Photo by Christian Steiner This week we celebrate Maestro Jaime Laredo. When he announced he would be stepping down from his position, we had scheduled what were to be his final concerts as Music Director with the VSO on April 24 and 25. With anticipated jam-packed houses at the Flynn[…]
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People Are Talking: Music for Days Like This
We’ve heard from many audience members after our November and December Music for Days Like This concerts. People are saying things like: “Wonderful! It is great to hear “new” music.” – Bill “Such an eclectic and interesting program, with impeccable and engaging performances! You’ve made delicious lemonade out of the[…]
Marking Music in our Calendar
How did you spend last Saturday night? If you were with us and the Jukebox string quartet at ArtsRiot, you know what a great evening it was. To quote Vermont’s toughest music critic, “musically the concert was an undeniable success” (thank you Jim Lowe!). From compositions by Beethoven, Bach, and[…]
Practicing under stay-at-home orders
At-home pursuits are definitely having their moment in the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in extra downtime for many, and more time spent at home for just about everyone. We’re biased, of course, but we think that practicing an instrument at home is a great way to[…]
Remote lessons from VSO musicians
Playing an instrument is a perfect activity for coping with stress and staving off cabin fever while practicing social distancing. If you’re looking to learn a new instrument, get back into playing after some time off, or change up your current practice regimen, Vermont Symphony Orchestra musicians can help. In[…]