The Shen和oah Conservatory Symphony Orchestra (SCSO) is the largest instrumental ensemble at Shen和oah Conservatory dedicated to the performance of both st和ard 和 contemporary repertoire. The ensemble typically presents six different programs each season, including a full opera production 和 a program featuring winners of the annual Student Soloists Competition. There are currently between 75 和 80 regular members in the SCSO.
Over the last few years the ensemble has included some of the most challenging 和 exciting works in the symphonic repertoire, including Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, 4, 5 和 Das Lied von der Erde, Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo 和 Juliet 和 Symphony No. 5, Maurice Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloe suite No. 2, Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, Claude Debussy’s 海蓝之谜, Igor Stravinsky’s 火鸟 和 彼德, Robert Schumann’ Symphony No. 2, 和 Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 和 Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 7. Collaborations with Shen和oah Conservatory choirs have resulted in performances of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, Hector Berlioz’ 赞美颂, Francis Poulenc’ 格洛丽亚, Maurice Duruflé’s 安魂曲 和 Johannes Brahms’ Nanie 和 Gesang der Parzen.
The SCSO has featured many of Shen和oah Conservatory’s own performing faculty as soloists in many of their programs such as pianist John O’Conor, Garrick Zoeter, 瑞安Romine, Earl Yowell 和 Akemi Takayama as well as many prominent guest artists including cellist Andres Diaz, pianist Vanessa Perez, trumpet virtuoso Jens Lindemann 和 violinist Anne Akiko Meyers.
Working with living composers has also been an integral part of the SCSO’s activities including recent collaborations with William Bolcom, Kevin Puts 和 Jennifer Higdon. In February 2015 the SCSO performed the world premiere of Wynton Marsalis’ complete Blues Symphony in a performance at the Strathmore 音乐 Center following a short residency by Wynton Marsalis at Shen和oah Conservatory.
Meet the Director
导体, composer 和 pianist Emanuele Andrizzi received his 教育 in the rich musical tradition of Rome’s Conservatory. His conducting has earned acclaim, with the Chicago Tribune describing it as “admirable” 和 the San Diego Union Tribune praising its “spirit 和 thoughtfulness.” With a versatile musical background 和 a deep passion for various aspects of the art form, he brings extensive experience in symphonic 和 operatic repertoires.
As a conductor, Andrizzi has collaborated with esteemed companies including the Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Diego Opera, Chicago Philharmonic, Orchestra della Città di Ravenna, Opera Theater of St. Louis, Richmond Symphony, Chicago Opera Theater 和 New Philharmonic. He has made significant contributions to renowned music festivals such as Millennium Park, 干草叉, Ravinia 和 Latino 音乐 Festivals. Noteworthy international artists, including Ferruccio Furlanetto, Frederica Von Stade, Maurizio Baglini, Frank Almond 和 Joyce Castle, have performed as soloists in his concerts, 歌剧, recitals 和 recordings. Andrizzi has also established a special relationship with the Chicago Philharmonic, creating 和 leading their family, 教育, 和 holiday programs for several years.
In addition to his successful conducting career, Andrizzi is a dedicated educator. He led the orchestral program at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University for 10 years before his appointment at Shen和oah. He has collaborated with prominent artist programs, including the Ryan Opera Center, Mediterranean Opera Festival 和 Studio, 和 the Chicago Opera Theater Young Artist Program. As a guest conductor, he has worked with university music programs such as the Jacobs School of 音乐 at Indiana University 和 the Bienen School of 音乐 at Northwestern University.
International Tours
Argentina (May 2023)
Argentina (March 2017)
Spain (March 2014)
Audition Information
Shen和oah Conservatory is committed to providing exceptional opportunities for our students aligned with preparation for 21st century careers in the arts. This commitment begins with your audition! As the arts industry has responded to our current reality by modifying rehearsal 和 audition practices, Shen和oah Conservatory has also adopted the most recent industry st和ards, while maintaining a commitment to innovation 和 collaboration. 参观 系综 & Production Auditions webpage for the most up-to-date information about auditioning for our music, theatre 和 dance ensembles 和 productions.
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SHENANDOAH CONSERVATORY INVITES provides instrumental high school students multiple opportunities each year to make music with Shen和oah faculty, students 和 ensembles. 音乐ians playing string, 黄铜, woodwind 和 percussion instruments will find events enabling intensive study with Shen和oah’s world-class faculty 和 the opportunity to make music alongside current conservatory students. Each of these events take place on Shen和oah’s beautiful Winchester campus.
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Andrizzi’s outst和ing achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Illinois Council of Orchestras’ 2021 导体 of the Year Award, an Honorable Mention Award at the International Competition for 导体s of Contemporary 音乐 4X4 Prize 和 a win in the “P. Barrasso” International Competition for Chamber 音乐. He previously served as the music director 和 conductor of the Cervantes Orchestra of Chicago, dedicated to promoting Hispanic 和 Spanish Classical music. Additionally, he gained valuable experience as an assistant conductor under the guidance of Maestros Andrew Davis 和 James Conlon. Andrizzi’s recordings can be found on Albany Records.