Tara Helen O'Connor
Artistic Director
“My goal is to present world-class performances where artistry and connection endure.”
– Tara Helen O’Connor, Artistic Director
News & Events
Essex Winter Series Awarded a 2026 Connecticut Arts Endowment Grant
The state’s Department of Economic and Community Development announced the recipients of the 2026 Connecticut Arts Endowment Grant given through the Connecticut Office of the Arts, which also receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency....
Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks Rescheduled for May 17, 2026
Once again, Mother Nature has postponed the start of our season with the cancellation of the Februay 2026 concert featuring Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks. Working to keep this performance in our season, a new date was set for May 17, 2026 at 3 pm at Valley...
Trio Animoso: Essex Winter Series 2026 Emerging Artists Community Outreach
On March 22, 2026 the award-winning Trio Animoso will grace the stage at Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek in Chester, CT for our next concert of the Essex Winter Series (EWS) season. This phenomenal group of young artists – Sophia Jean, flute; Julian Seney, viola;...
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