Matthew Sidney Hazelwood
Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir, cello
Photo by Lisa Marie Mazzucco
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An Urban Portrait
Sunday, November 15, 2009 • 1:00 PM
George Mason University Center for the Arts, Fairfax, Virginia
American Youth Philharmonic®
Matthew Sidney Hazelwood, guest conductor
Guest Artist: Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir, cello
Discover one of the greatest film scores of all time. Both evocative and emotional, Bernstein’s stirring symphonic portrait illustrates the harsh realities of life “On the Waterfront” in New York City. In contrast to this epic work stands the lyrical and sunny Schubert and the charming and graceful Saint-Saens. Acclaimed cellist, Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir, joins the AYP for an unforgettable afternoon.
Program:
Schubert: Symphony No. 3 in D major
Saint-Saens: Concerto No. 1 for Cello and Orchestra in A minor
Bernstein: Symphonic Suite from “On the Waterfront”
AYPO wishes to recognize Hilton McLean Tysons Corner for providing our guest artist complimentary accommodations. Thank you very much for your generous donation!
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Photo by Michelle Wallace |
Winter
Magic
Friday, December 4, 2009 • 7:00 PM
Ernst Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, Virginia
American Youth String Ensemble
Dr. Cheri Collins, conductor
Start the holiday season with cheer! AYPO's youngest musicians kindle the soul with heart-warming music that revels in the excitement of the season. Program:
Meyer: Of Glorious Plumage
Spata: Gauntlet
Rimsky-Korsakov/Dackow: Russian Easter Overture
Tchaikovsky/McLeod: Themes from The Nutcracker
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Photo by Steve Barrett |
Symphonic Potpourri
Sunday, December 6, 2009 • 6:00 PM
Langley High School, McLean, Virginia
American Youth Symphonic Orchestra
Carl J. Bianchi, conductor
American Youth Concert Orchestra
J.D. Anderson, conductor
The festivities continue! The Symphonic and Concert Orchestras present a Potpourri of classics from the orchestral canon—blazing brilliance, joyous celebration, spiritual piety, and a wild, ominous “Night” create a memorable evening of merriment.
Program:
Dvorak: Carnival Overture
Mussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain
Turina: La Procesion del Rocio
Saint-Saens/Isaac: March Militaire Française
Hovhaness: Psalm and Fugue
Bach/Leidzig: Fugue in G minor
Tchaikovsky/Isaac: Selections from The Nutcracker Suites 1 & 2
Mussorgsky/Isaac: Hopak from The Fair at Sorochinsk
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Daniel Spalding
Awadagin Pratt, piano
Photo by Katharyn Havens
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Soaring Sentiments
Sunday, January 31, 2010 • 3:00 PM
George Mason University Center for the Arts, Fairfax, Virginia American Youth Philharmonic®
Daniel Spalding, guest conductor
Guest Artist: Awadagin Pratt, piano
Written at the height of Stalinist Terror, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 is an orchestral powerhouse—tense, bleak, beautiful, brooding, and brilliant. One of the season’s most anticipated performances, don’t miss internationally renowned artist, Awadagin Pratt, as he takes the stage with the AYP in a performance of Beethoven’s most gentle and poetic piano concerto.
Program:
Nelson: Savannah River Holiday
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5
COMPS FOR KIDS
As part of our "Comps for Kids" campaign, this performance is being offered FREE to all youth ages 18 & under. No reservations necessary; tickets will be given at the door.
Comps for Kids is generously sponsored by
AYPO wishes to recognize The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner for providing our guest artist complimentary accommodations. Thank you very much for your generous donation!
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Photo by Mark Henderson |
Tones of Triumph
Sunday, February 28, 2010 • 6:00 PM
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center
Northern Virginia Community College,
Alexandria, Virginia
American Youth Symphonic Orchestra
Carl J. Bianchi, conductor
American Youth Concert Orchestra
J.D. Anderson, conductor
The Symphonic and Concert Orchestras join forces for an evening dominated by triumphant tones—Liszt’s magnificent tone poem, Hanson’s glorious Sinfonia Sacra, and Schubert’s expressive symphony.
Program:
Prokofiev: March from The Love of Three Oranges
Liszt: Les Preludes
Hanson: Symphony No. 5, Sinfonia Sacra
Schubert: Symphony No. 7
Von Suppe: Poet and Peasant Overture
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Photo by Michelle Wallace |
Melodic Melange
Sunday, March 21, 2010 • 3:00 PM
Ernst Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, Virginia
American Youth String Ensemble
Dr. Cheri Collins, conductor
From vigorous exuberance to soothing tranquility, the American Youth String Ensemble presents an afternoon of delightful music.
Program:
Hofeldt: Nocturne
Beethoven/Gruselle: Themes from Symphony No. 7
Leyden: Serenade for String Orchestra
Glinka: Russlan and Ludmilla
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Luis Haza
Photo by Steve Barrett
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L'amour, L'amour
Sunday, April 11, 2010 • 3:00 PM
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center
Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, Virginia
American Youth Philharmonic®
Luis Haza, conductor
Love, in its many forms and guises, is the focus of the afternoon. From the seductive sensuality of a femme fatale to the elegance, beauty, and purity of an innocent love, explore the many facets of this singular human emotion.
Program:
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1 and Suite No. 2
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Suite
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Photo by Michelle Wallace
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Chamber Ensemble Recital
Sunday, May 2, 2010 • 1:00 PM
Old Town Hall, Fairfax, Virginia
Chamber Ensemble Program
Michelle Wallace, Coordinator of Education & Outreach
An intimate afternoon of music presented by our finest young chamber ensemble musicians. Hear a variety of small ensemble performances with amazing quality, clarity, and depth of understanding.
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Spring
Fling
May 16, 2010 • 6:00 PM
Langley High School, McLean, Virginia
American Youth Concert Orchestra
J.D. Anderson, conductor
American Youth String Ensemble
Dr. Cheri Collins, conductor
Celebrate spring with a collection of dances that will keep your feet moving, tapping, and bouncing all afternoon. Enjoy the jolting rhythms of Celtic music, a lively pasodoble, and the gypsy-influenced strains of Hungarian folk melodies. The Concert Orchestra and String Ensemble’s final performances of the season are simply not to be missed!
Program:
Beethoven: Coriolanus Overture
Brahms: Hungarian Dances No. 5 & 6
Isaac: España Cani
Saint-Saens/Isaac: Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah
Hardiman/Moore: Music from The Lord of the Dance
Mozart/Parrish: Finale from Symphony No. 41
Newbold: Perseus
Mussorgsky/Gruselle: Pictures at an Exhibition
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Percussion Ensemble Recital
May 22, 2010 • 3:00 PM
McLean High School,
McLean, Virginia
American Youth Percussion Ensemble
Douglas Wallace, director
Get set to be blown away by AYPO’s Percussion Ensemble as they thump, thud, crash, slam, boom, and bang, delving into some of the most cutting-edge contemporary repertoire.
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Photo by Mark Henderson
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Symphony Spectacular
June 6 , 2010 • 3:00 PM
George Mason University Center for the Arts, Fairfax, Virginia
American Youth Philharmonic®
AYPO's new Music Director
American Youth Symphonic Orchestra
Carl J. Bianchi, conductor
The magical and mysterious come to life in a pulsating performance of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite by the American Youth Symphonic Orchestra. Join us for a Spectacular finale as we close the season with a historic moment - the appointment of AYPO's new Music Director!
Program
Kabalevsky: Colas Breugnon Overture
Stravinsky: Firebird Suite
Other works to be announced in April 2010 - stay tuned!
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Photo by Michelle Wallace |
Music Buddies Showcase Recital
June 7, 2010 • 7:30 PM
Kilmer Middle School, Vienna, Virginia
Music Buddies Mentorship Program
Michelle Wallace, Coordinator of Education & Outreach
The AYPO Music Buddies Mentorship Program is a peer-to-peer musical training opportunity for youth in the region. The program provides eight months of free, weekly, private music instruction to middle school and elementary school students given by trained AYPO musicians interested in teaching and giving back to the community. At the end of each year, mentees, their families, and mentors are encouraged to participate in the Music Buddies Showcase Recital. This recital is an opportunity for Music Buddies participants to share their musical accomplishments with an audience. Click here to read more about the program.
No tickets required - free admission!
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