Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center (Alexandria, VA)
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."
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.