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Alexandria Symphony Orchestra will present a free concert as part of the 277th Alexandria Birthday Celebration on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The celebration, sponsored by the city and coordinated by the Department of Recreation and Parks and Cultural Activities, culminates with fireworks underscored by music from the ASO. Conducted by Guest Conductor Victoria Gau, the concert will include the Armed Forces Medley, Opera and Broadway selections with guest vocalist Danielle Talamantes. The grand finale will feature a spectacular fireworks display with Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, accompanied by live cannons.

The Alexandria Birthday Celebration is free and open to the public in Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison Street, Alexandria. The park opens at 5:00 p.m. with food and drink vendors; live opening entertainment begins at 6:00 p.m. The City’s presentation with Mayor Alyia Gaskins and cupcakes starts at 7:30 p.m. The ASO’s concert begins at 8:30 p.m. with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Music for a Great Space annually presents a culturally diverse series of inspiring small ensemble and solo concerts. Founded in 1990, the series features world-class artists in significant venues in Greensboro for audiences from across the Piedmont Triad. MGS accompanies each concert with related educational experiences for children and adults.

Kerry Wilkerson and I look forward to kicking off our Fall Liederabend tour in Greensboro, NC. We will be joined by collaborative pianist, Arlene Shrut. This program invites audiences into the intimate and expressive world of German art song where poetry and music come together to illuminate the joys, sorrows, passions, and mysteries of the human experience. Featuring masterworks by Brahms, Felx & Fanny Mendelssohn, Schubert, Schumann, and Wagner, this program features one of classical music’s richest and most beloved traditions.

Friday, October 2nd at 7:30PM
Christ United Methodist Church
Greensboro, NC

Join NatPhil and conductor Daniel Hege for a musical journey across the Americas that captures a perfect snapshot of the American experience in each poignant work. Aaron Copland’s sweeping Appalachian Spring Suite paints a portrait of pioneer life, complete with the iconic Shaker hymn “Simple Gifts.” In Joan Tower’s Made in America, the familiar melody of “America the Beautiful” is explored as a love letter and challenge to the country. Samuel Barber sets James Agee’s prose to music in Knoxville: Summer of 1915, a nostalgic depiction of an idyllic evening in the American South as seen through the eyes of a child, sung by soprano Danielle Talamantes. The charm of George Gershwin takes center stage as Talamantes performs cherished songs like The Man I love and Love Is Here to Stay. The program concludes with the vibrant rhythms of Danzón No. 2 by Arturo Márquez, a colorful and electrifying work inspired by the dance halls of Veracruz that brings the concert to a joyful, high-energy close.

Saturday, November 7th at 7:30PM
The Music Center at Strathmore
Bethesda, MD

The Greensboro Symphony Orchestra presents a monumental season highlight with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, a timeless work that celebrates the power of music to unite and inspire.
Joined by the Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus and outstanding vocal soloists, the orchestra brings to life Beethoven’s visionary masterpiece. From its dramatic opening to the triumphant “Ode to Joy” finale, the Ninth Symphony remains one of the most profound and uplifting achievements in all of music.
Filled with grandeur, emotion, and a message of universal brotherhood, this extraordinary performance promises an unforgettable and deeply moving concert experience.

Saturday, May 15th at 7:30PM
Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
Greensboro, NC

Christopher Dragon, conductor
Danielle Talamantes, soprano
Kerry Wilkerson, bass-baritone