NHSO News

From Jingle Bells to the Hallelujah Chorus, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s (NHSO) popular Holiday concerts are back and touring across southern Connecticut during the month of December.

Alasdair Neale has accepted the invitation to renew his contract as the Symphony’s music director. With this contract extension comes the bittersweet news that Neale will be leaving his post with the NHSO following the 2023-24 Season.

Led by music director Alasdair Neale, the October 3 concert program will feature Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, Coleman’s Fanfare for Uncommon Times, Price’s Ethiopia’s Shadow in America, and Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto with guest soloist Tai Murray.

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New Haven Symphony Orchestra Concert Postponed

Who is your hero? The NHSO is asking students across the US to share personal stories of their heroes, so they can be transformed into cartoons with an instrumental soundtrack. Inspired by the heroism of American veterans, the animated shorts will be premiered on Veteran’s Day 2021.

Connecticut orchestras are helping local music teachers with online resources and events encouraging students to play an instrument.