MASON ARTS EVENT CALENDAR

Hylton Presents

Czech National Symphony Orchestra

Hylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall

Feb
23

Steven Mercurio, music director
Sandy Cameron, violin
Maxim Lando, piano

Program:
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1
Barber: Violin Concerto Op. 14
Dvorák: Symphony No. 8

The 2022 Gramophone Orchestra of the Year nominee, Czech National Symphony Orchestra (CNSO) makes its Hylton Center debut with a masterful program of fiery, powerhouse works under the direction of Music Director Steven Mercurio. Featuring rising violinist Sandy Cameron, who will perform Barber’s Violin Concerto Op. 14, Cameron debuted as a performer at age 12 and has made waves as a unique artist with a diverse range of musical styles and performance prowess. “Acrobatic, athletic, and commanding, Cameron’s powerful violin playing approach[es] the realm of performance art” (DC Metro Theater Arts). Enjoy additional works including Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1 performed by Maxim Lando and Dvorák’s Symphony No. 8. The CNSO ranks among the most highly sought after orchestras in Europe and the United States and is consistently praised for its versatile programs that include classical, film scores, jazz, musicals, and more. Don’t miss this compelling collaboration between orchestra and instrumentalist!

This performance is appropriate for all ages.

Tickets: $60, $51, $36; half-price for youth through Grade 12

Run Time: approximately 80 minutes, plus intermission

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