May 2, 2024:  WINDHAM PHILHARMONIC PERFORMS MOZART AND RAVEL

BRATTLEBORO—The Windham Philharmonic, Music Director Hugh Keelan, performs Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Latchis Theatre. On the program are W. A. Mozart’s Symphony No. 36 in C (“Linz”)—composed in four days during a stopover in that Austrian town—and Maurice Ravel’s Rapsodie espagnole.

Rapsodie espagnole is Ravel’s first orchestral work. Ravel, whose mother grew up in Madrid, draws on his familiarity with Spanish music and traditions for his musical imagery. The third movement, “Habanera,” began as a piece for two pianos and was orchestrated later that year, adding three other movements. The lively fourth movement, Feria, which means “festival,” concludes this work with a flourish.

The concert is at 7 p.m., and lasts approximately one hour. Admission is by donation; baked goods will be available for purchase.

March 6, 2024: WINDHAM PHILHARMONIC WELCOMES NEW STRING PLAYERS FOR APRIL CONCERT

Brattleboro—The Windham Philharmonic performs on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 7 p.m. at the Latchis Theatre. Hugh Keelan, Music Director, conducts Haydn’s “Surprise” Symphony and Stravinsky’s Divertimento from the Fairy’s Kiss.

Haydn’s Symphony No. 94 made its debut in 1792, with Haydn’s aim being to give the public something new and exciting. Stravinsky’s Divertimento is a suite of four movements arranged from his ballet, The Fairy’s Kiss (Le Baiser de la fée). He wrote it in homage to his predecessor, Tchaikovsky, for whom he had deep admiration.

The orchestra has enthusiastically welcomed new violinists in recent months. Bobby Crocker, Maddie Grant and Anna Carson join the orchestra for this April concert.

Interested musicians are invited to inquire about joining by visiting our "Volunteer" page.

Admission to the concert is by donation, and baked goods will be on sale. The concert will last about an hour.

January 26, 2024: BRATTLEBORO WINTER CARNIVAL PRESENTS FOR THE FIRST TIME:

Windham Philharmonic Winter Music from Around the World Feb. 19

Brattleboro—On Monday, February 19, 2024, the Windham Philharmonic performs a concert of winter music at the Latchis Theatre at 7 p.m. under the direction of Hugh Keelan—the first time the orchestra will take part in the Brattleboro Winter Carnival.

The program includes Tchaikovsky’s “February” from The Seasons, “Winter Dreams” from his Symphony No. 1, Mozart’s Sleigh Ride (Three German Dances K. 605), Debussy/Caplet “The snow is dancing,” and Skater’s Waltz by Waldteufel.

Michelle Liechti, concertmaster, will perform the violin solo in Vivaldi’s “Winter” from the famous Four Seasons.

Admission to this family-friendly event is by donation. The concert will last approximately one hour.

November 16, 2023:  Windham Philharmonic Holiday Concert December 18

Brattleboro—You’re invited to celebrate the winter holidays this year with the Windham Philharmonic! On Monday, December 18, at Winston Prouty’s Thomas Hall at 7 p.m., the full symphony orchestra will entertain and delight listeners with seasonal favorites “Sleigh Ride” and “Waltz of the Flowers” from The Nutcracker, and the grand and stirring Fifth Symphony by Beethoven under the direction of Hugh Keelan. Whether you know every note of this music or it’s all new to you, you’ll enjoy a feast for the ears.

If you were a fly on the wall at a Windham Philharmonic rehearsal, you would have felt the “Beethoven buzz,” as the musicians anticipated the raising of the conductor’s baton. Beginning with the most famous four notes in all of music, the symphony opens with a moment Beethoven described as Fate knocking at the door. Passionate tenderness, mystery, triumph—all are present in this monumental piece.

The concert lasts about an hour. Admission is by donation and you’ll find tasty treats at our bake sale.