About Us:

The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra is a Connecticut's premier professional chamber orchestra dedicated to presenting both traditional and contemporary classical chamber works to the public. The orchestra was established in 1997.

The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, led by founder and Artistic Director Adrian Sylveen continues to grow in size and repertoire, presenting approximately twenty five regular and educational performances each year in New Britain, New London, Middletown, New York, and, since fall of 2009, in Waterbury. Over the last decade the orchestra also performed in Hartford, Mystic, Meriden, CT, New York, and Pennsylvania.

The mission of Virtuosi is to preserve and perpetuate the great traditions of chamber music through the expansion of its public performance season, its education series, and, by showcasing the excellence of regional talent. In the choice of repertoire special attention is given to music from Eastern Europe.

The organization consists of a Music/ Executive Director, approximately 20 professional Musicians and administrative staff of two. In addition to performances the Orchestra makes an effort to enrich the community by providing other programs such as free tickets to the local schools, lectures etc.

A frequent guest at the Kosciusko Foundation's Chamber Music Series, in 2003 the Virtuosi was invited to perform at the Gala Concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of John Paul II papacy. In the same year the group became the permanent orchestra of the New London based Connecticut Lyric Opera.