“The Great Escape” Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Maestro Tchivzhel’s Defection from the U.S.S.R. and features Greenville Singer-Songwriter Edwin McCain as the Narrator for Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait” August 26, 2016 Musicians from the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Edvard Tchivzhel, will present the opening Masterworks Series concert of the 2016-2017 season, “The Great Escape,” […]

When Maestro Edvard Tchivzhel leads the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, his gestures indicate not merely the tempo, but also his unbounded passion for music. He conducts with his entire being, skillfully guiding the musicians through the story he discovers within each composition. Though Tchivzhel’s technique and musical understanding are impressive, it is his ability to evoke […]