Behind ECHO
Welcome to the 2023-24 East County Harmonics Organization (ECHO) Chamber Music Series at Cuyamaca College. Over the last two years, Cuyamaca College has hosted internationally acclaimed chamber musicians with the support and assistance of Sam Ersan. Known for his support for and love of classical and chamber music, Ersan has transformed the Southern Californian musical landscape and we are thrilled to be part of that change. We are grateful to Sam for his leadership and vision in bringing renowned artists to East County.
The Samuel M. Ciccati Theatre, named in honor of Dr. Samuel M. Ciccati, former president, philanthropist and generous supporter of Cuyamaca College, is the only music venue in East County appropriately designed for musical performances of this caliber. Each academic year, Cuyamaca College presents more than 25 concerts in a variety of genres. These concerts are open to the public as part of our commitment to serving the East County community.
Sam Ersan: A Patron of the Arts
Sam Ersan is a classical music lover and has been a sponsor of talented musicians since the 1980s. Sam currently supports several classical music organizations, including: The Colburn School of Music, The Philharmonic Society, Soka University Performing Arts, La Jolla Music Society, San Diego Early Music Society, and The Echo Chamber Music Series. Ersan also supports the following outstanding ensembles: Ehnes Quartet, Dover Quartet, Modigliani Quartet, Danish String Quartet, and The Myriad Trio. He also presently supports the following accomplished musicians: Augustin Hadelich, violin, James Ehnes, violin, Ayano Ninomiya, violin, Mayumi Hirasaki, baroque violin, Che-Yen Chen, viola,
Clancy Newman, cello, Reiko Uchida, piano, Orion Weiss, piano,
Joyce Yang, piano, Natalie Zhu, piano, and George Li, piano.