PHOTO BY ROB DAVIDSON.

Rhode Island Philharmonic Music Director Ruth Reinhardt

What does a typical day at Rhode Island Philharmonic look like for you? Usually I start my day with Seven Stars Bakery or Ellie’ s in Providence for breakfast. We mostly have morning meetings, either artistic committee meetings or other meetings at the Carter Center where the music school and offices are. In the afternoon and evening, rehearsals are about two and a half hours each. In between there’ s a break, where I go back to the hotel and quickly go over the scores again, focusing on what to do in the next rehearsal. Then it’ s 10 p. m. and I end the day in the hotel restaurant.

What do you think sets you apart from other conductors? Well, I don’ t think there are many conductors who study their scores and prepare for their concerts in a ski lift or on top of a mountain.

What are you most excited about this season? I’ m super excited about the season opening because we are going to do the world premiere of Eric Nathan’ s violin concerto. Eric Nathan is based in Providence, and this is also the beginning of our three-year partnership with him as composer in residence. Another concert that I’ m very much looking forward to is our side-by-side concert with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Orchestra in January. They will play together, share a stand with our own musicians, and for the first time, we’ re actually going to perform a concerto as the side-by-side piece, Chopin’ s Piano Concerto No. 2 with Alessio Bax. I think it ' s just really nice that they not only get to play side by side with our own players, but get to work with and experience a world-class pianist.

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The B-Side Feel the energy, color and pulse of an unforgettable evening. From Bernstein’ s electrifying jazz-inspired Prelude, Fugue and Riffs and Berio’ s vibrant Folk Songs to Beethoven’ s triumphant Fifth Symphony, this spectacular journey leaves you exhilarated, inspired and uplifted. 7:30 p. m. The Zeiterion, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, nbsymphony. org / 2026-2027-season

21 – JUNE 20

Nothing Up My Sleeve … Simple Deceptions for Curious Humans Master illusionist Dendy, whose magic captivated audiences in last year’ s sold-out A Christmas Carol, returns to Trinity Rep with a spellbinding new theatrical experience. Featuring captivating storytelling, jaw-dropping tricks and mind-bending surprises, this exhilarating show will leave audiences of all ages believing in magic. Trinity Rep, 201 Washington St., Providence, trinityrep. com / nothing

21 – 22

Middle School Play at Providence Country Day PCD’ s youngest thespians shine in the middle school play, staged in the striking new Suzanne Young Murray Arts Center. A fun, family-friendly showcase of budding talent on the school’ s newest stage. Suzanne Young Murray Arts Center, Providence Country Day, 660 Waterman Ave., East Providence, providence countryday. org

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25 – 27

Carmen One of the most iconic stories ever told, Carmen blazes to life in this bold, raw and daring new interpretation by Yury Yanowsky. Set to the electrifying music of Georges Bizet, plunge into a world of passion and desire where love is a dangerous game and fate is inescapable. June 25 – 26 at 7 p. m., June 26 – 27 at 1:30 p. m. Woodman Center, Moses Brown, 250 Lloyd Ave., Providence, balletri. org