National Symphony Orchestra
Schedule
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NSO Concert Schedule |
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Time |
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National Symphony Orchestra: Christoph Eschenbach, conductor
/ Saint-Saëns's "Organ Symphony," plus
the world premiere of Roger Reynolds's george Music Director Christoph
Eschenbach leads a fascinating program that
includes Saint-Saëns's "Organ Symphony"
featuring NSO organist William Neil, as well as george
SAINT-SAËNS - Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78, "Organ Symphony" |
Thur 10/3 Fri 10/4 Sat 10/5 |
7:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm |
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NSO Teddy Bear Concert: Teddy and the
Ten Hats Back by popular demand! Little children
love the story about a teddy bear whose zany collection of hats represents a
wide variety of music. This program actively engages children as listeners in
an atmosphere of fun. Age 3–5. |
Sat 10/5 |
11:00AM 1:30pm |
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NSO Teddy Bear Concert: Teddy and the
Ten Hats Back by popular demand! Little children
love the story about a teddy bear whose zany collection of hats represents a
wide variety of music. This program actively engages children as listeners in
an atmosphere of fun. Age 3–5. |
Sun 10/6 |
1:30pm 4:00pm |
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National Symphony Orchestra: Christoph Eschenbach, conductor
/ Celebrating Wagner at 200: Act III of Parsifal, in concert This concert version of the final act
from Wagner's epic opera Parsifal features tenor Nikolai Schukoff,
baritone Thomas Hampson, bass Yuri Vorobiev, and The |
Fri 10/10 Sat 10/11 Sun 10/12 |
7:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm |
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Organ Recital: Cameron Carpenter, organ:
presented by the National Symphony Orchestra The first organist ever nominated for a
Grammy for a solo album (2009), Cameron Carpenter's virtuosity, technique,
and musicianship have won praise around the globe. His eclectic repertoire
ranges well beyond the staples of organ music. |
Wed 10/16 |
8:00pm |
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NSO Pops: Michael Cavanaugh: The Songs
of Elton John and More / Steven Reineke, conductor "The new voice of the American rock
and roll songbook" (Billboard), Michael Cavanaugh--charismatic vocalist,
musician, and lead actor from Broadway's Movin'
Out--returns to the NSO Pops to pay tribute to the music of Elton John and more |
Fri 10/25 Sat 10/26 |
8:00pm 8:00pm |
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NSO Family Concert: Halloween Spooktacular: The Sequel! When is it ever cool to "boo"
the orchestra? On Halloween, of course! Don your spookiest 'ween wear and take your seats for a "spirited"
performance as an incognito Ankush Kumar Bahl conducts a new round of goosebump-inducing
favorites. Age 5+ |
Sun 10/27 |
1:00pm 3:00pm |
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National Symphony Orchestra: Kristjan Järvi, conductor /
Jennifer Koh, violin, plays Barber Young violinist Jennifer Koh, known for her "passionate zeal and vivid
contrasts" (The New York Times), performs Barber's Violin Concerto led
by gifted conductor Kristjan Järvi.
Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances concludes the program. ENESCU - Rumanian Rhapsody No. 1 |
Fri 11/1 Sat 11/2 |
8:00pm 8:00pm |
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National Symphony Orchestra: John Storgårds, conductor / Sol Gabetta,
cello, plays Shostakovich Finland's John Storgårds
returns to the NSO to conduct Shostakovich's First Cello Concerto featuring
Sol Gabetta, winner of Gramophone's 2010 Young
Artist Award. The program also includes Schumann's "Spring"
Symphony and a classic by Britten. BRITTEN - Variations on a Theme of SHOSTAKOVICH - Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 107 SCHUMANN - Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38, "Spring" |
Thur
11/6 Fri 11/7 Sat 11/8 |
7:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm |
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National Symphony Orchestra: Neeme Järvi, conductor / Alice
Sara Ott, piano, plays Liszt Neeme
Järvi conducts Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 2
featuring the NSO debut of Alice Sara Ott, whose
playing ranges from "crystalline purity to powerfully raw"
(Gramophone). Also on the program: excerpts from Prokofiev's Romeo and
Juliet. KODÁLY - Suite from Háry János LISZT - Piano Concerto No. 2 in A major PROKOFIEV - Excerpts from Romeo and Juliet |
Thur
11/14 Fri 11/15 Sat 11/16 |
7:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm |
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NSO Pops: An Evening
with Matthew Morrison / Steven Reineke, conductor From TV's Glee to
Broadway's South Pacific, Matthew Morrison's talents seem unstoppable. His
NSO Pops program includes such standards as "Send in the Clowns,"
"As Long as She Needs Me," and "The Lady Is a Tramp,"
along with his own songs. |
Wed 11/29 |
8:00pm |
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National Symphony
Orchestra: Christoph Eschenbach,
conductor / Nurit Bar-Josef, concertmaster, plays
Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4 / Brahms's Symphony No. 1 Maestro Eschenbach leads the NSO in Brahms's magnificent Symphony
No. 1 and two classics by Mozart: the Die Zauberflöte
Overture, as well as his Violin Concerto No. 4 featuring NSO concertmaster Nurit Bar-Josef. MOZART - Die Zauberflöte
- Overture MOZART - Violin Concerto No. 4, K. 218 |
Thur
12/5 Fri 12/6 Sat 12/7 |
7:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm |
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NSO Pops: Happy
Holidays! with Brian Stokes Mitchell / Steven Reineke,
conductor With his
"singularly thunderous baritone" (New York Times), Tony winner and |
Thur
12/12 Fri 12/13 Sat 12/14 |
7:00pm 8:00pm 1:30pm 8:00pm |
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National Symphony
Orchestra: Handel's Messiah Get in the holiday
spirit with Handel's epic masterpiece, performed each year with a fresh
perspective by the NSO and acclaimed guest artists. Conductor Rossen Milanov leads four
soloists and The Choral Arts Society in the Goossens
orchestration. |
Thur
12/19 Fri 12/20 Sat 12/21 Sun 12/22 |
7:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm 1:00pm |