Suzuki Violin Center, 100 W Luray Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301, US

SpecialtiesNorthern Virginia's premiere fully professional orchestra, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1954 and has established a reputation for thematic and inter-arts programming that features a mix of classical and contemporary music. The ASO's move in 2002 to the critically-acclaimed Schlesinger Center established its reach and reputation as one of the region's leading arts institutions. The Symphony has distinguished itself through powerful performances marked by poetry and vision. The ASO produces eight concerts at two venues, performs at the Alexandria Birthday Celebration and underwrites ASO Sympatico, a before and after-school music program at John Adams Elementary (ACPS). The ASO has worked with renowned soloists from Midori to Branford Marsalis. Its programs present masterworks by symphonic composers, new premieres by living composers and promotes established as well as up-and-coming talent. $5 youth, $10 student, military and senior discounts