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Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Plays Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center, NOVA Community College, Alexandria Campus (3001 N. Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311)
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Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Bishop and tenor Ta'u Pupu'a join the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra for a rendition of Mahler's powerful Das Lied von der Erde, or Songs of the Earth. Conducted by Kim Allen Kluge, this celebration of nature features "Spring" from Vivaldi's Four Seasons, plus different additional works on each date. (See below for full programs.)

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NOVA Community College, Alexandria Campus,
3001 N. Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
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Quotes & Highlights

  • See a video of tenor Ta’u Pupu’a on YouTube.

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In addition to the Mahler and Vivaldi works, Saturday, March 13's concert includes works by Grofe, Ravel and Debussy.

Grofe: “Sunrise” from Grand Canyon Suite
Ravel: “Dawn” from Daphnis and Chloe
Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
Vivaldi: "Spring” from Four Seasons, with Allison Bailey, violin
Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde, with mezzo Elizabeth Bishop and tenor Ta’u Pupu’a

Sunday, March 14
features the premiere of Maestro Kim Allen Kluge's Haiku Suite: Three Nature Poems for Shakuhachi and Orchestra, accompanied by Bowen McCauley Dance.

Vivaldi: "Spring” from Four Seasons, with Allison Bailey, violin
Kluge: Haiku Suite: Three Nature Poems for Shakuhachi and Orchestra" with Bowen McCauley Dance
Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde, with mezzo Elizabeth Bishop and tenor Ta’u Pupu’a

About the Ticket Supplier: Alexandria Symphony Orchestra

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.