Upcoming engagements
Virtuoso Visionaries: Demarre McGill with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
PROGRAM
Mozart: Flute Concerto No. 2
Leshnoff: Flute Concerto No. 2 (World Premiere)
—Demarre McGill, flute
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 “Italian”
Christopher Zimmerman, conductor
One of the most sought-after flutists of his generation, Demarre McGill, Principal Flute of the Seattle Symphony, brings his rich, expressive tone to Mozart’s Flute Concerto No. 2, followed by the highly anticipated World Premiere of Jonathan Leshnoff’s Flute Concerto No. 2—a powerful new work written to showcase McGill’s expressive depth and virtuosic command.
The evening concludes with the radiant Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 “Italian,” inspired by his travels through Italy and brimming with energy and exuberant rhythms. As the composer wrote, “the whole country had such a festive air that I felt as if I were a young prince making his entry... this will be the happiest piece I have ever written.”
“From his first notes, the effect was astonishing. It was the tone he drew from his instrument which caught the ear first, and continued to throughout the performance. Totally clean, liquid, mellifluous—i.e., honeyed—in the best sense of the word, rounded and beautiful, it beckoned you in.” (The Sunbreak)
“From his first notes, the effect was astonishing.
— The Sunbreak
PRE-CONCERT DISCUSSION - 7PM
Hear the stories behind the music with music director Christopher Zimmerman and Demarre McGill. Located on the Concert Hall stage.
For tickets, please visit: https://www.fairfaxsymphony.org/march-7-mozart-leshnoff-mendelssohn
An Evening of Jazz with Allan Palacios Chan and Justine Moral
A Fundraiser to benefit the Filipino American National Historical Society DMV Chapter.
On July 22-25, 2026, FANHS DMV will be hosting the 2026 FANHS Conference at Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. This fundraising concert aims to help support that event.
About FANHS
The Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) was founded in Seattle, Washington, by Dorothy Laigo Cordova in 1982. It was incorporated in the State of Washington as a non-profit organization in 1985. Dorothy’s late husband, Fred Cordova, served as FANHS Founding President and Archivist.
Since then, FANHS has continued to grow as a volunteer-run organization, governed by 27-members of the FANHS Board of Trustees, with the FANHS National Office and National Pinoy Archives in Seattle, Washington; a FANHS National Museum in Stockton, California; and 40+ Chapters throughout the United States of America.
The Filipino American National Historical Society began commemorating October as Filipino American History Month nationwide in 1992, and is recognized as the primary informational resource on Filipino Americans for:
• community organizations
• primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities
• local and national museums and historical associations
• independent authors, playwrights, and filmmakers
• teachers, students, scholars, and anyone interested
Since 1987, FANHS has sponsored national conferences (later ratified as a biennial event) where community folks of all ages and from all walks of life gather to share and present research, network with other Filipino Americans, and honor those who have produced ground-breaking innovative work in the field of historical research and analysis.
For Tickets, please visit: https://fanhsdc.regfox.com/an-evening-of-jazz
How to Train Your Dragon in Concert by the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra presents How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
A winner with audiences and critics alike, DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story that combines humor, fire-breathing action and epic adventure! Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes–a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds. How To Train Your Dragon–In Concert features this acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Academy Award®-nominated score performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra in a thrilling experience for all ages. Rated PG
How To Train Your Dragon © 2010 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Running Time
1 hour, 33 minutes with intermission
TICKET INFO: Children ages 5 & up are welcome at all concerts. All children must have tickets.
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 7:00pm
Capital One Hall - Tysons
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Jason Seber, conductor
Purchase Tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1500638C0AF91DB4
Wedding Ceremony & Reception in Washington, DC
Private wedding ceremony and reception in Washington, DC
Christmas Mass
Celebrate Christmas at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church with accompaniment by violinist Peter Dreux
Free admission.
Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra & Fairfax Ballet
The Fairfax Symphony joins the Fairfax Ballet to present the timeless holiday favorite, The Nutcracker. This production is unique in the Washington metro region, presented with LIVE musical accompaniment by a full orchestra! The Fairfax Ballet Company dances to Tchaikovsky’s score performed live by the Fairfax Symphony.
Featuring guest soloists Emily Kikta and Aarón Sanz of the New York City Ballet dancing the roles of Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier!
Enjoy a winter wonderland of dancing Snowflakes, Candy Canes, a Ginger Bread House, with epic battles between heroic Toy Soldiers and Mischievous Mice…plus the Sugar Plum Fairy and Nutcracker Prince.
It’s the perfect holiday treat for the entire family… experience this cherished tradition of the season!
Purchase tickets here,
Private Violin & Piano Duet Performance in Chevy Chase, MD
Private performance for a cultural foundation in Chevy Chase, MD
Christmas is Here: A Christmas Concert Presented by Allan Palacios Chan
Experience A Holy, Bold, and Avant-Garde Christmas Concert—an eclectic mix of classical, jazz, pop, and gospel. Tenor Allan Palacios Chan and a team of powerhouse local musicians present music from his EP Christmas Is Here, including an original song written with producer Leo Z. A vibrant, soul-stirring celebration of the season.
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Food Truck/Vendors start at 5:00 PM
Musicians:
Carter Stevens - piano/organ
Jeffrey Corey - piano
Carlos Figueroa - cello
Peter Dreux - violin
Keny Kohlhaas - guitar
TJ Maistros - drums
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Filipino Cancer Care (FACC)
An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma by the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Tickets for this performance are currently sold out. Please check back periodically, as additional inventory may become available.
Christopher Zimmerman, conductor
Program:
Sibelius: Finlandia
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1
Yo-Yo Ma, cello
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 6
“The best-known, most versatile music soloist in this country and perhaps in the world” (The Washington Post), cellist Yo-Yo Ma joins the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO) to perform Shostakovich’s defiant Cello Concerto No. 1. With over 120 albums and 19 Grammy Award wins, Ma’s extraordinary career is a testament to his belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding. “Ma is that rarest of players... whose mastery and influence are so all-encompassing that he casts a shadow across the very concept of the instrument itself” (Arts ATL).
The FSO also performs Shostakovich’s deeply expressive Symphony No. 6, a work that echoed the struggles and spirit of a turbulent era. Don’t miss this historic musical tribute.
The FSO, under the esteemed direction of Christopher Zimmerman, presents this program in celebration of the 120th anniversary of the Shostakovich’s birth. Experience the powerful and deeply expressive music of Dmitri Shostakovich, whose works reflect the tumultuous history of his time. “The FSO routinely does more than most regional orchestras dare...” (The Washington Post).
This special performance is a co-presentation with the Center for the Arts at George Mason University and made possible in part with support from the McKeever Legacy Fund.
This is a Special Event and not part of the Great Performances at Mason series.
Tickets to this performance are not available as part of a subscription package or at a discount.
This performance is appropriate for all ages.
Program is subject to change.
This performance is sponsored by Atlantic Union Bank.
An Anklung Thanksgiving Concert by the Mabuhay Foundation
heartfelt collaboration between the Mabuhay Foundation Seniors, Conductor Ibu Ari, and Schweinhaut Angklung USA — celebrating music, gratitude, and community harmony.
An Anklung Thanksgiving Concert
featuring local DMV artists:
• Malen Eusebio
• Joy Young
• Allan Palacios Chan
• Raina Chan
• Kyleen Neis
• Phoebe Della
• Jace Pasigay
• Regina Anderson
Angklung is a traditional Indonesian musical instrument made out of bamboo. In 2010 UNESCO lists Indonesian Angklung as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
In March of 2022 Ibu Ari introduced Angklung to Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center in Silver Spring, and started a class for the Seniors in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Since then Ibu Ari and group has been actively performing - not only throughout the country, but also in Indonesia and Malaysia. The group performed at various communities and institutions, schools and universities, churches and the nursing homes, for the dignitaries, the Ambassadors and the Diplomats - including performing for the former Maryland First Lady.
In July of 2025 Ibu Ari started Angklung class for Mabuhay Foundation, and in only 2 months of training the Mabuhay Foundation is ready to take a big stage and performing the biggest Angklung Concert in the US,accompanied by the Filipino and Indonesian professional musicians and singers.
The concert will have at least 75 angklung players on the stage.
The Nightmare Before Christmas: In Concert Live to Film with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
“What’s this?” See Tim Burton’s beloved classic in its entirety like never before! Experience Disney’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” projected in stunning HD on the big screen, with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and conductor Jason Seber performing Danny Elfman’s iconic score live.
Don't miss this magical evening, where the enchantment of the film and the brilliance of live music come together to celebrate the perfect blend of Halloween and Christmas!
The film is rated “PG.”
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts.
tickets available for purchase on Ticketmaster.