Thanks, TU!
Thanks to Joe Dalton and the Times Union for this article on Artistic Director, Glen Cortese. A Celebration of Two Great Heroes features pieces by Copland, Brahms, Mendelssohn and Coleman – 3 p.m. Sunday, February 6 at Proctors Theatre.
Dynamic music and visuals combine for exciting 91st season
The Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra presents “Realize” in October Kicking off the 91st season, the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra will present “Realize,” a spectacular performance accompanied by a visual presentation alongside the music of Prokofiev’s “Piano Concerto #3,” Adamo’s “Overture to Lysistrata” and Respighi’s “Fontana di Roma” and “Pini di Roma.” The dynamic... Read more » ... Read More
Auditions for the 2023-2024 Season
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
SSO Announces Name Change Ahead of Upcoming Season
SCHENECTADY (May 15) – 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 (SSSO). The announcement was made yesterday by Board President Robert Bour and Artistic Director... Read more » ... Read More
Winners Announced for the Louise DeFeo Parillo Piano Competition 2023
On behalf of the organizers of the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra, we thank you for participating in the 2023 Parillo Piano Competition: Bach to Schenectady. Three judges jointly evaluated the candidates in a double-blind evaluation process and they have decided on two winners. Congratulations to Sean and Isabel! They will be awarded... Read more » ... Read More
Announcement of Parillo Piano Competition 2023
The Board of the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra Association is pleased to announce that the 2023 Louise DeFeo Parillo Piano Competition will be held in Schenectady in April of 2023. This competition was created in 1995 for young pianists in the Capital District to honor the memory of Louise DeFeo... Read more » ... Read More