NHSO News

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The New Haven Symphony Orchestra will join 28 other orchestras this March to celebrate Connecticut Orchestra Month, a statewide initiative that highlights the joy and accessibility of live orchestral music.