National Philharmonic Announces 2022-2023 Season

National Philharmonic Announces 2022-2023 Season

Featuring:

World-premiere works by Henry Dehlinger and Adolphus Hailstork

Choral-orchestral masterpieces by Hector Berlioz, George Frideric Handel,
Johann Sebastian Bach, and Carl Orff

Symphonies by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges,
Louise Farrenc, Gustav Mahler, Sergei Rachmaninoff,
and Ludwig van Beethoven

Works by 20th- and 21st- century composers of diverse backgrounds

Alberto Ginastera, Valerie Coleman, Florence Price, and Carlos Simon

New and returning soloists

Stars from the worlds of Broadway and dance

(NORTH BETHESDA, MD) — National Philharmonic announced today its 2022-2023 season, which includes eight classical programs conducted by Music Director Piotr Gajewski and two by Chorale Artistic Director Stan Engebretson; two pops shows led by Principal Pops Conductor Luke Frazier; and a piano recital. All season concerts will be held at The Music Center at Strathmore in Maryland, the Orchestra’s longstanding home, and a selected number of concerts will also be presented at Capital One Hall in Northern Virginia.

"NatPhil’s 2022-2023 season includes many great orchestral classics with symphonies from Beethoven to Rachmaninoff, choral classics—such as Berlioz’s Requiem and Orff’s Carmina Burana—as well as works by numerous underrepresented composers and completely new compositions by Henry Dehlinger and Adolphus Hailstork; the latter features a collaboration with NASA. Pops offerings include tributes to Broadway and to Nat King Cole. There's literally something for everyone to discover and enjoy!,” said Gajewski.

Notable repertoire and guest artists in the newly announced season include:

• two world-premiere works by living American composers Henry Dehlinger (Cosmic Cycles, presented in partnership with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center on May 11 & 13, 2023) and Adolphus Hailstork (Symphony No. 5 on June 3 & 4, 2023)
• performances of choral-orchestral masterpieces by Berlioz (Requiem on November 12, 2022); Handel (the annual Messiah on December 17, 18 & 23, 2022); J.S. Bach (Mass in B Minor on March 18, 2023); and Orff (Carmina Burana on June 3 & 4, 2023), with the National Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorale under the direction of Stan Engebretson and Piotr Gajewski
• performances of complete symphonies by Chevalier de Saint-Georges (Symphony No. 1) and Farrenc (Symphony No. 3 – both on October 20 & 22, 2022); Mahler (Symphony No. 4, featuring soprano soloist Danielle Talamantes, on January 14, 2023); Rachmaninoff (Symphony No. 2, as part of his 150th birthday celebration on February 2 & 3, 2023); and Beethoven (Symphony No. 7 on April 13 & 15, 2023)
• performances of works by two 20th-century composers: Ginastera (Milena, featuring soprano soloist Danielle Talamantes, on January 14, 2023) and Price (Violin Concerto No. 2, featuring violin soloist Melissa White, on April 13 & 15, 2023); and by two 21st-century and living American composers: Valerie Coleman (Umoja, Anthem for Unity) and Carlos Simon (Fate Now Conquers – both on April 13 & 15, 2023)
• Renowned classical soloists, many of whom are returning favorites: violinists Gil Shaham (on October 20 & 22, 2022) and Sarah Chang (on December 9, 2022); tenor Norman Shankle (on November 12, 2022); pianists Claire Huangci (February 2 & 3, 2023) and Brian Ganz (on February 25, 2023); and soprano Marlisa Hudson, tenor Robert Baker, and baritone Brandon Hendrickson (all on June 3 & 4, 2023)
• Appearances by celebrated Broadway performers: singers Stephanie J. Block and Michael Maliakel (November 4 & 6, 2022), and Christopher Jackson and Aisha Jackson (April 27 & 28, 2023); and dancer Luke Hawkins, as part of the pops series.

View the full schedule at nationalphilharmonic.org/season-2223.

In addition to these classical and pops programs, National Philharmonic will also offer family shows and a chamber music series (curated by Concertmaster Laura Colgate) throughout the season. Concerts as part of those series will be announced at a later date.

Subscription and Ticket Information

Subscriptions and packages to National Philharmonic’s 2022-2023 season will be on sale soon at nationalphilharmonic.org. Single tickets will go on sale later this summer.

Health and Safety Protocols

All guests at any indoor National Philharmonic events at any location will need to be fully vaccinated with the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and must show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the performance with their ticket upon entry to the theater. These policies will be evaluated regularly based on updated community health data, public safety best practices, and government guidance.

Unvaccinated patrons without medical exemption, including children not yet eligible for the vaccine, will not be permitted to attend National Philharmonic performances. National Philharmonic will not accept proof of negative test. Please note that this may differ from the policies of individual venues. 

In addition to vaccine protocols, patrons will be required to wear masks in the venue and through the duration of National Philharmonic performances.

For the latest safety protocols, please visit nationalphilharmonic.org/safety.

About the National Philharmonic

Celebrated for showcasing world-renowned guest artists in time-honored symphonic masterpieces, National Philharmonic continuously strives to create remarkable educational opportunities in the community while promoting diversity and representation in classical music.

National Philharmonic is an accessible, enriching component in the Greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area, believing that music has the power to spark imagination and shape the world around us. As the only organization with a united orchestra and chorus in the region, over the years National Philharmonic has expanded its footprint beyond its home at Strathmore, with year-round masterclasses along with Summer String and Summer Chorale Institutes for youth, armed services programs, and partnerships with community organizations. In addition to these programs, National Philharmonic fosters a love of music in young people across the region by offering free admission to all children between the ages 7 to 17 years old.

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