The National Philharmonic has announced its 2022-23 season.

For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal and operatic performances.

Norman Shankle will headline a performance of Berlioz’s Requiem alongside the National Philharmonic Chorale. Stan Engebretson will conduct the performance.

Performance Date: Nov. 12, 2022

Engebretson will conduct Händel’s “Messiah” at The Music Center at Strathmore and the Capital One Hall. The soloists include Kearstin Piper Brown, Lucia Bradford, Norman Shankle, and Jorell Williams.

Performance Dates: Dec. 17 – 23, 2022

Piotr Gajewski will lead a performance of Mahler’s Fourth Symphony with Danielle Talamantes as the soloist.

Performance Date: Jan. 14, 2023

Gajewski will conduct Bach’s Mass in B Minor with the National Philharmonic Chorale.

Performance Date: March 18, 2023 

Closing out the season will be a performance of Hailstork’s Fifth Symphony and Orff’s “Carmina Burana.” Marlisa Hudson, Robert Baker, and Brandon Hendrickson are the soloists. Gajewski conducts.

Performance Date: June 3 & 4, 2023