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Gold Rush: An American Musical Adventure
James Ross, conductor
GOLD RUSH: An American Musical Adventure. Gold has just been discovered in California and Rico “Roughrider” Lopez is looking for some brave adventurers to join him on his perilous journey across the United States. Do you have what it takes to cross raging rivers, outwit nasty outlaws, and stare down wild buffalo? Join us on this musical adventure celebrating the great American composers, including Copland, Sousa, Grofé, E. Bernstein and more! This is an adventure for families, with children of all ages, that you don’t want to miss!
Concert is suitable for ages 4-12, but all ages are welcome!
All seating is general admission.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor:
Harriett McCune
Concert Sponsor:
Julia and Tunnicliff Fox Charitable Trust
Contributing Sponsors:
Alexandria Country Day School
KSA Integration
Community Sponsor:
MKJ Homes LLC
Additional Support from:
Opal Music Studio
This concert is produced by:
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January 25, 2025 at 3:00 pm Get Tickets
Mozart & Schubert – Appeal
James Ross, conductor and french horn
Lee Hinkle, marimba
W.A Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 2
Kevin Puts: Marimba Concerto
Franz Schubert: Symphony No. 9 “The Great C Major”
Maestro James Ross takes the stage as soloist and conductor for Mozart’s classic Horn Concerto No. 2. Then percussionist Lee Hinkle performs Kevin Puts’ evocative Marimba Concerto, as the program concludes with Schubert’s much heralded Symphony No. 9 “The Great.”
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February 15, 2025 at 7:30 pm Get Tickets -
February 16, 2025 at 3:00 pm Get Tickets
Ravishing Rachmaninov – Ascend
James Ross, conductor
Vijay Venkatesh, piano
Clarice Assad: Brazilian Fanfare
Gioachino Rossini: William Tell Overture
Carlos Simon: “Ring Shout” and “Holy Dance” from Four Black American Dances
Sergei Rachmaninoff : Piano Concerto No. 2
This year’s season finale pairs the iconic William Tell Overture with recent works by Claire Assad and Carlos Simon. Renowned pianist Vijay Venkatesh brings the season to a close with Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2.
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April 26, 2025 at 7:30 pm Get Tickets -
April 27, 2025 at 3:00 pm Get Tickets
