NBSO May 23 Concert Cancelled

Apr 28, 2020

The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra has cancelled its May 23 concert, The Finnish Line. Originally the season finale, there will now be a “new” finale on Friday, August 21, 7:30pm, at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. “Happy Birthday, Ludwig!” is a modification of the originally scheduled April 18 & 19 concert. The new NBSO program celebrates Beethoven’s 250th birthday with a performance of his Violin Concerto, featuring guest artist Vadim Gluzman, as well as Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony. Tickets for the August concert are available on the NBSO website at www.nbsymphony.org.

If you are holding tickets for the originally scheduled May 23 concert, you have three options: donation, exchange, or refund. You may donate them as a tax-deductible contribution to the NBSO, exchange them for a future concert, or request a refund by emailing asmith@nbsymphony.org or calling the NBSO office at (508) 999-6276 and leaving a message. We are currently working remotely but are checking voice mail and will return your call as soon as possible.

The NBSO is developing new ways to connect with people through live stream concerts by NBSO musicians. A number of upcoming concerts can be accessed through the NBSO’s website under the Events/Upcoming Events, or if you have a Facebook account, you can watch on the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Facebook page. On the day of the concert, the post will appear at the top. Past videos are available to watch at any time on either platform. The current lineup includes the following:

Friday, May 1, 7pm – The Lightness of Spring with Emmalee Holmes-Hicks (violin) and Peter Zay (cello)

Friday, May 8, 7pm– When Oboe Met Viola with Rebecca Hallowell (viola) and Ben Fox (oboe)

Sunday, May 10, 4pm – A Mother's Day Treat from Emmy and the P's with Emmy Holmes-Hicks (violin), Peter Zay (cello and guitar), Piero Guimaraes (vibraphone)

Sunday, May 17, 4pm – South Coast Chamber Music Series presents O Beautiful May with Janice Weber (piano), Emmy Holmes-Hicks (violin), Anna Griffis (viola), and Leo Eguchi (cello)

The NBSO is dedicated to building a community of music in the South Coast. Visit www.nbsymphony.org today!