NOW in the City
Free (wait list only)
- Laura Choi Stuart, soprano
- Akemi Takayama, violin
- Ahmed Alabaca, conductor
Aaron Copland — "Hoedown" from Rodeo
José Elizondo — Danzas Latinoamericanas
Ahmed Alabaca — Storytime Medley
Juan Bautista Plaza — Fuga Romántica Venezolana
Juan Bautista Plaza — Fuga Criolla
Samuel Barber — Adagio for Strings
Adolphe Adam — O Holy Night
John Williams — "Somewhere in My Memory" from Home Alone
Amaury Veray Torregrosa — Villancico Yaucano ("Yaucano Carol")
Jule Styne — Let It Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
Leroy Anderson — Sleigh Ride
Note: This event is currently sold out. Please join the waitlist; we'll let you know as we hear about cancellations.
This December, step out of the winter chill and into a cozy, one-of-a-kind classical experience! NOW in the City brings the festive spirit to life with a free orchestral performance set against the stunning backdrop of Room & Board showroom on 14th Street. Immerse yourself in a captivating program dedicated to and inspired by the rich, diverse music of the Americas—from North to South.
Bring your family and friends, and let the music of the Americas add an extra sparkle to your holiday season!
About New Orchestra of Washington (NOW)
Reimagining what have been the limited definitions of "classical music," the New Orchestra of Washington (NOW) welcomes audiences into a transformative musical experience that lessens the distance between our identities and compels listeners to feel something in the sound.
We create what we call "great music without labels." It represents the robust cultural and ethnic diversity in metropolitan Washington, DC, where we're intentional about making orchestral music beautiful and accessible to people from all backgrounds. Our hallmark is small, intimate performances that put audiences at the heart center of musicians who pour the best of themselves and their cultures into immersive concerts that leave attendees inspired.
NOW is guided by six values—collaboration, representation, education, access, technology, and experimentation (CREATE)—to foster innovative, inclusive programming; nurture enriching partnerships; and infuse the global flavors of all music. We lead with love for the experiential music we create and, most important, the people we want to absorb it.
https://neworchestraofwashington.org/