June 1, 2 & 4

Aretha: A Tribute

A Tribute to the Queen of Soul, this program features Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and three-time Grammy Award nominee Ryan Shaw performing such iconic hits as Respect, Think, A Natural Woman, Chain of Fools, Amazing Grace, and many others.

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Saturday, June 10 | New Haven Green

NHSO with Angelique Kidjo: International Festival of Arts & Ideas

Dive into the magical tones of one of African’s most prominent musicians, five-time Grammy-award winner Angelique Kidjo at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas! Led by NHSO Music Director Alasdair Neale, this free concert on the New Haven Green will entrance listeners by seamlessly mixing genres and powerful musical messages.

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Harmony Fellowships provide opportunities across the musical, administrative, and board levels for traditionally underrepresented groups in the classical music industry.

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NHSO Pays Tribute to the Queen of Soul with Multi-City Tour June 1, 2 & 4
Thursday • May 18, 2023
Known as the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin left an indelible mark on the music industry with her powerful voice, magnetic stage presence, and unwavering commitment to her craft. The New Haven Symphony Orchestra will celebrate this American music legend in a three-city tour of Aretha: A Tribute to cap off their triumphant 2022-2023 concert season. READ MORE
New Haven Celebrates Black American Composers Helen Hagan, Florence Price & Margaret Bonds May 3 – 12
Tuesday • May 2, 2023
New Haven celebrates the musical brilliance and social impact of three exemplary Black, American women composers of the 20th Century: Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, and New Haven’s own Helen Hagan. Experience and learn more about their stories, music, and impact at free events around New Haven, all culminating with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s concert on Friday, May 12 at Southern CT State University. READ MORE
Music Director Candidate James Blachly Leads Music of Beethoven, Dawson, and Montgomery on April 16 at SCSU
Wednesday • March 29, 2023
Program to Feature NHSO’s First Performance of African American Composer William Levi Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony. READ MORE
Students Unlock a World of Music at NHSO Young People’s Concerts
Thursday • March 16, 2023
NHSO to Host Free Concert for Kids on Saturday, April 1 at Southern CT State University! READ MORE
Music Director Candidate Perry So Leads Music by Beethoven, Barber, and León March 26 at SCSU
Monday • March 13, 2023
Perry So says, “Our concert presents three breakthrough pieces by three composers… three lonely musicians working hard to carve out a place for themselves in a world skeptical of what they stood for." READ MORE
Music Director Candidate Tania Miller To Lead Program Celebrating Hope and Resilience March 10 at SCSU
Friday • February 17, 2023
Robert Schumann famously said, “To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts – such is the duty of the artist.” READ MORE

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