Music and community will converge in spectacular harmony at "City of Floating Sounds," a free, outdoor concert on the New Haven Green presented by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, International Festival of Arts & Ideas, and Yale Schwarzman Center on Saturday, June 21. The concert celebrates New Haven’s stories, landmarks, and people—inviting audiences to take a musical journey that begins across the city and ends in a symphonic celebration under the summer sky. READ MORE

Blending the full force of a live orchestra with DiscoCactus’s electric, improvisational style, the performances will feature music from a wide range of gaming’s most beloved titles. Audiences can expect fresh takes on tracks from The Legend of Zelda, Minecraft, Hollow Knight, NieR, World of Warcraft, Elden Ring, Hades, and Undertale, plus a few surprises. READ MORE

Listening to music while performing mindfulness exercises targets neural and cardiac mechanisms in the brain that may treat symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to a new study led by Yale School of Medicine researchers. READ MORE

Under the direction of Music Director Perry So, the concert will feature internationally renowned trumpet soloist Pacho Flores, a three-time Latin GRAMMY nominee making his highly anticipated NHSO debut. READ MORE

NHSO partners with Art Pharmacy and CT Department of Economic and Community Development to bring novel arts-based health treatment to patients. READ MORE

Proceeds from the gala will directly fuel NHSO’s artistic and educational initiatives — bringing world-class music to Connecticut's stages, inspiring the next generation of young musicians, and ensuring that the transformative power of live orchestral music continues to enrich the community. READ MORE