# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Force of Nature
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Lauded for his sumptuous tone and jaw-dropping technique, cellist Zuill Bailey opens the Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s 131st Season performing Michael Daugherty’s “Tales of Hemingway,” for which he received the Best Solo Performance Grammy Award in 2017. We begin the program with Peggy Stuart Coolidge’s suite, New England Autumn, inspired by life in New England and brought to life by rich orchestral imagery and resounding flair. Rounding out the program is the Second Symphony of the deeply emotionally disturbed composer Robert Schumann, written as part of self-care journey towards calm and inner peace. 

This concert is currently part of a Subscription Package. Single tickets go on sale August 6, 2026.

Program

New England Autumn | Peggy Stuart Coolidge                                            
Tales of Hemingway | Michael Daugherty                                     
                    Zuill Bailey, cello
Symphony No. 2 in C major | Robert Schumann

About the Guest Artist:

Zuill Bailey, widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world, is a Grammy Award winning, internationally renowned soloist, recitalist, Artistic Director and teacher.  His rare combination of celebrated artistry, technical wizardry and engaging personality has made him one of the most sought after and active cellists today. For more information, visit Zuill Bailey
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/orono/force-of-nature/200030040876951
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, concerts, performances
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Orono
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Collins Center for the Arts
- **lat**: 44.8999101
- **long**: -68.6661318
- **full address**: Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road,Orono,ME,United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Force of Nature being held?
  - **A:** Force of Nature takes place on Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road,Orono,ME,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Force of Nature?
  - **A:** Force of Nature is organized by Bangor Symphony Orchestra.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Force of Nature is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Orono, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Force of Nature sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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