Hartford Symphony's "Debussy & Ravel" Masterworks concert not only features Debussy's "Clair de Lune" and two-thirds of his "Nocturnes" but Ravel's wondrous one-hand workout "Concerto for the Left Hand for Piano and Orchestra," performed perfectly by Alessio Bax.
The Courant's arts picks for Oct. 30 through Nov. 4 include Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Connecticut Lyric Opera and the deathcore band Shadows of Intent.
The first Hartford Symphony Orchestra concert of the 2022-23 Masterworks season, "American Adventures," gives works by George Gershwin, Ferde Grofé and Aaron Copland the jazziness or folkiness they deserve. The orchestra also performs Valerie Coleman's short 2020 tribute to COVID-era frontline workers, "Seven O'Clock Shout."
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The Hartford Symphony Orchestra is aiming to rebound from the pandemic which forced the group to shut down for 18 months by tapping into a broader audience with more diverse performances and performers.
The move aims to expand HSO’s customer base as it is still trying to recover pre-pandemic ticket sales. It also comes as HSO is in the midst of new contract talks with its 86 unionized performers.