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Who else gets excited when they hear that first tuning note that wakes up the orchestra? It's music to our ears. . Get your tickets now for next week's concert! williamsburgsymphony.org/tic… . #williamsburgsymphony #williamsburgsymphonyorchestra #violin #classicalmusic #wso #concert

We're so excited to be featuring violinist Bella Hristova at our season premiere on September 13th! Get to know her and her recent work in this interview: kunr.org/post/interview-viol… . #williamsburgsymphonyorchestra

Not always seen, but definitely always heard. The woodwind section is a secret weapon! williamsburgsymphony.org/con… . #williamsburgsymphony #wso #williamsburgsymphonyorchestra #symphony #orchestra #woodwinds #oboe #oboeist #classicalmusic #musicians #music #williamsburgva

We certainly have gained and learned much from perfecting Brahms' Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77, and look forward to performing it on September 13th! . #wso #williamsburgsymphonyorchestra #symphonyorchestra #classicalmusic #composer #brahms #quote #musicquote #music #violin

The stage is set... We can't wait to get this season underway in just two short weeks! williamsburgsymphonyorchestr… . #wso #williamsburgsymphonyorchestra #williamsburgsymphony #symphony #orchestra #classicalmusic #piano #ensemble #symphonyorchestra #williamsburgva

Happy 101st birthday to composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein! He has been called "one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history," and is certainly one of the most famous conductors of all time. . What's your favorite Bernstein work? #wso

“Music is … A higher revelation than all Wisdom & Philosophy” ―Ludwig van Beethoven . Join us one month from today to hear the revelation of his Symphony no. 7 . #wso #williamsburgsymphony #symphonyorchestra #beethoven #cello #music #classicalmusic #orchestra #blackandwhite

A Star is Horn! Join us on September 13 start your year with a bang: williamsburgsymphony.org/tic… . #wso #williamsburgsymphony #horn #frenchhorn #classicalmusic #symphonyorchestra #symphony #brass #williamsburgva #ensemble #orchestra #musicians

We are exhibiting a variety of great composers throughout the season, take a look! Which pair of composers are you excited to hear live? . #williamsburgsymphony #classicalmusic #composer #composers #beethoven #brahms #wso #symphonyorchestra #mozart #tchaikovsky #strauss #dvorak

We hope to see you in the audience this season! Have you seen our concert lineup? williamsburgsymphony.org/con… . #wso #williamsburgsymphony #concert #audience #williamsburgva #classicalmusic #symphonyorchestra #concertseries #ensemble

The orchestra is warming up... he new season is only a few weeks away, and we couldn't be more excited for all the excellent music in store! See our 2019-2020 season here: williamsburgsymphony.org/con… . #williamsburgsymphony #classicalmusic #bass #doublebass #concert #orchestra #wso

It was Johannes Brahms who said, "Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind." We at the Williamsburg Symphony are so fortunate to not only have brilliant minds full of inspiration, but also musicians who are dedicated to their craft. #musicians #wso

"It’s easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to do is touch the right key at the right time and the instrument will play itself." -Johann Sebastian Bach . Today is Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day! Share the uncommon love by commenting with your favorite instrument!

"Being a conductor is kind of a hybrid profession because most fundamentally, it is being someone who is a coach, a trainer, an editor, a director." -Michael Tilson Thomas . #williamsburgsymphony #orchestra #symphonyorchestra #conductor #classicalmusic #wso #ensemble

A fairly accurate transcription, we’d say! Has anyone actually been part of a Happy Birthday that stayed in one key? . #classicalmusic #williamsburgsymphony #happybirthday instagram.com/p/B0Tp5VzF-L_/…

We know there are a lot of you out in our audience who make music as well, so we want to hear from you! Do you play any instruments? If so, which one? Comment below and let us know! . #wso #williamsburgsymphony #symphonyorchestra #musicalinstrument #classicalmusic #piano #violin

Why is the saxophone is rarely seen in orchestral repertoire? The answer lies in the fact that it is a relatively young instrument, invented in the early 19th century. One of the first classical works with the… instagram.com/p/B0BeDaKFNCo/…

Music is so transformative for young minds, and all of us at the Williamsburg Symphony love to give opportunities for the next generation to fall in love with it the way we have. How do you share music with your little ones? Let us know! . #wso #williamsburgsymphony #violin

Whether you're a stand partner or a pianist's life saver, it's a job that goes unnoticed but is absolutely essential. Three cheers for page turners!

Happy Birthday to Gustav Mahler! This composer was quite the character: He was only six years old when he started playing the piano! He was an outdoorsman, and once told a visitor to his summer cottage, “Don’t bother looking at the view, I have already composed it.”