Brown Bag Lunch: Open AIR Artists-in-Residence brings together music and the performing arts for a midday showcase. This concise event highlights classical and orchestral elements, enticing audiences to discover emerging talent.

When Jonathan Biss took the stage for the Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s season opener, he delivered a commanding rendition of Brahms that drew an enthusiastic standing ovation. The audience’s praise continued with a Mendelssohn encore, underscoring a memorable night of classical music.