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The Manassas Symphony Orchestra
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Announces Its New Season
October welcomes the return of violist, David Pedraza with the brilliant and evocative Viola Concerto in A minor by one of the most important composers of the 20th century, Hungarian composer and ethnomusicologist Béla Bartók. Mexican-born Pedraza received his Bachelor of Music at Shenandoah Conservatory, and his professional Performance Certificate and Master of Music from Lynn University Conservatory of Music. He is the principal violist with the Symphony of the Americas in Fort Lauderdale.
December is our family concert titled Nature’s Rhythms.
Bring all the kids (they’re always free!) and join the MSO for an unforgettable family concert experience as they bring the beauty of nature to life through music. Kyle Ryu, a senior cellist from Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, is our featured soloist.
Kyle is a Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award Recipient and recently appeared on the NPR program From the Top, a national radio show that highlights the finest young classically trained musicians in the nation.
The show closes as always with the MSO’s exclusive colorful Music and Light Show Spectacular!
March concerts are always a little different and this one is no exception. Concertmaster and 25-year MSO veteran Emil Cheytanov brings his warm and vibrant solo violin sound to Three Pieces from Schindler’s List by John Williams.
Our two pianists (and percussionists) Mary Garrahan and Sarah Clements join forces on the Hylton Center’s two concert grands for Camille Saint-Säens’ Carnival of the Animals, with the classic verses by Ogden Nash. The concert also includes music of the Beatles in a unique orchestral setting and the Symphonic Dances from “Fiddler on the Roof.”
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! Let the good time roll with the fabulous Clarinet Queen of New Orleans Doreen Ketchens. MSO is excited to accompany her for an exclusive performance of Dixieland favorites. This performance by one of the greatest jazz clarinetists of all time is sure to be a memorable experience.
Doreen played for four U.S. presidents, performed at the Kennedy Center, and featured on CBS Sunday Morning, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Tyler Perry’s Temptation. The first half of the program includes Ferde Grofé’s symphonic homage to New Orleans, Mississippi Suite.
