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Fairfax Symphony Renowned in U.S. From internationally renowned soloists to emerging classical musicians, the FSO is known for excellence in the performing arts.

as a premier orchestra, we provide diverse classical and pops music experiences, with innovative education programs serving Fairfax County, Virginia, the Washington, DC region, and beyond. For 65 years, the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra has presented extraordinary symphonic music for our Northern Virginia/Washington, DC community, earning a reputation as one of the finest metropolitan orchestras in the country. Through innovative, music education programs, our outstanding musicians and guest artists partner with teachers in Fairfax County Public Schools and beyond to bring music to thousands of students to inspire creativity and learning each year. Program highlights include:
-- Season opening concert on Oct. 15 at Capital One Hall in Tysons, VA
-- Up to seven additional performances at GMU Center for the Arts
-- Fairfax County All-Stars mentorship program
-- FSO Diversity Fellowship program to provide mentorship, performance opportunity, and career advancement for students from backgrounds not currently represented in orchestras today
-- Innovative, research-based Carnegie Hall Link Up education partnership serving Grades 3-5 in Fairfax County and the DC region with a focus on serving Title 1 Schools
-- Feuer String Scholarships for outstanding high school students
-- Artist Residency and Arts Integration Partnership with Fairfax County Public Elementary Title 1 Schools

and much more! Learn about Fairfax Symphony Orchestra concerts and education programs at https://www.fairfaxsymphony.org

🤖 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with an unforgettable live-to-film co...
10/09/2026

🤖 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with an unforgettable live-to-film concert experience! 🎬

See the iconic 1991 film on the big screen as The Avex Ensemble performs Brad Fiedel’s legendary, synth-driven score live and in sync with the movie.

📅 Friday, April 16, 2027
📍 Capital One Hall

🎟️ Get your tickets today! Ticketmaster.com/event/1500653DB810AD3D

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10/07/2026

🎷 Russell Peterson invites you to join him for an unforgettable night of music at the Fairfax Symphony’s season opener, Rachmaninoff & Saxophone Noir, this Saturday, October 10 at 7:30pm at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University.

Experience the regional premiere of Adam Hochstatter’s cinematic Noir Concerto No. 1 for saxophone and orchestra, plus Rachmaninoff’s sweeping Symphony No. 3.

🎟️ Get your tickets today: FairfaxSymphony.org/october-10-rachmaninoff-saxophone-noir

Adam Hochstatter - Composer ArtsFairfax

🎂🎶 Happy Birthday to Michael W. Smith!Help us celebrate Michael W. Smith’s birthday today—and get ready to celebrate the...
10/07/2026

🎂🎶 Happy Birthday to Michael W. Smith!

Help us celebrate Michael W. Smith’s birthday today—and get ready to celebrate the holiday season with him LIVE! 🎄✨

Michael W. Smith brings his Every Christmas Tour to Capital One Hall on December 14, joined by the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of Christmas music, inspiring moments, and holiday spirit.

🎟️ Make plans to join us!
📅 December 14 | 7pm
📍 Capital One Hall

Get Tickets -> FairfaxSymphony.org/december-14-michael-w-smith-every-christmas

Just Announced: TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY IN CONCERTFriday, April 16, 2027 | 7:30pm at Capital One HallCelebrate the 35...
10/06/2026

Just Announced: TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY IN CONCERT
Friday, April 16, 2027 | 7:30pm at Capital One Hall

Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the groundbreaking cult classic Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Experience the 1991 motion picture on a vast HD screen as The Avex Ensemble performs Brad Fiedel’s signature synthesizer driven, percussive score live and in sync with the film.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 9 at 10am -> CapitalOneHall.com/events/detail/terminator-2-judgement-day

Presented in association with Studiocanal and produced by Avex Classics International.

Tysons Premier Magazine Northern Virginia Magazine

10/04/2026

Experience Wyclef Jean as never before. The legendary Fugees founding member brings his unmistakable sound and magnetic stage presence to Capital One Hall with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra.

More information and tickets -> CapitalOneHall.com/events/detail/wyclef-jean

Capital One Center Tysons Premier Magazine ArtsFairfax

10/03/2026

🎷 ONE WEEK AWAY!

Get a taste of the cinematic sound coming to the stage next Saturday with saxophonist Russell Peterson in this special video. 🎥🎶

Experience the regional premiere of Adam Hochstatter’s Noir Concerto No. 1 alongside Rachmaninoff’s lush and powerful Symphony No. 3 — all with the Fairfax Symphony and Music Director Christopher Zimmerman.

📅 Saturday, October 10 | 7:30pm
📍 Center for the Arts at George Mason University

🎟️ Get your tickets: FairfaxSymphony.org/october-10-rachmaninoff-saxophone-noir

Russell Peterson Adam Hochstatter - Composer

09/28/2026

Experience the soaring melodies of Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3, a deeply personal work filled with lush orchestral color and nostalgic beauty. Plus, enjoy the regional premiere of Adam Hochstatter’s cinematic Noir Concerto No. 1 for saxophone and orchestra.

🎷 RACHMANINOFF & SAXOPHONE NOIR
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM
📍 Center for the Arts at George Mason University

Get your tickets today and experience an unforgettable night of cinematic intrigue and sweeping symphonic sound! 🎟️

👉 FairfaxSymphony.org/october-10-rachmaninoff-saxophone-noir

09/24/2026

On Saturday, October 10, enter a world of cinematic intrigue and sweeping symphonic sound at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University. The FSO presents the regional premiere of Adam Hochstatter’s Noir Concerto No. 1 for saxophone and orchestra, paired with the soaring melodies and rich orchestral colors of Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3.

Tickets at FairfaxSymphony.org/october-10-rachmaninoff-saxophone-noir 🎟️

Adam Hochstatter - Composer ArtsFairfax Fairfax, Spotlight on the Arts

🎶 ONE MONTH UNTIL THE 2026–27 SEASON BEGINS! 🎶The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s new season kicks off one month from today...
09/10/2026

🎶 ONE MONTH UNTIL THE 2026–27 SEASON BEGINS! 🎶

The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s new season kicks off one month from today on Saturday, October 10 at 7:30pm with RACHMANINOFF & SAXOPHONE NOIR at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University!

🎷 Russell Peterson, saxophone
🎼 Christopher Zimmerman, conductor

Program:
✨ Leshnoff: Radiance — World Premiere
🎷 Hochstatter: Noir Concerto No. 1 for Saxophone & Orchestra — Regional Premiere
🎻 Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3

From a thrilling new work with a cinematic edge to Rachmaninoff’s lush, emotional symphonic masterpiece, it’s an unforgettable way to open the season.

🎟️ Get your tickets today and be there for the first concert of the 2026–27 season -> FairfaxSymphony.org/october-10-rachmaninoff-saxophone-noir

Christopher Zimmerman Russell Peterson Jonathan Leshnoff Adam Hochstatter - Composer ArtsFairfax

🌲🖤 ON SALE NOW! 🖤🌲Experience Twilight like never before with Twilight IN CONCERT at Capital One Hall on Friday, February...
09/10/2026

🌲🖤 ON SALE NOW! 🖤🌲

Experience Twilight like never before with Twilight IN CONCERT at Capital One Hall on Friday, February 5, 2027 at 7:30 PM!

🎬 Twilight on the big screen
🎶 12-piece live rock & orchestral ensemble
✨ 1,000+ twinkling candles

🎟️ Get your tickets now -> Ticketmaster.com/event/1500651501D55E84

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