The Phil

Welcome to The Phil's 2026-2027 Season!

We are delighted to welcome you back for another spectacular season of inspiring music. This season also marks a major milestone for The Phil as we launch a multi-season project to perform all nine of Beethoven's symphonies. We kick off this epic journey in October with his brilliant 7th Symphony and return to it in February for the monumental 9th Symphony.


In October, we'll also bring a touch of musical intrigue to the stage in honor of our Halloween performance date. In December, the ever popular Holiday Pops returns to fill your festive season with cheer. In April, our beloved Drawn to the Music series returns, featuring young artists' interpretations of Grofe's evocative Grand Canyon Suite. The program also features our own Principal Trumpet, Nathan Shower, taking center stage for Arutunian's thrilling Trumpet Concerto. In May, we close the season with a cinematic salute to the epic film scores of  Ennio Morricone and Hans Zimmer, alongside a special performance of the 1st movement of Rachmaninoff's 3rd Piano Concerto by celebrated Steinway Artist, Everett Leigh.


New Concert Times - In response to feedback we received, we will reurn to Saturday concerts at 7:30 pm and Sunday afternoon concerts at 2:00 pm. Drawn to the Music performances will continue to be at 2:00 pm on both Saturday and Sunday.


We can't wait to share these incredible musical moments with you!

Folk Voices and Fantasies: Music Rooted in Culture and Imagination

Carlos Chavez - Sinfonia India

Max Bruch - Scottish Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra - William Yeh, soloist

Igor Stravinsky - Suite from Petrushka

 

This concert celebrates folk traditions and cultural storytelling. Chavez's "Sinfonia India" (1935-1936) incorporates indiginous Mexican melodies and percussion, honoring native heritage with rhythmic vitality. Bruch's "Scottish Fantasy" (1880) evokes the spirit of Scotland through folk tunes and Romantic lyricism, with the solo violin portraying a poetic narrator. Stravinsky's "Suite from Petrushka" (1947) condenses his ballet about a tragic puppet into a vivid concert piece, blending Russian folk color, bold rhythms, and shifting moods. Together, these works offer a journey through national identity, folklore, and fantasy, revelaing how composers reimagine tradition through bold orchestration and imaginative storytelling.

The Phil

Available Pricing Options

  • Adult : $35.00
  • Adult : $35.00
  • Senior : $30.00
  • Senior : $30.00
  • Streaming : $15.00
  • Student : $10.00
  • Student : $10.00
  • Salem Student : $5.00
  • Salem Student : $5.00

Sat May 30 2026 - 2:00 PM EDT

Sun May 31 2026 - 2:00 PM EDT

Run Time

2 hours

Venue

Seifert Performing Arts Center

Genre

Classical

Box Office Contact

6036476476

info@nhphil.org

Website

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Accessibility Offerings

Wheelchair Seating