The NCE Season opening features the music of Hungary''s famous sons: Bela Bartok, Ernst von Dohnanyi and Franz Liszt and more. A great way to experience music of Hungary and get a taste of their culture. Classical music of Hungary creates its own musical flavor using the charming world of the folk song and a distinctive classical style that will captivate. This delightful musical journey will be brought to life by the exceptional talents of Leonid Sushansky (violin), Steven Honigberg (cello), and Carlos Cesar Rodríguez (piano).

Our guest host for this performance will be US State Dept Acting Director, Foreign Service Board of Examiners Yolonda Kerney.

Location: Gunston Arts Center - Theater 1

NCE's Holiday Concert will bring the finest classical masterpieces and holiday favorites together for the whole family. Star soprano Sharon Christman and Outstanding Young Artist Award string competition winners perform. The concert concludes with a Carols Sing-Along to get everyone in the holiday spirit!

Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington

Valentine's Day Celebration with NCE. Treat your loved one to a concert of some of the most romantic film scores of all time. Renowned choreographer Lucy Bowen McCauley will bring some of those selections to life with her extraordinary guest dancers. Music and dance come together to create a perfect celebration of love and romance.

Location: Gunston Arts Center - Theatre 1

In celebration of Marymount’s 75th Anniversary

Experience the extraordinary talents of violinist Leonid Sushansky and pianist Thomas Pandolfi as they bring to life the timeless works of Bach, Liebermann, and Brahms. Don’t miss this captivating performance by two of Juilliard's acclaimed musicians.

Location: Marymount University Ballston-Center

The Season Finale will wow the audience with NCE’s creative revival of Antonio Vivaldi’s extraordinary Four Seasons; featuring humorous demonstrations and spectacular multimedia and  reading of the sonnets. Experience the "Seasons" like never before. Uncover the story of the most popular composition of Antonio Vivaldi through words, images and music simultaneously.

Location:The Kennedy Center - Terrace Theater