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
Zip06 Celebrates New EWS Artistic Director Tara Helen O’Connor as Person of the Week
Mother Nature has slowed our season start, but with a concert just around the corner, our new Artistic Director – Tara Helen O'Connor – is quite excited to meet the folks in our community. With the retirement of Mihae Lee from our series after 15 years, Tara knows she...
January 25 Concert Rescheduled to November 8, 2026
Mother Nature - and the weather reporters – have had their say! Our first concert of the 2026 season has been cancelled and rescheduled for November 8, 2026. Timeless Bonds & Renewed Horizons with violinist Ani Kavafian, cellist Peter Wiley, flutist Tara Helen...
Under Age 40? Special Offer Ticket Pricing!
Did you know that Essex Winter Series offers some of the finest music to be heard on the Shoreline? Interested in classical, jazz, or choral music? Frustrated by how expensive ticket prices have become? Youth does have its benefits. For our 2026 season, we are...
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