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About Us

Baltimore-based Mount Vernon Virtuosi is an innovative chamber orchestra of exceptional young musicians who are in transition from their studies to a professional career. Founded by cellist, pedagogue, and conductor Amit Peled, the ensemble alternates between a free-of-charge concert season in several Baltimore area communities with events in Virginia, greater Washington DC, and beyond. The Mount Vernon Virtuosi regularly performs at three venues in Maryland – the Pratt Library in Baltimore, Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Baltimore, and the Bender JCC in Rockville. 

 
“Bravo! You are doing such important work and you are making a great impact on the lives of young musicians, your community and society in general. You are creating a prototype that should be repeated in communities throughout the country!”
— Daniel Heifetz, Founder of The Heifetz International Music Institute
 
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 What People Are Saying

 

“I was deeply impressed by the group’s musicianship and their clear commitment to making classical music accessible to a wide audience.” - Marina Piccinini

“It's so crucial to reach out and invite all ages to feel the joy of music and I feel it is a shared benefit for everyone involved when live music is experienced in such a genuinely friendly and diverse atmosphere.  My congratulations to Amit Peled and everyone at MVV for what they have built!”

- Juliette Kang, Associate Concertmaster, Philadelphia Orchestra

“Amit Peled and the musicians are really amazing for their dedication, energy, commitment and talent. It was very inspiring.”

- CJ Chang, Principal Violist, Philadelphia Orchestra