NHSO News

Conductor Alasdair Neale will perform his final concert as music director on Thursday, May 2 at Woolsey Hall, where he will lead the orchestra in a program of music by Gustav Mahler and Florence Price.

New Haven celebrates the vibrancy and social impact of the Harlem and New Haven Renaissances. Learn more about these cultural movements, their historical impact, and the Black artists that led the way through a series of free events around New Haven, all culminating with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s Harlem Renaissance: Orchestral Voices concerts on April 13 & 14.

With musical selections including as Montgomery’s Starburst and Bernstein’s “Mambo” from West Side Story, this program touches on a wide range of diverse American music. The concert will also feature videos and images projected above the orchestra as the pieces are played.

NHSO fans may not realize is that our Principal Clarinetist is one of the most sought-after soloists in the world. A name synonymous with musical excellence, Mr. Shifrin boasts a career spanning decades, with accolades including the coveted Avery Fisher Prize and three Grammy nominations.

These concerts, presented free of charge, are programmed specifically for children ages 3-7, encouraging listening, playfulness, and participation throughout the interactive performance.

Led by Principal Pops Conductor Chelsea Tipton, II, this cheery program features enchanting favorites such as The Nutcracker, Sleigh Ride, and Carol of the Bells, amongst an array of other symphonic delights.