Beethoven’s Seventh

James Blachly leads the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra in a program featuring Verdi’s dramatic overture from _La Forza del Destino_, Ginastera’s evocative Harp Concerto with acclaimed soloist Bridget Kibbey, and Beethoven’s exuberant Symphony No. 7, a work noted for its rhythmic vitality and celebratory character. The concert presents a journey from Italian operatic intensity through Argentine modernism to the height of Viennese Classicism.

Conductor: James Blachly, ASO music director, takes the podium for the entire program.

Featured Soloist: Bridget Kibbey, harpist, performs Alberto Ginastera’s Harp Concerto, a virtuosic and color-rich work that showcases the harp’s full expressive range.

Program: Giuseppe Verdi — La Forza del Destino Overture; Alberto Ginastera — Harp Concerto; Ludwig van Beethoven — Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92.

When: Two performances: Saturday, April 17, 2027 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, April 18, 2027 at 3:00 pm.

Venue: Saturday’s performance takes place at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center (4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria, VA). Sunday’s performance is held at the George Washington Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VA).

Tickets: Available through the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra’s box office and website. Pricing not specified in the provided details; check the ASO ticketing page for current rates and any discounts.

Accessibility: Contact the ASO box office or respective venue for information about accessible seating, assistive listening devices, and other accommodations.

Note: The program is part of the ASO’s 2026–2027 season. Both venues offer different seating charts; consult the ASO website for maps and seating options.