Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra Presents: Signs of Life

Immerse yourself in a sweeping afternoon of string orchestra brilliance with Groupmuse Nights Out, offering discounted tickets to Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston’s evocative program, Signs of Life. On Sunday, April 12 at 3:00 PM at Second Church in Newton, conductor Paul Polivnik returns to lead a program that traces emotional depth and musical transformation across centuries. From the hushed beauty of Antonín Dvořák’s Nocturne for Strings to the searing intensity of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony, Op. 110a—a powerful orchestral reimagining of his deeply personal string quartet—this concert explores how composers shape intimate ideas into expansive sound worlds.

The program also shines a light on creative dialogue between past and present. Adolphus Hailstork’s Sonata da Chiesa reimagines the spirit of the Baroque church sonata through a contemporary American voice, while Edward Elgar’s Introduction and Allegro dazzles with concerto grosso–inspired interplay between solo quartet and full ensemble. With Groupmuse Nights Out discounted tickets, this is a perfect chance to experience Pro Arte’s vibrant string sound up close—an afternoon where lush melodies, dramatic intensity, and centuries of musical inspiration come vividly to life. 🎻

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