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.
The Many Shades of Love
Feb 21 | 22 @ 2pm
Celebrate Valentine’s with the New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra as we present two afternoons devoted to the great Romantic masterpieces that have captured hearts for generations. Take your special one or the entire family to a fantastic dinner after the show and start a tradition you won’t forget.
As many shades as there are in a palette, there are shades of love: altruistic, romantic and paternal are obvious, but how about denied and betrayed? For this, we have opera, and we have Shakespeare. Our afternoon of arias is finished with Sergei Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet.
Please help us welcome a wonderful addition to our February concert, soloist, Mark-Andrew Cleveland.
Mark-Andrew Cleveland, bass-baritone, is an accomplished New England–based singer widely respected for his work in oratorio, sacred music, and concert repertoire. He has appeared as a soloist with leading ensembles including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Baroque, Boston Cecilia, Musica Sacra, and Masterworks Chorale, and has performed at festivals and concert series throughout the region and internationally.
His performances are noted for their depth, clarity, and stylistic range.
A graduate of Westminster Choir College (magna cum laude), Cleveland is also a dedicated music educator and church musician. He serves as Director of Music at Grace Episcopal Church in Manchester, New Hampshire, and teaches voice at several respected institutions in the region. A frequent collaborator with orchestras and choruses across New England, Cleveland brings extensive experience and musical insight to his appearance with the New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Join us as the NH Phil brings these beloved works to life on stage—an unforgettable celebration of love, artistry, and the enduring power of great music.
Please consider giving the gift of music this year and experience the joy of The Phil.
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
Thank you to our Season Sponsor, Casino Salem, in Salem NH
Thank you for making us your top choice for live orchestral music in NH
Thank you to our Season Sponsor, The Brook Casino in Seabrook NH
“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