Violinist

First, be swept away by gossamer wings. Transporting you to a world of Chinese legends, Butterfly Lover’s Concerto tells the tale of two young, ill-fated lovers who are reincarnated as butterflies. Following is a suite of Asian-themed works which will wrap you in their musical embrace. The soundscape then turns to Shakespeare, by way of Russia and America, with Tchaikovsky’s Fantasy Overture Romeo and Juliet and Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story upping the emotional quotient from passion and conflict to memorable and energetic dance themes.

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Harmony of Love

Symphony Hall, Springfield

The ECSO sets out on a musical journey this February, charting a course from ancient China to the crossroads of East and West. Voyage Along the Silk Road is a concert unlike any other in the ECSO’s history, a program that celebrates the rich traditions of the broader world and the composers who have woven them into the orchestral canon.

16-year-old star violinist Emma Carvalho performs The Butterfly Lovers, the beloved Chinese concerto by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang. Inspired by the ancient legend of two star-crossed lovers, this sweeping, lyrical work draws on the melodic language of Yue opera to create music of extraordinary beauty and emotional depth. Its soaring violin lines are among the most achingly romantic in all of classical music.

Violinist

Emma Carvalho

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 20, 2027

Voyage Along the Silk Road · Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Feb 15, 2025

Harmony of Love · Springfield Symphony Orchestra (MA)

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in The Butterfly Lovers (Violin Concerto) by Zhanhao

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra

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