Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/New York
- From 7:30 PM
These are the previously published dates. Check the organizer for a new edition.
Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Classic Rock in a Four-String Frame: Press Play at J Under the Dome
The HSO’s program preview includes “Comfortably Numb,” “Space Oddity” and “Johnny B Goode,” played not by a rock band but by two violins, a viola and a cello. Press Play: Classic Rock is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at J Under the Dome in Hartford.
A rock catalogue in a four-player frame
The quartet features violinists Simon Bilyk and Candy Lammers, violist Michael Wheeler and cellist Peter Zay. The HSO describes the music as arranged for strings, making the change in instrumentation central to the event.
The artists named in the HSO’s description range from The Beatles and The Allman Brothers Band to Fleetwood Mac, The Who and Janis Joplin. That range points to a program drawing on a broad era of rock rather than focusing on one performer.
Further reading: Press Play: Classic Rock | Hartford Symphony Orchestra ↗ · Press Play: Classic Rock ↗
The HSO’s timeline for classic rock
The orchestra’s background places the starting point in 1964, when The Beatles arrived in America and the British Invasion began. It describes the roughly 15 years that followed as the period in which rock developed into what is now called classic rock.
That context explains the concert’s broad musical frame: the HSO connects a four-player string ensemble with songs and artists from across the period it outlines, rather than presenting the program as a single-artist tribute.
Further reading: Press Play: Classic Rock | Hartford Symphony Orchestra ↗
Five named selections, with more to come
The HSO’s preview lists “Comfortably Numb,” “Space Oddity,” “Sultans of Swing,” “Tuesday’s Gone” and “Johnny B Goode,” followed by “and more.” These are examples, not a complete setlist.
2026-11-12 · J Under the Dome
- Press Play: Classic Rock — Hartford Symphony Orchestra quartet featuring Simon Bilyk and Candy Lammers, violins; Michael Wheeler, viola; and Peter Zay, cello.
- Program includes “Comfortably Numb,” “Space Oddity,” “Sultans of Swing,” “Tuesday’s Gone,” “Johnny B Goode,” and more.
Plan your visit
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. No end time is listed.
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J Under the Dome
The listed address is 1 Sequassen St, Hartford, CT.
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$36
The listed admission is $36. Tickets are linked through the Hartford Symphony Orchestra.
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Ask about venue-specific arrangements
The HSO visitor guide states that all HSO venues are ADA compliant but does not detail access features at J Under the Dome. For mobility or other access needs, call Ticket Services at 860-987-5900, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Getting to J Under the Dome
Destination and directions
The event is at J Under the Dome, 1 Sequassen St, Hartford, CT. The event information does not specify an entrance or provide event-specific transit instructions; use the map links to calculate directions from your starting point.
Press Play: Classic Rock ↗ · Press Play: Classic Rock | Hartford Symphony Orchestra ↗
Street parking
Hartford.com says on-street parking is free on most streets after 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and on weekends. Check signs and meters for applicable hours and restrictions; this citywide information does not confirm a dedicated venue lot or parking availability.
Before you make a plan
Are dinner and appetizers included in admission?
No. Both are available to purchase during the performance, separately from the listed $36 admission.
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Does the event have an age policy?
The event information does not state an age policy. Check with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra if age eligibility affects your plans.
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Location & Google Maps
J Under the Dome
1 Sequassen St, Hartford, CT
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