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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T153000
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SUMMARY:Signature Artist Concert: Emad Zolfaghari -- Phantasy\, Space\, and Fire
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPerformers:Emad ZolfaghariThomas Weaver\n  \nSignature Artist Emad Zolfaghari brings the festival to a compelling close with a program that explores the viola’s boundless imagination\, virtuosity\, and expressive depth. From the lush romanticism of York Bowen’s Phantasy to the inventive sound worlds of Garth Knox’s Viola Spaces\, the first half journeys through color\, texture\, and playful experimentation\, culminating in the electrifying brilliance of Paganini’s La Campanella in William Primrose’s virtuosic arrangement. \nFollowing intermission\, the program turns inward with Arshia Samsaminia’s In Eternity\, a contemporary Iranian work of striking atmosphere and reflection\, before concluding with the sweeping intensity and emotional breadth of Arnold Bax’s Viola Sonata. This dynamic and wide-ranging program celebrates the viola as both storyteller and showpiece\, offering a powerful and memorable finale to the festival. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/signature-artist-concert-emad-zolfaghari/
LOCATION:Concert Hall (Forbes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T190000
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SUMMARY:Signature Artist Evening Concert: Marina Thibeault — A Walk on the North Side
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URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/signature-artist-evening-concert-marina-thibeault-a-walk-on-the-north-side/
LOCATION:Concert Hall (Forbes)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T190000
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SUMMARY:Signature Artist Evening Concert: Rudolf Haken  — The Electric Viola Unbound
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPerformer:\nRudolf Haken\nwith the AVS Festival Orchestra\nconducted by Dr. Omelchenko\nSignature Artist Rudolf Haken presents an electrifying evening showcasing the extraordinary expressive range of the electric viola. Featuring his original Concerto in F and the virtuosic VIPER Concerto\, alongside his innovative arrangement of Bach’s Cello Suite No. 4\, the program bridges centuries of musical tradition and cutting-edge performance. With dynamic arrangements of works by Stevie Wonder and Daft Punk—incorporating talk box\, looping\, and extended techniques—this concert explores new sonic possibilities and redefines the boundaries of viola performance in the 21st century.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/signature-artist-evening-concert-rudolf-haken-the-electric-viola-unbound/
LOCATION:Concert Hall (Forbes)
CATEGORIES:AVSF Signature Artist Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000
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SUMMARY:Signature Artist Concert: Victoria Chiang — Elegance and Expression Across Centuries
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPerformers:\nVictoria Chiang\nDavid Perry\nLynne Ramsey\nDr. Kira Omelchenko\n2026 AVSF Chamber Orchestra\nString Quartet of Northern Virginia\nRenowned violist Victoria Chiang is joined by guest artists Lynne Ramsey (viola) and David Perry (violin)\, the Northern Virginia String Quartet (AVSF Quartet in Residence)\, and the festival chamber orchestra under the baton of Dr. Kira Omelchenko for an evening celebrating the viola’s rich voice across the Baroque and Classical eras. The program features Bach’s masterful Brandenburg Concerto No. 6\, Telemann’s expressive Viola Concerto\, and Mozart’s luminous Sinfonia Concertante. This signature concert highlights the viola’s unique role as both soloist and collaborator\, showcasing artistry\, elegance\, and musical dialogue at the highest level. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/signature-artist-concert-victoria-chiang/
LOCATION:Concert Hall (Forbes)
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