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Virginia Opera
Die Fledermaus
Chanticleer A Chanticleer Christmas Sat / Nov 24 / 8 pm $24, $40, $48 MM
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This Grammy Award-winning ensemble rings in the holiday season with their elegant and majestic Christmas concert. A Chanticleer Christmas is a glorious musical evening, and a longstanding holiday tradition at the Center for the Arts. With performances of ancient hymns, venerated sacred works, traditional European and American carols, and delightful holiday favorites, Chanticleer is a great start to the holiday season. Encompassing music from across centuries and genres, the 12 illustrious male voices have been compared to the great choirs of Europe. Audiences everywhere are enchanted by their unmatched vocal technique, rich melodic sound, and expansive vocal repertoire. “With their flawless pitch, great spirit, and widespread musical curiosity, Chanticleer is America’s a cappella pride and joy.” (classics.com)
8 George Mason University’s Center for the Arts
Fri / Nov 30 / 8 pm / $44, $72, $86 Sun / Dec 2 / 2 pm / $48, $80, $98
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Virginia Opera presents this delightful tale of mistaken identities, practical jokes, elegant frivolities, intoxicating revelry, and plenty of freely flowing champagne. This is Strauss’s most celebrated and beloved work, and it features some of the most captivating music ever written. The story follows Gabriel von Eisenstein, who faces a short prison term, as his wife Rosalinde is pursued by a former flame. Meanwhile, Dr. Falke invites everyone to a magnificent party as part of an elaborate scheme to exact revenge on Eisenstein for a youthful prank. This offers the cunning Rosalinde an opportunity to catch her womanizing spouse in the act. On the night of the party, bafflement and hilarity ensue. This deliciously provocative work captures the height of indulgent 19th century Viennese society and is filled with gorgeous waltzes, sophisticated humor, and memorable melodies sung by the glorious voices of the Virginia Opera. Sung in English with English supertitles.
Danú
Rockapella
Vienna Boys Choir
Christmas in Ireland: An Nollaig in Éirinn
A Rockapella Holiday
Christmas in Vienna
Fri / Dec 7 / 8 PM $24, $40, $48 ff
Sat / Dec 1 / 8 pm $23, $38, $46 ff One of the most acclaimed ensembles of traditional music in Ireland, Danú brings a heartwarming and high-energy Celtic Christmas celebration to the Center for the Arts. Direct from County Waterford, this spirited band is known for its authentic interpretations, ebullient performances, and jawdropping talent. “A spirit raising concoction,” raves The Irish Times. For more than a decade, Danú has been performing for a growing base of fans worldwide, demonstrating its mastery of traditional Celtic instruments complemented by breathtaking vocals. Bring the whole family to experience this spectacular holiday concert featuring traditional Irish songs spanning many centuries. “A vibrant mix of virtuosity, energy, and empathy.” (The Washington Post)
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Featuring hits from their acclaimed album — touted by Broken Records Magazine as “a fascinating, innovative wonder” — Rockapella returns to our stage with a rockin’ concert of classic carols and holiday tunes, both funky and soulful, celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. From barbershop to Glee, unaccompanied vocal music has long fascinated people around the world. Ever since this a cappella powerhouse first captivated audiences with the unforgettable television theme song “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” they’ve stood apart as one of the world’s most sophisticated and lasting of the popular vocalist ensembles. They have traversed the globe, enchanting young and old alike with their remarkable harmonies, breathtaking vocal percussions, and signature full-band sound. Audiences of all ages love their winning humor, style, and artistry as they perform a refreshing combination of soul, rock, R&B, and jazz.
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Fri / Dec 14 / 8 pm $25, $42, $50 ff Nothing evokes the joy and magic of the Christmas season quite like the celestial voices of these extraordinary Austrian youngsters. In this special holiday concert, the Vienna Boys Choir presents a musical evening of Christmas spirit, performing everything from Gregorian chant and traditional Christmas carols to popular holiday favorites and songs from around the world. They have charmed audiences worldwide with their rapturous harmonies, purity of tone, pleasing repertoire, and charming demeanor. “The angelic voices of this most famous vocal group are ageless.” (Salt Lake Tribune) This celebrated choir has been synonymous with fine choral music for over half a millennium and has collaborated with some of the great composers, such as Mozart, Bruckner, and Franz Schubert, whom himself was a chorister. This is truly an enchanting evening of music for the entire family.
The Romeros with Concerto Málaga Sat / Dec 15 / 8 pm $23, $38, $46 ff Two of Spain’s premiere string ensembles present an evening of exquisite Christmas music. Performing fresh and familiar carols, The Romeros interpret music through the intricate and velvety sounds of the classical guitar. Known the world over as “The Royal Family of the Guitar,” The Romeros were founded in 1960 by the legendary soloist Celedonio Romero with his three teenage sons. Today, the quartet continues his legacy of virtuosity as Celedonio’s sons and grandsons traverse the globe, performing at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, the White House, and the Vatican, and entertaining such luminaries as Pope John Paul II, HRH Prince Charles, and King Juan Carlos I of Spain. “One of the enduring mysteries of musical talent is how skills seem to flow genetically from parent to child. In The Romero family the flow has been swift and unimpeded.” (The New York Times) Joining The Romeros is Concerto Málaga, a 13-piece string ensemble that has brought its sophisticated interpretations of Spanish music to audiences around the world under the baton of conductor, and celebrated viola and viola d’amore soloist, Massimo Paris.
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