Category: Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra
Posts that in any way mention or have to do with the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra.
Special performance features Saratoga Voices and students SARATOGA–In a collaborative performance with Skidmore College, the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra will be featuring special voices from the local community. Guest artists from Saratoga Voices and Skidmore student artists will join SSSO’s third performance of the season, “A Legend of the Opera,” showcasing... Read more » ... Read More
Artistic Director/ConductorGlen Cortese Personnel ManagerStephani Emery LibrarianCathie-Jo Brun Flute/PiccoloBeth Chinery, PrincipalJackie WrightLaura Dodge OboeSusan Kokernak, PrincipalClarinet/SaxophoneThomas J. Gerbino, PrincipalJohn Van Voris BassoonSusan Daves, Principal HornVictor Sungarian, PrincipalJessica CunninghamMallorie MeyerLaura Jacaruso TrumpetLandon T. Gray, PrincipalOmar WilliamsAllyson Keyser Trombone/Bass TrombonePhil Pandori, PrincipalJon KuscheDan Cordel PercussionMichael J. Christy, PrincipalNicholas Tariello TympaniKathryn G. Lowery... Read more » ... Read More
Hailed as a pianist who “communicates deep artistic understanding through a powerful and virtuosic technique,” pianist LISA LEONARD enjoys a diverse career as chamber musician, soloist and educator. Born in Washington, D.C., Lisa made her debut in 1982 at the age of 10 with the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra. Since then,... Read more » ... Read More
Concert features 17-year-old pianist SCHENECTADY — The Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra’s season features Bethlehem Central High School senior William Lauricella during their performance Sunday, January 21 on the MainStage at Proctors. “I am extremely excited to be playing with the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra,” Lauricella said. The 17-year-old pianist won first place... Read more » ... Read More
At their opening concert weekend for the 2024-25 season, the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra recognized thirteen musicians who had retired and who provided outstanding service over a long period of time. Together, these thirteen musicians have dedicated five hundred and thirty-eight years of service, an outstanding achievement which SSSO’s wished to formally... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY—In its 90th season and under a new name, the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra can be proud of its legacy. “We really do think we have an audience in both markets and we’re bringing something special to both places,” SSSO Artistic Director and Conductor Glen Cortese said. The organization has been... Read more » ... Read More
As a community-based symphony orchestra, the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra consists of both paid and volunteer musicians. Individuals who wish to become a paid member or paid substitute must successfully pass an audition. We hold blind annual auditions for open seats and/or placement on the substitute list. This season’s auditions will... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY – The Schenectady Symphony Orchestra has extended its reach in recent years beyond the city where it was founded in 1934 and as a result, has changed its name to Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra. The announcement was made by Board President Robert Bour and Artistic Director Glen Cortese when they... Read more » ... Read More
Vocalist Brittany Palmer, ’23-24 season announcement featured SCHENECTADY — Schenectady Symphony Orchestra is hosting a special Mother’s Day concert at Proctors with guest soprano Brittany Palmer. “I’m very excited to collaborate with SSO on Mother’s Day this year,” said Palmer. “Working with an orchestra is thrilling for any singer.” The concert will feature... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY — Niskayuna High School junior, Eujeong Choi, 16, will be the featured soloist in Shostakovich’s “Concerto for Violoncello in Eb Major” with the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra on the MainStage at Proctors 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11. “I am incredibly excited to work with SSO. Having only ever played in... Read more » ... Read More