PORTRAITS OF THE SOUL

Saturday, March 8 | 8pm 
George Mason University’s Center for the Arts
Christopher Zimmerman, conductor

PROGRAM

Dvorak: Three Slavonic Dances from Op. 72

Elgar: Cello Concerto
         — Sergey Antonov, cello

Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition 

Elgar’s deeply personal work gained iconic status through the legendary recordings of Jacqueline du Pré, whose story of the concerto was made famous in the 1998 Academy Award-nominated film Hilary and Jackie. GRAMMY-nominated, cellist Sergey Antonov, renowned for his expressive playing and technical mastery, follows in this great tradition, capturing the concerto's intricate blend of loss and hope.

Pictures at an Exhibition brings you on a musical tour through an art gallery, depicting various pieces by artist Viktor Hartmann, who was a personal friend of Mussorgsky. From the playful "Ballet of Unhatched Chicks" to the majestic "Great Gate of Kiev," the FSO will bring these pictures to life in a program that will move and inspire you.

PRE-CONCERT DISCUSSION - 7PM

Hear the stories behind the music with music director Christopher Zimmerman and cellist Sergey Antonov before the concert. Located on the Concert Hall stage.

This concert is made possible in part by The Mather, Hilton Fairfax, Goodwin Living, and the following generous partners.