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It's tonight...join us at 8pm at GMU Center for the Arts in Fairfax, VA for a grand season finale with this amazing line-up of stars! ❤️
Sharing a sneak peek from last night's rehearsal of Beethoven Symphony no. 9... ❤️
Beethoven wrote his famous 9th Symphony, with full orchestra, chorus, and soloists...though he would never hear it. Sharing this fascinating conversation with Dame Evelyn Glennie on Beethoven's magnificent feat.
Experience 's "Ode to Joy" -- one of the greatest works ever written -- Sat. 5/14 at 8pm at George Mason University >> FairfaxSymphony.org
How Did Beethoven Compose When He Was Deaf? We Asked Evelyn Glennie How She Feels Sound Scottish multi-percussionist Evelyn Glennie has been profoundly deaf since she was 12 years old. We asked her how someone who is deaf can "hear" with their whole body.
On May 7, 1824, Beethoven shared his 9th Symphony with the world even though he could never hear it. Nearly 200 years later...experience Beethoven’s most glorious & jubilant masterpiece >> Sat. May 14 at 8pm at GMU
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Featuring members of Morgan State University & Morgan State University Choir, the Fairfax Choral Society, plus... our guest soloists:
Danielle Talamantes, soprano
Daryl Freedman, Mezzo-Soprano
Cameron Schutza - Tenor
Mark S. Doss, bass-baritone
You'll also experience the regional premiere of composer Jonathan Leshnoff's moving and meaningful, Symphony No. 4 "Heichalos."
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Beethoven 9 - Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Riccardo Muti On May 7, 1824, Beethoven shared his 9th Symphony with the world even though he could never hear it. On May 7, 2015 celebrate the anniversary of Beethoven’s ...
On May 14, we are honored to present the regional premiere of an important work by composer, Jonathan Leshnoff. His Symphony No. 4, "Heichalos" was originally composed and premiered for The Violins of Hope--instruments played by the Jewish people during the Holocaust.
According to Tim Smith of The Baltimore Sun, "Leshnoff's music can be boldly dissonant or hauntingly lyrical, wildly animated or intriguingly contemplative.”
Leshnoff says of his Symphony No. 4, inspired by "Heichalos Rabbasai"-- an ancient Jewish mystical text written approx. 2000 years ago. In his work, he has been exploring how to make "the transitions from music to enter into the spiritual realms." "I want the musicians to meditate on that phrase and who they love."
Experience Symphony No. 4 by Baltimore composer, Jonathan Leshnoff Saturday, May 14 at George Mason University Center for the Arts >>> FairfaxSymphony.org
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Violins of Hope | Leshnoff Symphony No. 4 Buy / Stream: https://naxos.lnk.to/8559809IDThe Violins of Hope are a collection of restored instruments played by Jewish musicians during The Holocaust. In ...
Don't miss these wonderful stars in our season finale program featuring the Regional Premiere of Baltimore composer, Jonathan Leshnoff's Symphony No. 4 "Heichalos" & Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" May 14 at 8PM at George Mason University!
Maestro Christopher Zimmerman will conduct our outstanding musicians, with guest soloists soprano, Danielle Talamantes Daryl Freedman, Mezzo-Soprano, Cameron Schutza - Tenor, and bass-baritone Mark S. Doss.
Plus....members of the Fairfax Choral Society and Morgan State University Choir join us on stage for what is sure to be a magnificent & memorable evening of music!
Learn more at www.FairfaxSymphony.org
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Immense to all who were with us on April 23 for an incredible evening of music! Here's a short recording from the concert. Bravo to Maestro Zimmerman and our outstanding musicians performing Rachmaninoff's rapturous and romantic Symphony no. 2...enjoy! Join us Sat. May 14 for our final concert -- Beethoven's "Ode to Joy!"
Fairfax Symphony performs Rachmaninoff: Symphony no. 2 at George Mason University Center The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Zimmerman conductor, performed Rachmaninoff's rapturous and romantic Symphony no. 2 in a special co-presentation ...
Award-winning bass-baritone, Mark S. Doss joins us May 14 for Beethoven's 9th "Ode to Joy" - experience this grand, season finale performance at Center for the Arts at George Mason University!
For tickets, visit FairfaxSymphony.org
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Soprano Danielle Talamantes joins us May 14 at George Mason University for Beethoven's 9th... "With repertoire ranging from fiery fioritura to lush warmth and soaring crystalline heights, audiences are enchanted with her charismatic interpretations."
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Danielle Talamantes
Look who's coming...May 14 at George Mason University! Join us for a grand season finale of Beethoven's 9th, featuring the Fairfax Choral Society & Morgan State University Choir!
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Symphony No. 9 Op. 125 - Ludwig van Beethoven 'Historical Recording - Ferenc Fricsay, 1958' Symphony No. 9 Op. 125 - Ludwig van Beethoven 'Historical Recording - Feenc Fricsay, 1958'Composition Year: 1822-24First Performance: 1824-05-07 in Vienna, ...
Fairfax Choral Society & Morgan State University Choir will join us on stage May 14 for Beethoven's magnificent 9th!
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Incredible images of our great composers. We are thrilled to bring Beethoven's magnificent 9th to you on May 14!
See Beethoven’s ‘real’ face in artist’s 3D colourised portraits Beethoven – colourised and in 3D, as if he were alive today. This is photorealism at its finest...
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Pianist Simone Dinnerstein performs in Fairfax Grammy-nominated artist will perform in collaboration with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Experience the amazing Simone Dinnerstein tomorrow at 8pm at GMU Center for the Arts in a thrilling program of Mozart's gorgeous Piano Concerto no. 23, Rachmaninoff's famous Symphony no. 2, and the regional premiere of "White Heron" by Robert Carl.
Join us for a thrilling night of music! For tickets, visit FairfaxSymphony.org
Simone Dinnerstein "warming up" at last night's rehearsal at George Mason University Center for the Arts! Join us Sat. 4/23 when she joins us to perform Mozart: Piano Concerto no. 23 -->> www.FairfaxSymphony.org
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Composer Richard Danielpour suffered with insomnia and anxiety at the height of the pandemic and found the piano playing of concert pianist Simone Dinnerstein was the only remedy.
So...he sent her a fan letter, but also asked if she'd collaborate on a new piece he was writing dedicated to those impacted by the pandemic. Dinnerstein, was out of work with her performances canceled, recorded the album "An American Mosaic" at her Brooklyn home. The album has had nearly 3 million downloads on , earning Dinnerstein a nomination!
On April 23... Fairfax Symphony presents pianist Simone Dinnerstein, in collaboration with the Center for the Arts at George Mason University -- experience her magnificent performance of Mozart's famous Piano Concerto no. 23 and more!
How a case of insomnia led to a Grammy nomination Stephanie Simon has more on the story.
Join us Sat. April 23 when Fairfax Symphony presents pianist Simone Dinnerstein in a special co-presentation with the Center for the Arts at George Mason University. The Program includes Mozart Piano Concerto no. 23, Rachmaninoff: Symphony no. 2, and the Regional Premiere by composer Robert Carl of "White Heron" inspired by his time in the Keys.
Experience Simone Dinnerstein & a gorgeous evening of music!
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Simone Dinnerstein, piano: J.S. Bach Inventions No. 1, 13 and 10 Colorado Public Radio Performance StudioMarch 21, 2014Simone Dinnerstein, pianoJ. S. Bach: Invention No. 1 in C Major, BWV 772J. S. Bach: Invention No. 13 in...
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein joins us on 4/23 to perform Mozart's gorgeous Piano Concerto No. 23! Ms. Dinnerstein is currently nominated for a 2021 Grammy in the category of Best Classical Instrumental Solo -- we wish her our best on night!
Join us for a thrilling evening of music! You'll also experience Rachmaninoff's rapturous and romantic Symphony No. 2 -- plus the regional premiere of "White Heron, by composer Robert Carl.
Saturday April 23 at 8pm at George Mason University >> Reserve your seats now at https://www.fairfaxsymphony.org/april-23-simone-dinnerstein-mozart-rachmaninoff
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Pianist Simone Dinnerstein, currently nominated for a 2021 Grammy Award in the category of Best Classical Instrumental Solo, will join us April 23 at 8pm at GMU.
Co-presented by Center for the Arts at George Mason University.
Heralded for her distinctive musical voice and commitment to sharing classical music with everyone, Dinnerstein will perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488.
The program also includes Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 & the regional premiere of "White Heron" by composer Robert Carl inspired by time spent in Florida.
Be thrilled by a magnificent evening of music >>> www.FairfaxSymphony.org
“lean, knowing, and unpretentious elegance” – The New Yorker 2021 Recording Academy / GRAMMYs Nominated Pianist Simone Dinnerstein is our soloist in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major
April 23 at Center for the Arts at George Mason University
Conducted by Music Director Christopher Zimmerman
Co-Presented by Center for the Arts at George Mason University
Join us for an extraordinary evening of music! View the entire program >> https://www.fairfaxsymphony.org/april-23-simone-dinnerstein-mozart-rachmaninoff
Program Update: On April 23 pianist, Simone Dinnerstein was originally scheduled to perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5. Due to a strained finger injury, she has adjusted her repertoire over the next few months to allow it to heal and will now perform Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 with the FSO.
Learn more about this exciting concert program:
https://www.fairfaxsymphony.org/april-23-simone-dinnerstein-mozart-rachmaninoff
We performed the national anthem of Ukraine at our concert on March 12. Thank you to all who were with us.
‘Shche ne vmerla Ukrainas’ has just one verse and one chorus, though it is one of the world’s mightiest patriotic songs.
It was formally adopted less than three decades ago, following the country’s independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
While formally known as the ‘State Anthem of Ukraine’, it also goes by its native title ‘Shche ne vmerla Ukrainy’, which translates into English as ‘Ukraine Has Not Yet Perished’.
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For more than 60 years, the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra has been presenting extraordinary symphonic music for our Northern Virginia/Washington, DC community, earning a reputation as one of the finest metropolitan orchestras in the country. From internationally renowned soloists to emerging classical musicians, the FSO is known for excellence in the performing arts.
Through our innovative, music education programs, our outstanding musicians and guest artists partner with teachers in Fairfax County Public Schools to bring music to hundreds of students to inspire creativity and learning through music.
FAIRFAX COUNTY ALL-STARS PROGRAM
Our Fairfax County All-Stars program provides personalized coaching and mentoring to students selected through a competitive audition process. The students then receive the unique opportunity to perform, side-by-side with the FSO at George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall. The students learn valuable lessons on what it means to perform professionally.
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