May 11 and 12, 2024

Saint Saëns’ Organ Symphony

Ste. Marie Roman Catholic Church, Manchester

This concert promises an exciting and varied journey through the masterworks of French Romanticism. Opening with Berlioz’s vivacious “Roman Carnival Overture”, the performance carries listeners on a wave of Italianate joy and exuberance. The mood turns contemplative with Lili Boulanger’s “D’un soir triste”, an emotionally profound piece, inviting introspection and a melancholic reflection. This is followed by Guilmant’s “Fantaisie Triomphale”, a work showcasing the organ’s majesty through its triumphant, soaring themes. The grand finale is Saint-Saëns’s Symphony No. 3, “Organ Symphony”, which beautifully integrates the pipe organ with the orchestra, creating a symphony bursting with invention and drama. The concert promises a harmonious blend of joy, melancholy, triumph, and drama, offering an exhilarating journey through some of the greatest masterpieces of French Romantic music.

10 A Street • Derry, NH
603-437-5100

Tupelo Music Hall is a multi-genre performing arts space specializing in music events, comedy, and occasional theatrical shows.  With two seating arrangements, Tupelo Music Hall can accommodate both mid-size and larger artists in an intimate setting.   We strive to provide the best listening experience in New England in an acoustically superior space with state-of-the-art sound equipment.  It’s no mistake that our motto is “It’s All About the Music”.

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The Great Organ was built by E.F. Walcker and Company of Ludwigsburg, Germany for the Boston Music Hall and dedicated in 1863. In 1884, it was removed and placed in storage to make room on the stage for the new Boston Symphony Orchestra. In 1897, Methuen millionaire Edward F. Searles, who had an interest in pipe organs from an early age, purchased the Great Organ at auction and had noted architect Henry Vaughan custom design a building to house it. This architecturally and acoustically stunning concert hall was dedicated in 1909. In 1946, the building was incorporated as a nonprofit cultural center and renamed the Methuen Memorial Music Hall.

Today, The Methuen Memorial Music Hall is a registered historical landmark and is actively used for performances of many kinds. The Great Organ is the center piece of the Hall and the 15-week Summer Organ Concert series represents the flagship events of our season. We also feature a diverse set of events throughout our season, including piano, vocal, and instrumental performances. The Hall is available for private rentals, including weddings, gatherings, and performances.

Methuen Memorial Music Hall
192 Broadway
Methuen, MA 01844

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