
SEASON REVEAL
Special Concert
and Reception
Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3:00 pm
First Unitarian Society of Ithaca
Announcing a unique afternoon celebration of chamber music, creative discovery, and conversation with friends celebrating the upcoming 50th anniversary season of the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra
Photo Credit: Rachel Philipson





An advance look at the CCO’s 2026-27 concert season
Discover the creative process behind Music Director Guillaume Pirard’s selection of music and planning for the coming 2026-27 concert season in this exclusive season preview. Guests will receive a limited-edition commemorative 50th Anniversary program.
Celebration and community
Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres with fellow music lovers, friends, and the afternoon’s musicians. Join us in toasting the continuing legacy of the CCO as we anticipate the joys of the coming season.
Special chamber music concert
Maestro Pirard will take the stage with his violin alongside internationally renowned pianist and Ithaca resident Miri Yampolsky and CCO musicians Anthony Bracewell, viola; Rosemary Elliott, cello; Elizabeth Simkin, cello; and Nicholas Walker, bass;
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Run time: 60 minutes of music, plus intermission, remarks and refreshments
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Sponsored by Linda Case and Barry Jacobson
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Continuing a 50-year legacy
Since its founding in 1976, the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra has grown through the enduring support of our community. Your purchase of tickets to this special celebration supports our thriving future with sustaining organizational funds. Ticket Price is $150 per person. A portion of your purchase of 50th Season Reveal Event tickets is tax-deductible.
CONCERT DETAILS
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CLARA SCHUMANN: Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22
Guillaume Pirard (violin), Miri Yampolsky (piano)
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R. SCHUMANN: Fantasiestucke, Op. 72
Elizabeth Simkin (cello), Miri Yampolsky (piano)
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F. SCHUBERT: Piano Quintet in A Major, D. 667, "The Trout"
Miri Yampolsky (piano), Guillaume Pirard (violin), Anthony Bracewell (viola),
Rosemary Elliott (cello), Nicholas Walker (double bass)


