Join the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra for a stirring performance of Masterworks III – “Pictures at an Exhibition”, including the vibrant sounds of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, the elegant passion of Saint-Saëns’ Violin Concerto No. 3 with Concertmaster and Violinist Netanel Draiblate, and the powerful imagery of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, in a concert that celebrates the artistry of musical storytelling.

Step into the world of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, a groundbreaking Black composer who brought fresh, dynamic sounds to the 19th-century orchestra. His Overture to The Song of Hiawatha, inspired by the moving spiritual “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen,” is a powerful testament to music’s evolving, inclusive spirit.

Prepare to be captivated as ASO Concertmaster Netanel Draiblate returns to the Maryland Hall and Strathmore stages to bring Saint-Saëns’ Violin Concerto No. 3 to life! This will be the first time the ASO performs this piece under the baton of our Maestro, José-Luis Novo. Dedicated to the legendary Pablo de Sarasate, Violin Concerto No. 3 gracefully blends Classical tradition with Romantic flair, capturing both elegance and drama in every note.

And finally, experience Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, an evocative journey through a museum of sights, sounds, and emotions. From the playful to the profound, each movement tells a vivid story, culminating in the iconic “The Great Gate of Kyiv.”

Don’t miss this matinee performance of transcendent music that spans cultures, eras, and emotions! Buy your tickets now!