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National Symphony Orchestra
Summer Music Institute Chamber Concert

Family Theater (General Admission)

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Musicians of the NSO Summer Music Institute perform in a free chamber concert as part of an annual four-week orchestral and chamber music festival. This performance includes works by Vincent Persichetti, Antonín DvoÅ™ák, and more.

Filmed Jul. 21, 2024

  • Sun. Jul. 21, 2024 6p.m.

  • Genre

    Classical Music

  • Price

    free

Program

Musicians of the NSO Summer Music Institute perform in a free chamber concert as part of an annual four-week orchestral and chamber music festival. This performance includes works by Vincent Persichetti, Antonín DvoÅ™ák, and more.

This concert is free and open to all. No advance reservations or tickets are required. Seating is first come, first served. This concert is appropriate for all ages.

 

VINCENT PERSICHETTI
Serenade No. 10

     Olivia Tilley, harp, VA
     Vishal Kumar, flute, NJ

 

REINHOLD GLIÈRE
Huit Morceaux, Op. 39
   I. Prelude
   II. Gavotte
   III. Berceuse

ASTOR PIAZZOLLA
Five Tangos for Violin and Double Bass
   I. J’Attends
   II. La Misma Peña
   III. Saint Louis en L’lle

     Derek Hou, violin, NJ
     Jai Ahuja, bass, MD

 

ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK 
String Quintet No. 2 in G major, Op. 77
   I. Allegro con fuoco
   II. Scherzo. Allegro vivace

     Ayman Amerin, violin, MO
     Jeremy Cha, violin, TX
     Anna Suh, viola, NE
     Rianne Lee, cello, FL
     Joel Vargas, bass, Panama

 

DEREK BOURGEOIS
Sonata for Brass Quintet
   I. Allegro vivace
   II. Andante piangevole
   III. Maestoso

     Ian Kiyokawa, trumpet, VA
     Jeremiah Gonzalez, trumpet, FL
     Andrew Egerstrom, horn, VA
     Hannah Steward, trombone, CA
     Charlie Nelson, tuba, FL

Special thanks to coaches from the National Symphony Orchestra and Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra: Adriana Horne, Adria Foster, Michelle Kim, Jenny Mondie, and Michael Harper


Kennedy Center/National Symphony Orchestra National Trustees Summer Music Institute consists of orchestral and chamber music coached by NSO and Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra musicians; conducting and master classes; private lessons with NSO and KCOHO musicians; a side-by-side rehearsal with the NSO; and enrichment sessions concentrating on music literature, health and wellness, entrepreneurship, and Citizen Artistry.

Artists

Conductor

Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser

Orchestra

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LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE NOW

Musicians of the NSO Summer Music Institute perform in a free chamber concert as part of an annual four-week orchestral and chamber music festival. This performance includes works by Vincent Persichetti, Antonín DvoÅ™ák, and more.

Digital Program cover showing the National Symphony Orchestra on stage

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Musicians of the NSO Summer Music Institute perform in a free chamber concert as part of an annual four-week orchestral and chamber music festival. This performance includes works by Beethoven, Valerie Coleman, Paul Hindemith, and more.

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Digital Program cover showing the National Symphony Orchestra on stage

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Digital Program cover showing the National Symphony Orchestra on stage

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