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If you\u2019re craving cozy right now, it\u2019s time to don your favorite frilly hat and fancy waistcoat on Jan. 31 for \u201cAn Evening in the Victorian Era,\u201d an intimate gathering of music lovers, one chamber music orchestra, and a small batch of big community connection.<\/p>\n

Featuring an all-female chamber ensemble, \u201cAn Evening in the Victorian Era\u201d is part of the symphony\u2019s Small Stages chamber music concert series that welcomes a much smaller audience to a more intimate orchestra experience you can\u2019t find anywhere else.<\/p>\n

Small Stages is a refresh of FMSO’s “fun-size\u201d performances aimed at bringing musicians and audiences together in intimate spaces throughout our community and beyond, according to FMSO Executive Director Lucas Wood.<\/p>\n

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An Evening in the Victorian Era<\/p>\n

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When: <\/b>Social at 6:15 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, program at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: <\/b>Fine Arts Club, 601 Fourth St. S., Fargo<\/p>\n

Info: <\/b>Tickets are $60 for this 21+ event. More details can be found at https:\/\/www.fmsymphony.org\/smallstages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Capped at 45 attendees, \u201cAn Evening in the Victorian Era\u201d is an excellent way to explore history and enjoy classical music.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach performance creates a close, personal musical experience that highlights both the artistry of our musicians and the charm of the unique local venues we\u2019ve partnered with,\u201d Wood said. \u201cIt\u2019s a great refresh to the chamber music experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

For \u201cAn Evening in the Victorian Era,\u201d Wood said they hope the event resonates with community members looking for plenty of unique creative engagement.<\/p>\n

The concert not only includes Victorian-era music, hors d\u2019oeuvres and drinks, but audience members are invited to dress in their own period costumes of the time, though it\u2019s not mandatory.<\/p>\n

\u201cCome as you\u2019re comfortable,\u201d Wood said.<\/p>\n

Taking place at Fine Arts Club, 601 Fourth St. S., Fargo, the concert is truly set to scene in a building dedicated to the preservation of early American culture. Wood added that it\u2019s important to FMSO\u2019s mission to seek community collaboration and high-quality engagement.<\/p>\n

\u201cPartnering with smaller spaces allows our audiences and musicians to be physically closer, heightening the experience of live performance,\u201d he said. \u201cAlso, it brings the public to locations they might not otherwise experience to enjoy inspiring performances.\u201d<\/p>\n

The ensemble <\/b>assembled for \u201cAn Evening in the Victorian Era\u201d includes some recognizable <\/b>orchestra musicians, including flutists Deb Harris and Jenny Poehls, cellist Elise Buffat Nelson and pianist Amy Mercer.<\/p>\n

Musicians will highlight three prominent female composers of the time: Mel Bonis, Louise Ferrenc and Amy Beach. The concert will also include music by Elgar, Tchaikovsky and others.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe concert promises to be a charming mix of sentimental pieces, dramatic pieces and fun pieces,\u201d Wood said.<\/p>\n

Tickets to the 21+ event are limited to 60 attendees and include hors d\u2019oeuvres, two beverages and plenty of connection.<\/p>\n

Like other FMSO performances, ticket sales support roughly 40 percent of the nonprofit symphony’s annual operating budget, according to Wood, describing them as \u201cvital for us in order to bring such talented local and regional musicians to the stage for our community to enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Fine Arts Club will host \u201cAn Evening in the Victorian Era\u201d on Jan. 31.<\/figcaption>

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More Small Stages concerts<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

In March, FMSO Small Stages performance includes a recital featuring two major works of chamber music: Brahms\u2019 Clarinet Quintet Op. 115 and Mendelssohn\u2019s Octet Op. 20.<\/p>\n

The program brings together the local group Third Avenue String Quartet, a clarinet performance and additional string players to create what Wood describes as \u201ca rich, expressive afternoon of music.\u201d<\/p>\n

The venue is historically significant, too.<\/p>\n

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Brahms and Mendelssohn will be held at Synclaire Events Venue in downtown Fargo.<\/figcaption>

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\u201cThe Synclaire was once home to the Fargo Music Conservatory,\u201d Wood said, suggesting the symbolism of inviting chamber music lovers back into the building. \u201cToday it is a beautifully updated historic venue that provides the perfect setting for this performance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brahms and Mendelssohn at the Synclaire<\/b><\/p>\n

Synclaire Events Venue, 613 First Ave. N., Fargo <\/p>\n

2 p.m. on Sunday, March 1 <\/p>\n

Tickets are $34 with a student rate of $19.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit <\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.fmsymphony.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Beer, Brats and Brass will be held at Brewhalla on May 14.<\/figcaption>

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Beer, Brats and Brass<\/b><\/p>\n

Brewhalla, 1702 First Ave. N., Fargo<\/p>\n

6 p.m. on Thursday, May 14<\/p>\n

Tickets are $34 with a student rate of $19.<\/p>\n

\u201cA fan favorite returns,\u201d Wood said, echoing the community\u2019s commitment to local art \u2014 and beer. \u201cIt\u2019s an energetic evening of brass and percussion paired with brats, brews, and the lively vibe of Brewhalla. A fun way to close out the FM Symphony season,\u201d Wood added.<\/p>\n

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Jane Linde Capistran will conduct for the FMSO for “A Night at the Oscars\u201d on Feb. 21.<\/figcaption>

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For a larger-scale soiree, Fargo Moorhead Symphony Orchestra and Fargo Theatre return with \u201cA Night at the Oscars\u201d on Feb. 21 for another evening of Hollywood glamour and music.<\/p>\n

Conducted by Jane Linde Capistran and hosted by Jordon Schroeer, this cinematic celebration features the voices of the FM Choral Artists and a tribute to Oscar-winning soundtracks.<\/p>\n

A Night at the Oscars<\/b><\/p>\n

Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway<\/p>\n

7:30 p.m., Feb. 21<\/p>\n

$44<\/p>\n

For more information, visit <\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.fmsymphony.org\/a-night-at-the-oscars.<\/a><\/p>\n

This article is part of a content partnership with The Arts Partnership, a nonprofit organization cultivating the arts in Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo. For more information, visit <\/i><\/p>\n

theartspartnership.net.<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n