Sun, Oct 03
|BlackRock Center for the Arts, MainStage
“Caliente: Rhythms of Latin America”, National String Symphonia
Time & Location
Oct 03, 2021, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
BlackRock Center for the Arts, MainStage, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
About the Event
Sunday, October 3, 2021
2:00 PM – VIP “Cocktails & Conversations” in the Kay Gallery for Members and NSS Subscribers
3:00 PM – Performance in the MainStage
National String Symphonia presents:
Caliente: Rhythms of Latin America
Conducted by David A. Fanning
ABOUT:
Founded in 2013, the National String Symphonia is a fully professional symphonic string orchestra. Their mission is to preserve, promote, and present string orchestra music. Their goal is to reach beyond the archetypical orchestra audience and become an integral part of the musical life of listeners at all ages and stages. NSS seeks to innovate the concert experience and is exploring new and different ways of presenting the music and strives to increase accessibility to and relevance of the music while ensuring high-caliber performances. nssorchestra.org
Bachianas Brasilieras No. 9 (1945) …...... Heitor VILLA-LOBOS
Zarabanda (from "La hija de Cólquide") (1947) …...... Carlos CHÁVEZ
Danzas de Panama (1948) …...... William Grant STILL
Dos Fugas Venezolanas (1950) …...... Juan Bautista PLAZA
15-Minute Intermission
Suite para Cuerdas (1977) …...... Aldemaro ROMERO
THE PATRON EXPERIENCE:
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HEALTH & SAFETY:
As BlackRock continues to prioritize the health and safety of our visitors, staff, students and artists, it is required (until further notice) that anyone inside the building must wear a mask and anyone age 12+ must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
If you are unable to be vaccinated, you may provide proof of a PCR or Rapid COVID-19 antigen test taken within 48 hours of the performance prior to entering BlackRock Center for the Arts. At-home tests will not be accepted.
For questions, please reach out to BlackRock’s Patron Services Director, Josh Oliver – joliver@blackrockcenter.org