Parlando to present 'Symphony of Laughter' at the United Saturday

WESTERLY — Parlando, the New York City-based chamber orchestra known for "bringing intimate and accessible orchestral experiences to wider audiences," returns to Westerly this weekend for its second performance at the United.

"We had so much fun, how could we not return," said Parlando founder and director Ian Niederhoffer on the telephone Tuesday morning.

"It was an absolute no-brainer," he added with a laugh, noting that laughter is actually the focus of this year's program and the chamber orchestra plans to "turn up the humor" for an unforgettable evening of laughs, wittiness and harmony."

Ian Niederhoffer