dance music , and popular music . When we put together the tango concert , people got very excited about it . We hired two tango dancers from Vermont , who came and did a tango dancing demonstration before the concert . Several audience members ended up partnering up to tango dance , as well .”
Over the course of Docto ’ s musical career in Vermont , he has also played several concerts with the Montpelier Orchestra and the Vermont Philharmonic . “ Vermont has an amazing classical music scene ,” notes Docto . “ There is so much going on here at all levels . You have the Vermont Symphony Orchestra at the top , and then you have great community orchestras in all parts of the state . There are a bunch of notable chamber groups , including the Champlain Trio , which is a wonderful group of women who play just fantastically . They ’ re three of the best musicians in the state . There are fantastic festivals , as well , like the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival in Colchester . I think part of that has to do with Vermont being such a beautiful destination to play in – people just want to come here to perform .”
As Eleva continues to move forward with developing new musical programming and planning future concert series , Docto is grateful for the support that he has received from concertgoers , music lovers , and community members in Vermont — and he is excited for what the future holds . “ I have found that people in Vermont are hungry for high-quality cultural experiences . They are very generous in supporting cultural organizations , as well . People in
Vermont feel connected to where they live , and they want to make sure that the quality of life is high here . We ’ re always looking to build our audience , so if people want to hear some really good classical music performed by talented professional musicians in Vermont , we encourage them to come to our concerts ! I personally believe that nature does something to the spirit . It inspires us , soothes us , and brings us peace . Here in Vermont , the fresh air and the beauty of the leaves on the trees make us feel more connected to the world around us . That ’ s what Eleva Chamber Players is all about : using music to inspire and uplift the spirit . What better place to do that than Vermont ?”
ALL THE DETAILS : elevachamberplayers . com
Come play in the Berkshires !
Subscribe Today berkshiremag . com
JESSY TURNER , COURTESY OLD MILL ROAD MEDIA
VTMAG . COM FALL 2022 57