Ellen Caruso Olson
ViolaDouglas C. Worth and Karen A. Breakell Sponsorship
What do you want patrons of the Symphony to know about you?
I am thrilled to be playing in the Symphony now. It’s hard for me to believe that I’ve been playing in the Jacksonville Symphony since 1985! I enjoy playing now more than ever. I’ve seen a huge era of artistic growth here. And hopefully, I’ve grown artistically, also.
Do you have any pre-concert rituals or routines?
Make sure I have enough sleep.
What do you do in your spare time?
My daughter is getting me hooked on watching Korean dramas.
Do you have any pets? Tell us about them!
Jasmine, the cat, is a nut, and we love her.
Career Highlights
My husband Eric (Principal Oboe) and I started the San Marco Chamber Music Society in 2008. We’ve concertized in England twice and Germany. We hope to tour more in the future!
Education
Hofstra University; Puerto Rico Symphony 1984-1985
