Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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
Thursday, November 9, 2023
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
Friday, September 1, 2023
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
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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
Friday, March 10, 2023
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
Friday, January 20, 2023
SCHENECTADY — Renowned pianist Philip Edward Fisher is returning to perform with the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Jan. 29 at Proctors. Fisher will perform Mozart’s “Piano Concerto in D Minor,” along with Rossini’s “Overture to the Barber of Seville,” Salieri’s “Sinfonia in D Major” and Brahms’ “Variations on a... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, November 11, 2022
Thanks to Stan Hudy, Daily Gazette photographer, for some fabulous candid photographs taken at our first concert back on the big stage in two years. What a wonderful way to return to a live performance on the mainstage. Thanks to all who joined us. ... Read More