What’s better than an evening with Eileen Ivers? An evening with the fiery fiddler, her red-hot band, and our masterful orchestra! The Grammy-awarded, Emmy-nominated, 9-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion and former Riverdance star returns to Plymouth with a musical vengeance for a Celtic collaboration with our full Phil force! Better together? You bet! Celtic Spirit lights … Read more
Ain’t it good to know, you’ve got a friend? A lot of ‘em! And we’re heading to midtown Manhattan— 1619 Broadway, The Brill Building, to be exact. That’s where some of the greatest music from the 1950s and ’60s came from—heart-breakers and chart-breakers like Stand by Me, Where the Boys Are, River Deep, Mountain High, … Read more
All aboard! There’s no time to waste. There’s so much to celebrate! Our holiday train is heading due north for a special tribute to the Polar Express. That’s right, the movie that made us believe all over again is turning twenty, so we’re taking our conductor, our very merry orchestra, and the sensational soundtrack out … Read more
The Phil is honored to participate in America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration. The weekend of festivities has become a beloved holiday occasion as well as an important link to our nation’s history and heritage. We’re crossing the Atlantic for this year’s celebration and docking in merry old England. Composer and Plymouth Phil assistant conductor Neal Hampton … Read more
Let’s meet the brilliant bookends to this passionate musical fest. Mozart’s opulent overture is a seven-minute symphonic synopsis of one of the best operas ever. Yes, this cautionary tale has it all: seduction, scandal, murder, revenge–and a sinister seducer who ultimately meets his fiery fate. Everyone knows things have a way of coming full circle. … Read more
Join us for a captivating concert of all-American charm and soul-stirring melodies. Bernstein’s brilliantly orchestrated overture to Candide is a time-tested tour de force for orchestra. In 2005, the Phil was the first orchestra in New England to perform Joan Tower’s Made in America. The bold and energetic piece, with America the Beautiful at its … Read more
Thanks to Warner Brothers, some of the merriest melodies and looniest tunes are classical! No kidding. Remember when Elmer Fudd chased Bugs into a theatre? Suddenly the curtain rose, and without missing a beat, that wascally wabbit scored the title role in Rossini’s The Barber (er, Rabbit) of Seville. Or how about the time Bugs … Read more
Join us on Plymouth Waterfront (Pilgrim Memorial State Park, DCR; across from Cole’s Hill) for Plymouth Phil’s annual 4th of July concert, free for all to attend! Neal Hampton, conductor District Attorney Timothy Cruz, guest narrator Simulcast live on WATD 95.9-FM and streamed live on PACTV, Plymouth Area Community Access Television (Comcast channel 13 and … Read more
Nothing travels better than music. So, pack your bags. We’re heading to Cuba for a spicy Marquez cocktail: catchy melodies, infectious rhythms, and, of course, that signature conga kick. And, we’ll leave it all on the left Bank, where Gershwin jazzes up the City of Lights with love, laughter, and a little longing for home … Read more
Along with the fantastic Phil, enjoy treats from Nona’s Ice Cream for a perfect summer evening! Seating is general admission with areas for concertgoers to place lawn chairs or blankets. Guests may bring food and beverages of their choice. The concert will shift indoors at the Laura’s Center in the event of rain. Free performance … Read more
“An extraordinary musical experience.” – Anita Lock, Irish Music Magazine Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan first found themselves onstage together at the 2014 Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City. Rose’s band Burning Bridget Cleary was scheduled to perform, but inclement weather prevented two of her bandmates from flying. Desperate to salvage the showcase, Rose … Read more
Mayor Thomas P. Koch invites Quincy residents and friends from the surrounding communities to Quincy’s annual Food Truck & Music Festival, Saturday, October 7th, from noon to 6:00PM. The festival will take place on Coddington St. in Quincy Center. The festival will include more than 20 food trucks and vendors with diverse dining options, a … Read more