The Hartford Symphony Orchestra (HSO) is an American orchestra based in Hartford, Connecticut . From there, the HSO launched a series of new community initiatives, including CityMusic, an El Sistema inspired after school music program in Hartford. Erik Ralskes appearance at Classical Tahoe is made possible by The Spirit Burns Fund. After the financial growth of the 1940s, the Hartford Symphony was able to perform six traditional concerts in The Bushnell with several nationally and internationally renowned guest performers, including Walton Deckelman, piano; Bela Urban, violin; Joseph De Pasquale, viola; Seymour Benstock, cello; and Cynthia Otis, harp. Emily Caravella principal Gillian Stein John Bennett The 1973 movie The Sting used The Entertainer and other Joplin rags for its soundtrack, popularizing orchestral versions of the tunes. 8 in G Major, IV. For its innovative programming at home in CT, the Connecticut Natural Gas presented the orchestra with its Diversity Award. Talcott Mountain Music Festival Sunday Serenades Education Community Oboe Concerto in C Major K314, I. Allegro aperto by W.A. The Hartford Symphony context, sandwiching Clyne between formalized jazz and symphonic fantasy, is much more liberating. Unlike Berliozs symphony, Dance does not get strident or overbearing. Elizabeth Benton, CELLO Jeehae Lees appearance at Classical Tahoe is made possible by KyungAe Bae and Ralph Miller. Currently a member of: Classical Tahoe (Concertmaster since festival inception), Festival Orchestra NAPA (Concertmaster), CityMusic Cleveland (Concertmaster) Previously a member of: Metropolitan Opera (Principal Associate Concertmaster, Acting Concertmaster), Chicago Symphony, Sydney Opera House (Concertmaster) Additional career highlights: Soloist with the Chicago Symphony; concerts as Guest Concertmaster with the Seattle Symphony, American Symphony Orchestra, Welsh National Opera, and Adelaide Symphony (Australia); performances at Marlboro, Manchester, and Bard Music Festivals, as well as festivals in Norway and Greece; Tononi Trio Teaches at: New York University. Become part of our "Legacy Society" by supporting Classical Tahoe in your estate plans. Sponsored by Wes & Chloe Horton, Arthur Masi Kuan yielded the baton for The Entertainer to a young conductor-in-training from the mentoring program of the Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship. Dongsok Shins appearance at Classical Tahoe is made possible by Renee and Steven Bouck. This page is not available in other languages. Most of them also do other things. Nathan van Eck, LIBRARIANS We will engage individual musicians on a piecemeal basis, then return them to furlough status, he said. Karen Walsh Just as Hadestown veers from blues jump jazz to chamber pop, the symphonys program for its fifth Masterworks concert of the season finds Berliozs hallucinatory dreamwork sharing the bill with two Scott Joplin rags and a cello concerto composed by Anna Clyne in 2019. The Hartford Symphony Orchestras extensive array of Education and Community Activities serves more than 22,000 individuals in Hartford and surrounding communities annually. These years also brought in the worlds most celebrated soloists, including Benny Goodman, Mitch Miller, Isaac Stern, Leon Fleisher, a young Andr Watts, Itzhak Perlman, Van Cliburn, Ella Fitzgerald, and a 19-year-old Yo-Yo Ma. This year also marked the passing of Francis Goodwin, who truly had devoted his life to creating and sustaining the Hartford Symphony. The Claire & Millard Pryor Orchestra Committee Co-Chair At the last minute, Symphony supporters Francis Goodwin and Harry Robinson each donated $70,000 to the HSO, allowing the orchestra to meet its goal and continue to provide classical music to the City of Hartford. 134 talking about this. David Garcias appearance at Classical Tahoe is made possible by Peter and Kim Garcia. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Welcome to the new courant.com: Whats changed, FAQs and more, Four CT swimming spots closed due to water quality concerns amid hot weather, Review: Hartford Symphony Orchestras Symphonie Fantastique invokes dreams and fantasies, Tracy Chapman makes history as Fast Car tops country charts with Luke Combs cover, Summer theater takes center stage this week in CT arts with a side of Chevy Chase, Indie rock pioneers They Might Be Giants hit CT with ever-inventive sound, powerful new horn section, Lets twist again with a little Chubby Checker, Sam Hunt and Elvis Costello this week in CT arts, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. We strive to enrich lives and community through great music! . Arielle Martins The campaign was a great success: the Orchestra raised $100,000 in one year. It has none of the lushness of either Joplin or Berlioz. Sponsored by Kristen Phillips & Matthew Schreck, Aekyung Kim, VIOLIN Carin Wiesner (concertmaster) Mirela Panaitisor (principal) Sydney Parker Hanna Hall Liana He Lisa Roberts Peter Kozun Kim Vallieres Grace Petrarca Claire Liu Kate Shafer Gillian Stein Amber Tolley Karen Walsh Emily Edley Jamie Branning Tulsi Sumukadas Michael Valalik. Musicians - Hartford Symphony Orchestra This concert features the musicians of the Hartford Symphony, Assistant Conductor, Adam Boyles, and the 2021 Young Artist Competition co-first place winner Tyler Tan, violin. Susan Dunne can be reached at sdunne@courant.com. Musicians Portal - Hartford Symphony Orchestra The position of capital campaign manager has been eliminated and development associate, which was vacant, will be left unfilled, Collins said. Music institutions and venues. After the first $10,000 installment in 1948, the HSO was finally able to open official administrative offices in the first floor of the Old State House, and, more importantly, was able to pay the musicians scale wages. In October 1978, the musicians went on strike, protesting the reductions of concerts and rehearsal hours. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. For the first time, patrons could buy subscriptions ($6 for seats at four concerts in either the Orchestra or Front Balcony section) or pay $1 per concert for a seat in the rest of the house. Series at the Jai-alai Fronton in Hartford. Conducted byDan D'Addio. The Hartford Symphony was then free to use what little funds they had to pay for technical costs. Curation, booking, producing, live sound engineering, backline, marketing, crowd control. IN 1976, the Symphony presented a special Bicentennial series, featuring popular and brand-new American music on every program. Video Session for Greater Hartford Arts Council, Spotlight Series: Music for Cello Quartet, streaming Jan. 22-Feb. 17. Jennifer Montones appearance at Classical Tahoe is made possible by The Spirit Burns Fund. MSM Summer provides instruction and performance experience in instrumental musicclassical and jazz, composition, and musical theaterfor students ages 8 to 17 in a dynamic conservatory setting. This orchestra prepares and performs symphonicmasterworks, concerti, and contemporary works. Hartford Symphony Orchestra | Hartford CT - Facebook What unites the works turns out to be dreams and fantasies. Staff reports April 15, 2023 The Hartford Symphony Orchestra announces the Talcott Mountain Music Festival, scheduled to run June 30 through July 28 at Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center. trombone, Eugene Bozzi, About 4 West Hartford Arts & Culture Ticket sales were outstanding, and the Symphony continued to grow. Linnea Bloomquist (principal) Yoyo Chen It may be hard to mentally maneuver this sometimes jarring, sometimes somnolent stream of dream imagery, especially while awake in a concert hall on a rainy night. Board member Francis Goodwin, considered to be the Father of the Hartford Symphony, even put up $11,000 in personal collateral to finance a loan for the Symphony. Ha Young Jungs appearance at Classical Tahoe is made possible by Jonathan Lei and Minmyo Kim. associate concertmaster Does The Hartford Symphony Orchestra Still Exist? Concertmaster Laura Hamiltons appearance and leadership are generously supported by Steven and Florence Goldby. Tuition is $135 for HCD private lesson students, and $335 for all others. IMMEDIATE RELEASE After the cancellation of the 199192 season, new subscriptions were low[9] and the prospects of a 199293 season looked shaky. Robert Breen (principal) Despite the Symphonys poor financial status from a lack of government funding, the orchestras four-concert season was the most illustrious the orchestra had ever seen; it featured world-famous soloists and a high ticket revenue from $3 admission prices. Adam Boyles conductor Stagehands Local 84 Mirela Panaitisor. Hartford Symphony Orchestra will furlough its 86 musicians effective Sept. 28, "due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and the extension of related governmental executive orders limiting. Its power comes from reverberation, not volume. Contact our office for more information. The Hartford Times and Hartford Courant gave mediocre reviews to the Symphonys opening concerts of the 196162 season; more people began to subscribe to the Bushnells concert series instead of the Symphonys because they believed the Hartford Symphonys performances were mediocre in comparison. The Hartford Symphony Orchestra conducted by. HSOs Symphony in the Park is presented by the Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Trust Fund Bank of America, NA, Trustee, The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, with generous support from The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Gottfried & Somberg, Trinity College, and Travelers, Greater Hartford Arts Council, Gawlicki Family Foundation, The City of Hartford. Currently a member of: Reno Philharmonic Orchestra (Principal), Reno Chamber Orchestra (Principal) Previously a member of: West Eastern Divan Orchestra, multiple worldwide tours Additional career highlights: Soloist with the Israeli Youth Symphony, Oistrakh Symphony, Susanville Symphony, Carson City Symphony, and Reno Pops Orchestra, among others; performances with the Terre Haute Symphony, Illinois Symphony, and Santa Rosa Symphony; featured artist with the Tahoe Chamber Music Society and Chamber Music Unbound, among others Teaches at: University of Nevada, Reno. Stopped by for a writing session on their world tour. At the audition, students are expected to perform scales, a solo or etudes demonstrating current skill level, and sight-read a piece (provided at the audition). programming, including the incorporation of rock n roll, modern jazz, and international music into the series. Zoe Slap Allegro by Antonin Dvorak. "We're very excited about the. We believe passionately in the performance of live . Voice Over Recordings with American Ninja Warrior Jr.s host, Victoria Arlen. Allegro by Antonin Dvorak Audition Information Auditions for this academic-year ensemble are held in June at our annual Ensemble Placement Day. Calendar Listing | The Hartford Symphony Orchestra is Connecticut's premier musical organization. The next day the contributions continued to roll in, saving the orchestra from financial disaster and initiating the strong connection between the Hartford Symphony and the Hartford community. Nathan Coles appearance at Classical Tahoe is made possible by Thomas Yamamoto and Marietta Wu. MusicalAmerica - 2023 GUIDE TO SUMMER PROGRAMS Spotlight Series: "Music for Cello Quartet," streaming Jan. 22-Feb. 17. Katie McClaine, FRENCH HORN A one-time $25 registration fee may apply. The city of Hartford is home to Connecticut Opera (founded in 1942 and closed in 2009), the New Haven Symphony Orchestra (founded in 1934), The Hartford Chorale . Stewart Roses appearance at Classical Tahoe is made possible by The Spirit Burns Fund. Office: 860.246.8742 Determined to see the Hartford Symphony expand and flourish, Mahler developed educational and outreach programs. Currently a member of: American Chamber Players Previously a member of: New World Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony Additional career highlights: Co-chair and pianist for Bulgarian Concert Evenings in New York; concerts at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall; soloist with the Bulgarian Radio Orchestra, New World Symphony, and Orchestra delAngelicum; performances at Marlboro, Pianofest, Bowdoin, Music Academy of the West, Kneisel Hall, Banff Center for the Arts, and Walla Walla Chamber Music Festivals. Ixi Chens appearance at Classical Tahoe is made possible by Mountain Workspace. Dsire Elseviers appearance at Classical Tahoe is made possible by Florence and Steven Goldby. Oboe Concerto in C Major K314, I. Allegro aperto by W.A. James Gerrard (principal) Aeolian Rock by Jeffery Frizzi|Antagonist by Larry Clark. The fellowship, which addresses gender inequity in the classical music field by promoting, mentoring and celebrating the work of female conductors, is in the midst of its 20th-anniversary global concert series. On March 27, 1957 the Symphony recorded Carmina Burana on the Vanguard record label. Cindy Links-Fagan, PERCUSSION The HSO opened the 199798 season with a Masterworks concert featuring Stravinskys oratorio, Oedipus Rex, with a massive choir and a theatrical stage set. Live sound, mobile recording capabilities, wireless microphone and speaker, sound engineer, & much more!! Looking for complete artistic control over the orchestra, the Hartford Symphony pulled out of the FMP in 1938 in order to hire conductor Leon Barzin as the new music director. Production for photoshoot for catalogue and NAMM Convention use. Opus '89 accepts advanced players regardless of method of instruction. The Hartford Symphonys 1949 1950 concert season expanded to six concerts in the Bushnell instead of four. An instant success, it proved hugely popular with audiences. 68, I. Un poco sostenuto - Allegro by Johannes Brahms | Symphony No. Bandshell at Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT In 2005, the HSO toured with Andrea Bocelli for a third time, continuing to bring the orchestra national acclaim. Theres so much going on in it, you want to hear it again as soon as its over. Sinfonia will meet onSaturdaysfrom11:15-12:15 p.m. in Room 410 of the Fuller Music Center. On October 28, 1953 Fritz Mahler conducted his first concert with the Hartford Symphony in a program that featured the Boston Symphonys principal cellist, Samuel Mayes, premiering Kabalevskys Concerto for Cello. In addition, the HSO joined a distinguished roster of orchestras to receive two special honors: major funding from MetLife Foundation's "Music for Life" program and an invitation to join the "Sustaining the American Orchestra" initiative organized by The Kennedy Center and funded by SBC. Mozart | Symphony No. Sponsored by Bob Bausmith and Jill Peters-Gee, Carole Olefsky Peter Kozun With the appointment of Fritz Mahler in 1953, the HSO began its Young. You have to trust the orchestra when it makes some pushy decisions. Hartford Symphony Orchestra - To enrich lives and community through 8 in G Major, IV. Grace Petrarca There is also a Connecticut Early Music Festival. After hearing the piece for the first time, audiences jumped to their feet with standing ovations and the local papers overflowed with excellent reviews. Shannon Rinaudo, TRUMPET After a landmark year of diverse programming, the League of American Orchestras awarded the HSO its ASCAP award for Adventurous Programming of Contemporary Music for the second time in four years. Currently a member of: Black Oak Ensemble Previously a member of: Lyric Opera of Chicago Additional career highlights: Concerts with Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and Orchestra of St. Lukes Teaches at: New Music School, Recent graduate of: University of North Texas Currently a member of: Abilene Philharmonic Additional career highlights: Concerts with the Grant Park Orchestra, Richardson Symphony, Waco Symphony, and Las Colinas Symphony; Winner and Artist in Residence at the American Festival for the Arts; artist residency at and soloist with the National Repertory Orchestra Teaches at: New Spain Summer Music Camp, Ad Astra Music Festival, and the Virtuosi String Camp, Currently a member of: Toronto Symphony Orchestra (Assistant Principal Cello) Previously a member of: Liverpool Philharmonic, Hall Orchestra, Santa Fe Opera Orchestra, Orchestra of the National Ballet of Canada Additional career highlights: Founding member of Trio Arkel, now in its tenth season. Currently a member of: Philadelphia Orchestra Previously a member of: Saint Louis Symphony (Principal), Dallas Symphony (Associate Principal), New Jersey Symphony Additional career highlights: Concerts with the Berlin Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and New York Philharmonic; soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Saint Louis Symphony, Dallas Symphony, National Symphony, Polish National Radio Symphony, and Warsaw National Philharmonic, among others Teaches at: Curtis Institute of Music, the Juilliard School. Patrice Knight (principal) Musicians of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra - Facebook Review: Hartford Symphony Orchestra's 'Symphonie - Hartford Courant In 1936, Jacques Gordon replaced Angelo Coniglione as conductor and music director and the name of the orchestra officially changed to the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. The Symphonys concerts schedule expanded with performances in The Bushnell, as well as public venues across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. John Bennett (English Horn) I asked the son of the 7th music director (of 10), Arthur Winograd, "What is it like to be back with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra?" Stringendo is for beginner to intermediate elementary and middle school string studentslooking to further develop their ensemble performance skills. Tracy Norkun (principal) at City Center (Principal), Oklahoma Symphony (Principal), San Francisco Symphony (Assistant Principal Viola), Concerts with the East Coast Chamber Orchestra and at Marlboro Music Festival; founding member of the award-winning Janaki String Trio; recordings for numerous film scores, including, Concerts with Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and Orchestra of St. Lukes, Concerts with the Grant Park Orchestra, Richardson Symphony, Waco Symphony, and Las Colinas Symphony; Winner and Artist in Residence at the American Festival for the Arts; artist residency at and soloist with the National Repertory Orchestra, New Spain Summer Music Camp, Ad Astra Music Festival, and the Virtuosi, Toronto Symphony Orchestra (Assistant Principal Cello), Liverpool Philharmonic, Hall Orchestra, Santa Fe Opera Orchestra, Orchestra of the National Ballet of Canada, Founding member of Trio Arkel, now in its tenth season, South Florida Symphony Orchestra (Principal), Brevard Symphony Orchestra (Principal), Punta Gorda Symphony (Principal), Villages Philharmonic (Principal), American Symphony, American Ballet Theater, Brooklyn Philharmonic, Omni Ensemble, SONYC, New York Virtuosi, Soloist with the Villages Philharmonic, 15 year residency with Orion Music at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Frequent participant in LA Phils Chamber Music Society and Green Umbrella new music series; concerts with the Baltimore Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony and Opera, American Ballet Theater, and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Vice President of Artistic Planning and Operations at Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, Executive Director of concert:nova, American Composers Orchestra, Westchester Philharmonic, Performances with the New York City Ballet Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, New York City Opera (Principal), Long Island Philharmonic, and American Symphony Orchestra, Concerts with the New York Philharmonic; soloist with the Brussels Philharmonic, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Dallas Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Residentie Orchestra, North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra, and Shanghai Symphony; performances at Marlboro, Aspen, Tanglewood, Mostly Mozart, Luminato, Spoleto, and Ravinia Festivals, as well as with Bang-on-a-Can All-Stars and Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and at the Library of Congress, Rice University, the University of Michigan, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Chicago Sinfonietta, Concerts with the Grant Park Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Philharmonic, Philly Pops, Music of the Baroque, Lyric Opera of CHicago (Guest Principal), Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, New World Symphony, and National Repertory Orchestra, among others, Merit School of Music, Chicago Symphony Youth Orchestra program, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra (Assistant Principal), National Arts Centre Orchestra (Canada), Sequitur, Ensemble Sospesso, Speculum Musicae, Concerts at festivals including Marlboro, Banff, Kneisel Hall, Rockport, Mostly Mozart, Grand Tetons, and Ottawa Chamberfest, Manhattan School of Music, Bard College Conservatory of Music, Cali School of Music at Montclair State University, Bowdoin International Music Festival, Sphinx Virtuosi, Sphinx Symphony Orchestra, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Rootstock Republic, Allentown Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of NY (Principal), Re-Collective Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas (Principal), Brockton Symphony Orchestra (Principal), Reading Symphony Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (Principal), Carnegie Hall Ensemble Connect, London Symphony Orchestra, English National Opera, Concerts with A Far Cry, Chineke! 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Currently a member of: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (Associate Principal) Previously a member of: New York Philharmonic Additional career highlights: Concerts as Guest Principal with the Dallas Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Career highlights: Concerts with Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra of St. Lukes, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Metropolitan Orchestra, Aretha Franklin, Cheap Trick, and Harry Connick Jr.; performances at Marlboro, Spoleto USA, Ravinia, and Tanglewood Festivals, Currently a member of: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (Principal), Orchestra of St. Lukes (Principal), Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Previously a member of: New York City Opera (Principal Horn), New York City Ballet (Acting Principal), New York Philharmonic (Acting Associate Principal) Additional career highlights: Concerts at Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Music from Marlboro, Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival. Published: Jun. [6][7] As the result of a contract dispute, the orchestra hit a work impasse and the Symphony was forced to cancel the 199192 season. The Hartford Symphony played the last of its successful Beethoven concerts on May 14, 1941. concerts, and a program entitled Theater in the Dance, featuring the Jos Limn Dancers with Pauline Koner (Mrs. Fritz Mahler) as a soloist. 1 in C minor, Op. In addition, Arthur Fiedler guest conducted the first Hartford Symphony Pops! New York, New York. The remaining 12 non-musician employees took 20% to 50% pay cuts, he said. Susan Dunne is a reporter for the Hartford Courant. 51 likes, 4 comments - Hartford Symphony Orchestra (@hartfordsymphony) on Instagram: "We love being able to bring musicians to local schools to share in the joy of music! Parkville Sounds She traveled to local grade schools to present instrument demonstrations and promote the Young Peoples Concerts. Mahler also started the Hartford Little Symphony- a reduced orchestra that would play run-out concerts at Avon Old Farms School, Miss Porters School, the Duffy School, and the Verplank School. 860-987-5900 or www.hartfordsymphony.org, Featuring By this time, World War II had swept through Europe, and by the fall of 1941 nearly all of the Hartford Symphony's musicians had taken leave to join the armed forces. Hartford Symphony Orchestra - Donors Newly elected Hartford Symphony President Francis Goodwin, who is considered to be the Father of the Hartford Symphony, was determined to make the Hartford Symphony the really great orchestra he had always dreamed it could be. at City Center (Principal), Oklahoma Symphony (Principal) Additional career highlights: Artistic Director of Friends of Classical Music @ Arts on the Lake; Founder and Artistic Director of the Annual NY String Quartet Marathon; recordings and concerts with Evan Lurie, Roberto Benigini, John Zorn, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and Barbra Streisand, among others, Currently a member of: San Francisco Symphony (Assistant Principal Viola) Additional career highlights: Concerts with the East Coast Chamber Orchestra and at Marlboro Music Festival; founding member of the award-winning Janaki String Trio; recordings for numerous film scores, including Avatar, Pirates of the Caribbean 3, and Get Smart. Although the Symphonys audiences were thrilled with the increase in concerts, the musicians were being pushed to play more than they ever had before. Now representing 15% of the board of directors and one-third of its executive committee, musicians also serve on all major Board committees. June 30, 2023 at 6:53 pm Things to Do Music Concerts Review: Hartford Symphony Orchestra honors Valentine's Day and Black History Month in latest rambunctious Masterworks concert Show Caption. The Hartford Symphony is the second largest orchestra in New England and is widely recognized as one of America's leading regional orchestras. All rights reserved. In case of rain, concert will take place at The Bushnell, Free, no ticket required Jason Limansky (principal) In a phone interview Wednesday, Collins said 86 part-time musicians were furloughed. Samit Virmani Oboe Concerto in C Major K314, I. Allegro aperto by W.A. The HSO captivates and inspires audiences of all ages by presenting more than 100 concerts annually, including the Masterworks Series, POPS! * *A one-time $25 registration fee may apply. principal Recording for Sweetwater Sounds GearFest. timpani, Susan Knapp Thomas, In order to accommodate all these new concerts, the musicians ratified a new contract allowing for 21 full-time core musicians who were paid a salary instead of per service. Mozart, Symphony No. Hartford Symphony Orchestra furloughs 86 musicians - Hartford Courant Mahler infused a sense of variety into the Symphonys programming with performances of Prokofievs Alexander Nevsky, J. Strauss Die Fledermaus, an all-Tchaikovsky program, a performance of Show Boat, two Pops! AUGUST 2020: JAKE KULAK. Symphony in the Park brings together more than 55 HSO musicians performing a variety of music, including well-known favorites from the silver screen and Broadway stage, light classics, Americana, and celebratory selections from Latino and Black composers. Archaic Voices by Doug Spata|Johnny Comes Marching Home by Richard Stephan. Currently a member of: Metropolitan Opera Orchestra (Principal) Previously a member of: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Additional career highlights: Collaborations with the Guarneri, Mendelssohn, St. Petersburg, and Brentano String Quartets; concerts with the Munich Chamber Orchestra, Aspen Sinfonia, and Belgrade Philharmonic; performances at festivals including Marlboro, Grand Teton, Cascade Head, and Verbier Teaches at: New York University, Currently a member of: Riverside Symphony (Principal), American Ballet Theater (Acting Principal), NYC Opera (Acting Principal), Windham Chamber Orchestra (Principal), Philharmonia Orchestra of NY (Acting Principal), Little Orchestra Society, Orchestra of St. Lukes, Cortlandt String Quartet Previously a member of: Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra (Principal), Houston Symphony Orchestra (Assistant Principal), American Symphony Orchestra (Acting Principal), and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, among others Additional career highlights: Concerts with New York City Ballet Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, among others; founding member of Atrikk Ensemble Teaches at: Columbia University, Currently a member of: San Francisco Symphony Previously a member of: Orchestra of St. Lukes, New York City Ballet Orchestra, New York Pops Additional career highlights: Performances at Caramoor Music Festival, Music@Menlo, Cactus Pear Music Festival, Aspen Music Festival, Bach Dancing and Dynamite, Lisker Music Foundation, Singapore Sun Music Festival, and Las Palmas Music Festival, among others, Currently a member of: Malibu Coast String Quartet Additional career highlights: Principal Conductor of Icicle Creek Chamber Orchestra, the Kairos Festival Orchestra, the Dorian Festival Orchestra, and the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Orchestra; Music Director and Conductor for the Idyllwild Arts Academy Orchestras; Director of Chamber Music Studies at Idyllwild Arts Academy; Music Director of Malibu Concerts on the Bluffs Music Festival Teaches at: Montgomery Arts House for Music and Architecture, Currently a member of: Atlantic Classical Orchestra, Music Sacra, South Florida Symphony Orchestra (Principal), Crescent String Quartet Previously a member of: New York City Ballet Orchestra, Orchestra of St. Lukes, American Composers Orchestra, Encores!