National Chamber Ensemble - The Viennese Classics

Saturday, March 23 7:30 PM
“Delightful” – The Washington Post
“One of the gems of the entire Metro area” – DC Metro Theater Arts
"Enriched the musical skyline...for an amazing 10 years" - Nina Totenberg (NPR)
National Chamber Ensemble's "Musical Adventures Through The Time Machine"(Time Machine included) Season continues on to the the Classical period. With it's growing emphasis on the melody was the period where composers could let their imaginations run free in a quest for balance between reason and emotion. Experience the musical times obsessed with clarity, charm, balance and form, and the genius of the three masters all working in Vienna: Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven.
On the program: Haydn's Piano Trio No.39 in G Major "Gypsy", Mozart's Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 32 in B flat Major K. 454, and Beethoven's Piano Trio Op.70 "Ghost."
Joining violinist/artistic director Leo Sushansky will be cellist Sean Neidlinger and pianist Carlos Cesar Rodriguez.
This season each concert visits a different period in musical history. Experience the music of the great Classical Era composers in a program showcasing some of their best works. Enjoy NCE artists sharing humor, stories and personal perceptions on the music.
The performance will be followed by a reception with the artists.
Piano generously provided by PianoCraft.
Free Parking:
For all evening and weekend performances use free parking lot at Gunston Arts Center. There are lots of great dining options nearby at Shirlington or Crystal City.
For more information go to
www.NationalChamberEnsemble.org