As usual, December is my busiest month. As bass trombonist, I have 16 performances in 15 days beginning with the first National Symphony Holiday Pops concert on December 10, not including rehearsals and recording sessions. If you happen to be in the Washington, DC area near the holidays, please come to see one the the concerts listed below at the Kennedy Center or Strathmore Music Center. I am sure to be there.
One of the more unusual concerts for me this month is with the NSO for The Messiah. I have played Handel’s The Messiah before with the NSO in 1992, but in Mozart’s orchestration. This is my first time playing the Beecham/Goosens edition, which is written for a large symphony orchestra, including 3 trombones and tuba.
Also, a limited pressing recording of Candlelight Christmas with The Washington Chorus is planned for later this month, so stay tuned for news on this upcoming CD.
Season’s greetings and happy holidays to you.
Happy Holidays!
National Symphony Orchestra Pops, Marvin Hamlisch-conductor
John F. Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Thursday, December 10, 2009 @ 7:00 PM
Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 12, 2009 @ 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 7:00 PM
The Messiah (G.F. Handel, Beecham/Goosens edition)
National Symphony Orchestra, Rossen Milanov-conductor
John F. Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 7:00 PM
Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 19, 2009 @ 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 20, 2009 @ 1:00 PM
A Candlelight Christmas
The Washington Chorus, Julian Wachner-music director
John F. Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Saturday, December 19, 2009 @ 1:00 PM
Monday, December 21, 2009 @ 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 @ 7:00 PM
Music Center at Strathmore
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 7:30 PM
Christmas Music
The Washington Symphonic Brass with The Choral Arts Society of Washington
John F. Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 19, 2009 @ 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 20, 2009 @ 7:00PM
Thursday, December 24, 2009 @ 1:00 PM