Aundi Marie Moore, Talise Trevigne, Danielle Talamantes, Solomon Howard Headline National Philharmonic’s 2023-24 Season

The Maryland-based National Philharmonic has announced its 2023-24 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. First up is “Anhelos Universales,” which features baritone Juantomás Martínez Yépez. Eugene Rogers conducts the program which features music by James Lee III and Antonio Estévez. Performance Date: Nov. 5, 2023 Next up is Händel’s “Messiah” featuring Anthony Blake Clark, Aundi Marie Moore, {…}

Jan 30, 2023

National Philharmonic to Perform ‘Bach’s Mass in B Minor

On March 18, 2023 the National Philharmonic will perform Bach’s Mass in B Minor. The concert, which is set to be performed at 8:00 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore, will be conducted by Piotr Gajewski. The National Philharmonic Chorale will be joined by soprano Esther Heideman, mezzo-soprano Magdalena Wor, tenor Matthew Smith, and baritone Trevor Scheunemann, baritone. The program is one {…}

Nov 23, 2022

National Philharmonic to Present Händel’s ‘Messiah’

The National Philharmonic is set to present Händel’s “Messiah” for the holiday season. The performances will be held on Dec. 17, 18, and 23 at Strathmore and Capital One Hall. Conducted by Stan Engebretson, the program features a cast of African American singers alongside the National Philharmonic Chorale. The cast will include soprano Kearstin Piper Brown, mezzo-soprano Lucia Bradford, tenor {…}

Oct 31, 2022

National Philharmonic to Present Berlioz’s Requiem

The National Philharmonic is set to present the National Philharmonic Chorale in Louis-Hector Berlioz’s Requiem. The program will celebrate conductor Stan Engebretson’s storied tenure as Artistic Director of the Chorale. The concert will be held on Nov. 12 at Strathmore. In a statement, Engebretson said, “I am thrilled to lead the National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale in what is one of {…}

May 20, 2022

Claudia Chapa, Norman Shankle, Esther Heideman, Kerry Wilkerson Headline National Philharmonic’s Final Concert of 2021-22 Season

The National Philharmonic is set to close out its 2021-22 season with a special concert performance on June 5, 2022. Piotr Gajewski will conduct the showcase, which takes place at The Music Center at Strathmore, and features a performance of Beethoven’s “Missa Solemnis.” Soloists include Claudia Chapa, Norman Shankle, Esther Heideman, and Kerry Wilkerson. The presentation will also feature the {…}

Apr 12, 2022

National Philharmonic Announces 2022-23 Season

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 {…}