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10/11/2022
Prelude Issue Fall 2022
The official newsletter of the ECSO:
A Message from Toshiyuki Shimada
Season Preview
Musicians of the Orchestra: Lisa Gray
A Message from Caleb
Welcome message by ECSO Board President
09/16/2022
Press Release – Conduct Us Concert
On Sunday, October 2 from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, members of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra will be located at Hygienic Arts waiting to perform, all they need is a conductor. The general public will have a chance to conduct In the Hall of the Mountain King, Blue Danube Waltz, Toreador Song from Carmen, Can-Can from Orpheus in the Underworld, and William Tell Overture (The Lone Ranger Theme.)
07/15/2022
Press Release – Chorus Director Job Announcement
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra (ECSO) and Chorus announces a vacancy for the contractual position of Music Director/Conductor of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus (ECSC). The start date for this position will be Fall 2022.
05/27/2022
Press Release – Summer Concert Gala at Stonington Vineyards – 6.25.22
The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra will be holding a summer concert fundraiser at the Stonington Vineyards on Saturday, June 25th (rain date: June 26.)
Doors open at 6pm, with the concert scheduled to start at 7pm. The concert will feature ECSO musicians, led by Music Director & Conductor, Toshiyuki Shimada. The orchestra will perform works by Leonard Bernstein, Johann Strauss, Jr., John Philip Sousa, and more.
04/15/2022
Press Release – Joyful Dances, Season Finale – 5.7.22
Celebrating Ludwig van Beethoven, the evening begins with his Triple Concerto of 1803, featuring internationally acclaimed violinist, Elissa Lee Koljonen; Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient, cellist Sophie Shao; and Steinway Artist pianist Eva Virsik.
04/14/2022
Prelude Issue #4
The official newsletter of the ECSO:
A Message from Toshiyuki Shimada
Instrumental Competition and Digital Content
Musicians of the Orchestra: Ariana Straznicky-Packer
Build a Music-Loving Community
22-23 Season Preview
A Message from Caleb
03/16/2022
Press Release – Free ECSO concert at Cathedral of St. Patrick – 4.10.22
On Sunday, April 10 (Palm Sunday) at 7:30pm, the ECSO will perform a free concert at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, CT. For more information and to reserve a free ticket, visit ectsymphony.com. This concert is generously sponsored by the Edward and Mary Lord Foundation.
03/15/2022
Press Release – 75th Anniversary Gala concert – 4.9.22
On Saturday, April 9, the ECSO will celebrate its 75th anniversary season with a festive and multifaceted Gala, hosted by the Friends of the ECSO. Plan to join us at the Mystic Marriott for a musical shower of diamonds! Tickets are $100 per person and will include hors d’oeuvres, libations, and concert attendance. For more information and to register, visit ecso.givesmart.com
