The Lark & Four Seasons
William Hagen, violin
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 8pm
Center for the Arts at George Mason University
Christopher Zimmerman, conductor
PROGRAM
Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending
Richter: Recomposed: Vivaldi–The Four Seasons
Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5
Soar into a soundscape of beauty and reinvention with a program that bridges tradition with bold reinvention.
Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending is a lyrical evocation of the English countryside, where a solo violin soars like a birdsong over a shimmering orchestral backdrop. Then, immerse yourself in the spiritual depth and quiet strength of his Symphony No. 5, a deeply moving work born out of wartime darkness and infused with hope and transcendence.
Ground-breaking composer Max Richter’s innovative and bold reimagining of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons topped the classical charts in 22 countries in 2012, and continues to captivate audiences worldwide in countless soundtracks such as Bridgerton and The Crown.
“Even in an age when brilliant young violinists seem to grow on trees, Hagen is a standout.”
7PM PRE-CONCERT TALK
Enhance your experience! Before the concert, hear insight into the music you will experience, with music director Christopher Zimmerman and violinist William Hagen.
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