A 25-member chamber orchestra under Maestro Eduardo Leandro fills Mertens Theater with a program that runs from Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man to Scott Joplin's rags.

The program also features Luciano Berio's Folk Songs and John Adams's Son of Chamber Symphony. A smaller ensemble means a closer view of the players, and tickets start at $21.

Tickets are $21–$72. Kids under 19 attend free, and accompanying adults save 15%. Season subscriptions are also available. Order online or call (203) 576-0263.

First time at the Symphony? Hold applause until the end of each piece (the conductor’s hands will drop to their sides), keep phones off and away, and save snacks for intermission.