Center for the Arts Event Calendar

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus

Jan
23

Ray Chen, violin soloist
Vasily Petrenko, music director

Program:
Nielsen: Helios Overture
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10

London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) returns for an exhilarating program of musical masterpieces with violinist and global phenomenon Ray Chen. Under the esteemed direction of Maestro Vasily Petrenko, RPO has cemented its place at the forefront of classical music performance with its unwavering dedication to excellence. Profiled as “one to watch” by Strad and Gramophone magazines, violinist and global phenomenon Chen’s “tone is silken, his technique faultless, his musicianship persuasive as well as controlled and poetic” (The Guardian).

This performance is appropriate for all ages.

Tickets: $85, $70, $55; half-price for youth through Grade 12
Fees apply. Learn More

Run Time: approximately 100 minutes, plus intermission

Program is subject to change.

PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
The program for this performance will be available the week of the event. View digital program.
BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE
A pre-performance discussion begins one hour prior to the performance.
FREE TICKETS FOR MASON STUDENTS
A limited quantity of free student tickets will be available two Tuesdays prior to the event. Learn more.