2015-2016
Sunday, September 27, 4:00 PM
Amadeus Orchestra
Pre-concert lecture at 3:15 PM
A. Scott Wood, Artistic Director
Alexandra Mikhlin, Violin
Grétry: Tambourin
Ravel: Pavane
Massenet: Meditation from Thaïs
Poulenc: Sinfonietta
Meet-the-artists reception
Tickets: $30, Youth (17 and under) Free • 703 759 5334 • amadeusconcerts.com
Friday, October 30, 8:00 PM
All Saints, All Hallows, All Voices and Brass
Washington Symphonic Brass, Phil Snedecor, Artistic Director
Fairfax Choral Society, Douglas Mears, Artistic Director
Music of Saint Hildegard of Bingen, Gabrieli, Monteverdi, Berlioz, Verdi, Vaughan Williams, Carl Orff, John Williams, and Eric Whitacre.
Tickets: $25, Students $10 • 866-962-7277 • wsbrass.com
Sunday, November 1, 4:00 PM
Fauré Requiem
Saint Francis Episcopal Choir, Great Falls
Saint Luke Catholic Festival Choir, McLean
Larry Vote, Conductor
Paul Skevington, Organ
Amadeus Chamber Orchestra
Meet-the-artists reception
Tickets: $15 • 703 356 0670 • musicinmclean.org
Sunday, November 8, 4:00 PM
National Men’s Chorus
Thomas Beveridge, Artistic Director
Thomas Pandolfi, Piano
Paul Skevington, Organ
Sacred Works
Tickets: $20, Students and Children Free • 202 244 7191 • nationalmenschorus.org
Sunday, November 15, 4:00 PM
Eclipse Chamber Orchestra
David Teie, Music Director
Hozbauer: Concerto for Viola, Cello
Telemann: Concerto for Flute and Bassoon
Works by Bach and Vivaldi
Free Event with suggested $30 donation • 703 635 2770 • eclipseco.org
Sunday, November 22, 4:00 PM
Amadeus Orchestra
Pre-concert lecture at 3:15 PM
A. Scott Wood, Artistic Director
Silver-Garburg Piano Duo
Vivaldi: Overture to L’Olimpiade
Mendelssohn: Octet
Meet-the-artists reception
Tickets: $30, Youth (17 and under) Free • 703 759 5334 • amadeusconcerts.com
Sunday, December 6, 3:00 PM
Saint Luke Family Lessons and Carols
Saint Luke Cherubs, Choristers, and Women’s Choir
Paul Skevington, Artistic Director
Anne Schaffner, Narrator
Meet-the-artists reception
Free-will Offering • 703 356 0670 • musicinmclean.org
Sunday, December 13, 4:00 PM
Messiah Sing
Saint Luke Festival Choir, Orchestra, and Soloists
Paul Skevington, Artistic Director
Thomas Colohan, Conductor
Tickets: $25 • 703 356 0670 • musicinmclean.org
Wednesday, January 13, 7:30 PM
Westminster Choir of Rider University
Joe Miller, Conductor
Mid-Atlantic Concert Tour
Tickets: $20 • 703 356 0670 • rider.edu/wcc/academics/choirs/westminster-choir
Sunday, March 13, 4:00 PM
Choral Splendor II: Music for Grand Organ and Chorus
Reston Chorale
David Lang, Artistic Director
Paul Skevington, Organ
Tordis Fahringer, Organ
Charles-Marie Widor: Mass for two choirs and two organs
Works by Dupré, Messiæn, and Sweelinck
Meet-the-artists reception
Tickets: $30, Seniors 61+ $25, Youth 17 and under Free with adult ticket-holder.
703 834 0079 • restonchorale.org
Sunday, May 22, 4:00 PM
Amadeus Orchestra
Pre-concert lecture at 3:15 PM
A. Scott Wood, Artistic Director
Thomas Pandolfi, Piano
Sibelius: Finlandia
Grieg: Piano Concerto
Sibelius: Symphony No. 5
Meet-the-artists reception.
Tickets: $30, Youth (17 and under) Free • 703 759 5334 • amadeusconcerts.com
Sunday, May 29, 4:00 PM
Memorial Day Concert
National Men’s Chorus
Thomas Beveridge, Artistic Director
Thomas Pandolfi, Piano
Paul Skevington, Organ
Tickets: $20, Students and Children Free • 202 244 7191 • nationalmenschorus.org
Sunday, June 5, 5:00 PM
The City Choir of Washington
Robert Shafer, Artistic Director
Paul Skevington, Organ
Duruflé: Requiem
Area Premiere of Robert Shafer’s I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes
Tickets $30, Students and Seniors $20 • 202 495 1613 • thecitychoirofwashington.org
Sunday, September 28, 4:00 pm
Silver-Garburg Piano Duo
Amadeus Orchestra, A. Scott Wood, Conducto
Tickets: $30 * Youth (17 and under) Free * 703 759 5334 * amadeusconcerts.com
Our season opened with the Amadeus Orchestra performing Rossini’s Overture to The Silken Ladder, Schubert’s Symphony #5 and the beautiful Mendelssohn Concerto for Two Pianos in E major, featuring the acclaimed Silver-Garburg Piano Duo. A pre-concert lecture is open to the public at 3:15 pm and a meet-the-artists reception follows the concert.
Sunday, October 12, 4:00 pm
Brass Octoberfest
Washington Symphonic Brass
Tickets $25 * 866 962 7277 * wsbrass.com
Former Canadian Brass members Jens Lindemann - world famous trumpeter - and Martin Hackleman - former principal horn of the National Symphony Orchestra - present festive brass music to celebrate the season! The music of Brahms, Kreisler, Mozart, Mahler and Strauss will be featured.
Sunday, November 2, 4:00 pm
Great Sacred Music
National Men’s Chorus, Thomas Beveridge, Conductor * Thomas Pandolfi, Piano * Paul Skevington, OrganTickets: $20, Students and Children Free * 202 244 7191 * nationalmenschorus.org
The National Men's Chorus, under the direction of esteemed conductor, Thomas Beveridge, presents their 15th anniversary concert. The performance will feature Gounod's Messe Solennelle, also known as the Saint Cecilia Mass; one of the composer's most famous works.
Sunday, November 16, 4:00 pm
Pipes Spectacular
Parker Ramsay, Organist
Free Event * 703 356 0670 * dcago.org
Organist Parker Ramsay, the first American ever to be Organ Scholar at King's College Cambridge, England, dazzles audiences with his virtuosic playing. Parker will share stories from his time at King's College, particularly regarding playing for live radio audiences of millions worldwide at the annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. The concert will be on the renowned Steiner-Reck tracker pipe organ at Saint Luke. Pipes Spectacular is sponsored by the Potomac, Northern Virginia, and District of Columbia Chapters of the American Guild of Organists.
Sunday, December 7, 4:00 pm
Messiah Sing
Saint Luke Festival Choir and Orchestra, Paul Skevington, Artistic Director
Tickets: $25 (Available online - see below - and at the door!) * 703 356 0670
* musicinmclean.org
Sunday, September 27, 4:00 PM
Amadeus Orchestra
Pre-concert lecture at 3:15 PM
A. Scott Wood, Artistic Director
Alexandra Mikhlin, Violin
Grétry: Tambourin
Ravel: Pavane
Massenet: Meditation from Thaïs
Poulenc: Sinfonietta
Meet-the-artists reception
Tickets: $30, Youth (17 and under) Free • 703 759 5334 • amadeusconcerts.com
Friday, October 30, 8:00 PM
All Saints, All Hallows, All Voices and Brass
Washington Symphonic Brass, Phil Snedecor, Artistic Director
Fairfax Choral Society, Douglas Mears, Artistic Director
Music of Saint Hildegard of Bingen, Gabrieli, Monteverdi, Berlioz, Verdi, Vaughan Williams, Carl Orff, John Williams, and Eric Whitacre.
Tickets: $25, Students $10 • 866-962-7277 • wsbrass.com
Sunday, November 1, 4:00 PM
Fauré Requiem
Saint Francis Episcopal Choir, Great Falls
Saint Luke Catholic Festival Choir, McLean
Larry Vote, Conductor
Paul Skevington, Organ
Amadeus Chamber Orchestra
Meet-the-artists reception
Tickets: $15 • 703 356 0670 • musicinmclean.org
Sunday, November 8, 4:00 PM
National Men’s Chorus
Thomas Beveridge, Artistic Director
Thomas Pandolfi, Piano
Paul Skevington, Organ
Sacred Works
Tickets: $20, Students and Children Free • 202 244 7191 • nationalmenschorus.org
Sunday, November 15, 4:00 PM
Eclipse Chamber Orchestra
David Teie, Music Director
Hozbauer: Concerto for Viola, Cello
Telemann: Concerto for Flute and Bassoon
Works by Bach and Vivaldi
Free Event with suggested $30 donation • 703 635 2770 • eclipseco.org
Sunday, November 22, 4:00 PM
Amadeus Orchestra
Pre-concert lecture at 3:15 PM
A. Scott Wood, Artistic Director
Silver-Garburg Piano Duo
Vivaldi: Overture to L’Olimpiade
Mendelssohn: Octet
Meet-the-artists reception
Tickets: $30, Youth (17 and under) Free • 703 759 5334 • amadeusconcerts.com
Sunday, December 6, 3:00 PM
Saint Luke Family Lessons and Carols
Saint Luke Cherubs, Choristers, and Women’s Choir
Paul Skevington, Artistic Director
Anne Schaffner, Narrator
Meet-the-artists reception
Free-will Offering • 703 356 0670 • musicinmclean.org
Sunday, December 13, 4:00 PM
Messiah Sing
Saint Luke Festival Choir, Orchestra, and Soloists
Paul Skevington, Artistic Director
Thomas Colohan, Conductor
Tickets: $25 • 703 356 0670 • musicinmclean.org
Wednesday, January 13, 7:30 PM
Westminster Choir of Rider University
Joe Miller, Conductor
Mid-Atlantic Concert Tour
Tickets: $20 • 703 356 0670 • rider.edu/wcc/academics/choirs/westminster-choir
Sunday, March 13, 4:00 PM
Choral Splendor II: Music for Grand Organ and Chorus
Reston Chorale
David Lang, Artistic Director
Paul Skevington, Organ
Tordis Fahringer, Organ
Charles-Marie Widor: Mass for two choirs and two organs
Works by Dupré, Messiæn, and Sweelinck
Meet-the-artists reception
Tickets: $30, Seniors 61+ $25, Youth 17 and under Free with adult ticket-holder.
703 834 0079 • restonchorale.org
Sunday, May 22, 4:00 PM
Amadeus Orchestra
Pre-concert lecture at 3:15 PM
A. Scott Wood, Artistic Director
Thomas Pandolfi, Piano
Sibelius: Finlandia
Grieg: Piano Concerto
Sibelius: Symphony No. 5
Meet-the-artists reception.
Tickets: $30, Youth (17 and under) Free • 703 759 5334 • amadeusconcerts.com
Sunday, May 29, 4:00 PM
Memorial Day Concert
National Men’s Chorus
Thomas Beveridge, Artistic Director
Thomas Pandolfi, Piano
Paul Skevington, Organ
Tickets: $20, Students and Children Free • 202 244 7191 • nationalmenschorus.org
Sunday, June 5, 5:00 PM
The City Choir of Washington
Robert Shafer, Artistic Director
Paul Skevington, Organ
Duruflé: Requiem
Area Premiere of Robert Shafer’s I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes
Tickets $30, Students and Seniors $20 • 202 495 1613 • thecitychoirofwashington.org
Sunday, September 28, 4:00 pm
Silver-Garburg Piano Duo
Amadeus Orchestra, A. Scott Wood, Conducto
Tickets: $30 * Youth (17 and under) Free * 703 759 5334 * amadeusconcerts.com
Our season opened with the Amadeus Orchestra performing Rossini’s Overture to The Silken Ladder, Schubert’s Symphony #5 and the beautiful Mendelssohn Concerto for Two Pianos in E major, featuring the acclaimed Silver-Garburg Piano Duo. A pre-concert lecture is open to the public at 3:15 pm and a meet-the-artists reception follows the concert.
Sunday, October 12, 4:00 pm
Brass Octoberfest
Washington Symphonic Brass
Tickets $25 * 866 962 7277 * wsbrass.com
Former Canadian Brass members Jens Lindemann - world famous trumpeter - and Martin Hackleman - former principal horn of the National Symphony Orchestra - present festive brass music to celebrate the season! The music of Brahms, Kreisler, Mozart, Mahler and Strauss will be featured.
Sunday, November 2, 4:00 pm
Great Sacred Music
National Men’s Chorus, Thomas Beveridge, Conductor * Thomas Pandolfi, Piano * Paul Skevington, OrganTickets: $20, Students and Children Free * 202 244 7191 * nationalmenschorus.org
The National Men's Chorus, under the direction of esteemed conductor, Thomas Beveridge, presents their 15th anniversary concert. The performance will feature Gounod's Messe Solennelle, also known as the Saint Cecilia Mass; one of the composer's most famous works.
Sunday, November 16, 4:00 pm
Pipes Spectacular
Parker Ramsay, Organist
Free Event * 703 356 0670 * dcago.org
Organist Parker Ramsay, the first American ever to be Organ Scholar at King's College Cambridge, England, dazzles audiences with his virtuosic playing. Parker will share stories from his time at King's College, particularly regarding playing for live radio audiences of millions worldwide at the annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. The concert will be on the renowned Steiner-Reck tracker pipe organ at Saint Luke. Pipes Spectacular is sponsored by the Potomac, Northern Virginia, and District of Columbia Chapters of the American Guild of Organists.
Sunday, December 7, 4:00 pm
Messiah Sing
Saint Luke Festival Choir and Orchestra, Paul Skevington, Artistic Director
Tickets: $25 (Available online - see below - and at the door!) * 703 356 0670
* musicinmclean.org
Sunday, March 15, 4:00 pm
In Paradisum: Sacred Music from France
Fairfax Choral Society and Orchestra * Douglas Mears, Artistic Director * Paul Skevington, Organ
Tickets: $35, Students $15 (see website for advance sale discount) * 703 642 3277 * fairfaxchoralsociety.org
The FCS Symphonic Chorus and Concert Choir present In Paradisum, a concert of sacred masterworks from 20th century France. The centerpiece of this uplifting program will be Maurice Duruflé’s inspiring Requiem presented in its rarely-heard chamber orchestra version prepared by the composer fourteen years after the work’s premier.
Sunday, March 22, 4:00 pm
Choral Splendor: Music of France
The Reston Chorale, David Lang, Artistic Director
Tickets: $30, Seniors (62+) $25, Youth (17 and under with adult) Free * (see website for advance sale discount) * 703-834-0079 * restonchorale.org
Join The Reston Chorale for an evening of French choral music, featuring Organists Paul Skevington and Tordis Fahringer performing Louis Vierne's magnificent Messe Solennelle for two organs and mixed chorus. The concert will also include works by Duruflé, Faure, Franck and Widor.
Sunday, April 19, 4:00 pm
Amadeus Orchestra Winds
A. Scott Wood, Conductor
Tickets: $30 * Youth (17 and under) Free * 703 759 5334 * amadeusconcerts.com
Scott Wood and the Amadeus Orchestra Winds present an exciting program to include Mendelssohn’s Nocturne/Overture, Opus 24, Richard Strauss’s Suite, opus 4 and Mozart’s Gran partita. A pre-concert lecture is open to the public at 3:15 PM and a meet-the-artists reception follows the concert.
Sunday, May 10, 4:30 pm
A French Choral Spectacular II
The City Choir of Washington, Robert Shafer, conductor, Paul Skevington, organ
Tickets: $30, Seniors and Students $20 * 202-495-1613 * thecitychoirofwashington.org
The Repeat of a Sellout! Last year’s popular and acclaimed all-French program returns with the same enthusiasm and new repertoire. An award-winning student of the French master composition teacher Nadia Boulanger, Maestro Shafer is an unparalleled conductor of French music. Drawing on the rich musical tradition of the great French cathedrals, this exciting program is not to be missed!
Sunday, May 17, 4:00 pm
Lyrical Romantics
Amadeus Orchestra
A. Scott Wood, Conductor, Jessica Stecklein, Soprano
Tickets: $30 * Youth (17 and under) Free * 703 759 5334 * amadeusconcerts.com
The Amadeus Orchestra presents works in the Romantic style including Weber's Overture to Oberon, Korngold's 'Marietta’s song' from Die Tote Stadt, and Brahms' Symphony #2. A pre-concert lecture begins at 3:15 pm and a 'Meet-the-Artists' reception follows the concert.
Sunday, May 24, 5:00 pm
Memorial Day Concert
National Men’s Chorus, Thomas Beveridge, Conductor
Tickets: $20, Students and Children Free * 202 244 7191 * nationalmenschorus.org
The National Men’s Chorus presents its annual Memorial Day Concert to honor the brave men and women of the armed forces with a program of patriotic music sure to inspire. Stand and be honored as the chorus sings the song of the military branch in which you or a loved one served.
2013-2014 Concerts
Sunday, September 29, 4:00 PM
Summer’s End
Amadeus Orchestra, A. Scott Wood, Conductor, Steven Honigberg, Cello
Our season opened with Felix Mendelssohn’s entertaining and witty A Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture, followed by Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme and Franz Schubert’s mighty Symphony No. 2 in an up-close performance by one of the premiere orchestral ensembles in the Washington, D.C., area.
Sunday, October 6, 4:00 PM
Debut Concert
Sound Impact
Rebecca Jackson, Violin
Jae Cosmos Lee, Violin
Tiffany Richardson, Viola
Danielle Cho, Cello
Ashley Smith, Clarinet
Konstantin Soukhovetski, Piano
A captivating afternoon of chamber music featured string quartets by Brahms and Mozart. The program culminated in Haim (2012), inspired by the life of David Arben, Holocaust survivor and former associate concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, written by Polina Nazaykinskaya for string quartet, clarinet, piano, and spoken word.
Sunday, October 27, 4:00 PM
Haydn: Nelson Mass
Amadeus Orchestra, A. Scott Wood, Conductor
Combined Festival Choirs
Reston Chorale
Saint Luke Festival Choir
Saint Francis Choir
Italian Baroque composer Francesco Manfredini’s Concerto for Two Trumpets in C Major opened the program followed by Joseph Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, written in 1798, during a time of political instability across Europe. From the anguished Kyrie to the joyous Agnus Dei, this is one of Haydn’s greatest compositions.
Saturday, December 14, 7:30 PM
Messiah Sing
Saint Luke Festival Choir and Orchestra, Paul Skevington, Artistic Director
The audience had the chance to sing along to one of George Frideric Handel’s most famous works: Messiah, which features the instantly recognizable Hallelujah Chorus. Chamber orchestra, choir, and soloists were accompanied by the powerful Saint Luke Pipe Organ. This holiday tradition is one of our most beloved events!
Sunday, January 12, 4:00 PM
Trio
Beau Soir Ensemble
Carrie Rose, Flute
Michelle Myers Lundy, Harp
Wes Nichols, Oboe
A celebration of music from around the world including Argentine-inspired tangos and music from France and Russia. The sound of flute, harp, and oboe combine in a unique instrumental performance delivered by three talented musicians who exude passion and individual expression, enhanced with flowing synergy.
Sunday, Feb 2, 4:00 PM
Chopin Piano Recital
Brian Ganz, Piano
Brian Ganz is widely regarded as one of the premiere pianists of his generation. After a trip to Poland, the birthplace of famed composer and piano virtuoso Frederic Chopin, Brian Ganz made it his personal mission, starting in 2011, to perform Chopin's complete works. This recital featured music of Chopin along with discussion of the music. A catered reception follows the performance. All proceeds benefited the Polish American Arts Association Scholarship Fund.
Sponsored by the Polish American Arts Association
Sunday, February 9, 4:00 PM
Celebration
McLean Orchestra, Miriam Burns, Conductor, Paul Skevington, Organ
Organist Paul Skevington dazzled the audience in the powerful Poulenc Organ Concerto with strings and timpani, followed by the royal grandeur of Handel’s Water Music Suite, as well as Mozart’s dramatic Serenata Notturna and Haydn’s masterful Symphony No. 44, Trauer.
Sunday, Feb 23, 2014, 4:00 PM
A French Choral Spectacular
The City Choir of Washington, Robert Shafer, Conductor, Paul Skevington, Organ
Music in McLean warmly welcomed Grammy award-winning conductor Robert Shafer and his talented hundred-voice City Choir for an unforgettable afternoon of choral music, accompanied by renowned organist Paul Skevington. They performed the magnificent Messe Solennelle by Vierne, Messiaen’s well-known Outburst of Joy, and the Gloria from Messe Cum Jubilo of Durufle.
In Paradisum: Sacred Music from France
Fairfax Choral Society and Orchestra * Douglas Mears, Artistic Director * Paul Skevington, Organ
Tickets: $35, Students $15 (see website for advance sale discount) * 703 642 3277 * fairfaxchoralsociety.org
The FCS Symphonic Chorus and Concert Choir present In Paradisum, a concert of sacred masterworks from 20th century France. The centerpiece of this uplifting program will be Maurice Duruflé’s inspiring Requiem presented in its rarely-heard chamber orchestra version prepared by the composer fourteen years after the work’s premier.
Sunday, March 22, 4:00 pm
Choral Splendor: Music of France
The Reston Chorale, David Lang, Artistic Director
Tickets: $30, Seniors (62+) $25, Youth (17 and under with adult) Free * (see website for advance sale discount) * 703-834-0079 * restonchorale.org
Join The Reston Chorale for an evening of French choral music, featuring Organists Paul Skevington and Tordis Fahringer performing Louis Vierne's magnificent Messe Solennelle for two organs and mixed chorus. The concert will also include works by Duruflé, Faure, Franck and Widor.
Sunday, April 19, 4:00 pm
Amadeus Orchestra Winds
A. Scott Wood, Conductor
Tickets: $30 * Youth (17 and under) Free * 703 759 5334 * amadeusconcerts.com
Scott Wood and the Amadeus Orchestra Winds present an exciting program to include Mendelssohn’s Nocturne/Overture, Opus 24, Richard Strauss’s Suite, opus 4 and Mozart’s Gran partita. A pre-concert lecture is open to the public at 3:15 PM and a meet-the-artists reception follows the concert.
Sunday, May 10, 4:30 pm
A French Choral Spectacular II
The City Choir of Washington, Robert Shafer, conductor, Paul Skevington, organ
Tickets: $30, Seniors and Students $20 * 202-495-1613 * thecitychoirofwashington.org
The Repeat of a Sellout! Last year’s popular and acclaimed all-French program returns with the same enthusiasm and new repertoire. An award-winning student of the French master composition teacher Nadia Boulanger, Maestro Shafer is an unparalleled conductor of French music. Drawing on the rich musical tradition of the great French cathedrals, this exciting program is not to be missed!
Sunday, May 17, 4:00 pm
Lyrical Romantics
Amadeus Orchestra
A. Scott Wood, Conductor, Jessica Stecklein, Soprano
Tickets: $30 * Youth (17 and under) Free * 703 759 5334 * amadeusconcerts.com
The Amadeus Orchestra presents works in the Romantic style including Weber's Overture to Oberon, Korngold's 'Marietta’s song' from Die Tote Stadt, and Brahms' Symphony #2. A pre-concert lecture begins at 3:15 pm and a 'Meet-the-Artists' reception follows the concert.
Sunday, May 24, 5:00 pm
Memorial Day Concert
National Men’s Chorus, Thomas Beveridge, Conductor
Tickets: $20, Students and Children Free * 202 244 7191 * nationalmenschorus.org
The National Men’s Chorus presents its annual Memorial Day Concert to honor the brave men and women of the armed forces with a program of patriotic music sure to inspire. Stand and be honored as the chorus sings the song of the military branch in which you or a loved one served.
2013-2014 Concerts
Sunday, September 29, 4:00 PM
Summer’s End
Amadeus Orchestra, A. Scott Wood, Conductor, Steven Honigberg, Cello
Our season opened with Felix Mendelssohn’s entertaining and witty A Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture, followed by Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme and Franz Schubert’s mighty Symphony No. 2 in an up-close performance by one of the premiere orchestral ensembles in the Washington, D.C., area.
Sunday, October 6, 4:00 PM
Debut Concert
Sound Impact
Rebecca Jackson, Violin
Jae Cosmos Lee, Violin
Tiffany Richardson, Viola
Danielle Cho, Cello
Ashley Smith, Clarinet
Konstantin Soukhovetski, Piano
A captivating afternoon of chamber music featured string quartets by Brahms and Mozart. The program culminated in Haim (2012), inspired by the life of David Arben, Holocaust survivor and former associate concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, written by Polina Nazaykinskaya for string quartet, clarinet, piano, and spoken word.
Sunday, October 27, 4:00 PM
Haydn: Nelson Mass
Amadeus Orchestra, A. Scott Wood, Conductor
Combined Festival Choirs
Reston Chorale
Saint Luke Festival Choir
Saint Francis Choir
Italian Baroque composer Francesco Manfredini’s Concerto for Two Trumpets in C Major opened the program followed by Joseph Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, written in 1798, during a time of political instability across Europe. From the anguished Kyrie to the joyous Agnus Dei, this is one of Haydn’s greatest compositions.
Saturday, December 14, 7:30 PM
Messiah Sing
Saint Luke Festival Choir and Orchestra, Paul Skevington, Artistic Director
The audience had the chance to sing along to one of George Frideric Handel’s most famous works: Messiah, which features the instantly recognizable Hallelujah Chorus. Chamber orchestra, choir, and soloists were accompanied by the powerful Saint Luke Pipe Organ. This holiday tradition is one of our most beloved events!
Sunday, January 12, 4:00 PM
Trio
Beau Soir Ensemble
Carrie Rose, Flute
Michelle Myers Lundy, Harp
Wes Nichols, Oboe
A celebration of music from around the world including Argentine-inspired tangos and music from France and Russia. The sound of flute, harp, and oboe combine in a unique instrumental performance delivered by three talented musicians who exude passion and individual expression, enhanced with flowing synergy.
Sunday, Feb 2, 4:00 PM
Chopin Piano Recital
Brian Ganz, Piano
Brian Ganz is widely regarded as one of the premiere pianists of his generation. After a trip to Poland, the birthplace of famed composer and piano virtuoso Frederic Chopin, Brian Ganz made it his personal mission, starting in 2011, to perform Chopin's complete works. This recital featured music of Chopin along with discussion of the music. A catered reception follows the performance. All proceeds benefited the Polish American Arts Association Scholarship Fund.
Sponsored by the Polish American Arts Association
Sunday, February 9, 4:00 PM
Celebration
McLean Orchestra, Miriam Burns, Conductor, Paul Skevington, Organ
Organist Paul Skevington dazzled the audience in the powerful Poulenc Organ Concerto with strings and timpani, followed by the royal grandeur of Handel’s Water Music Suite, as well as Mozart’s dramatic Serenata Notturna and Haydn’s masterful Symphony No. 44, Trauer.
Sunday, Feb 23, 2014, 4:00 PM
A French Choral Spectacular
The City Choir of Washington, Robert Shafer, Conductor, Paul Skevington, Organ
Music in McLean warmly welcomed Grammy award-winning conductor Robert Shafer and his talented hundred-voice City Choir for an unforgettable afternoon of choral music, accompanied by renowned organist Paul Skevington. They performed the magnificent Messe Solennelle by Vierne, Messiaen’s well-known Outburst of Joy, and the Gloria from Messe Cum Jubilo of Durufle.
