èßäAV

National Symphony Orchestra

NSO Music for Young Audiences:
M2 = (Math x Music)

Family Theater

Comprised of National Symphony Orchestra musicians, the Last Stand Quartet performs a lively program linking the ways in which math is present in all music-making, creating music to move to and engage with on a deeper level.

Feb. 1 - 2, 2025

  • Genre

    Classical Music

  • Most enjoyed by

    Ages 5+

four National Symphony Orchestra musicians against mint background with fun shapes and number with cartoon eyeballs

Program

Featuring the Last Stand Quartet of the NSO


It all adds up—listen and learn how music and math are connected.

The Last Stand Quartet performs a lively program linking the ways in which math is present in all music-making, creating music to move to and engage with on a deeper level. Add together four National Symphony Orchestra musicians—violinists Joel Fuller and Derek Powell, violist Mahoko Eguchi, and cellist Rachel Young—and this ensemble will show audiences how math times music equals fun!

Most enjoyed by ages 5+

Come early for a Musical PLAYspace

Prior to each performance, the NSO Volunteer Council will hold a Musical PLAYspace. Children will have the opportunity to try out the instruments they’ll see played on the stage.

Stay after for a Creative Conversation 

Following the performance on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., young audience members can ask questions and hear stories from the show’s artists and creative team.

Noseda conducting

Make It a Subscription

We offer multiple NSO Subscription Packages

  • Compose Your Own - Save 10% on Most Shows
  • Full Series

Group of 20 or more? Group Sales offers special terms and discounts for most performances.

Support the National Symphony Orchestra

Help build a rich legacy on the values of artistic excellence, engagement with a broad community, and a thriving future for the art form of classical music and its audiences.

Terms and Conditions

All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.

All ticket prices are subject to change based on demand. Purchase early to lock in prices and the best seats!

You May Also Like

National Symphony Orchestra

NSO Music for Young Audiences:
Old MacDonald’s Symphony

Jan. 18 - 19, 2025

The whole farmyard is getting ready for a hoedown—but it needs your help! Presented in collaboration with Teller Productions and developed specifically for toddlers, this immersive show features puppets, storytellers, and a string quartet from the National Symphony Orchestra.

National Symphony Orchestra

NSO Family Concert:
Earth to Space

Sun. Mar. 30, 2025

Explore the vastness of space with music inspired by the planets, stars, and beyond! In anticipation of the upcoming voyage of Artemis II, the National Symphony Orchestra celebrates the discoveries and beauty of space through music and images.

By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions which describe our use of cookies.