On Saturday, September 21, 2019, the Grace Church Concert Series in The Plains, VA features the Mount Vernon Virtuosi, conducted by Amit Peled. The performance will include Samuel Barber's Adagio, Antonio Vivaldi's Spring and Dimitri Shostakovich's Quartet No.8.

Founded in 2018, Mount Vernon Virtuosi is a chamber orchestra providing a place of artistic growth for young musicians on the brink of their professional careers. By providing a platform for young performers to continually hone their skills, the group encourages their artistic growth by engaging with audiences of all ages through exceptional performances and community engagement activities.

Israeli-American cellist and conductor, Amit Peled, a musician of profound artistry and charismatic stage presence, is acclaimed worldwide as one of the most exciting and virtuosic instrumentalists on the concert stage today.

The performance will be at 5 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 6507 Main Street, The Plains, VA 20198. A catered reception with the artists will follow in the parish hall. Tickets are $25 – Student tickets are $15 – Youth under 18 are admitted free, but must be accompanied by an adult. Additional information and tickets are available online at www.gracetheplains.org or by calling the church office at (540) 253-5177, ext. 107.