About Amadeus

Amadeus presents professional musicians playing with passion and precision for nearly four decades. If you just have to go to D.C., by all means do so. But if you appreciate high quality music, a pre-performance talk, post-performance refreshments and a chance to meet with the musicians, all for a little more than the price of parking downtown, come home!—Sandy Brotman


Upcoming!

Our 2023-24 Season is here! The brochure will soon be mailed and posted. For now:

September 17, 2023 at 4pm at St. Luke Catholic Church
Season-opening concert with the Washington Symphonic Brass

October 15, 2023 at 4pm at The Vault at Capital One Hall (included in subscription)
Amadeus Winds

November 12, 2023 at 4pm at St Francis Episcopal Church
Opera Celebration

February 18, 2024 at 4pm at Great Falls Grange
Cooperstown String Quartet

April 14, 2024 at 4pm at St. Francis Episcopal Church
Baumgarten Trio

May 12, 2024 at 4pm at St Francis Episcopal Church
Amadeus Strings

Stay in Touch!

  • Our Calendar shows everything we’re up to. If you use an e-calendar (Google, Outlook, or iCal) you can subscribe to it so that events appear automatically for you.
  • Make sure you’re signed up for our enewsletter to receive important announcements, updates about our schedule, and invitations to special online events.

Health and Safety Guidelines for the Season

Our concerts will follow the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and the Commonwealth of Virginia. We will remain flexible and responsive to developments.

  • Audience members are encouraged to take common-sense precautions against the spread of Covid-19 and other illnesses, and to follow the guidelines of our host venues
  • pre-concert “prep talks” will return live at 3:15 on concert day!
  • post-concert receptions have been redesigned to maintain safety
  • tickets for any canceled concert will be credited or refunded.

OUR MISSION

Amadeus Concerts inspires a community of classical music lovers in the Washington, D.C., area through up-close performances by professional musicians, educational outreach, and mentoring for young musicians. We collaborate with artistic partners and spotlight performers of the highest caliber, including our own Amadeus Orchestra.

What we offer

  • A classical music series with professional musicians
  • Nationally and internationally acclaimed guest artists
  • Our season includes orchestral, vocal and chamber music
  • Side-by-side concerts and mentoring of young musicians in schools
  • Music: An Insider’s Guide pre-concert talks
  • Emerging Artist Program
  • Meet the Artist receptions
  • Free admission for students, 18 or younger
  • A friendly community of music lovers

Praise for Amadeus Concerts

“… a valued arts organization with a strong mission, high-quality concerts, and quality artistic programming…” The Arts Council of Fairfax County

“… high-quality classical programs presented in an innovative way.” The Virginia Commission for the Arts

“The music and the friends I have made through Amadeus Concerts have enriched my life for the past 25 years. I look forward to each season and am always pleased with the musical selections and expert and easy to understand pre-concert lectures by Maestro Scott Wood. The post concert receptions give me an opportunity to mingle with the members of the orchestra who are always open to share their musical experiences with me. As community budgets continue to shrink funding for the arts, I think it’s important to encourage fine orchestras like Amadeus. May it continue to thrive in the years to come.”
—audience member Phyllis Shea

“Both as a soloist with the orchestra and as a happy audience member, I cannot recommend Amadeus Concerts highly enough. Maestro Scott Wood always produces magnificent performances from his superb ensemble, and every orchestral and chamber program is a wonderful experience. This organization is a regional gem!”—soloist Rachel Franklin

“Amadeus Concerts and Orchestra is a fantastic organization—a real treasure and rare gem in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. It has been my great pleasure to perform as guest soloist with Maestro Scott Wood and members of the Orchestra a couple of times, and both times were equally and magnificently rewarding. The level of musicianship, artistic commitment and dedication, enthusiasm and professionalism were stellar. I look forward to a continued friendship and collaborative relationship with one of the finest groups not only in the DC area, but anywhere.” —soloist Thomas Pandolfi

Every Seat is the Best Seat in the House

  • Our venues let you experience the passion and joy of music up close
  • Enjoy sitting near the performers
  • Free parking and accessible locations in Northern Virginia neighborhoods

If you are a dedicated supporter of Amadeus, help share the news with others you know. Bring a guest and encourage young people to come. And if you have never attended one of our concerts before, please let us introduce you to our way of making and sharing music!

The Amadeus Concerts, Inc. is a non-profit organization under IRS section 501(c)(3). Gifts are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.