Crescendo Violinist Isabel Rogers leads the ensemble in a side-by-side performance of Astor Piazzola’s "Four Seasons." Photo by Henry Smith
The Arlington Philharmonic’s Youth Chamber Music program, Crescendo, arrived on March 6 to play a concert of Tango, Pop and Jazz music in the Culpepper Garden Senior Center.
The concert, which featured area music students grades 8-12, along with professionals from the Arlington Philharmonic, was an eclectic mix of music ranging from Henry Mancini to Journey. For the final work, Astor Piazzola’s “Four Seasons” the students and the professionals joined together for a side-by-side performance.
The performance at Culpepper Garden is part of the Arlington Philharmonic’s outreach program, “Music in Your Home.” The Philharmonic’s next performance is scheduled for May 8 at 3 p.m. at Washington-Lee. The program will feature works by Ibert, Ravel and Hindemith.
Crescendo, in its inaugural season with the Philharmonic, is open by competitive audition to area string players grades 8-12. The group rehearses Monday evenings and is coached by Arlington Philharmonic professionals and artists-in-residence. The ensemble performs three concerts annually, and the students have the opportunity to work closely with and learn from industry professionals. More information about the program is at arlingtonphilharmonic.org.