Saturday, October 21
Folk Echoes
To celebrate its fourth decade, the Manassas Symphony
presents a concert that showcases classical masterpieces inspired by rich folk traditions. Audience
favorite David Pedraza returns to play 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.
Pedraza was born in Reynosa, Mexico and received a full
scholarship to Shenandoah Conservatory. He has performed across the globe, throughout North and South
America, Europe, and the UK. Currently he is principal violist with Symphony of the Americas in Fort
Lauderdale. The concert includes other folk-inspired works by Ralph Vaughan Williams
and Manuel de Falla.
Saturday, December 2
Nature's Rhythms
Bring all the kids
(they’re always free!) and join the MSO for an unforgettable family concert experience as we 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!
Saturday, March 2
Seriously Fun
March concerts are always a little different and this one
is no exception. Let’s have some serious fun with the musicians of the Manassas Symphony.
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 merriment also includes music of the
Beatles in a unique orchestral setting and Symphonic Dances from “Fiddler on
the Roof.” Too much fun to miss!
Saturday, May 4
Laissez Les Bons Temps Roulez!
Mon cher! The MSO is excited to present the Clarinet Queen
of New Orleans, Doreen Ketchens for an exclusive performance of Dixieland favorites in
her unique and inimitable style, accompanied by the full orchestra. This performance by one of the
greatest jazz clarinetists of all time is sure to be a memorable experience. The first half of the
program includes Ferde Grofé’s symphonic homage to New Orleans, Mississippi Suite.
Manassas Symphony Orchestra concerts are supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which
receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal
agency.