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+perc – hp – str (8.6.6.6.3)
Coleridge-Taylor (Arr. Curtis Stewart): “3 Negro Dances,” (15′)
vl solo – str (8.6.6.6.2)
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
Voting is anonymous, and all core musicians must vote.
A majority is required to move forward.
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.
This is a special project which falls outside of the approved budget for the season and is being funded by dedicated donations. At this time, we anticipate this project to be fully funded with donations and do not anticipate it affecting the budget for the remainder of the 24-25 Season.
TOTAL PLEDGED: $80,000
REMAINING TO RAISE: $55,000
National Philharmonic relies on the generosity of its donors to continue bringing you the music. Your contribution is critical to our continued success.