National Chamber Ensemble Will Present Mozart and Bruch Season Finale in Arlington
The concert at Arlington features works by Florence Price and Johan Svendsen alongside the headline concertos
The National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) brings its 2025–2026 season to a close with Mozart and Bruch: The Great Concertos on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM at the Gunston Arts Center – Theater I. Blending grandeur with intimacy, this season finale presents two iconic concertos in a rare chamber setting that reveals their emotional depth and structural brilliance with striking clarity.
Internationally acclaimed pianist Carlos César Rodríguez joins NCE for a luminous performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's beloved Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, “Elvira Madigan,” celebrated for its elegance, lyricism, and timeless appeal. Artistic Director and violinist Leo Sushansky takes center stage in Max Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, a cornerstone of the violin repertoire, offering a deeply personal and passionate interpretation of its sweeping romantic lines.
The program is further enriched by Florence Price's Adoration, a work of profound beauty and spiritual warmth, and Johan Svendsen's Romance, cherished for its lyrical charm and expressive simplicity.
This season finale celebrates the genius of some of classical music's most enduring voices while showcasing the interpretive depth and artistry of NCE's distinguished musicians in an intimate and engaging concert experience.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Violinist Leo Sushansky, Artistic Director of the National Chamber Ensemble, has been praised by The Washington Post for his “gorgeous tone” and by The New York Times as “astonishing.” He has appeared as soloist with the New York Philharmonic and numerous orchestras worldwide, performing in major venues including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Berlin Philharmonie.
Pianist Carlos Cesar Rodríguez is an internationally acclaimed virtuoso recognized for his brilliance in Spanish repertoire as well as classical and contemporary works. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the White House, and the Mozarteum in Salzburg, and has collaborated with artists including Jessye Norman, Denyce Graves, and Plácido Domingo.
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Venue: Gunston Arts Center – Theater 1
- Address: 2700 South Lang Street, Arlington, VA
- Parking: Free parking available
Tickets and more info is available now through the National Chamber Ensemble's website: www.NationalChamberEnsemble.org
Tickets: Gen admission $45, student $25: Tickets
ABOUT NATIONAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
The National Chamber Ensemble, based in Arlington, Virginia, is dedicated to presenting exceptional chamber music performances of the highest artistic quality. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Leo Sushansky, NCE's programming spans beloved masterworks and lesser-known gems, with a commitment to artistic excellence and diverse musical voices.
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