Rehearsal for The Blue Hour is under way! There’s still time to snag your ticket to this breathtakingly immersive song cycle featuring @mybrightestdiamond conducted by @ookiwideeoo . Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 PM at @strathmorearts ! Tickets and info at the link in bio.
Deanna Tham conducts:
May 9, 2026
The Music Centre at Strathmore
"The Blue Hour"
by Rachel Grimes, Angélica Negrón, Shara Nova, Caroline Shaw, and Sarah Kirkland Snider
Shara Nova, soprano
National Philharmonic
@ookiwideeoo@mybrightestdiamond@natphilharmonic
#puramusica #conductor #maestra #womeninmusic #thebluehour
Your next season starts here! NatPhil’s 2026–2027 Season is the ultimate love letter to classical music, packed with iconic masterworks, bold voices, and music that feels as fresh as ever. From Beethoven and Dvořák to Copland, Tower, and more, you won’t want to miss a measure.
Learn more at the link in bio!
Apply for Summer String Institute by Monday, May 4 and secure your spot for a week (or two!) of music and fun! String students in grades 2-12 will be immersed in comprehensive and enriching music experience – including private lessons, chamber music, and three levels of orchestra performance. Learn more and apply at the link in bio!
The Blue Hour is coming up fast! Join NatPhil for a powerful, 70-minute orchestral song cycle performed by soprano Shara Nova (@mybrightestdiamond ) under the baton of @ookiwideeoo . Composed in collaboration by Rachel Grimes, Angélica Negrón, Caroline Shaw, Sarah Kirkland Snider, and Nova herself, the piece blends voice and orchestra into a haunting, immersive journey through memory, life, and loss.
🎟️ We’re celebrating with a limited-time BOGO ticket offer! Add two tickets to your cart, and one is free.
Grab your seats at the link in bio!
Make music. Make friends. Make it a summer to remember! From chamber music and orchestra to coaching and performances, SSI is an immersive experience for string students in grades 2-12 who are ready to grow and connect.
⏰ Applications for close May 4! Secure your spot today!
Learn more and apply at the link in bio!
Pianist @brianganzpiano took on the quest to perform every note written by Chopin over 15 years ago in partnership with @natphilharmonic . On April 11th, this epic journey comes to an end with the grand finale.
We had a chance to sit down with Brian ahead of his performance of the remaining notes by Chopin. Listen this week on WETA Virtuoso, or from link in bio!
⏰ Early Bird deadline: March 31
Apply now for Summer String Institute and lock in discounted tuition! Violin, viola, and cello students in grades 2-12 can sign up for a dynamic summer of orchestra rehearsals, chamber music, and expert coaching designed to take your playing to the next level.
Learn more and apply at the link in bio!
Applications for NatPhil’s Summer String Institute are open! Spend a week (or two!) this summer making music, building skills, and connecting with new friends at SSI. Students dive into orchestra, chamber music, private lessons, music workshops, and more.
Two sessions available for string students in grades 2-12.
Apply at the link in bio!
Tomorrow! Conductor @andrewhgrams leads NatPhil and @bridgetkibbey in a concert of French masterworks from Ravel, Debussy and Tailleferre. Grams’ “distinctive blend of intensity, enthusiasm, and technical precision” has led the Maryland native (s/o Severn!) to a prolific international career. Don’t miss his dynamic style on the podium tomorrow night at @strathmorearts .
Tickets still available at the link in bio!
What to expect this Saturday with the wonderful @natphilharmonic and @andrewhgrams ? Debussy and Tailleferre synthesize a great cultural shift in turn-of-the-century Paris. The emblem? The harp! See you there and join me at intermission, as I’ll be signing CD’s (Tailleferre included!) and after the concert for a post-concert chat diving into the details. History has its moments❤️✨☺️
