The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra All Hearts Holiday ONLINE Auction is open for bidding now through 8:00 PM on Monday, December 7th! Visit auction now HERE.
Over 40 items and collections featuring gifts to give and to get and experiences to enjoy from local merchants, service providers, non-profits and individuals. All price points and something for everyone! Let us help you with your holiday shopping and share the gift of Ridgefield with family and friends. Some collections could even cover several names on your shopping list!
There are even experiences for one and all! Item #101 – Virtual Cocktail Party with RSO Music Director Yuga Cohler: A wonderful way to spend a winter evening! Enjoy a lively virtual cocktail party with RSO Music Director Yuga Cohler! Talk music, conducting, the cultural relevance of classical music, and topics of your choosing, and join in making Yuga's favorite cocktail. (Or enjoy a favorite of your own!) This is a wonderful opportunity for music lovers to hear from and get to know the talented artistic leader of the RSO in a casual and informal setting!
Item #102 – Virtual Talk with Composer Paul Frucht: Something any music lover would enjoy! Have you wondered about the process of musical composition? Or what motivates a composer to write the pieces they do? T his virtual talk with composer Paul Frucht about his piece titled "A More Perfect Union" - a piece commissioned by the RSO to premiere in October 2021 - will cover these topics and much more! Attend the virtual talk and receive a ticket to the world premiere as well!
The online event is a fundraiser to benefit RSO musicians who have been unable to play with the orchestra since the pandemic began last March. “Performing artists have been particularly hard hit by the health crisis. This fundraising event not only benefits, but also acknowledges our superb professional musicians who make the RSO so special and such a valuable and unique cultural asset in our community” says RSO Executive Director, Laurie Kenagy.
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