On March 25, 2017 the National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) presented The Four Seasons of Vivaldi and Piazzolla. The performance of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons included a multimedia presentation accompanying the performance with photos, moving images, and Vivaldi’s own words that he wrote into the music. The Ensemble’s Artistic Director Leonid Sushansky performed the violin solos with a sextet that included two violins, viola, cello, double bass, and harpsichord. In contrast, Astor Piazzolla’s Las cuatro estaciones porteñas was inspired by the rhythms of the Argentine tango. Once of Argentina’s greatest cultural exports, Piazzolla fused jazz and tango with classical forms and 20th century harmonies, creating the musical genre of Nuevo Tango. Arlington County Board Chair Jay Fisette attended as the special guest host for the evening.
 
About National Chamber Ensemble
The NCE was founded in 2007 to provide opportunities to appreciate and enjoy the art of chamber music, bringing together performers, audiences, and composers. Through its performances and commissions of original musical works, NCE presents a full range of chamber music repertoire from the classics to the contemporary. Over the years, has collaborated with Ballet Nova, Choralis Children's Choir, Russian Chamber Art Society, and Bowen McCauley Dance.