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National Symphony Orchestra: Noseda Conducts Exotic Tales

Thursday, October 1 · 7 PM · Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus

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Gianandrea Noseda, conductor Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade Modest Mussorgsky (orch. Maurice Ravel): Pictures at an Exhibition Maurice Ravel: Boléro Presales begin August 21 for applicable groups (*see below) and tickets go on sale to the general public for fall NSO performances at the Center for the Arts on August 28. Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade spins an opulent tale of adventure and intrigue, while Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition—brilliantly orchestrated by Ravel—guides us through a gallery of strange and fantastical art. In Ravel’s Boléro, a single, insistent rhythm grows ever more intense, building toward a rapturous finale. Join us as Gianandrea Noseda conducts three iconic works showcasing the orchestra at its most cinematic—evoking distant lands, mysterious figures, and unforgettable scenes. Tickets: $97, $68, $42 Prices include fees. Learn More View the complete schedule of NSO performances during the 2026–27 season at the Center for the Arts. Visit nationalsym

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