05/29/2026
Join the NH Philharmonic Orchestra for the final concerts of the 2025–2026 season, Folk Voices and Fantasies, Music Rooted in Culture and Imagination on May 30 & 31 at Seifert Performing Arts Center, Salem High School, Salem NH at 2pm.
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 indigenous 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, revealing how composers reimagine tradition through bold orchestration and imaginative storytelling.
We are proud to welcome rising violinist William Yeh, a 2025 Sempre Musick Grand Prix Award Winner and Juilliard Pre-College student, whose performances have captivated audiences internationally.
Don’t miss this unforgettable season finale.
Seifert Performing Arts Center, Salem, NH @ Salem High School, 44 Geremonty Drive, Salem NH. Free Parking.
2:00 PM
Get tickets: https://nhpo.booktix.com/dept/main/e/ScotFan
