Fairfax Symphony Orchestra with Yolanda Kondonassis

The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director Christopher Zimmerman, presents an evening of orchestral music at George Mason University's Center for the Arts. Acclaimed harpist Yolanda Kondonassis joins the ensemble for the program's centerpiece, Alberto Ginastera's Harp Concerto, a virtuosic work that has become a cornerstone of the harp repertoire. The concert also features a world premiere by composer Hochstatter (title to be announced) and concludes with Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral," a joyful musical portrait of nature complete with flowing streams, birdsong, and countryside serenity. Before the performance, attendees are invited to a 6:30 p.m. pre-concert talk with Christopher Zimmerman and special guests, offering insight into the evening's music.

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Pre-concert talk: At 6:30 p.m. before the performance, featuring music director Christopher Zimmerman and special guests.
Program: Hochstatter: New work to be announced (world premiere); Ginastera: Harp Concerto; Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral"
Featured performer: Yolanda Kondonassis, harp
Venue: George Mason University Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus
Run time: Not specified in the source text.
Ages: Not specified in the source text.
Tickets: Ticket information is available via the "GET TICKETS" link; price not specified in the source text. Subscriptions for the 2026–27 season (three or more performances) offer a 15% discount.
Accessibility: For accessibility details, please contact the venue; the raw text includes an "ACCESSIBILITY" link, but no specific information is provided.
Note: This event is part of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's 2026–27 season. Other concerts in the series include "Rachmaninoff & Saxophone Noir" (Oct 10, 2026), "Casarrubios for Peled" (Feb 6, 2027), and "Mozart's Last Year" (May 23, 2027).