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We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming concerts.
For lovers of the music of a great Czech composer and fans of one of the best flutists in the country, we invite you to take special note of "Three Generations Celebrate Martinu," a Sunday afternoon concert featuring the music of Bohuslav Martinu, on March 22 by St. Paul Chamber Orchestra principal flutist Julia Bogorad-Kogan, Minnesota Orchestra violist Benjamin Ullery, and pianist Margo Garrett.
The "Three Generations" are Julia Bogorad-Kogan, her son, Benjamin Ullery, and her mother, Hope Bogorad, for whom Martinu wrote the composition, "Merry Christmas 1941 to Hope Castagnola." Both Julia and Hope Bogorad will share with the audience reminiscences and stories about Martinu.
Musically yours,
Kathy Judd
Executive and Artistic Director
Bethesda, Maryland 20816
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2008-2009 Concert Season
 Saturday, November 1, 8 PM
Shaun Tirrell, piano
Music of Scarlatti, Gershwin, Chopin and Liszt
"Hurricane at the piano" Bayreuth News
 Saturday, November 22, 8 PM  "Brassfire" Starring Jens Lindemann, trumpet
and friends
'International Brass Personality of the Year' and world renowned solo trumpeter, Jens Lindemann, stars with his trio playing with virtuosic flair through a multitude of styles ranging from European classical to fiery Latin, smooth jazz to rock and others in between. Ever-present is his trademark humor! Never before have so many trumpet styles been crossed in one evening. It is a world premiere event to remember, for music-lovers of all ages.
Kristian Alexandrov, piano, Steve Novosel, bass, Harold Mann, drums
 Friday, December 5, 7:30 PM
Aimé Sposato, soprano
Music of Peter Schickele, Respighi, and Brahms
"strikingly beautiful, luminescent" sound
New York Times
 Monday, January 26, 7:30 PM
Royal Irish Academy of Music
Chamber Orchestra
featuring John O'Conor, piano
under the baton of James Cavanagh
music of T.C. Kelly, Beethoven, Wagner, Stravinsky
 Saturday, February 7, 8 PM
WCM Faculty Piano Trio
Scholarship Benefit Concert
Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez, piano, Benjamin Wensel, cello, Kathy Judd, violin
A send-off concert on the eve of their first concert tour to Guadalajara, Mexico. Concert to benefit student scholarship fund.
 Friday, February 27, 7:30 PM
An all-Schumann concert
"exhilarating...superlative artistry" Washington Post
 Friday, March 6, 7:30 PM
WCM Faculty Concert
Gowen Piano Duo
Bradford Gowen and Maribeth Gowen have performed as a duo, soloists and chamber musicians in the US and Europe.
"The Gowens are as finely balanced and attuned a team as one is likely to encounter." Washington Post
 Friday, March 13, 7:30 PM
WCM Faculty Concert
Michael Adcock, piano
Music of Schubert, Schumann and Bach
"unusually fresh and arresting approach to the piano" Washington Post
 Sunday, March 22, 3 PM
Three Generations Celebrate Martinu
Julia Bogorad, flute
Benjamin Ullery, viola
Margo Garrett, piano
Featuring the principal flutist of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and piano performance of "Merry Christmas 1941 to Hope Castagnola" - a gift to Hope Bogorad.
 Saturday, April 18, 8 PM
Audubon String Quartet
with John O'Conor, piano
Schumann Piano Quartet and more
About John O'Conor:
"Impeccable technique and musicality ... it would be hard to imagine better performances." Sunday Times (London)
 Saturday, May 16, 8 PM
Haskell Small, piano
Music of Copland, Small and Brahms
"dazzlingly prodigious technique"
Professional concerts by Shenandoah Conservatory faculty and distinguished visiting artists.
ALL CONCERTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Additional concerts to be announced.
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The Washington Conservatory serves the greater DC area. With our exceptional international artist faculty, we offer a personal approach to music for young children, teens and adults. No audition required. Lessons on all instruments, including voice - ensembles - jazz - early childhood classes - and much more.
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