Celebrate the holiday season with Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic

Celebrate the holiday season as Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic, Maestro Ulysses James and the NOVA Community Chorus directed by Dr. Mark Whitmire join forces to present Holst’s charming and festive fantasy of well-known carols, Christmas Day. Soprano Laura Mann will continue in the holiday spirit singing beautiful versions of holiday favorites. On a different note, the Chorus and orchestra will also present Vaughn Williams’ colorful, romantic, serene, and happy Five Mystical Songs based on the poetry of English poet George Herbert - featuring guest Baritone Aurelius Gori. Finally, well-known local pianist Lydia Frumkin will perform Alfred Schnittke’s brilliant virtuosic Concerto for Piano and Strings with the Philharmonic.

Two performances will be offered to our friends in both DC and Alexandria

Sunday December 7, 2014 3:00pm

Convergence

1801 N. Quaker Lane

Alexandria, VA 22302

Saturday, December 13,2014 3:00 pm

The Church of the Epiphany

1317 G Street NW

Washington DC 20005

CONCERT PROGRAM:

• Gustav Holst Christmas Day

• Ralph Vaughan-Williams Five Mystical Songs with the NOVA Community Chorus and Baritone Aurelius Gori

• Alfred Schnittke Concerto for Piano and Strings with pianist Lydia Frumkin

• Shelley Olson Peace to the World

• Songs for the Holiday with soprano Laura Mann

For Tickets and more information, visit our website http://www.wmpamusic.org

Phone: (703) 799-8229

Tickets for all WMPA performances are $20 each, 18 and under FREE