12/8 WMPA Concert

Duke Ellington’s iconic “Nutcracker Suite” headlines the Dec. 8 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!

LOCATION: Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101
Callahan Street, Alexandria, VA
TICKETS: $35 adults, $30 seniors, 18 & under just $5. Military and student discounts.