Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center (Alexandria, VA)
Indulge in the lushness of interwoven strings and dancers as the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra presents a program of works by Bach, Strauss, Gabrieli, Tippett, Villa-Lobos and Tchaikovsky. Guest performers include BosmaDance and violinists Claudia Chudacoff and Najin Kim.
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Just as an audience is captivated by the merging of unusual notes and off-beat percussion, visitors to the Alexandria campus of Northern Virginia Community College will be mesmerized by the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. The facility took center stage in Northern Virginia in September, 2001 with the opening of its breathtaking 1,000 seat Mary Collier Baker Theater, the
Program
Bach: Double Violin Concerto
with Claudia Chudacoff and Najin Kim, Violin
Strauss: Pizzicato Polka
Gabrieli: Canzona
Tippett: Fantasia concertante on a theme of Corelli
Villa-Lobos: Bachianas brasileiras # 5, Aria
Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings
with BosmaDance
Inspired by Bosma's recent journey to India, this rare pairing of live orchestral music and contemporary dance lays the tapestry for intimate gestures that draw you close, and sweeping movements that overwhelm the heart. This concert takes a step back into the Renaissance.
Northern Virginia's premiere fully professional orchestra, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1954 and has established a reputation for thematic and inter-arts programming that features a mix of classical and contemporary music. The mission of the ASO is to provide quality, affordable and accessible music in the greater Metropolitan area of Northern Virginia through its highly respected, innovative, professional performances and programming. To foster a life-long appreciation of symphonic music, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to strengthening arts education in schools.