The Phil’s 121st Season is Here!
Join us as we celebrate more than 120 years of musical excellence and community. Experience the thrill of live orchestral music and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.
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All performances are held at the Seifert Performing Arts Center (unless otherwise noted).
Please note: All concerts now begin at 2:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. All dates and times are subject to change.
History in Sound: From Ellis Island to the Russian Revolution
Oct 18 | 19 @ 2pm
Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 12 in D minor, Op. 112, "The Year 1917"
Peter Boyer: Ellis Island: The Dream of America
Peter Boyer’s Ellis Island: The Dream of America is a stirring tribute to the immigrant experience, blending spoken word and orchestral music to bring to life real stories from Ellis Island’s Oral History Project. With vivid emotion, it captures the hope, struggle, and determination of those who crossed oceans in search of a new beginning in America.
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In contrast, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 12, The Year 1917 delivers a dramatic, state-sanctioned homage to Lenin and the Bolshevik Revolution. While patriotic in tone, the symphony’s deeper meaning has long sparked debate among scholars and listeners alike.
Together, these works offer powerful musical portraits of transformation—one deeply personal and aspirational, the other profoundly political and revolutionary—illuminating two defining chapters of the 20th century.
Holiday Pops with singalong and Special Jolly Guest (available for photos or selfies)
Dec 20 | 21 @ 2pm
Once upon a winter’s day, Seifert Hall fills with the sparkle of music and the glow of happy hearts — it’s the NH Philharmonic’s Holiday Pops! The orchestra weaves a wonderland of festive melodies, and voices rise together at our annual singalong, carrying joy to every corner of the room. Just when the music is at its merriest, a mysterious friend from far, far north makes a surprise appearance, delighting young and old alike. Bring your loved ones, share the warmth of the season, and let the music wrap you in cheer. And for those still hunting for the perfect holiday present — a ticket to this magical tradition is a gift that comes wrapped in memories. Please consider giving the gift of music this year and experience the joy of The Phil.
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Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana featuring choruses from Plymouth State University and Portsmouth Pro Musica
Feb 15th PSU @ 5pm
Feb 21 | 22 Seifert @ 2pm
Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana (1935–36) is a dramatic cantata based on 13th-century poems celebrating fortune, love, drinking, and spring. Its famous opening and closing chorus, O Fortuna, powerfully invokes the wheel of fate. Orff’s style emphasizes primal rhythms, bold harmonies, and direct expression, stripping away Romantic excess for raw theatrical impact. Divided into three sections—Spring, In the Tavern, and The Court of Love—the work features soloists, full chorus, and children’s choir. Originally conceived for stage, Carmina Burana remains a thrilling concert experience, celebrating life’s joys and uncertainties with energy, passion, and unforgettable musical force.
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Antonio Vivaldi, Four Seasons and Ralph Vaughan Williams Symphony No. 5 with Special Guest Soloist, David Kim from The Philadelphia Orchestra
April 18 | 19 @ 2pm
The New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra continues its season with a dynamic and emotionally rich program featuring special guest soloist David Kim, Concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra. This unforgettable concert pairs the gentle lyricism and serenity of Ralph Vaughan Williams's Fifth Symphony with the vivid imagery of Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, showcasing Kim’s virtuosity and expressive depth. During his time in New Hampshire, Mr. Kim will also share his artistry beyond the concert hall, performing for residents at local independent living communities and leading inspiring master classes for Salem-area music students, deepening the Phil’s commitment to musical excellence and community engagement.
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Folk Voices and Fantasies: Music Rooted in Culture and Imagination
May 30 | 31 @ 2pm
Guest Soloist: William Yeh,
2025 Sempre Musick Grand Prix Award Winner
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Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka
Max Bruch: Scottish Fantasy
Carlos Chávez: Sinfonía India
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This concert celebrates folk traditions and cultural storytelling. Chávez’s Sinfonía India (1935–36) 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 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.
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​Find William on YouTube @ WilliamYehViolinist or Instagram @william.yeh.violinist
https://www.youtube.com/c/WilliamYehViolinist
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Thank you to all our loyal patrons who have supported and attended our concerts throughout the years.
We are filled with gratitude for your continued support and dedication to live music and culture.
Please enjoy the last concert of our 2023-2024 season.
We enjoyed playing two sold out shows at Methuen Memorial Music Hall!
NH Philharmonic first concert at Methuen Memorial Music Hall with Pipe Organ
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“The third performance was mind blowing. I loved the percussion sections presence. They really carried a lot of the piece. The flute soloists were palpable. I could feel the flow in my bones. The finger picking with the violins was definitely a highlight of the performance. I loved the way it set the tone. Quiet to loud! Soft to serious. It was incredible. And the harp player?! OMG 💘💗 TY philharmonics!”
KSC Student