
If you have any questions about the event, please email ekennedy@bbanature.org or call the office at 603-465-7787.
Friends of Symphony NH Garden Tour in Milford and Brookline
Explore a number of extraordinary gardens and other points of interest including a sculpture park, winery and tea sampling. Enjoy plein air painters in the splendor of several of the gardens while supporting Symphony NH. $20, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain or shine.
The tour is self-guided. You can begin at any location listed below.
The Gardens:
90 West St., Milford
25 King St., Milford
439 Mason Rd., Milford
278 Rt. 13, Brookline
Andres Institute of Art, 106 Rt. 13, Brookline
The Cozy Tea Cart, 104A Rt. 13, Brookline
Averill House Vineyard 21 Averill Rd. Brookline
Timber Post B&B, 162 Broad St., Hollis
Ticket Outlets:
Barn In Bloom, 438 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack
Amelia Rose Florals, 704 Milford Rd., Merrimack
Cozy Tea Cart, 104A Rt. 13, Brookline
Fortin-Gage Flowers & Gifts, 86 W. Pearl St, Nashua
Averill House Vineyard, 27 Averill Rd., Brookline
Symphony NH, online (click the button below), or in-person (Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am - 3pm)
Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf
Symphony NH presents a classic loved by children of all ages – Prokofiev’s charming, thrilling and dramatic Peter and the Wolf. Interpreted by SNH as a compelling family work, with narration by guest artist Andrew Pinard.
Kyle Ritenauer, guest conductor
Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf (Claremont)
Symphony NH presents a classic loved by children of all ages – Prokofiev’s charming, thrilling and dramatic Peter and the Wolf. Interpreted by SNH as a compelling family work, with narration by guest artist Andrew Pinard.
Kyle Ritenauer, guest conductor
Centennial Anniversary Gala (post-concert)
Post-Concert Fanfare Gala Centennial Celebration
A special centennial gala celebration follows SNH’s 100-year anniversary concert Momentum!, which marks the anniversary of its very first concert TO THE DAY on April 29, 1923. The event will take place at the Nashua Courtyard by Marriott following the concert at the new Nashua Center for the Arts! We hope you will join us for this fun-filled evening as we celebrate our 100th year and reveal insights into our much-anticipated 2023-24 season.
If you plan to participate in the auction, preview the auction experiences and items you can bid on here!
Seating for this event is limited
SOLD OUT! Momentum! 100 Year Anniversary Concert
100 Year Anniversary Celebration!
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CONCERT FAQ’s
Doors Open at 2:30 PM
Saturday's concert is sold out! We strongly suggest arriving early with your entire party to ensure you are seated together. Please note that every seat is spoken for. Try not to leave single seats in between groups.
Parking There are several garage and street parking options. View directions and parking info on the Center's website here
Pre-concert talk begins at 3 pm | Don't miss Symphony NH's pre-concert talk beginning at 3 pm with Music Director Roger Kalia, Executive Director Deanna Hoying, and featured guest artist Amit Peled.
Accessible and wheelchair seating can be arranged upon request. Please contact the Center's box office here
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Symphony NH marks the anniversary of its very first concert TO THE DAY at the new Nashua Center for the Arts! Join us for a concert featuring acclaimed cellist Amit Peled, who performed Dvořák’s Cello Concerto with SNH in 2001, followed by two works played on Symphony NH’s very first concert on April 29, 1923: a movement from Schubert’s “Unfinished” Symphony – and Strauss’s On the Beautiful Blue Danube, a piece that has stood the test of time. A special gala celebration and dinner follow with special guests. One of the social events of the season!
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Dvořák | Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104 | Amit Peled, cello
Schubert | Symphony No. 8 in B minor 'Unfinished' - I. Allegro Moderato
J. Strauss Jr. | On the Beautiful Blue Danube
Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 5
Roger Kalia, conductor
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Join us after the concert for our Centennial Anniversary Gala, an exciting event where we celebrate 100 years as the symphonic sound of the Granite State! Tickets for the event must be purchased separately here.
Program Insights
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By clicking the button above, you will be redirected to the Nashua Center for the Arts ticket page.
Tango & Titan – Piazzolla and Mahler
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Spring is in the air – and so is passion! The evening begins with the modern, beautiful and poignant Suite from Maria de Buenos Aires - Ástor Piazzolla’s “little tango opera”. Next, experience Mahler like you never have before in an intimate arrangement of Titan for chamber ensemble. A joyous celebration of life in its final movement welcomes the end of the cold weather like no other concert can.
Join us before the concert at 6:30 pm for Preludes, our pre-concert talk series hosted by Music Director Roger Kalia and Executive Director Deanna Hoying.
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6:30 ~ Preludes, pre-concert talk
7:30 pm ~
Piazzolla/arr. Verhelst | Suite from Maria de Buenos Aires
Mahler/arr. Farrington | Symphony No. 1, "Titan" | arranged for Chamber Ensemble by Ian Farrington
Roger Kalia, conductor
Join us before the concert at 6:30 pm for Preludes, our pre-concert talk series hosted by Music Director Roger Kalia and Executive Director Deanna Hoying.
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Mozart’s Requiem
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Symphony NH’s collaborative spirit is on display in this sure-to-bring-the-house-down performance of one of the foremost and well-known choral works, Mozart’s Requiem. Joining SNH to perform the radiant Rex Tremendae and other stirring choral passages is none other than the Nashua Choral Society in a nod to SNH’s past when the two organizations performed together regularly. SNH and NCS are also joined by Nashoba Valley Chorale. Four rising singers from the area serve as soloists on this memorable afternoon.
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TJ Cole | Death of the Poet
Mozart | Requiem
Roger Kalia, conductor
Reagan Paras, Music Director, Nashua Choral Society
Anne Watson Born, Music Director, Nashoba Valley Chorale
Carley DeFranco, soprano
Kristin Lawler, alto
Jonas Budris, tenor
Thomas Warden, baritoneFeaturing the Nashua Choral Society and Nashoba Valley Chorale
This program runs for approximately 75 minutes.
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Prefer to purchase in person?
The Box Office opens at 2:15 PM before the concert.
Please do not call the Immaculate Conception Church for tickets.
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SNH Holiday Brass · Berlin, NH
The Symphony NH Holiday Brass is back! Find the SNH Brass Quintet performing a festive program at the St. Kieran Community Center in Berlin, NH.
Tickets & More Info on the St. Kieran Community Center website:
Celebrate the Holidays with SNH!
Find us all across the Granite State this holiday season at several family-friendly holiday concerts. View our calendar to see what’s near you!
Holiday POPS! - Concord
Due to high demand, we strongly encourage customers to purchase tickets online prior to the concert. The box office will open early at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 11. If you plan to purchase in person, plan to arrive as early as possible to ensure that you have time to purchase your tickets and be seated before the concert begins.
Revel in the spirit of the holidays with a high-octane, fun-filled program led by guest conductor Tiffany Lu. Experience the magic of the symphony! With classic and new holiday favorites -- featuring selections from The Nutcracker, A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Grinch, singalongs, and more -- even the Grinch would be singing along to these festive favorites that will have you setting out cookies and milk, crafting snowmen, and spreading the holiday cheer!
Tiffany Lu, conductor
Due to high demand, we strongly encourage customers to purchase tickets online prior to the concert. The box office will open early at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 11. If you plan to purchase in person, plan to arrive as early as possible to ensure that you have time to purchase your tickets and be seated before the concert begins.
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Holiday POPS! - Nashua
Due to high demand, we strongly encourage customers to purchase tickets online prior to the concert. The box office will open early at 6:30 PM on Saturday, December 10. If you plan to purchase in person, plan to arrive as early as possible to ensure that you have time to purchase your tickets and be seated before the concert begins.
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Revel in the spirit of the holidays with a high-octane, fun-filled program led by guest conductor Tiffany Lu. Experience the magic of the symphony! With classic and new holiday favorites -- featuring selections from The Nutcracker, A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Grinch, singalongs, and more -- even the Grinch would be singing along to these festive favorites that will have you setting out cookies and milk, crafting snowmen, and spreading the holiday cheer!
Tiffany Lu, conductor
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O’NEILL/KINKEL (arr. Phillips) Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24
SILVESTRI (arr. Brubaker) Concert Suite from the Polar Express
MENDELSON (arr. Pugh) Charlie Brown Christmas
Arr. Brubaker How the Grinch Stole Christmas
VAUGHN WILLIAMS Fantasia on Greensleeves
DONKIN Frosted Pane from Four Poems
TCHAIKOVSKY Nutcracker Suite | Marche - Trepak - Waltz of the Flowers
Arr. Wendel Little Bolero Boy
Arr. Custer Winter Wonderland
Arr. Finnegan Christmas Singalong
Arr. Rutter A Merry Christmas
Due to high demand, we strongly encourage customers to purchase tickets online prior to the concert. The box office will open early at 6:30 PM. If you plan to purchase in person, plan to arrive as early as possible to ensure that you have time to purchase your tickets and be seated before the concert begins.
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Friends of Symphony NH Fundraiser: LaBelle Lights at LaBelle Winery-Derry
LaBelle Winery in Derry is hosting their 2nd Annual LaBelle Lights extravaganza. This walk-through event boasts more than 500,000 sparking lights that will dazzle all ages.
Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children and includes a cup of hot chocolate.
LaBelle is generously donating 50 percent of ticket sales for that evening to the Friends of Symphony NH, so please mention the Friends of Symphony NH when purchasing your ticket at the gate from 6 p.m to 9 p.m. only.
This offer is only valid on December 8th. Parking is free and reservations are not required.
The winery is located at 14 NH-111 in Derry.
LaBelle Winery Derry is the second location for LaBelle opened in 2021. The vast property offers a variety of experiences including golf links, mini golf, a specialty food market, Americus Restaurant, LaBelle Winery and tasting room, an events center and vineyard.
Interested in joining the Friends of Symphony NH?
Merry Merry Canterbury
On Saturday, December 3 at 4:00 p.m., Canterbury Shaker Village will host Concert & Cocktails, a holiday string quartet concert with Symphony NH, the first of several ‘Merry Merry Canterbury’ events.
Enjoy a concert at 4pm from Symphony New Hampshire String Quartet in the Village’s Meeting House followed by a festive reception with farm-to-table appetizers by The Rustic Gourmet and a signature cocktail by Cold Garden Distillery in the Hubbard Gallery at 5pm.
Tickets are $75 per person. Purchase on the Canterbury Shaker Village website by clicking the button below!
Celebrate the Holidays with SNH!
Find us all across the Granite State this holiday season at several family-friendly holiday concerts. View our calendar to see what’s near you!
Nashua Winter Holiday Stroll - SNH Woodwind Quintet
Stop by during your holiday strollings for a fun and festive performance by the Symphony NH Woodwind Quintet! Find us at The First Church at 1 Concord Street.
Celebrate the Holidays with SNH!
Find us all across the Granite State this holiday season at several family-friendly holiday concerts. View our calendar to see what’s near you!
Winds of Time - Concord
Doors open - 2:15 PM
Concert start - 3:00 PM
This concert runs approximately 90 minutes including a 20 minute intermission.
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Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, widely considered amongst the best orchestral works of the Baroque era, celebrates our musicians including Concertmaster Elliott Markow, Principal Flute Kathleen Boyd, Principal Oboe Cheryl Bishkoff and Principal Trumpet Richard Watson. Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings brings back the dance party theme, a la 1875 - after all, this season is all about celebrating 100 years of music as “the Symphonic sound of the Granite State!”
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Bach | Brandenburg Concerto No. 2
Soloists: Elliott Markow, violin / Kathleen Boyd, flute / Cheryl Bishkoff, oboe / Richard Watson, trumpetMozart | Horn Concerto No. 4, K495 I. Allegro moderato
Steve Harmon, hornDu Puy | Quintet for Bassoon and Strings in A minor III. Allegro
Michael Mechanic, bassoonWeber, Clarinet Concertino in E-flat, op. 26
Mackenzie Austin, clarinet~ Intermission ~
Dvořák | Serenade for Strings
Roger Kalia, conductor
Online Sales end Friday, 9/30 at 10 PM
Tickets will be available for purchase in person at the venue
Program Notes
Winds of Time - Nashua
Doors open - 6:15 PM
Preludes, pre-concert talk - 6:30 PM
Concert start - 7:30 PM
This concert runs approximately 90 minutes including a 20 minute intermission.
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Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, widely considered amongst the best orchestral works of the Baroque era, celebrates our musicians including Concertmaster Elliott Markow, Principal Flute Kathleen Boyd, Principal Oboe Cheryl Bishkoff and Principal Trumpet Richard Watson. Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings brings back the dance party theme, a la 1875 - after all, this season is all about celebrating 100 years of music as “the Symphonic sound of the Granite State!”
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Bach | Brandenburg Concerto No. 2
Soloists: Elliott Markow, violin / Kathleen Boyd, flute / Cheryl Bishkoff, oboe / Richard Watson, trumpetMozart, Horn Concerto No. 4, K495 I. Allegro moderato
Steve Harmon, hornDu Puy, Quintet for Bassoon and Strings in A minor III. Allegro
Michael Mechanic, bassoonWeber, Clarinet Concertino in E-flat, op. 26
Mackenzie Austin, clarinet~ Intermission ~
Dvořák | Serenade for Strings
Roger Kalia, conductor
Online Sales end Friday, 9/30 at 10 PM
Tickets will be available for purchase in-person at the venue
Program Notes
Preludes: pre-concert talk series
Join hosts Deanna Hoying, Executive Director, and Music Director Roger Kalia for Preludes, a pre-concert talk that provides a fascinating look into the music that is to come with illuminating stories, histories, and insights into the repertoire and composers.
Preludes begins at 6:30 PM | Concert starts at 7:30 PM
Ode to NH
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Doors open - 6:15 PM
Preludes, pre-concert talk - 6:30 PM
Concert start - 7:30 PM
This concert runs approximately 50 minutes and will have No Intermission
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Symphony NH kicks off its 100th anniversary celebratory season with a musical tapestry incorporating historical and modern pieces and featuring works written about or in New Hampshire. Oliver Caplan’s Lunastella Fuga enfolds one in the magic of a simple summer night during a camping trip in New Hampshire. John Adams’ “Shaking and Trembling” from his Shaker Loops is a modern dance of dense, swirling sounds that juxtaposes beautifully with New Hampshirite Amy Beach’s renowned Bal Masque. Closing the evening is none other than Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite, a brilliant work that put the composer on the map. Originally composed as a one-act ballet, SNH brings this scintillating, atmospheric and colorful Romanticism of this work to you in the compelling chamber music version - an absolute must hear, which promises to have you thinking about this work in a new light.
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CAPLAN | Lunastella Fuga
ADAMS | “Shaking and Trembling” from Shaker Loops
BEACH | Bal Masque
STRAVINSKY / arr. Schäffer | Firebird Suite
Roger Kalia, conductor
Online Sales end Friday, 9/16 at 10 PM
Tickets will be available for purchase in-person at the venue
Preludes: pre-concert talk series
Join hosts Deanna Hoying, Executive Director, and Music Director Roger Kalia for Preludes, a pre-concert talk that provides a fascinating look into the music that is to come with illuminating stories, histories, and insights into the repertoire and composers.
Preludes begins at 6:30 PM | Concert starts at 7:30 PM
Music in the Gardens at Beaver Brook
Music in the Gardens returns this year with a brass quintet from Symphony NH. Gardens open at 4:30 and music will begin at 5:30. Drinks will be available from On the Rocks NH who serve from their very unique vintage horse trailer bar. Bring your own chair/blanket and picnic and enjoy an evening of music.
This event is hosted by Beaver Brook Association. Purchase tickets on their site: