The Glens Falls Symphony Announces Three New Orchestra Members for the 2026-27 season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2026
The Glens Falls Symphony announces three new hires for the 2026-27 season
Glens Falls, NY 09/15/26: Music Director Charles Peltz announced the promotion of a regular substitute to a titled chair and the appointment of two other artists from outside who won their audition this past July in the theater at SUNY Adirondack.
The Glens Falls Symphony proudly welcomes these three musicians to their already established orchestra in their new appointments as part of our ambitious 2026-27 “Rev Up” season, which starts on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 4 pm at Glens Falls High School.
The regular substitute is Olev Viro, section Violin. Olev is a seasoned violinist and conductor with over fifty years of professional experience. He became a member of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra in 1984. In addition to his role with the CSO, he actively performed with the Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra and the New Albany Symphony. Viro has also served as an adjunct professor at several institutions, including Denison University and Otterbein College. Olev obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Harpur College, State University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton (1973-1977); his Master of Music degree in Violin Performance, Chamber Music, and Conducting from New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where he studied violin with Eric Rosenblith and conducting with Richard Pittman (1978-1980). He also studied Chamber Music conducting at Syracuse University as a graduate assistant, where he also played with Syracuse Symphony and Syracuse Camerata.
The other new hires are William Roberts, Principal Trombone, who is currently completing his M.M. and M.M.A. at the Yale School of Music, anticipated to complete in 2026-27. William has performed with the Tallahassee Symphony, Sinfonia Gulf Coast, Albany Symphony (Albany, GA), New Horizon Brass Yale School of Music Chamber Music Series, and the Yale Trombone Quartet. William has studied under Peter Oundijion, Timothy Myers, and Alexander Jimenez. He was a finalist just this year in the Francis Walton Chamber Competition and MTNA Chamber Competition in Brass Quintet.
The Symphony welcomes back to the role of Principal Cello, Jameson Platte. Jameson is a concert cellist, educator, pianist/composer, and pedagogue. He is currently a member of the critically acclaimed Duo 92 with pianist/composer Matthew Quayle, the Omega Trio, principal cellist of The Plainfield Symphony, Bachanalia Virtuosi, Garden State Philharmonic, and the Allentown Symphony. As faculty at Skidmore College, he teaches cello and chamber music. Mr. Platte works extensively as a clinician, guest conductor, and cello coach, performs as a soloist, and maintains a large private studio. A frequent recitalist in New York City, he has been featured in Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Lincoln Center, and the 92nd St. Y, among others. His recitals have been heard throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Mr. Platte is Artist/Faculty at the Atlantic Music Festival. He attended the Brevard Music Festival as a teaching assistant, where he won the concerto contest.
Jameson was Principal Cello with the Glens Falls Symphony for a period of time before this current appointment.
The 2026-27 Glens Falls Symphony season is sponsored by: Arrow Bank & The Lake George Area
For more information:
Visit the Symphony website at www.theglensfallssymphony.org
Call the Symphony office at 518-793-1348
Mailing address: Glens Falls Symphony, PO Box 2036, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Office Location: Upstairs in the LARAC Building, 7 Lapham Place, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Office hours are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Season Ticket Subscriptions and Single Tickets for the 2026-27 “Rev-Up” season are on sale now:
Adult Season Ticket Subscription: $195/170/135 https://www.theglensfallssymphony.org/202627-season-revolutions
Family Season Subscription:$295-$330 https://ci.ovationtix.com/36232/store/packages
Student Season Tickets: $65
Single Tickets range from $12-$45
About Glens Falls Symphony
Since Maestro Charles Peltz arrived in 2000, the fully professional Glens Falls Symphony has performed a dynamic repertoire, regularly including musical premieres and world-renowned guest artists while expanding musical offerings to include family concerts, summer pops programs, and more. The orchestra is comprised of musicians who come from all over the Northeast to perform. The Glens Falls Symphony is proud to be among the important arts and cultural organizations in the greater Glens Falls area, the smallest city in America to support a fully professional symphony orchestra.
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