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Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra
About Us:
The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra is a Connecticut's premier professional chamber orchestra dedicated to presenting both traditional and contemporary classical chamber works to the public. The orchestra was established in 1997.
The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, led by founder and Artistic Director Adrian Sylveen continues to grow in size and repertoire, presenting approximately twenty five regular and educational performances each year in New Britain, New London, Middletown, New York, and, since fall of 2009, in Waterbury. Over the last decade the orchestra also performed in Hartford, Mystic, Meriden, CT, New York, and Pennsylvania.
The mission of Virtuosi is to preserve and perpetuate the great traditions of chamber music through the expansion of its public performance season, its education series, and, by showcasing the excellence of regional talent. In the choice of repertoire special attention is given to music from Eastern Europe.
The organization consists of a Music/ Executive Director, approximately 20 professional Musicians and administrative staff of two. In addition to performances the Orchestra makes an effort to enrich the community by providing other programs such as free tickets to the local schools, lectures etc.
A frequent guest at the Kosciusko Foundation's Chamber Music Series, in 2003 the Virtuosi was invited to perform at the Gala Concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of John Paul II papacy. In the same year the group became the permanent orchestra of the New London based Connecticut Lyric Opera.
Upcoming Events at Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra
Performance - Madama Butterfly
Performance - Madama Butterfly
Performance - Madama Butterfly
Recent News
Connecticut Virtuosi Announcing the 2023-2024 Concert Season
Connecticut Virtuosi Announces Exciting Lineup of Events for the 2023-2024 Season Concert Season to Include Classics, Contemporary, Opera and Collaborations The Virtuosi Set to Appear in Hartford, New London, New Britain and at Carnegie Hall …
Read More »Enrollment For Fall Semester At Connecticut Virtuosi Music Academy
String Instruments, Piano, Voice & Chamber Music Ensembles The Connecticut Virtuosi Music Academy is pleased to announce the enrollment for its Fall semester. Founded in 2009 as an educational initiative of the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber…
Read More »Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra News - August 9, 2023
Thursday, August 10 7:00 pm J. S. Bach: Partitas for Violin Solo Brunilda Myftaraj, violin Saturday, August 12 7:00 pm Mezzo-soprano Rebecca Almeida in recital with pianist Alex Nakhimovsky Sunday, August 13, 1:00 pm VMI Ensemble Concert In…
Read More »Connecticut Virtuosi Announces Its 2023 Summer Music Academy and Festival
Connecticut Virtuosi Announces its 2023 Summer Music Academy and Festival July 31 - August 13 2023 VIRTUOSI SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL EVENTS: Sunday, July 30, 2023, 12:30pm Mozart Duets for 2 violins Adrian Sylveen, Brunilda Myftaraj, violins …
Read More »Connecticut Lyric Opera to Stage Mozart's Don Giovanni
Connecticut Lyric Opera to Stage Mozart's Don Giovanni in Collaboration with Connecticut Virtuosi Orchestra Lusty Misadventures of Don Juan to be Presented in New Britain, Hartford, New London, and Middletown Mozart's Don Giovanni, considered to…
Read More »The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra Players Presents 'The Four Seasons' at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City
By The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra Players at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall ~ Adrian Sylveen, artistic director ~ Vivaldi – The Four Seasons Songs by Nora Fox (arranged for strings by Jonathan Kane) J. S. Bach –…
Read More »Relax This Summer With Some Classical Tunes
Faculty Bios Brunilda Myftaraj, violin A graduate with the highest honors from the Conservatory of Fine Arts in Tirana, award-winning Albanian-American violinist BRUNILDA MYFTARAJ is currently concertmaster of the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber…
Read More »Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra - Our Summer Music Academy Is Starting Soon
Our mission is to develop talent through creativity and teaching excellence. The goal of the school is to teach music performance at the highest level, and to instill the passion for this art form. The Connecticut Virtuosi Summer Music Academy…
Read More »Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra Happenings - May 2, 2022
OPERA: GIULIO CESARE New Britain, New London, Hartford Full Opera Production with the CT Lyric Opera. "Giulio Cesare" is loosely based on the situation in Egypt during the Roman Civil War, and Cesare’s famous courtship with Cleopatra, the…
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