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National Symphony: Exotic Tales

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Micah serves as cover conductor to Gianandrea Noseda.


Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
: Scheherazade
Modest Mussorgsky (orch. Maurice Ravel): Pictures at an Exhibition
Maurice Ravel: Boléro

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.

Thu., Oct. 1, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Center for the Arts at George Mason University

Fri., Oct. 2, 2026 at 8 p.m.

The Music Center at Strathmore

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Later Event: October 17
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