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Victorian Era Music and Romantic Favorites Concert on Sunday
Sabir's Dining and Lounge presents an afternoon of classical music by female composers and romantic favorites.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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Sabir's Dining and Lounge in Valley City, North Dakota is hosting a concert featuring Victorian-era music performed by a chamber ensemble on Sunday, February 22nd at 3pm. The concert will showcase works by female composers such as Edward Elgar, Amy Beach, Louise Farrenc, and Mel Bonis, as well as other beloved romantic favorites. The event is free and open to the public, with a free-will offering collected.
Why it matters
This concert is part of an ongoing collaboration between the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra and the Bridges Arts Council to make classical music more accessible to local audiences. It highlights the contributions of female composers during the Victorian era, a time when women faced significant barriers in the music industry.
The details
The chamber ensemble performing includes Jenny Poehls and Deb Harris on flutes, Elise Buffat Nelson on cello, and Amy Mercer on piano. The concert will be held at the Performance Hall of the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts at the Valley City State University campus.
- The concert is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3pm.
The players
Sabir's Dining and Lounge
A local restaurant in Valley City, North Dakota that is hosting and sponsoring the concert.
Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
A professional orchestra that has been performing classical and modern music for over 90 years, and is collaborating with the Bridges Arts Council on this concert series.
Bridges Arts Council
A nonprofit organization that serves to bring arts and cultural opportunities to the Valley City and Barnes County community.
What’s next
The Bridges Arts Council encourages interested attendees to visit their website or Facebook page for more information about this event and future programming.
The takeaway
This concert highlights the enduring legacy of female composers during the Victorian era and the continued efforts of local arts organizations to bring classical music to diverse audiences in the community.
