Upcoming Concerts |
Sun, May 31, 3pm:
Symphony Spectacular
AYP & AYSO
George Mason University Center for the Arts
Mon, June 1, 7:30pm:
Music Buddies
Showcase Recital
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Final Concert Promises to be Spectacular
The American Philharmonic Orchestras will hold its final concert of the season this Sunday, May 31, 3:00pm at George Mason University Center for the Arts in Fairfax, Virginia. Symphony Spectacular will feature the two advanced orchestras of the program: the American Youth Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by Carl J. Bianchi, and the American Youth Philharmonic, conducted by Music Director Luis Haza. This will be Maestro Haza's final concert as Music Director, after 25 years with AYPO (read more about the search for a new Music Director). The Philharmonic will welcome guest trumpeter Thomas Cupples of the National Symphony Orchestra for a rousing performance of Hummel's Trumpet Concerto in E flat Major. Repertoire also includes Respighi's Pini di Roma, Berlioz's Roman Carnival Overture, Sibelius' Finlandia, Tchaikovsky's Pas d'action from Sleeping Beauty Suite, and Verdi's Triumphal March from Aida. Tickets are $10 for students (including college with I.D.), $10 for seniors (age 62 and above) and $14 for adults. Children ages five and younger are free.
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A Successful "Night in Old Havana"
The American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras hosted its annual gala and silent auction, "A Night in Old Havana", on Sunday, April 26, 2009. The event celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Music Director Luis Haza and honored his future retirement from AYPO at the end of the 2008-2009 season. The evening began with cocktails and the Cuban sounds of Trio Sul, followed by exquisite food, solo performances by AYP Concertmistress Marina Aikawa and AYP alumna flutist Mindy Heinsohn, and rounded out with a silent auction full of getaway packages, fine jewelry, and more. AYPO would like to thank the 100 guests who generously contributed to the event, raising more than $8,000 for AYPO's Scholarship Fund and educational programs, including our award-winning Music Buddies Mentorship program. Find out how you can continue to support AYPO's programs!
Check out the event photos and share with your friends! We hope to see you at our Gala event next year!
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