I recently started CT Chamber Collective to help people discover classical and chamber music concerts around Connecticut.
Would it be too much to ask you all to take a look and tell me what you think?
https://ctchambercollective.com
I'm especially curious whether the site makes it easy to find concerts and what you think is missing.
Appreciate any honest feedback!
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I've been getting into classical music over the past year and have been going to a lot of concerts, especially at Yale. I'd like to meet other people who enjoy going as well.
I'm open to concerts anywhere in New Haven County, Fairfield County, the Hartford area, or the Waterbury area. I usually go to Yale's free recitals and orchestra performances, but I'm happy to check out other orchestras and venues too.
I already have plans to see Joe Hisaishi in NYC later this month with a few friends, but for Connecticut I'm hoping to meet people who'd be interested in grabbing a coffee beforehand or just enjoying a concert together.
If you're into classical music, what performances are you planning to attend this fall? Any recommendations for orchestras or venues around the state?
I've been getting into classical music over the past year and have been going to a lot of concerts, especially at Yale. I'd like to meet other people who enjoy going as well.
I'm open to concerts anywhere in New Haven County, Fairfield County, the Hartford area, or the Waterbury area. I usually go to Yale's free recitals and orchestra performances, but I'm happy to check out other orchestras and venues too.
I already have plans to see Joe Hisaishi in NYC later this month with a few friends, but for Connecticut I'm hoping to meet people who'd be interested in grabbing a coffee beforehand or just enjoying a concert together.
If you're into classical music, what performances are you planning to attend this fall? Any recommendations for orchestras or venues around the state?
I've been getting into classical music over the past year and have been going to a lot of concerts, especially at Yale. I'd like to meet other people who enjoy going as well.
I'm open to concerts anywhere in New Haven County, Fairfield County, the Hartford area, or the Waterbury area. I usually go to Yale's free recitals and orchestra performances, but I'm happy to check out other orchestras and venues too.
I already have plans to see Joe Hisaishi in NYC later this month with a few friends, but for Connecticut I'm hoping to meet people who'd be interested in grabbing a coffee beforehand or just enjoying a concert together.
If you're into classical music, what performances are you planning to attend this fall? Any recommendations for orchestras or venues around the state?
I've been going to the Yale and other orchestras around New Haven throughout the year. Love that whole pre-concert atmosphere when everything's settling. Is anyone else here into that? Would anyone want to meet up before a show sometime?