Rachel Barton Pine Plays Brahms, and More

Bangor, ME – The Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s 2016-17 season continues on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 3 p.m. with ā€˜The Romantics,’ a program of masterworks from the Romantic era by Brahms, Schumann and Beethoven. Internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine will perform as soloist in the BrahmsĀ Violin Concerto.

Led by Music Director and Conductor Lucas Richman, the program will begin with theĀ King Stephan OvertureĀ by Beethoven, followed by Schumann’sĀ Symphony No. 4. To conclude the program, violinist Rachel Barton Pine will breathe fresh life into theĀ Violin ConcertoĀ by Johannes Brahms, an audience favorite.

Ms. Pine has been called an ā€œexciting, boundary-defying performerā€ by theĀ Washington PostĀ and regularly appears with leading orchestras around the world. A native of Chicago, she was recently featured on PBS News Hour after the release of her new album,Ā Testament: Complete Sonatas & Partitas for Solo Violin by J.S. Bach. The segment highlighted Ms. Pine’s commitment to community outreach and education, as well as her passion for heavy metal, all of which she brings to Bangor.

Related Events

On Friday, November 18thĀ at 1 p.m., Ms. Pine will visit Bangor High School for a talk and demonstration with young musicians. On Saturday night, November 19thĀ at 8 p.m., she’ll perform at The Central Gallery in downtown Bangor with members of the BSO in a program of heavy metal and more. Space is limited to standing room only, and donations will be accepted at the door.

Tickets and Information

ā€˜The Romantics’ takes place on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 3 p.m. at the Collins Center for the Arts, presented with concert support from Deighan Wealth Advisors. A pre-concert talk will be held in the hall at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $19 to $49, with $14 tickets for students. Tickets are available at 1-800-622-TIXX orĀ bangorsymphony.org