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SUMMARY:26-27 Season Opening
DESCRIPTION:2026 POLISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL\nPiano Concerto in E-minor no.1\, op. 11…………………Fryderyk Chopin\n Soloist: Ina Jun \nPacierz Staropolski (“Old Polish Lord’s Prayer”)…..Jakub Polaczyk\nfor Baritone and Orchestra (world premiere) \nVariation on “Góralu\, czy ci nie żal?”……………………Adrian Sylveen\n (text M. Bałucki) \nSoloist: Laurentiu Rotaru\, bass-baritone \nConnecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra\nAdrian Sylveen\, conductor \n\nIna Jun\, a dynamic South Korean pianist now rooted in New York City\, brings a vivid blend of artistry to the stage—equally at home as a soloist\, chamber musician\, and collaborative partner. Her performances have illuminated series such as Puerto Piano & Strings\, the Festival of New American Music\, Music at Noon\, and the Renaissance Society Concert Series. A winner of the Moshe Paranov Concerto Competition for her commanding interpretation of Rachmaninoff’s Second Concerto\, she continues to shape her musical voice through wide‑ranging collaborations with ensembles including the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera and Sacramento Contemporary Dance Theatre. Her chamber music work has earned her top prizes in the Watson and Hartt Chamber Music Competitions\, alongside numerous honors from organizations such as the Fresno Musical Club and Sekwang Piano Competition. Originally trained in South Korea before pursuing advanced studies in the United States\, Ina holds degrees from the Hartt School and California State University\, Sacramento\, culminating in a Doctor of Musical Arts. She is currently refining her collaborative artistry at The Juilliard School under Jonathan Feldman\, building on guidance from distinguished mentors who have shaped her distinctive musical sensibility. \nBass-baritone Laurentiu Rotaru is a native of Romania currently residing in Connecticut. He performed with The National Opera of Bucharest and as a soloist in numerous ensembles in Bucharest\, touring Romania\, Greece\, Austria\, Hungary\, Italy\, Canada and The United States. In October 2004 Mr. Rotaru made his Carnegie Hall debut\, performing in a concert with Connecticut Virtuosi. Other venues where he performed include Opera Theater of Connecticut\, Mississippi Opera\, Valley Lyric Opera in Pennsylvania\, St. Bonaventure Quick Center for The Arts in New York\, Raleigh Opera of North Carolina\, Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra\, Boston Festival Orchestra\, Shreveport Opera of Louisiana\, Cleveland Opera Circle\, Opera Connecticut\, etc.  His operatic repertoire encompasses roles such as Leporello in Don Giovanni\, Don Basilio and Dr Bartolo in Il Barbiere di Siviglia\, Méphistophélès in Faust\, Sparafucile in Rigoletto\,  Dulcamara in L’elisir d’amore\, Frère Laurent in Romeo et Juliette\, Gremin in Eugene Onegin and Geronte in Manon Lescaut.  He started his intensive music training at The Conservatory of Bucharest – Romania and in the USA earned a Bachelor Degree in Music Performance from Central Connecticut State University\, and a Master of Music degree from University of Connecticut. He won numerous competitions such as NATS and The Connecticut Guild Opera Competition\, Metropolitan Opera Guild – New England Region\, Gerda Lissner and Verismo Competition.
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/26-27-season-opening/
LOCATION:New Britain Museum of American Art\, 56 Lexington St.\, New Britain\, CT\, 06052
CATEGORIES:“We the People” Immigrant Stories in Music,2026 Polish Festival,2026-2027 Season,New Britain,The New Britain Museum of American Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T180000
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SUMMARY:Szymanowski & Tracz (World Premiere)
DESCRIPTION:2026 POLISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL\n“In Via” for Choir Soloists & Orchestra ……..Sandra Tracz\nA meditation on John Paul II (World Premiere) \nViolin Concerto no.2\, op. 61……………………..Karol Szymanowski\n        Brunilda Myftaraj\, violin \nStabat Mater\, op. 53………………………………..Karol Szymanowski\nLaura Andreini\, soprano (Szymanowski)\n         Emily Tate Daniel\, soprano (Tracz)\n         AddieRose Brown\, alto\n         Wojciech Bonarowski\, baritone \nMoniuszko Choir\nPolonia Children’s Choir\nSchola Cantorum Sanctae Rosae Limanae \nConnecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra\nAdrian Sylveen\, conductor \n\n 
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/szymanowski-stabat-mater/
LOCATION:St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church\, 269 Parkville Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:“We the People” Immigrant Stories in Music,2026 Polish Festival,2026-2027 Season,New York City
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T180000
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SUMMARY:Szymanowski & Tracz (World Premiere)
DESCRIPTION:2026 POLISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL\n“In Via” for Choir Soloists & Orchestra ….….Sandra Tracz\nA meditation on John Paul II (World Premiere) \nViolin Concerto no.2\, op. 61……………………..Karol Szymanowski\n        Brunilda Myftaraj\, violin \nStabat Mater\, op. 53………………………………..Karol Szymanowski\n         Laura Andreini\, soprano (Szymanowski)\n         Emily Tate Daniel\, soprano (Tracz)\n         AddieRose Brown\, alto\n         Wojciech Bonarowski\, baritone \nMoniuszko Choir\nPolonia Children’s Choir\nSchola Cantorum Sanctae Rosae Limanae \nConnecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra\nAdrian Sylveen\, conductor
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/szymanowski-stabat-mater-2/
LOCATION:Cyril and Methodius Church\, 63 Popieluszko Court\, Hartford\, Connecticut\, 06106
CATEGORIES:“We the People” Immigrant Stories in Music,2026 Polish Festival,2026-2027 Season,Cyril & Methodius Church,Hartford
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T193000
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SUMMARY:Wieniawski\, Stieler (World Premiere) & Polaczyk
DESCRIPTION:2026 POLISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL:\nCelebrating the heritage of Henryk Wieniawski in the United States: \nViolin Concerto no. 2\, op. 22…………………………….Henryk Wieniawski \nViolin Concerto no. 1 (World Premiere)………………Bernard Stieler \nPacierz Staropolski for Baritone and Orchestra…..Jakub Polaczyk \nAdrian Sylveen – violin\nLayrentiu Rotaru – bass-baritone \nConnecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra\nPrzemyslaw Stanislawski – guest conductor
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/wieniawski-premieres-stieler-tracz/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church in Hartford\, 136 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105
CATEGORIES:“We the People” Immigrant Stories in Music,2026 Polish Festival,2026-2027 Season,Hartford
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SUMMARY:Wieniawski\, Stieler (World Premiere) & Polaczyk
DESCRIPTION:2026 POLISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL:\nCelebrating the heritage of Henryk Wieniawski in the United States: \nViolin Concerto no. 2\, op. 22…………………………….Henryk Wieniawski \nViolin Concerto no. 1 (World Premiere)………………Bernard Stieler \nPacierz Staropolski for Baritone and Orchestra…..Jakub Polaczyk \nAdrian Sylveen – violin\nLayrentiu Rotaru – bass-baritone \nConnecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra\nPrzemyslaw Stanislawski – guest conductor
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/wieniawski-premieres-stieler-tracz-2/
LOCATION:St. Stanislaus B&M Church\, 101 E 7th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10009
CATEGORIES:“We the People” Immigrant Stories in Music,2026 Polish Festival,2026-2027 Season,New York City
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T150000
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CREATED:20260720T171603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T194612Z
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SUMMARY:Winner of the 2026 Kosciuszko Foundation Wieniawski Competition
DESCRIPTION:Annual Christmas Concert at CCSU\nCentral Connecticut State University\nWinner of the 2026 Kosciuszko Foundation Wieniawski Competition\nIn Program: Wieniawski Violin Concerto & Christmas Carols with the Moniuszko Choir.
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/date-time-tbabr-winner-of-the-2026-kosciuszko-foundation-wieniawski-competition/
LOCATION:CCSU
CATEGORIES:2026 Polish Festival,2026-2027 Season,New Britain
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270201
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SUMMARY:OPERA: Marriage of Figaro
DESCRIPTION:Other January Dates will be announced soon\nFirst Presbyterian Church\, Hartford\nTrinity-On-Main New Britain\,\nNew London\, other locations TBA\nOPERA: Marriage of Figaro
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/opera-marriage-of-figaro/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:2026-2027 Season,Hartford,New Britain,New London,Operas
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260911T053931
CREATED:20260803T170253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T170306Z
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SUMMARY:OPERA: Marriage of Figaro (Hartford)
DESCRIPTION:OPERA: Marriage of Figaro
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/opera-marriage-of-figaro-2/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church in Hartford\, 136 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105
CATEGORIES:2026-2027 Season,Hartford,Operas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270122T193000
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CREATED:20260803T171405Z
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SUMMARY:OPERA: Marriage of Figaro (New Britain)
DESCRIPTION:OPERA: Marriage of Figaro
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/opera-marriage-of-figaro-2-2/
LOCATION:Trinity-On-Main\, 69 Main St\, New Britain\, Connecticut
CATEGORIES:2026-2027 Season,New Britain,Operas
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270322
DTSTAMP:20260911T053931
CREATED:20260720T173742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T173937Z
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SUMMARY:Beethoven Triple Concerto
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 11\, 2027 – First Presbyterian Church\, Hartford\nSunday\, March 14\, 2027 – NB museum of American Art\, New Britain\nMarch date TBA\, St. Rose of Lima Church\, Brooklyn\, NYC\nBeethoven Triple Concerto\nSoloists from Juilliard School of Music TBA
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/beethoven-triple-concerto/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:2026-2027 Season,Hartford,New Britain,New York City
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270612
DTSTAMP:20260911T053931
CREATED:20260720T173905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T173913Z
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SUMMARY:OPERA: La Traviata
DESCRIPTION:May/June 2027 Dates TBA\nFirst Presbyterian Church\, Hartford\nTrinity-On-Main New Britain\nNew London\, other locations TBA\nOPERA: La Traviata
URL:https://thevirtuosi.org/event/opera-la-traviata/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:2026-2027 Season,Hartford,New Britain,New London,Operas
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:info@thevirtuosi.org
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