Multiple Dates
Sounds of Hope & Harmony: “Un solo istante” – Opera and Art Song
Event Information
About this Event
Joshua Blue, tenor | Ashley Marie Robillard, soprano | Aurelien Eulert, Piano
Returning to DC after winning over audiences through appearances at Washington National Opera and Wolf Trap opera, award-winning tenor Joshua Blue and soprano Ashley Marie Robillard offer an enchanting program of art songs and operatic excerpts, including arias and duets by Mozart, Verdi and Donizetti and songs by Claude Debussy, Florence Price and more.
“I defy any heart to resist Joshua Blue, a smiling, expressive tenor with ringing high notes…” (Washington Post)
“Ashley Marie Robillard […] sang with beauty and precision even in her most comic moments. Hers is the voice I’d most like to hear again.” (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
“Opera in the Garden: Arias in April”
Ariettes Oubliées, L. 60 Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
C'est l'extase
Il pleure dans mon cœur
L'ombre des arbres
Chevaux de bois
Green
Spleen
Ashley Marie Robillard
Poema en forma de canciones, Op. 19 Joaquín Turina (1882-1949)
Nunca olvida
Cantares
Los dos miedos
Las locas por amor
Joshua Blue
“Ah chi mi dice mai” from Don Giovanni Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Ashley Marie Robillard
“Una Furtiva Lagrima” from L’elisir d’amore Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)
Joshua Blue
“That Shadow My Likeness” Ned Rorem (b. 1923)
“Beside the Sea” Florence B. Price (1887-1953)
“Joy” from Genius Child Ricky Ian Gordon (b. 1956)
Ashley Marie Robillard
“Creole Girl” from Night Songs H. Leslie Adams (b. 1932)
“Black Pierrot” from Songs of Separation William Grant Still (1895-1978)
“Toccata” from Cantata John Carter (1932-1981)
Joshua Blue
“Pst, pst! Nanetta” from Falstaff Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
Ashley Marie Robillard
Joshua Blue
This concert has been generously sponsored by George and Patti White
Presenting chamber ensemble of members of the National Symphony Orchestra.
Concerts presented at 2:30pm and 4pm. Concerts take place rain or shine, but in case of severe weather, the rain date will be the following Sunday.
This is one of 20 programs being offered through August. Visit our website for information on other concerts, including chamber music, solo recitals, opera, choral music, and jazz.
Classical Movements will take precautions to limit the risk as much as within our power and requests the cooperation of the audience in these preventative measures, so that we can again enjoy live music and support musicians in our community. Audience members are required to wear masks, as will staff and musicians when not performing.
Due to COVID, guests are strongly encouraged to avoid using public restrooms. If needed, restrooms will be available upon request.
Please note: Seating will be provided for concerts, with chairs wiped down and disinfected between performances. Chairs will have at least six feet between individual or family pairs. To maximize social distancing, seating will be assigned by the presenters.
For ticket requests and wheelchair accessibility; please contact Alessandra@ClassicalMovements.com or call (202)390-4520 for special accommodations.
Assignments will be communicated by email the day prior the concert. All seats have a clear view of the stage and allow a minimum of six feet between individuals or household groups.
Additional important instructions, tickets and concert programs will be provided by email only.
Classical Movements will provide more information about alternative forms of transportation to access The Rectory on Princess Street, 711 Princess St by email before the event. You can also go to https://www.alexandriava.gov/GOAlex for more information about available options. We encourage all patrons to park off-street through the provision of nearby garages or lots. Many parking garages and lots are located conveniently in the area. There is a parking garage at N. Alfred St Garage, 117 N. Alfred St, $5/hr ($25 daily max, $10 evening max) and a surface parking lot at Cameron/St Asaph Lot, 517 Cameron St, $2.50/hour ($10 daily max, $5 evening/weekend max). Visitors are encouraged to bike, walk or take the Metrorail Yellow or Blue lines to the King Street Station and take the free King Street Trolley, or DASH or Metro buses. For DASH schedule information visit, www.dashbus.com. For Metrobus schedule information, visit www.wmata.com. Bicyclists may visit www.alexandriava.gov/GOAlex for the City’s Bikeways Map, which features the City's best on-street and off-road bikeways, as well as locations of grouped bicycle parking.
We discourage you from using the on-street parking. To ensure legal parking, read all posted signs before parking.
Limited off-street private parking is available on a first-come-first-serve basis at the following locations:
Classical Movements, 711 Princess Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fitness Together Alexandria’s main entrance, 300 N Washington Street building, Alexandria, VA 22314
Seasons Culinary Services, 715 Princess Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
About the Rectory
Built in 1785 and the home of Classical Movements’ offices since 2014, the building formerly served as the rectory of the nearby historic Christ Church, once the church of George Washington. Since then, it has been owned by several distinguished Virginians and has been a commercial space since the 1960’s.
Located in the heart of beautiful Old Town Alexandria at 711 Princess Street, the Rectory is minutes away from the shops and restaurants of bustling King Street and is easily accessible by bus and metro.
