Perhaps you don’t know much about classical music. That could mean you’re due for a surprisingly enjoyable experience for you and some friends.
This Saturday’s performance by the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra at Kilburn Mill in the city’s south end can provide a unique and exciting introduction to classical music for those new to the genre. “Symphony On Tap” will feature more than 60 musicians performing an array of pieces that may be recognizable to those who think they don’t know much about this style of music.
Led by Conductor Yaniv Dinur, this will be the third year for “Symphony On Tap,” which was successfully launched in 2019 and sold out in February of 2022. Tickets are $20 in advance and doors open at 7 p.m. Music will be performed from 8 to 9 p.m. and doors will close at 10. There will be a cash bar and their kitchen will be open until 9:30.
The event is special for its’ informal setting and atmosphere. The performance will take place without a stage and only high-top tables for guests.
“We’re always looking to expand our audience and we like doing something fun and outside of the box,” says David Prentiss, President and CEO of the NBSO. “We welcome folks in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s to have the opportunity to hang out with friends and listen to some great music. Half of the music might be recognizable from TV or movies.”
Among the pieces being performed are “Pictures At An Exhibition,” by Mussorgsky, “Finlandia” by Sibelius, and “Ride of the Valkyries” by Wagner. The show will include a popular surprise encore. New listeners can introduce themselves to these pieces on YouTube and other streaming services to get a feel for what the evening will provide.
“This is an exciting opportunity to show off what a symphony can sound like in a club setting, outside of a concert hall,” Prentiss says.
Tickets can be purchased at www.nbsymphony.org. The Kilburn Mill is located at 127 West Rodney French Blvd. There is free parking on the street or in the parking lot in the rear of the building.
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