Strathmore

For its scale, dramatic power, and musical unity, Franz Schubert’s mythic Winterreise holds pride of place in the canon of literary song cycles. Baritone James Weaver, much sought-after for his performances of lieder, and period pianist Joanne Kong recreate the atmosphere of a 19th century salon with this beautiful performance.

A Gerald M. Woofter Memorial Concert

The seductive and irresistible driving rhythms of Orff's Carmina Burana have made it one of the most celebrated choral works of the 20th century.
The program will also include Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms. With soprano Audrey Luna, tenor Robert Baker and baritone Leon Williams.

Kids ages 7-17 are free. Please call the Strathmore Ticket Office directly at (301) 581-5100 to purchase Kids free tickets. A free pre-concert lecture will be offered in the Education Center at 7pm.

Move over, Drosselmeyer—make room for Tio Augustin! Shoo, sugar plum fairies—enter the flamenco dancers! The story may seem familiar, but the cast of characters is refreshingly new. A large family gathers to eat and drink, to dance and sing, to celebrate Christmas—all while recalling the folkloric fiesta of Flamenco. After its last sold-out Strathmore performance, The Washington Post named this joyous company one of the Top 5 Dance performances of 2007. This performance will also be held at 4:00 PM on the same day.

The National Concert Party Presents
Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic – U.S. Premiere of Beethoven’s Oboe Concerto in F (missing for over 200 years)

Ulysses S. James, Conductor
H. David Meyers, host and oboe
Prince Edward Havely, tenor
John Gottdiener, clarinet
Linda Boyd, flute
Jenny Oaks Baker, violin

Don’t miss the U.S. Premiere the adagio movement of Beethoven’s lost Oboe Concerto in F with oboist and host H. David Meyers in a multi-faceted concert featuring The Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic under the direction of by Ulysses S. James.

The concert will also feature great vocals by tenor Prince Edward Havely, the world premiere of a new work by Philip Momchilovich, and some selections of classic big band era m1usic by the Olney Big Band. After intermission flutist Linda Boyd will perform Henry Mancini’s Cameo for Flute, written for Sir James Galway. Violinist Jenny Oaks Baker will play Vivaldi’s Winter from the his Four Seasons as well as beautiful arrangements of Gabrielle’s Oboe and a Suite from Far and Away. Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic will perform American composer George Whitfield Chadwick’s wonderful Symphonic Sketches.

Dress: Black Tie optional

7:00–8:00PM: Doors Open
8:00PM: Concert
Post-Concert: Complimentary beverage service and dancing to the Big Band Era sounds of the 21-person Olney Big Band, directed by Rip Rice and featuring Nancy Rondeau and Brad Bawek (vocalists), John Gottdiener (clarinet and tenor saxophone) and many others. This recently formed dance and concert band (2002) already has performed in Blues Alley and at the 2008 Montreux Jazz Festival.

Tickets:
$75/person (includes complimentary beverage service at the after party)
$45/person (upper tier seating, drinks not included)

Composer, bandleader, ethnomusicologist and AIR mentor performs a natural synthesis of British and Irish music traditions that are rooted in her family background.

National Philharmonic's Messiah concerts are among the most popular seasonal performances in the area. Celebrate the holidays with the National Philharmonic Chorale and a fabulous cast of soloists as they raise their voices in such favorites as “The Trumpet Shall Sound,” “And the Glory of the Lord,” and, of course, the “Hallelujah Chorus.”

Stan Engebretson, conductor
Esther Heideman, soprano
Elizabeth Bishop, mezzo-soprano
Robert Petillo, tenor
Kevin Deas, bass

Kids ages 7-17 are free. Please call the Strathmore Ticket Office directly at (301) 581-5100 to purchase Kids free tickets. A free pre-concert lecture will be offered in the Education Center before Saturday night's performance at 7pm.

National Philharmonic's Messiah concerts are among the most popular seasonal performances in the area. Celebrate the holidays with the National Philharmonic Chorale and a fabulous cast of soloists as they raise their voices in such favorites as “The Trumpet Shall Sound,” “And the Glory of the Lord,” and, of course, the “Hallelujah Chorus.”

Stan Engebretson, conductor
Esther Heideman, soprano
Elizabeth Bishop, mezzo-soprano
Robert Petillo, tenor
Kevin Deas, bass

Kids ages 7-17 are free. Please call the Strathmore Ticket Office directly at (301) 581-5100 to purchase Kids free tickets.

Experience the rich and diverse musical heritage of the Jewish people with Zemer Chai, the 30-member Jewish Community Choir of Washington, D.C., under the direction of gifted conductor Eleanor Epstein. The choir presents the full range of Jewish repertoire, from the late-Renaissance compositions of Salomone Rossi to works by modern Jewish composers.

National Philharmonic Music Director & Conductor Piotr Gajewski conducts the critically-acclaimed 17-member Washington Symphonic Brass as they ring in the holidays with majestic arrangements of your holiday favorites, including Greensleeves, Twelve Days of Christmas, selections from Bach's Christmas Oratorio, and a very special Hanukkah Medley.

Kids ages 7-17 are free. Please call the Strathmore Ticket Office directly at (301) 581-5100 to purchase Kids free tickets. Kids free tickets are not available for online purchase.