The Season Finale presents Concerto Celebration, a concert of famous concertos in a chamber music setting, opening with a work by Chevalier de Saint-Georges (Joseph Bologne), a composer fondly nicknamed the Black Mozart. Also on the program, the gorgeous Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor with artistic director Leonid Sushansky and Beethoven's dramatic Piano Concerto No. 5 "The Emperor" featuring piano virtuoso Carlos César Rodríguez.

Location:
Marymount University Ballston Center.
Ballston Auditorium (Lobby level)

All ticket holders will receive a link to the exclusive produced video performance one week after, to watch in the comfort of their home.

For the NCE Season opening, renowned soprano Sharon Christman joins NCE singing songs of Schubert, Fanny Mendelssohn and Richard Strauss. The second half of the program will feature Christman singing the famous Schubert song "Die Forelle" followed by Schubert's exciting Piano Quintet of the same name with NCE.

Location:
   Marymount University Ballston Center.
   Ballston Auditorium (Lobby level)

All ticket holders will also receive a link to the exclusive produced video performance one week after, to watch in the comfort of their home.

Celebrate Holiday Cheer with an evening of classical and popular holiday favorites the entire family will enjoy, opening with Leroy Anderson's popular Sleighride. Violinist Dylana Jenson, the first American woman, and the youngest ever to win at the prestigious Tchaikovsky Competition will be the featured guest artist. Ms. Jenson has played duets with Jack Benny, appeared on the Tonight Show and made her Carnegie Hall debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra under the direction of Eugene Ormandy. She will join NCE’s artistic director/violinist Leo Sushansky to perform the extraordinary Concerto for Two Violins by J.S. Bach and will also perform the virtuoso showpiece, Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso by Camille Saint-Saens, which she recorded for RCA with the Philadelphia Orchestra. The concert will also feature some outstanding young pianists; the winners of the 2023 NCE Young Artist Competition and some remarkable young string players. The program concludes with a carols sing-along led by talented singing siblings Lisa Jansen (former member of the group Up With People) and Robert Jansen. The festive conclusion is guaranteed to put everyone in the holiday spirit.

Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington

All ticket holders will also receive a link to the exclusive produced video performance to watch in the comfort of their home.

At the February Valentine's Concert, we present the passionate and exciting Argentinian music of the Tango, featuring Astor Piazzolla's "Four Seasons In Buenos Aires." Adding to the enchantment, this captivating performance will include dancing expertly crafted by the renowned choreographer Lucy Bowen McCauley. Prepare to be mesmerized by the fusion of evocative music and captivating movements, as Lucy Bowen McCauley's choreography brings the essence of Tango to life on stage.

Enjoy the passionate, exciting music performed by three virtuoso musicians, violinist Leo Sushansky, cellist Stephen Honigberg and pianist Carlos Cesar Rodriguez. Some of the extraordinary instrumental music on the program includes the Grand Tango for Cello and Piano by Astor Piazzolla as well as Carlos Gardel's famous tango Por Una Cabeza (arranged by John Williams).

Location: Gunston Arts Center - Theatre 1

All ticket holders will receive a link to the exclusive produced video performance one week after, to watch in the comfort of their home.

Acclaimed clarinetist Julian Milkis returns in March. The concert will present the lush string quartet by American composer Florence Price, some extraordinary short works for clarinet and the famous Clarinet Quintet by Johannes Brahms. Not to be missed!

Our guest host for this event will be Jatrice Martel Gaiter, Executive Vice President of External Affairs for Volunteers of America