Connecticut Orchestra Month spotlights importance of music in the state
Orchestra Lumos, formerly known as the Stamford Symphony, is among 29 orchestras that are tuned up to highlight the beauty and importance musical artists offer to all generations.
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Orchestra Lumos, formerly known as the Stamford Symphony, is among 29 orchestras that are tuned up to highlight the beauty and importance musical artists offer to all generations.
"I believe in the power of music to elevate the general discourse for all of us,” said Orchestra Lumos’s music director Michael Stern.
It represents:
2,400 musicians performing in orchestras across Connecticut.
282 performances taking place each year, reaching audiences of over 186,000 people.
350 community and educational events engaging 45,000 student participants, including students at 230 schools.
While Orchestra Lumos opens curtains at 10 venues throughout Fairfield County year-round, it also plays beyond the stage.
It partners with great organizations like, Intempo, Project Music, Boys & Girls Club of Stamford, Rhythm Read, etc.
"We believe that music is service,” said Stern.
Orchestra Lumos says it is a testament that people do not need to go far to experience high-level music.
“You don’t have to go to New York City or to Boston, we've played with Gil Shaham and Alisa Weilerstein and Midori and Yo-Yo Ma,” Stern proudly stated. “This means that something really special is happening here in Stamford."
The musical group also wants to make sure music is accessible to all generations with performances that resonate.
"I hope we are breaking down barriers and I really hope as new people come and hear orchestras of all kinds, they're going to go, 'Wow, I had no idea,'” said president and CEO of Orchestra Lumos, Russell Jones.
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