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ECSO Concert February 8, 2014

The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra concert series continues on Saturday, February 8, at 8 PM, at the Garde Arts Center in New London. ECSO Music Director, Toshiyuki Shimada, conducts a program that includes: Beethoven's "Symphony No. 2," Samuel Barber's "Symphony No. 1 in One Movement, " and Brahms' "Double Concerto for Violin and Cello." The concert features Stephan Tieszen, ECSO Concertmaster and Alvin Wong, former ECSO Principal Cello. (Mr. Wong just took a position with the University of Melbourne Australia in the Conservatorium of Music.)

Mr. Tieszen and Mr. Wong will host the pre-concert conversation at 7 PM optional for ticket holders.  The soloists are sponsored by Dominion Millstone Power Station. Tickets priced from $28.80 to $62 are available through the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Office at 860 443-2876 or on line at:  www.gardearts.org.  Special discounts for seniors, students and serving military personnel are available in selected seating areas. Student and active military personnel Rush Tickets are available the evening of the performance for $12 at the box office.  All audience members are invited to a free post-concert reception to mingle with the musicians, guest soloists and of course, the conductor.

Friend us on Facebook and visit our website at:  www.ectsymphony.com for musical samples and interesting information about the program.

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