"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination." Plato
Biography
Jaroslaw Lis is a distinguished violinist whose career spans performance, education, and ensemble leadership at the highest levels of American classical music. Born and trained in Poland, he brought the rich traditions of Central European musicianship to the United States, where he has spent over thirty years as a pillar of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra.
As Personnel Manager and Assistant Principal Second Violin of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Jaroslaw combines the dual gifts of a consummate performer and a trusted leader — shaping the ensemble's culture from within while contributing to its musical excellence from the stage.
His teaching career is equally distinguished, with appointments at the University of Hartford, Trinity College, and Connecticut College, where he guides the next generation of string players with the same dedication he brings to the concert hall. Each summer, he serves as Faculty at Music Academy International in Trentino, Italy, bringing his artistry to an international stage.
Primary Instrument
Crafted in Amsterdam by the master luthier Hendrik Jacobs, this exceptional instrument represents over three centuries of musical history. Its rich, resonant voice carries the legacy of the Dutch Golden Age into the concert halls of today.
Current Roles
Hartford Symphony Orchestra
Overseeing the operational and administrative needs of the ensemble, fostering a collaborative environment that allows the musicians to perform at their finest.
Hartford Symphony Orchestra
A leadership voice within the second violin section, contributing to the ensemble's intonation, articulation, and unified musical expression for over three decades.
Music Academy International
Leading chamber music programs each summer in Trentino, Italy — shaping intensive study with gifted young musicians from across Europe and North America.
Private & Collegiate Instruction
University of Hartford
Violin Faculty
Hartford, Connecticut
Trinity College
Violin Instructor
Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut College
Violin Instructor
New London, Connecticut
Music Academy International
Faculty
Trentino, Italy
Academic Formation
Advanced Studies in Violin Performance
Yale School of Music
New Haven, Connecticut — USA
Violin Performance
Frederic Chopin University of Music
Warsaw, Poland
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Hartford, Connecticut
Orchestra
Hartford Symphony Orchestra
Summer
Trentino, Italy