RACHMANINOFF & SAXOPHONE NOIR

The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Music Director Christopher Zimmerman, presents an evening of bold contemporary works and Romantic-era depth at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University. The program opens with the world premiere of Jonathan Leshnoff’s “Radiance,” followed by the regional premiere of Adam Hochstatter’s “Noir Concerto No. 1 for Saxophone & Orchestra,” featuring saxophonist Russell Peterson. The concerto blends cinematic atmosphere with virtuosic flair, showcasing the expressive and dark allure of the orchestral saxophone. The concert concludes with Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3, a lush, deeply personal work composed during his self-imposed exile, filled with soaring melodies and nostalgic beauty.

Venue: Center for the Arts at George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia.

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Showtimes: The concert begins at 7:30 PM.

Pre-concert talk: A pre-concert talk is offered at 6:30 PM, led by music director Christopher Zimmerman and special guests, providing insight into the evening’s music.

Program: Leshnoff: “Radiance” (world premiere); Hochstatter: “Noir Concerto No. 1 for Saxophone & Orchestra” (regional premiere); Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3.

Performers: Russell Peterson, saxophone; Christopher Zimmerman, conductor; Fairfax Symphony Orchestra.

Tickets: Ticket price is not available; subscription information is noted as available for best seats.

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