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Hilarie is passionate about music. She aims to motivate and inspire to perform at a higher caliber or to understand with greater depth. But her aspirations are balanced with patience, humor, and joy of conducting.
Hilarie brings a combination of her musicality with her education and research. She has clear vision of what she wants – clear, concise expectations and the conducting technique to convey it to the orchestra. An important aspect of her conducting is an incessant drive to refine and develop further a rewarding interpretation to express the soul of the music.
Conducting is a collaborative effort – each musician brings their own music story. Each musician is in a different place in their musical journey. These differences enhance the musical fabric of the ensemble from which she weaves a cohesive whole that bring forth powerful and joyful music.
Hilarie’s direction from the podium is gentle yet demanding. This balance signifies the blending of musical expertise, motivation, curiosity and respect for the performers.
Gregg Michalak performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto, No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 on May 2, 2015
Violinist Jina Choi performing Max Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy on May 7, 2016
Fall 2015 – Present
Conductor/Music Director
February 2022 – Present
January 1998 – May 2017
Founding Conductor
July 2005 – 2014
Assistant Conductor
April 2016 – Present
Founding Conductor
2012 – 2015
Conductor
July 2002, Orchestra Director
Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
September 2018 – January 2022
Conductor/Music Director
April 2017
Guest Conductor
“New Year’s Day Gala” Concert 2013
Guest Conductor
Studied conducting with Ron De Fesi, Artistic Director of the Hudson Opera Theatre, Allan Gillespie, professor at University of Connecticut
I cannot thank you enough for giving Olivia the opportunity to solo with the orchestra…The session at the piano before meeting the orchestra was such a pedagogical moment…you masterfully took her through the process. When she met with the orchestra the first week she was already at ease. This was such an incredible performance opportunity for her and I cannot thank you enough.