The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra is a regional
orchestra
An orchestra (; ) is a large instrumental ensemble typical of classical music, which combines instruments from different families.
There are typically four main sections of instruments:
* bowed string instruments, such as the violin, viola, c ...
based in
Fairfax, Virginia
The City of Fairfax ( ), colloquially known as Fairfax City, Downtown Fairfax, Old Town Fairfax, Fairfax Courthouse, FFX, or simply Fairfax, is an independent city (United States), independent city in the Commonwealth (U.S. state), Commonwealth ...
, founded in 1957.
Currently, the Fairfax Symphony plays at the
George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall. Notable members from past and present include Maestro Christopher Zimmerman, music director since 2009; Maestro William Hudson, music director from 1972 to 2009;
Daniel E. Gawthrop who was for three years the FSO's
composer-in-residence; and Gregory Rupert, the FSO's principal
violist
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*Violin family ...
, noted as one of the top viola performers in the United States.
Mission
The mission of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra is:
"To explore and present the symphonic repertoire, both traditional and modern, for the diverse audiences of the Northern Virginia region while building the musicians and audiences of the future through education and outreach programs throughout Fairfax County."
References
External links
Official Website of the Fairfax Symphony OrchestraInterview with William Hudson, 2007
Musical groups established in 1957
American orchestras
Fairfax County, Virginia
Musical groups from Virginia
1957 establishments in Virginia
Performing arts in Virginia
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