Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Center for the Arts at George Mason University

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 The 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.