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Alexandria Symphony Orchestra's Rapture, Featuring Bowen McAuley Dance: Mendelssohn, Handel

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center (Alexandria, VA)
Title: Alexandria Symphony Orchestra: Rapture
Venue: Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center (Alexandria, VA)
Full Price: $40.00 - $70.00   Our Price: $20.00 - $35.00
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Revel in the pure physicality of music as The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, in partnership with Bowen McCauley Dance and the Alexandria Choral Society, presents "Rapture". The program features Mendelssohn's Symphony #4 "Italian". Handel's "Zadok the Priest", Fauré's "Pavane", Beethoven's "Elegischer Gesang" (Opus 118), and Respighi's "Ancient Airs and Dances #1".

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Revel in the pure physicality of music as The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, in partnership with Bowen McCauley Dance and the Alexandria Choral Society, presents “Rapture.” The program features Mendelssohn’s "Symphony #4 “'Italian,'” Handel’s "Zadok the Priest," Fauré’s 'Pavane,' Beethoven’s "Elegischer Gesang, Opus 118," and Respighi’s "Ancient Airs and Dances #1."

About 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.

About Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center:

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 beautiful Wachovia Forum, the intimate Margaret W. and Joseph L. Fisher Art Gallery and Internet-ready seminar rooms.