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Extreme Chopin at The National Philharmonic

Dates: 2/28/2025 - 2/28/2026


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Brian Ganz performs at the Music Center at Strathmore on February 28 as part of the "Extreme Chopin" series, marking one of the final concerts in his quest to perform all of Chopin's works. He will be joined by pianist Alon Goldstein and flutist Julietta Curenton for a program featuring Chopin's rarely heard Sonata No. 1, alongside four beloved mazurkas and collaborative pieces for two pianists. The concert celebrates Chopin's legacy on the eve of his 215th birthday, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience both the vibrant and introspective aspects of his music.

Cast and Creative Team for Extreme Chopin at The National Philharmonic

Cast

Alon Goldstein
Pianist
Brian Ganz
Pianist
Julietta Curenton
Flutist

Creative Team

Brian Ganz
Musician
Alon Goldstein
Musician
Julietta Curenton
Musician
Marc Apter
Press Representative
National Philharmonic
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News About Extreme Chopin at The National Philharmonic

National Philharmonic Reveals 2023-2024 Season

May 18, 2023

National Philharmonic (NatPhil) announced its 2023-2024 Season, which includes six classical programs conducted by Music Director Piotr Gajewski, one classical concert led by guest conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson, and two choral performances presented in partnership with The Washington Chorus (TWC) and conducted by TWC Artistic Director Eugene Rogers. All season concerts will be held at The Music Center at Strathmore, the Orchestra’s longstanding home in Montgomery County.

Brian Ganz to Present Chopin Chamber Music Concert at Strathmore This Month

February 12, 2023

Internationally acclaimed pianist Brian Ganz will celebrate his 12th annual concert in his quest to perform the complete works of Frédéric Chopin with “An Evening of Chopin's Chamber Music with Brian Ganz and Friends” at The Music Center at Strathmore at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Ganz will be joined by Carter Brey, the principal cellist of the New York Philharmonic, and Laura Colgate, the Concertmaster of the National Philharmonic.

National Philharmonic Announces 2022-2023 Season

April 12, 2022

National Philharmonic has announced its 2022-2023 season, which includes eight classical programs conducted by Music Director Piotr Gajewski and two by Chorale Artistic Director Stan Engebretson; two pops shows led by Principal Pops Conductor Luke Frazier; and a piano recital.

Classical Pianist Brian Ganz Performs 10th Anniversary Chopin Concert At Strathmore

January 20, 2020

Internationally acclaimed pianist Brian Ganz celebrates a decade into his sojourn of performing the complete works of Frédéric Chopin with a?oeChopin: The Growth of Geniusa?? at The Music Center at Strathmore at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. The entire concert will be marked by Ganz's signature a?oemusical gardeninga??: Ganz will showcase Chopin's growth as a composer by showing how early waltzes, polonaises, nocturnes, and marches demonstrate the seed of his genius, followed by more mature examples of the same genres. This is the first time Ganz has employed this technique for the course of an entire performance. a?oeI'm especially excited to alter this year's concert by foraying into the technique and growth of Chopin's musical works over the years,a?? said Ganz, who will perform five episodes of musical gardening a?" three before intermission, and two afterward.

Brian Ganz Brings 'Chopin: The Growth of Genius' to The Music Center at Strathmore

December 27, 2019

Internationally acclaimed pianist Brian Ganz celebrates a decade into his sojourn of performing the complete works of Frédéric Chopin with a?oeChopin: The Growth of Geniusa?? at The Music Center at Strathmore at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. The entire concert will be marked by Ganz's signature a?oemusical gardeninga??: Ganz will showcase Chopin's growth as a composer by showing how early waltzes, polonaises, nocturnes, and marches demonstrate the seed of his genius, followed by more mature examples of the same genres. This is the first time Ganz has employed this technique for the course of an entire performance.

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