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 (flights available for purchase), 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.

Violin I
Emma Powell
Bryce Martin
Jennifer Memoli
Kyra Davies
Theo Ramsey
Michael Hustedde
Linda Scenna
Justin Ouellet
Benjamin Carson
Meghan O’Connor
Kenneth Mok

Violin II
Emmalee Holmes-Hicks
David Rubin
Nozomi Murayama
Fariba Hunold
Sophia Bernitz
Jiuri Yu
Yeonji Shim
Florrie Marshall
Eun-Mi Lee
Hannah Goldstick

Viola
Anna Griffis
Maureen Heflinger
Elisa Birdseye
Jessica Cooper
Teresa Bloemer
Gabrielle Parente
Sara DeGraide
Ryuichiro Okada

Cello
Leo Eguchi
Soobin Kong
Fabrizio Mazzetta
Bonnie Harlow
Stefan Gabriel
Kevin Crudder
Holly Dyer
Jacob Nordlinger

Double Bass
Peter Walsh
Nathan Varga
Kiefer Fuller
Joseph Bentley
Samantha Donato

Flute
Timothy Macri
Caitly Schmidt

Piccolo
Elzbieta Brandys-O

Oboe
Laura Shamu
Laura Schaefer

English Horn
Mary Cicconetti

French Horn
Paulina Dixon
Sarah Gagnon
Marina Krickler
Liam Lacey

Clarinet
Nick Brown
Mackenzie Austin

Bass Clarinet
Ryan Yure

Bassoon
Isaac Erb
Sally Merriman

Trumpet
Kyle Spraker
Geoffrey Shamu
Eric Rizzo

Tuba
Tyler Woodbury