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Phone: (434) 924-3139

Email: orchestra@virginia.edu

Mailing Address:
Charlottesville Symphony
P.O. Box 4206
Charlottesville, VA 22905

Office Location:
801 West Main Street, Suite 201
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Charlottesville Symphony Society
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Federal tax ID: 54-1800245

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Providing Central Virginia with thrilling, powerful symphonic music and enriching educational experiences.

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Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia2 weeks ago

Don’t miss the Charlottesville Symphony’s Principal Percussionist and Timpanist, I-Jen Fang, whose digital recording debuts on Monday, September 21 with our friends at the Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival!

She performs the world premiere of Brian Simalchik’s three-movement work for solo marimba, Self-Portrait (You Are Not Your Thoughts). Brian, whose compositions continue to gain wide recognition, was the Charlottesville Symphony Society’s Administrative Assistant and Social Media Manager from 2013-2019.

Virtual Festival performances will be available for viewing through October 31, free of charge - more info here:
http://www.cvillechambermusic.org/2020-festival.html

Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia

2020 VIRTUAL FESTIVAL September 15-24, 2020 During the Festival, check back daily for links to the performances and related materials. Virtual Festival performances will be available for viewing...

cvillechambermusic.org

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Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia4 weeks ago

Check this out!

Katy Ambrose, Charlottesville Symphony's Principal Horn and assistant professor at UVA's McIntire Department of Music, talks with WTJU about the highlight of her career, the impact of a great teacher, and her favorite work.
https://soundcloud.com/charlottesville-symphony/sets/katy-ambrose-interviews-on

This recently aired as part of WTJU's #ClassicalSunrise series.

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Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia1 month ago

We’re back with another virtual chamber music performance! This time, Symphony violinists Amelia Bailey and Lauren Schmidt were able to play together in person. Enjoy the 3rd movement from the Bach Double Violin Concerto! #songsofcomfort

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Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia2 months ago

As we roll on through the summer, we continue to bring you #songsofcomfort from our wonderful student, faculty, and community member performers! This week, we feature two Symphony string players in their piano trio, Trio Sobrenna, performing the slow movement of Paul Schoenfield's Cafe Music.

Sophie Park, violin
Brent Davis, cello
Anna Wang, piano

Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia

We wanted to share this piece that we have studied over the past semester to provide comfort and spread the joy of music during these unprecedented times. Thank you for listening and please stay healthy and safe!

Cafe Music for Piano Trio
II. Andante Moderato
Paul Schoenfield

#pianotrio #piano #violin #cello #cafemusic #songsofcomfort

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Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia2 months ago

Sign up for the Performing Arts Meet and Greets to learn more about joining the Charlottesville Symphony! All new and incoming students welcome, please spread the word!
#classof2024 UVA Class of 2024

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Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia2 months ago

We're delighted to keep bringing music to the community, even though we can't do so in person. Continuing our chamber music #songsofcomfort, we feature community member violinist and UVA Alum, Carsten Clark and Principal Violist, Prof. Ayn Balija performing a string duet arrangement of "Oh Shenandoah."

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Busy behind the scenes! Charlottesville Symphony

Busy behind the scenes!
Charlottesville Symphony Concertmaster Daniel Sender, Principal Violin II David Sariti, Principal Cello Adam Carter, Music Director Benjamin Rous and Principal Viola Ayn Balija rehearse #AlFresco for an upcoming project.
They found themselves competing with a chorus of songbirds that you’ll hear when it is released.

#cvilleweekly #UvaMusic #ClassicalMusic #virginiaisformusiclovers #LoveMusic

In accordance with UVA's updated COVID-19 policy (

In accordance with UVA's updated COVID-19 policy (https://www.virginia.edu/coronavirus), university-sponsored events of any size have been suspended “at least through May 15.” As a result, all UVA Visual and Performing Arts events, including those at Old Cabell Hall, have been cancelled for the remainder of the academic year.
Charlottesville Symphony 2019-20 subscribers and everyone who purchased single tickets for the cancelled March 21 and 22 concerts at Old Cabell Hall and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center were notified last week. Subscribers and ticketholders for the cancelled April 25 and 26 concerts will receive further information from the Symphony office.

An update about “Pops at the Paramount – The Star Wars Concert” on May 30 will be provided when its fate is known.

We all look forward to the day when live music resounds again throughout Charlottesville.

In accordance with UVA's latest COVID-19 policy (h

In accordance with UVA's latest COVID-19 policy (https://www.virginia.edu/coronavirus), all university-sponsored events that involve more than 100 people have been suspended effective immediately and for the foreseeable future. As a result, all UVA Visual and Performing Arts events, including those at Old Cabell Hall, have been cancelled through April 5th. Charlottesville Symphony 2019-20 subscribers and everyone who has purchased single tickets for the cancelled March 21st and 22nd concerts at Old Cabell Hall and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center will receive further information directly from the Symphony office.

Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. Music is the electric soil in which the spirit lives, thinks and invents. – Ludwig van Beethoven

Music Director Benjamin Rous and members of the orchestra look forward to returning to the stage and bringing more great music to Charlottesville audiences as soon as possible.

Our 'British Riches' concert had the entire audien

Our 'British Riches' concert had the entire audience on their feet last night at #OldCabellHall! What a pleasure to have @zwildertenor join us this weekend.
One more performance @ 3:30 pm this afternoon at the Martin Luther King Performing Arts Center @ #charlottesvillehighschool!

Select tickets are still available at the door.
@uvamusic #CvilleSymph #classicalmusic #Orchestralmusic #ArtIsLocal #SupportYourSymphony

Day 1 of a concert week in the life of Symphony mu

Day 1 of a concert week in the life of Symphony musicians✅ Don’t forget to follow along with our story this week for exclusive insights to what concert week is like for us! If you miss it, all stories can also be found in our Highlights. See you tomorrow!

#symphony #takeover #uva #uvamusic @uvamusic #musiciansofinstagram #musicians #musicianlife

Making an #impact in music education. In addition

Making an #impact in music education.

In addition to our Masterworks Concerts and our Free Youth Concerts (serving over 1,700 4th and 5th graders and their teachers annually) - we love putting your gently used musical instruments into the deserving hands of young musicians.

Alicia Strickler from Wetzel Middle School stopped by to accept a #Clarinet from one of our supporters. We hope it brings the joy of music to many for years to come. 🎶💜 #classicalmusic #orchestra #symphony #musiced #musiceducation #STEAM #musicalinstrument #donate

What a beautiful way to start the week. Thanks to

What a beautiful way to start the week.
Thanks to @karajanofficial for this great quote this morning. ・・・
Everything is connected! #herbertvonkarajan #karajanquotes
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#charlottesvillesymphony #ArtIsLocal #cvilleweekly #434 @uvamusic #classicalmusic #Music #MusicMatters

What a wonderful day at the Virginia Discovery Mus

What a wonderful day at the Virginia Discovery Museum @vadiscovery. We're so thankful to have such great partners in mission! ・・・
Thank you to Peter Spaar and the rest of our friends from @charlottesville_symphony for coming out to the Museum today for Meet the Symphony Musician! 🎶
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We had a packed house as visitors enjoyed a demonstration on the double bass, a musical storytime featuring #TheSnailAndTheWhale by Julia Donaldson 🐌🐳, and a hands-on instrument petting zoo, where kids tried out various string instruments for themselves, including the bass, cello, viola, and violin. 🎻

Tomorrow @ 10:30! Bring your children to @vadisco

Tomorrow @ 10:30!

Bring your children to @vadiscovery to meet Peter Spaar, @charlottesville_symphony's Principal Bass.
There will be a Bass demonstration, a story, and an instrument petting zoo!

@uvamusic @cvilleweekly #artislocal #classicalmusic #musiceducation #cvilleweekly #STEAM

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