Symphony hosting concert tonight

The PGSO went big to begin with; now their going small.

The city’s symphony orchestra put on its annual huge outdoor show Pops in the Park to kick off their 2018-19 season and for their second presentation they are going to intimate lengths.

Tonight the PGSO’s chamber ensemble, made up of their professional core players, offers a show they call Fall Winds at the Ramada Ballroom.

“Come join us for this popular event on a Friday evening. Make it a date night,” said PGSO general manager Teresa Saunders.

“Listen to classical, pops, and jazz music played by our professional core musicians while sipping on a beverage of your choice and nibbling on an appetizer or sweet.”

Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $30 (discounts available for students and seniors) available online at centralinteriortickets. com.

Tickets are also on sale for the first mainstage concert of the PGSO’s new year. That event at Vanier Hall takes place Oct. 20.

Entitled Russian Fantasies, this full-orchestra show will present the works of Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky with a special guest appearance by piano soloist Andrew Staupe.

For fans of the smaller chamber ensemble events, book off Jan. 18 for Winter Gales and May 3 for Spring Breezes, also held at The Ramada.

Those tickets are also available now online.