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Arirang Feature
In the spring of 2005, the NOVA Symphony Orchestra premiered “Variations on Arirang” a work composed by Music Director, Christopher Johnston for his niece, Miss Jin Young Koh. Recently, the orchestra performed the work again, this time with the addition of a newly-composed variation. Violinist EunJu Kwak joined the orchestra as featured soloist. The video below contains rehearsal and performance footage as well as interviews with Mrs. Kwak and Mr. Johnston.
Spring and Summer 2025 Performances
Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor
Musicians from the NOVA Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Johnston, Music Director
Recorded April 2025 at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall
Serge Koussevitzky
Concerto for Bass and Orchestra
Barbara Fitzgerald, Contrabass
Musicians from the NOVA Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Johnston, Music Director
Recorded April 2025 at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall
Georges Bizet
Farandole from L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2
Musicians from the NOVA Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Johnston, Music Director
Recorded April 2025 at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall
Duke Ellington – A Medley for Orchestra
Musicians from the NOVA Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Johnston, Music Director
Recorded April 2025 at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall
You’ve Got a Friend (From Toy Story)
Musical Stories for Summer Concert
Musicians from the NOVA Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Johnston, Music Director
Recorded July 2025 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church
Fall 2024 Season Performance
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor Op. 125
Soloists:
Alexandria Crichlow, Soprano
Marquita Raley-Cooper, Mezzo-Soprano
Darius Sanders, Tenor
Jim Williams, Bass
Special Guests:
New Dominion Choraliers, Katherine Nelson-Tracey, Director
Alexandria Choral Society, Kathryn Harsha, Artistic Director
Congregation Adat Rayim Choir, Mitch Bassman, Director
Musicians from the NOVA Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Johnston, Music Director
Recorded November 2024 at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall
Performances prepared during the Fall 2020 Season
What Child Is This (Greensleeves)
Members of the NOVA Annandale Symphony Orchestra form the Reunion Music Society Jazz Ensemble.
Recorded December 2020.
The Toy Symphony, Mvt. I – Allegro
Variously attributed to Haydn, and Leopold Mozart (Wolfgang’s father), and others.
Musicians from the NOVA Annandale Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Johnston, Music Director
November 2020