MA—On Saturday, September 23, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra will kick off its 2017-2018 season when Maestro Yaniv Dinur brings his youthful enthusiasm to the Zeiterion stage for the first time as its new music director.

The season opening concert, “Bernstein’s Inspiration,” will feature brilliant Grammy-winning violinist Daniel Chong, leader of the Parker String Quartet, in Leonard Bernstein’s Serenade. Also on the evening’s program is Derek Bermel’s enchanting “Dust Dances” and Mahler’s glorious Symphony No. 1.
The concert will take place on Saturday, September 23, 7:30pm, at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in downtown New Bedford. Concert sponsor is Robert B. Feingold & Associates, P.C. Purchase tickets through the Z box office, 508-994-2900, or online at www.nbsymphony.org. Tickets are $30‒$65, with $10 student tickets (not available online). Free and convenient concert parking is available in the Z garage.

Please join us before the performance for Maestro Dinur’s pre-concert talk at 6:30pm in the Penler Space (adjoining The Z), free and open to the public. An after-concert reception in the Penler Space is open to all concertgoers. Reception sponsor is Russell Morin Catering & Events.

New beginning, new sound—the New Bedford Symphony! The NBSO is a professional orchestra that annually presents a concert series of classical and pops music with internationally acclaimed guest artists, as well as an outstanding chamber music series. In addition, the NBSO’s innovative and nationally recognized educational programs reach 30,000 students each year. The NBSO is dedicated to building a community of music in the South Coast. Visit www.nbsymphony.org today!