Michael Repper, conductor
Curtis Stewart, violin
Coleridge-Taylor: Toussaint L’Ouverture (18′)
3[1.2.pic] 2 2 2 — 4 2 3 1 — tmp+2 — str (8.6.6.6.3)
Coleridge-Taylor: Ballade Op. 4 for Violin and Orchestra (12′)
Curtis Stewart, Violin
vl solo – 2 2 2 2 – 4 2 3 0 – timp – str (8.6.6.6.3)
Coleridge-Taylor: “5 Negro Dances,” (15′)
3[1.2.pic] 2 2 2 – 4 2 3 1 – timp+2 – hp – str (8.6.6.6.3)
Coleridge-Taylor (Arr. Curtis Stewart): “3 Negro Dances,” (15′)
vl solo – str (8.6.6.6.2)
All music will be mailed this season. *Inside string players will be mailed practice parts on request only* Please leave music on your stands as you leave the stage after the final service. Please see digital copies of your music in the following dropbox:
Olivia Ren, Librarian
olivia@nationalphilharmonic.org
PLEASE NOTE: The list below indicates musicians who are confirmed for this cycle and DOES NOT represent seating/part assignments. The official roster will be shared 3 weeks before the first service.
Jim Kelly, President
jim@nationalphilharmonic.org
Cell: 202-321-7832
Anna Harris, Director of Artistic Operations
aharris@nationalphilharmonic.org
Cell: 443-857-4205
Olivia Ren, Librarian
olivia@nationalphilharmonic.org
The National Philharmonic proposes to record a studio album of works by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor in February 2025, under the baton of Grammy®-Winning conductor Michael Repper. The album will be released by Avie Records in August 2025, to coincide with the composer’s 150th birthday. The works on the album will all be world-premiere recordings, and will feature newly-uncovered works including the tone poem Toussaint L’Ouverture. The orchestra will also be joined by multi Grammy®-Nominated violinist Curtis Stewart, with whom the orchestra will make the first recording of Coleridge-Taylor’s Ballade Op. 4 for Violin and Orchestra.
The full album is as follows:
Toussaint L’Ouverture
Ballade Op. 4 for Violin and Orchestra (Curtis Stewart, Violin)
5 Negro Melodies (arr. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor)
3 Negro Melodies (arr. Curtis Stewart, Curtis Stewart, Violin)
The project aims to promote the work of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, furthering the National Philharmonic’s mission to center the work of composers from underrepresented backgrounds. In addition, support NatPhil’s 40th Anniversary and 20th Anniversary at The Music Center at Strathmore. The album will be produced by industry veteran Judith Sherman, herself the all-time winningest classical producer at the Grammy® Awards.
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**String divisi assignments are indicated in the right hand column of Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola and Cello sections**
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center
Northern Virginia Community College – Alexandria Campus
4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria VA 22311
Parking Info
The Schlesinger Center is located off Beauregard Street on the lower NOVA Alexandria campus, which is not connected by car to the upper campus, so be sure to use the address: 4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria VA 22311 for GPS to direct you to the correct location.
Free Parking is available in the Beauregard Street Parking Garage, located across the driveway from the Schlesinger Center.
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