Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Performing 21 concerts including two concerts accompanying Chautauqua Dance, the orchestra also provides musicians that perform for Chautauqua Opera.
Our Mission
The mission of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra is to enrich the lives of our audience within and beyond the Institution’s gates through the power of symphonic music.
We seek to serve the purposes of the Institution by inspiring, educating and engaging a diverse and growing audience; by serving as an integral part of the Chautauqua community; by exemplifying artistic excellence in presenting programs that celebrate both tradition and innovation; and by demonstrating sound financial stewardship.
Events
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Thursday, June 28, 2018 | 08:15pm
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: "Opening Night"
View DetailsRossen Milanov, conductor | Ilya Kaler, violin
Repertoire: J.S. Smith/Arr. Damrosch: The Star-Spangled Banner; Johannes Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major, op. 77; Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, op. 95, "From the New World"
Location: Amphitheater
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Saturday, June 30, 2018 | 08:15pm
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: "Verdi Requiem"
View DetailsRossen Milanov, conductor | Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus | Michelle Johnson, soprano | Leah de Gruyl, mezzo-soprano | William Burden, tenor | Kevin Thompson, bass
Repertoire: Giuseppe Verdi: Messa da Requiem
Location: Amphitheater
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Wednesday, July 04, 2018 | 08:00pm
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: "Independence Day Pops Celebration"
View DetailsStuart Chafetz, conductor | N’Kenge, vocals
Location: Amphitheater
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Thursday, July 05, 2018 | 08:15pm
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: "Charlotte Ballet with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra"
View DetailsHope Muir, director | Rossen Milanov, conductor
Location: Amphitheater
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Tuesday, July 10, 2018 | 08:15pm
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: "An Evening of Klezmer"
View DetailsInto the Music Series No. 1: Rossen Milanov, conductor | David Krakauer, clarinet
Repertoire: Johann Strauss II: Csárdás from Ritter Pázmán; Osvaldo Golijov: K'vakarat; Arr. Krakauer: Der Gasn Nign; Arr. Krakauer: Synagogue Wail; Arr. Krakauer: Der Heyser Bulgar; Franz Liszt/Arr. Müller-Berghaus: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, S. 244/2
Location: Amphitheater
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Thursday, July 12, 2018 | 08:15pm
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: "An Evening of Concertos"
View DetailsRossen Milanov, conductor | Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano
Repertoire: Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, op. 18; Béla Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra, BB 123
Location: Amphitheater
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Saturday, July 14, 2018 | 08:15pm
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: “Opera Highlights”
View DetailsChautauqua Opera Apprentice and Studio Artists | Steven Osgood, conductor | Jorge Parodi, conductor
Location: Amphitheater
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Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | 08:15pm
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: “Leningrad: A Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra and Music School Festival Orchestra Collaboration Concert”
View DetailsRossen Milanov, conductor and CSO Music Director | Timothy Muffitt, MSFO Artistic and Music Director
Repertoire: Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 7 in C major, op. 60, “Leningrad”
Location: Amphitheater
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Saturday, July 21, 2018 | 08:15pm
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: “Beethoven Festival Concert No. 1”
View DetailsRossen Milanov, conductor | Shai Wosner, piano
Repertoire: Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, op. 15; Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D major, op. 36
Location: Amphitheater
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Tuesday, July 24, 2018 | 08:15pm
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: “Beethoven Festival Concert No. 2”
View DetailsStilian Kirov, conductor | YooJin Jang, violin
Repertoire: Giuseppe Verdi : Overture to La forza del destino; Ludwig van Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D major, op. 61; Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, op. 67
Location: Amphitheater
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Thursday, July 26, 2018 | 08:15pm
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: “Beethoven Festival Concert No. 3”
View DetailsTimothy Muffitt, conductor | Simon Lapointe, violin | Christopher Fischer, viola
Repertoire: Samuel Barber: Essay No. 1, op. 12; Wolfgang A. Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major, K. 364 (K. 320d); Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60
Location: Amphitheater
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Saturday, July 28, 2018 | 08:15pm
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert
View DetailsCars fly, trees fight back, and monsters are on the loose in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition, on a giant screen, while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score.
Location: Amphitheater
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Sunday, July 29, 2018 | 02:30pm
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: "Special InterArts Matinee"
View DetailsRossen Milanov, conductor | Back by popular demand, the CSO provides a musical foundation and inspiration for collaborations with Chautauqua Dance, Chautauqua Opera Company, Chautauqua Theater Company and students from the School of Music. This year, Visual Arts at Chautauqua joins the inter-arts activities. Bring the whole family!
Location: Amphitheater
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Tuesday, July 31, 2018 | 08:15pm
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: “An Enigmatic Evening”
View DetailsInto the Music Series No. 2 | Rossen Milanov, conductor | Sō Percussion, soloists
Repertoire: David Lang: man made; Edward Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36, “Enigma”
Location: Amphitheater
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Thursday, August 02, 2018 | 08:15pm
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
View DetailsRossen Milanov, conductor | Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano
Repertoire: Georges Bizet: L'arlésienne Suite No. 1; Maurice Ravel: Shéhérazade; Claude Debussy: Prélude à l'après midi d'un faune (Afternoon of a Faun); Maurice Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2
Location: Amphitheater
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Saturday, August 04, 2018 | 08:15pm
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: "Opera Pops"
View DetailsStuart Chafetz, conductor | A program of music theater favorites, featuring the Chautauqua Opera Apprentice and Studio Artists, with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra.
Location: Amphitheater
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Thursday, August 09, 2018 | 08:15pm
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
View DetailsRossen Milanov, conductor | Cristina Pato, gaita
Location: Amphitheater
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Saturday, August 11, 2018 | 08:15pm
Nashville Ballet with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
View DetailsGrant Cooper, conductor
Location: Amphitheater
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Tuesday, August 14, 2018 | 08:15pm
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
View DetailsInto the Music Series No. 3 | Gemma New, conductor | Johannes Moser, cello
Repertoire: Felix Mendelssohn: The Hebrides Overture, op. 26, "Fingals Cave"; Edward Elgar: Cello Concerto in E minor, op. 85; Franz Schubert: Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, D. 485
Location: Amphitheater
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Thursday, August 16, 2018 | 08:15pm
The Red Violin: Film with Live Orchestra featuring Joshua Bell
View DetailsAn instrument of passion. A shocking secret. An extraordinary journey. Academy Award-winning director François Girard’s 1998 film, The Red Violin, celebrates its 20th anniversary with violinist Joshua Bell performing live with orchestras on a select anniversary tour.
Location: Amphitheater