Barber & Chopin

Part of the 2026-2027 Hartford Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Series. All tickets are sold through the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Why does beautiful music stay with us? It speaks to something words cannot. Music Director Carolyn Kuan welcomes back former Joyce C. Willis Artist in Residence Clayton Stephenson for a program that explores both quiet reflection and joyful expression. From the heartfelt beauty of Barber’s Adagio for Strings to the lyricism of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and the soaring power of Barber’s Symphony No. 1, this is a concert about sharing emotion and our shared humanity. Barber, Adagio for Strings Chopin, Piano Concerto No. 1 Clayton Stephenson, piano 2026-2027 HSO Masterworks Subscription Never miss a symphony experience with an HSO subscription! Enjoy flexible options, save money, and enjoy exclusive subscriber benefits.