SALEM — The New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to unveil its dynamic 2025-2026 concert season, presenting five powerful programs that celebrate history, humanity, and the enduring joy of live orchestral performance. All concerts this season begin at 2:00 PM, a new standard time for audiences to enjoy a full afternoon of musical brilliance.

Thanks to the generous support from The Brook Casino and the new LIVE! Casino in Salem, our Season Sponsors, and continued support from The Frederick Smyth Institute of Music, New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, and The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, this season continues the Philharmonic’s mission to bring world-class music to the heart of Southern New Hampshire. And…..there’s no trip into Boston, parking is free, adult tickets are only $35, and you can enjoy many fantastic restaurants in the Salem area before or after the show.

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Season Schedule:

October 18 & 19, 2025

– Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 12 in D minor, Op. 112, “The Year 1917”

– Peter Boyer: Ellis Island: The Dream of America

A sweeping opening to the season–exploring revolution, resilience, and the immigrant journey through narration, visuals, and symphonic depth.

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December 6 & 7, 2025 – Holiday Pops Previews (not at Seifert)

Clinton, MA Town Hall (Dec. 6 at 5pm) and LaBelle Winery, Derry (Dec. 7 at 2pm)

A festive teaser of our full holiday celebration!

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December 20 & 21, 2025

Holiday Pops Concert

An audience favorite returns with seasonal classics, sing-alongs, and family-friendly cheer that has become a treasured New Hampshire tradition. Please bring the kiddos as the man in red will be making a special appearance.

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February 15, 2026 – Special Performance at Plymouth State University

February 21 & 22, 2026

Carmina Burana – A collaboration with the Plymouth State University Choir and Salem HS choir performing Carl Orff’s thrilling and powerful masterwork, presented in a stunning choral-orchestral partnership that shakes the rafters and stirs the soul.

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April 18 & 19, 2026

Rachmaninoff & Vivaldi with Guest Violinist David Kim

– Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons

– Sergei Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2

Featuring David Kim, Concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra, this concert is a virtuosic showcase of emotional depth and Baroque brilliance.

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May 30 & 31, 2026

Legends in Sound: A Journey Through Folk and Fantasy

The Phil will perform three pieces, Igor Stravinsky’s Petrouchka, Max Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy and Carlos Chávez’s Sinfonía India. With guest performer, William Yeh, the 2025 Sempre Musick Grand Prix Award Winner, www.SempreMusick.com. Find William on YouTube @ WilliamYehViolinist or Instagram @william.yeh.violinist https://www.youtube.com/c/WilliamYehViolinist

Purchase tickets here: https://nhpo.booktix.com

For More Information: https://www.nhphil.org/

Venue: Seifert Performing Arts Center unless otherwise noted

Address: 44 Geremonty Drive, Salem, NH @ Salem High School

For press inquiries or to request interviews with Music Director/Conductor, Orchestra, or soloists, please contact Toni DeGennaro at toni@nhphil.org or 603-785-8770.