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WMPA CONCERT: Holiday Dreams.
CONCERT. Duke Ellington’s iconic Nutcracker Suite headlines the December 8th concert of the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic, under the baton of Music Director Anna BINNEWEG. This concert promises to transport the audience into a realm of festive delight, “Holiday Dreams” offers a captivating blend of seasonal cheer and musical charm.
Grace-Evangeline MASON’s “The Imagined Forest” sets a magical tone, weaving together melodies that evoke the spirit of the holidays. Tchaikovsky’s classic “Nutcracker Suite” is reimagined by local legend Duke ELLINGTON by infusing familiar melodies with jazz-inflected brilliance that captivates listeners with its exuberant energy and nostalgia.
The second half of the concert features a selection of holiday choral works, filling the hall with the joy of the season as we collaborate with the engaging Alexandria Choral Society!
Treat yourself to this DREAM OF A CONCERT. Let instruments and voices sparkle your imaginations and cheer you. Tickets available on the website. Go to https://www.wmpamusic.org/schedule.html