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Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra concludes the 2010-2011 concert series on Saturday, April 30th, at 8 PM at the Garde Arts Center in New London.  ECSO Music Director, Toshiyuki (Toshi) Shimada conducts Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 featuring the Eastern Connecticut Orchestra and Chorus.  Guest soloists are soprano, Sharla Nafziger and mezzo-soprano, Janna Baty.  There will be a pre-concert lecture given by Toshi Shimada and choral director, Mark Singleton.  A post-concert reception will follow.  Tickets to the concert sponsored by Pfizer Inc. and Olde Mistick Village can be purchased through the Eastern Connecticut Symphony office at 860-443-2876 or on line at www.gardearts.org  Senior and student discounts are offered in selected seating areas.  Rush tickets for students will be on sale at 6 PM, the evening of the performance.  Further information about the ECSO and the upcoming 2011-2012 season are available at www.ectsymphony.com.  Click here for your personal invitation:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3N2I-5St6o&feature=player_embedded

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