Romantic Revelations

Yaniv Dinur, conductor

Jesse Holstein, violin

Samuel Barber: Overture to The School for Scandal
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Violin Concerto
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 1

Step into a world of beauty, drama, and deep emotion. Let the power of music celebrate the love and joy in your life. This concert is a musical journey that connects heart and soul.

We begin with Samuel Barber’s Overture to The School for Scandal—a playful, high-spirited burst of wit and charm that sets the tone for a night of bold expression.

Former NBSO Concertmaster Jesse Holstein returns to perform the lush, soulful violin concerto by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor—a work pulsing with lyricism and passion. Written by a brilliant Black British composer whose music was nearly lost to history, this concerto is a rediscovered gem that stirs the spirit and honors resilience.

We close with the sweeping beauty of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1, “Winter Dreams”—a tender, evocative portrait of longing, memory, and the quiet magic of the season.

Let this concert be your midwinter reset—a chance to feel inspired, reconnected, and swept away by music that speaks directly to the heart.

Come Early for the Full Experience
Make the most of your evening by arriving early to explore the beautiful new public spaces, grab a drink from the bar in the Baker Family Lobby, and enjoy restorative pre-concert experiences designed to help you unwind. At 6:35 and 7:05 PM, Sangha Yoga will lead a gentle 15-minute session in the Dr. Gail Davidson Movement Studio—a calming reset to help you slow down, settle in, and open your senses. Between 6:30 and 7:30 PM, head downstairs to the Speakeasy for a bourbon tasting with CEO Dave Prentiss, then make your way up to the second-floor Bristol County Savings Bank Lounge, where Southcoast Health’s Community Wellness Program will offer a heart-centered activity in honor of American Heart Month. And from 6:30 to 7:00 PM in the auditorium, join Music Director Yaniv Dinur and guest artist Jesse Holstein for an always-popular pre-concert chat—a thoughtful preview that deepens your connection to the music and enhances your listening experience.

Note: We are delighted to welcome concertmaster candidate Emma Powell as concertmaster for this evening’s performance.