Tasty collaboration

Allentown Symphony, Union & Finch to pair fine music and foods

It’s time to feed all your senses.

In a unique partnership between the Allentown Symphony and Union & Finch restaurant, you can enjoy the work of area composers in a chamber concert inspired by dishes from the restaurant.

The special event, which will be part of the symphony’s new music chamber series, will be held at 7 p.m. April 5 at Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem.

The program will feature premiere performances of short works by Hailey Belvio, Pierre Bohemond, Karen Danial, Pete Deshler, Ashlyn Leary, Mike Lorenz, Tom Maher,

Steve Reisteter, and ASO Composer in Residence, Chris Rogerson.

In between each piece, you’ll have a break for small bites of food with a description from the chef. Then you’ll enjoy the samples of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean

food from Union & Finch, which inspired the composers.

Here’s what you’ll taste

Mediterranean dip platters of white bean hummus and a roasted red pepper dip. Served with pita chips (contains nuts).

Couscous salad: Couscous, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, kalamata olives, white beans, feta cheese, mint,

lemon and oil dressing. Moroccan chicken: Chicken marinated in preserved lemons and Moroccan spices, mixed with olives, onions, parsley, cilantro, chickpeas & naan bread.

Kanafa: Crunchy shredded phyllo dough baked with a layer of creamy sweet cheese drenched in rosewater syrup.

Note: Masks are required. How much: Adults $10; students are free.

Info: millersymphonyhall. org/calendar/event/993/

COURTESY OF UNION & FINCH As part of the New Music Chamber Series, the Allentown Symphony partnered with Union & Fitch restaurant to present a chamber concert of music by area composers inspired by the food on their menu.