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Monday, May 12, 2014

National Chamber Ensemble: ‘Mother’s Day Concert: American Classics’ at Spectrum Theatre at Artisphere by Jane Coyne

The National Chamber Ensemble finished its 2013-2014 season (the biggest season in its history) in grand style with a concert that included classical favorites, a DC premiere, great jazz sta…

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Thursday, May 1, 2014

An Interview with National Chamber Ensemble’s Leo Sushansky on Their May 10th Mother’s Day Concert by Jane Coyne

If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate Mother’s Day with the special moms in your life, National Chamber Ensemble’s May 10th concert is not to be missed. Whether or not you are ab…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:30AM
Tuesday, April 22, 2014

National Chamber Ensemble Hosts Mother’s Day Concert: ‘American Classics’ on Saturday, 5/10/14@7:30 PM by Jane Coyne

Burnett Thompson Saturday , May 10, 2014 | 7:30 PM Featuring Pianist Burnett Thompson If you are looking for a very special way to celebrate Mother’s Day, look no further. Nation…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:27AM
Monday, March 10, 2014

National Chamber Ensemble: ‘Happy Birthday Vivaldi: The Extraordinary Four Seasons’ by Jane Coyne

National Chamber Ensemble put on a truly exceptional concert on Saturday when, along with the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute, they honored the genius and artistry of Ant…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:15AM
Thursday, March 6, 2014

National Chamber Ensemble Presents ‘Happy Birthday Vivaldi: The Extraordinary Four Seasons’ This Saturday, 3/8@7:30 pm by Jane Coyne

Oh the weather outside has been frightful, but … on Saturday, March 8, 2004 at 7:30 PM NBC4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer is predicting 54° | 34° and all because ……

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:30AM
Sunday, February 23, 2014

‘The Cole Porter Project: It’s All Right With Me’ at The In Series by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

Cole Porter met the Capitol Steps at Source last night as the In Series premiered its highly entertaining musical review to a sold-out house of enthusiastic fans. Conceived, written, and dir…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:30PM
Monday, February 10, 2014

‘Schubert and Champagne’ at National Chamber Ensemble by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

National Chamber Ensemble, the musical gem in residence at Artisphere’s Rosslyn Spectrum Threatre in Arlington, Virginia, showed its stuff on Friday night as it paid tribute to the 217th b…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:50AM
Sunday, February 2, 2014

‘Parade’ at Act Two @Levine at The Kogod Cradle at Arena Stage by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

It is always a privilege to support aspiring young artists and the wonderful organizations and professionals who provide them with training and opportunities to explore and experience the pe…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:29AM
Saturday, January 25, 2014

Baltimore Symphony at Strathmore: Marvin Hamlisch: One Singular Sensation by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

It was an honor and privilege to be at the Music Center at Strathmore on Thursday evening as Phil Everly led the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in a loving and moving tribute to the one, singu…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:39AM
Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Inside the Music: An Interview with David Dubal, Guest Host of National Chamber Ensemble’s Feb 8th “Schubert and Champagne” Concert by Jane Coyn by Jane Coyne

Internationally celebrated pianist, author, teacher, writer, and broadcaster David Dubal is set to host National Chamber Ensemble’s “Schubert and Champagne” concert on Saturday, Febr…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:56PM
Friday, January 17, 2014

National Chamber Ensemble Presents: ‘David Dubal, Schubert, and Champagne!’ on Saturday, February 8th at 7:30 PM by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

National Chamber Ensemble, David Dubal, Schubert, and Champagne! Program Sonata in A minor “Arpeggione” for Cello and Piano, D. 821 Six Dances (David Dubal, piano) Piano Trio in …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:45AM
Monday, December 16, 2013

‘The Washington Chorus: A Candlelight Christmas’ at The Kennedy Center by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

The Washington Chorus, under the baton of Guest Conductor Andrew Clark, delighted a packed house at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday evening as it presented A Can…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:58PM
Sunday, December 8, 2013

‘Teen A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at Synetic Theater by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

On Friday night, December 6, 2013, with only two months of training and rehearsals to ready its young performers, Synetic Theater staged an impressive opening night Teen production of A Mids…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:31PM
Tuesday, November 26, 2013

The Embassy of Italy presents National Chamber Ensemble The Italian Violin, from Baroque to the Nineteenth Century by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

In a wonderful evening of music hosted by the Embassy of Italy, National Chamber Ensemble performed a spectacular concert of Italian music featuring the artistry of NCE Artistic Director and…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:04AM
Sunday, November 17, 2013

Russian Chamber Art Society Ensemble: Russian Bel Canto at the Embassy of Austria by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

On Friday evening, the Russian Chamber Art Society, led by Artistic Director Vera Danchenko-Stern, presented Russian Bel Canto, a lovely concert of Russian vocal masterpieces composed by Gli…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:27PM
Monday, November 11, 2013

‘Jewish Musical Treasures’ at National Chamber Ensemble by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

The National Chamber Ensemble opened its 2013-2014 season with a concert called Jewish Musical Treasures, honoring the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht. With a horrid and tragic event of t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:00AM
Saturday, November 9, 2013

Washington Performing Arts Society Presents: ‘The Sphinx Virtuosi’ at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

Virtuoso Series  kicked off their Virtuoso Series on Thursday evening with a delightful performance by the Sphinx Virtuosi, whose eighteen highly polished string musicians simply sparkled …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:06PM
Thursday, November 7, 2013

The National Chamber Ensemble’s Concert “Jewish Musical Treasures” This Saturday, November 9th at 7:30 pm at The Rosslyn Spectrum by Jane Coyne

I highly recommend ….      The National Chamber Ensemble  2013-14 Season opening night concert: Jewish Musical Treasures Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 7:30 pm Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:21AM
Wednesday, October 16, 2013

‘Washington Performing Arts Society: The Mariinsky Orchestra’ by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS), honored this summer by President Obama with the National Medal of Arts for “bringing world-class performances to our nation’s capital,” did j…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:39PM
Sunday, September 29, 2013

The National Chamber Ensemble at The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

The National Chamber Ensemble made its debut at the Kennedy Center on Thursday, September 26, 2013 with a wonderful and well-performed concert that delighted a clearly appreciative audience…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM
Friday, September 27, 2013

Baltimore Symphony at Strathmore: ‘Jean-Yves Thibaudet Plays Bernstein’ by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

Jean-Yves Thibaudet joined Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at the Music Center at Strathmore on Thursday night for in a truly wonderful night of music. The concert will be r…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:00PM
Monday, September 23, 2013

Baltimore Symphony at Strathmore: ‘Scheherzade & 1812 Overture’ by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra were given a rock star welcome by a packed house of devoted fans as they returned home to the Music Center at Strathmore on Saturday to perfo…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:22AM
Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Carnegie Hall presents the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts by Jane Coyn by Jane Coyne

It was a very proud night for music and for our country when on Saturday night, July 12, 2013, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute presented its newly formed National Youth Orchestra of …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:22PM
Monday, July 15, 2013

‘The Birds’ at Quotidian Theatre Company by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

First came du Maurier, then came Hitchcock, and now comes the DC premiere of Conor McPherson’s The Birds at Bethesda’s Quotidian Theatre Company. Good stories normally involve conflict. …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:44AM
Thursday, June 20, 2013

‘CityDance Presents: Conservatory Dancers In Concert 2013′ at The Music Center at Strathmore by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

On Sunday, June 16, 2013, on the main stage at The Music Center at Strathmore, CityDance presented its Conservatory Dancers in their final concert of the 2012-2013 Season. It was a beautiful…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:51AM
Monday, June 3, 2013

National Chamber Ensemble presents ‘The Three B’s: Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms’ by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

I really like the National Chamber Ensemble, the adventuresome and enjoyable programs they present, and the talented and friendly musicians who make up this wonderful group. I go to a lot of…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:31AM
Thursday, May 16, 2013

‘Inside the Music’: An Interview with National Chamber Ensemble Artistic Director Leo Sushansky by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

One of the things I love the most about living in the Washington, D.C. area is that the music never ends, nor does the opportunity to meet the wonderful musical artists who perform here. Amo…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:22AM
Sunday, April 28, 2013

’33 Variations’ at Reston Community Players by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

Starting with the play itself, there is a whole lot to like about 33 Variations, an intricately delightful play written by Moisés Kaufman and directed by Sue Pinkman, currently being staged…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:50PM
Sunday, March 24, 2013

‘The Art of the African-American Spiritual’ at National Chamber Ensemble by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

The National Chamber Ensemble presented The Art of the African-American Spritual at Artisphere on Saturday evening. It was a delightful concert with talent abounding, and the setting was mos…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:31PM
Friday, December 7, 2012

‘A Trip to the Moon’ at Synetic Theater by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

It was an evening of pure and light-hearted fun in Crystal City last night as Synetic Theater presented its latest offering, A Trip to the Moon. The show combines George Méliès’1902 film…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:35PM
Sunday, November 18, 2012

Olivia Newton-John at The Music Center at Strathmore by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

The Music Center at Strathmore was filled to the brim Friday night as four-time Grammy Award winning singer Olivia Newton-John, seemingly timeless in looks, personality, and talent, took the…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:50AM

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