Highlights
The orchestra explores the Classical era with pieces that include Mozart’s Prague Symphony and Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1
About This Deal
- Seating: orchestra, balcony, or terrace
- The Night’s Theme: The orchestra explores the Classical era through pieces from both the 18th and 20th centuries.
- The Program: Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 | Mozart’s Symphony No. 38 “Prague” | Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1 “Classical” | Stravinsky’s Dumbarton Oaks
- About Symphony No. 38: One of Mozart’s later symphonies (composed in 1786), it’s a decidedly eclectic piece. It’s commonly referred to as the “Prague Symphony” because Mozart premiered it there during his first trip to the city.
Fine Print
About Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
When Kim Allen Kluge took over as music director of the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra in 1987, the outfit was made up of a small but enthusiastic group of community musicians. Sensing the potential of the orchestra, Kluge augmented the ensemble with freelancer virtuosos, quickly establishing the ASO as the premier professional symphony in northern Virginia. Today, the collective performs in the elegant Schlesinger Concert Hall on the Northern Virginia Community College campus, which makes for an acoustically friendly venue and a convenient base of operations for pranks on the Dean.