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History
The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra is a Connecticut's premier professional
chamber orchestra
dedicated to presenting both
traditional and contemporary classical chamber works to the public. The
orchestra was established in 1997.
The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, led by founder and Artistic
Director Adrian Sylveen continues to grow in size and
repertoire, presenting approximately twenty five regular and educational
performances each year in New Britain, New London, Middletown, New York,
and, since fall of 2009, in Waterbury. Over the last decade the orchestra
also performed in Hartford, Mystic, Meriden, CT, New York, and
Pennsylvania.
The mission of Virtuosi is to preserve and perpetuate the great
traditions of chamber music through the expansion of its public
performance season, its education series, and, by showcasing the
excellence of regional talent. In the choice of repertoire special
attention is given to music from Eastern Europe.
The organization consists of a Music/Executive Director, approximately 20
professional Musicians, and administrative staff of two.
In addition to performances the Orchestra makes an effort to enrich the
community by providing other programs such as free tickets to the local
schools, lectures etc.
A frequent guest at the Kosciusko Foundation’s Chamber Music Series, in
2003 the Virtuosi was invited to perform at the Gala Concert celebrating
the 25th anniversary of John Paul II papacy. In the same year the group
became the permanent orchestra of the New London based Connecticut Lyric
Opera.
Orchestra Admin:
Mr. Adrian Sylveen (Mackiewicz), Executive & Artistic Director
Mr. Katie Jurkiewicz, office assistant
Mr. David Opalenik, executive assistant
Mr. Kris Podkowiak, accountant
Orchestra Board:
Dr. Cathryn Addy, President
Mrs. Barbara Arafeh
Prof. Mieczyslaw Biskupski
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cassella
Atty. Richard Kosinski
Mr. & Mrs. Waldemar Kostrzewa
Mr. Zbigniew Matulaniec
Mr. David M. Opalenik
Mrs. Jadwiga Panus
Mrs. Anna Podkowiak
Mr. Kris Podkowiak
Mrs. Kathleen Schiano
Ms. Anna Sielawko
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Spano
Mrs. Ann Targonski-Brown
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