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The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Presents Rachmaninoff and Mahler, with Pianist Garrick Ohlsson

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center, NOVA Community College, Alexandria Campus (3001 N. Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311)
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For its season finale concert, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra welcomes guest pianist Garrick Ohlsson to play Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3. Widely respected -- and even feared -- by concert pianists, the piece is considered one of the most technically difficult concertos ever written. The ASO also performs Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1 to commemorate two notable anniversaries: 2010 marked 150 years since the Austrian composer's birth, and 2011 marks 100 years since his death.

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The last date listed for Alexandria Symphony Presents Garrick Ohlsson was Sunday May 15, 2011 / 3:00pm.

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center
NOVA Community College, Alexandria Campus,
3001 N. Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
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703-845-6156
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Garrick's performance was masterful. It was my 1st time experiencing the Alexandria Symphoney Orchestra and it was a memorable performance.
I don't recommend the 1st 4 rows in the orchestra seating at this hall, they actually sit below the stage and are very uncomfortable unless you like looking at the underside of a piano. We were fortunate to have found other unspoken for seats a few rows back.
Written on May 17 2011

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Ohlsson's performance was note-perfect, but he played it safe and did not take risks, especially in the third movement. Great tone, but it lacked fire. At times the orchestra was not with him, but overall was a good performance.

Mahler's symphony was done excellently.
Written on May 16 2011

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More Information About Alexandria Symphony Presents Garrick Ohlsson

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http://www.alexsym.org

Quotes & Highlights

  • Watch the New York Philharmonic perform the last movement of Mahler's Symphony No. 1 on YouTube.
  • Learn more about Garrick Ohlsson.

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Program
Rachmaninoff — Piano Concerto No. 3
    with Garrick Ohlsson, piano
Mahler — Symphony No. 1

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.