The Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra concluded its exciting 2023/2024 season under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Anna Binneweg. This is Ms. Binneweg’s first season with the popular local ensemble, now in its 52nd year.
The orchestra performs in the magnificent auditorium of the George Washington Masonic Memorial Hall. In its final performance of the season on May 10 at 7:30 p.m., the orchestra celebrates the vibrant music of the Americas with an eclectic program that is sure to captivate and entertain.
The first half of Sunday’s program will feature a new work by contemporary Puerto Rican composer Angelica Negròn, whose eloquent and passionate work litmus, which means iridescence. The composition showcases vibrant changing expressions of colour, texture and movement throughout each movement. The music is inspired by the existential zen of finding joy in the simple world around us.
The brilliant guitar soloist Colin Davin followed with a stylistically exciting southern concert Written by Mexican composer Manuel Ponce. Premiered in Uruguay in the 1940s, this provocative piece recalls the Iberian rhythms of Seville, Spain, and the nostalgic melodies of ancient Mexico. The slow movements are sexy and seductive. The final move, festive, culminating in a performance by a flamenco master that will leave you in high spirits. You’re going to want snacks and tamales!The second half of the program focuses on the work of the quintessentially American composer Aaron Copland Mexican Room. Inspired by Copland’s visit to a Mexico City dance hall in 1933, the piece represents the splendor of the rich cultural diversity of the Central American diaspora.
Classic Copeland at its most vivid.
Alberto Ginastera Suite accommodation Next, take us into the life characterized by Argentina’s ranch culture.this Danzhong No. 2 A whirlwind tour of America by Arturo Márquez concludes with a finale inspired by the Cuban dance music of Havana.
But there’s more! Maestro Ben Newweg and the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic promise a surprise finale to the 2023/2024 season that you won’t want to miss!
The orchestra’s performances in the Masonic Temple Auditorium provide a performer-to-performer intimacy unmatched by any other local or national symphony orchestra. It’s like you’re in sync with the instrument, in sync with the artist, creating a symbiosis of sight and sound.
The front seats are an arm’s length away from the strings and horns. This is an indescribable joy.Last concert, lucky concertgoers sat next to Gershwin’s grand piano accompaniment rhapsody in blueOn the occasion of his 100th anniversary, locally renowned Gershwin expert pianist Thomas Pandolfi experienced something extraordinary. If you have ever been very close to a piano while a master played, you will feel the tonal expression of every note and phrase.
On the evening of Friday, May 10, come join the Metropolitan Washington Philharmonic in celebrating America’s music festival. And go fast!
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