Carmen & The Firebird

Louis Lohraseb conducts the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra in a program titled *Carmen & The Firebird*, pairing two beloved theatrical works. The first half opens with Wagner’s soaring *Tannhäuser* Overture, followed by Mendelssohn’s lyrical Violin Concerto featuring acclaimed soloist Chee‑Yun Kim. After intermission, the program offers an entr’acte from Bizet’s *Carmen* and concludes with Stravinsky’s *The Firebird* in the composer’s 1919 Suite. The concerts take place on two consecutive days at two different Alexandria venues: the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center on Saturday evening and the George Washington Masonic Memorial on Sunday afternoon.

When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 3:00 pm.

Showtimes: September 26 at 7:30 pm; September 27 at 3:00 pm.

Tickets: Available through the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra’s box office. Price is not listed in the provided material.

Lineup: Louis Lohraseb, conductor; Chee‑Yun Kim, violinist.

Program: Richard Wagner – *Tannhäuser* Overture; Felix Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto; Georges Bizet – *Carmen*, Entr’acte to Act III; Igor Stravinsky – *The Firebird* (1919 Suite).

Venue: Saturday at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center (address available via directions link); Sunday at George Washington Masonic Memorial.

Run time: Not specified.

Ages: Not indicated.

Note: The program features two contrasting styles: the Romantic drama of Wagner and Bizet, and the neo‑classical brilliance of Stravinsky, with Mendelssohn’s concerto providing a lyrical centerpiece.