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Message from the
Executive Director

Dear Friends, That’s just what tonight’s program offers.
Welcome to the Phil’s 111th season! From the excitement of Rossini’s William Tell Over-
This season, our theme is Music is the Answer!, ture and the vibrant energy of Borodin’s Polovtsian
and throughout the year I’ll be asking a simple Dances to Sarasate’s dazzling Carmen Fantasy fea-
question in each of these program book messages. turing the extraordinary Irina Muresanu, this con-
cert is filled with passion, virtuosity, and unforget-
Before we begin, I’d also like to share an exciting table melodies. We’re also delighted to present the
milestone for the Phil. Earlier this year, we were Phil’s premiere of Roussanova’s Festival Celebration
honored to be named the Town of Plymouth’s Music, newly arranged for orchestra—a reminder
Orchestra-in-Residence at Memorial Hall. that while great music connects us to the past, it
This partnership reflects our shared commitment also continues to grow and evolve.
to ensuring that live orchestral music continues to
thrive in our community. It’s an exciting new chap- Whether you’ve been with us for years or this is
ter for the Phil, and we’re grateful to the Town of your very first concert, thank you for joining us as
Plymouth, our Board of Directors, musicians, staff, we begin another season together.
volunteers, donors, and loyal patrons who helped So, why do we keep coming back to live music?
make it possible. Because for a little while, music reminds us what it
Tonight’s question is: feels like to be fully present—to listen, to feel, to
Why do we keep coming back to live music? connect, and to experience something larger than
ourselves.
In a world that moves faster every day, where al-
most anything can be streamed, downloaded, or Music is the answer!
experienced through a screen, there’s still some- Enjoy the performance!
thing extraordinary about gathering together to Warmly,
hear music performed live. For a few hours, we set
aside our busy lives and share an experience that Kara E. McEachern
can never be exactly repeated. Executive Director

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