Naptown Philharmonic Orchestra’s Season Continues With Three Upcoming Concerts

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After performing as the Londontowne Symphony Orchestra for 20 years, the Naptown Philharmonic Orchestra (NPO) adopted its new name in 2023 and continues its mission of “providing high-quality, family-friendly, affordable classical and light classical concerts for the enrichment and enjoyment of Central Maryland residents of all ages and backgrounds.”

Each season the NPO strives to perform five concerts. The 2024-2025 season began with performances in September and October and will continue this winter and spring with three diverse concerts in February, April and June.

“The remaining three concerts in our season demonstrate the many types of music the Naptown Philharmonic presents to our community,” said NPO Music Director/Conductor Anna Binneweg, who has directed the orchestra since 2007. “Our audiences will enjoy well-known pieces from the Broadway stage in February, music that celebrates our beautiful Earth in April, and the fun of our national pastime in June. We’ve got something for everyone!”

Broadway Legends

Sunday, February 2, at 3:00pm

The NPO will transport audiences to New York City in its February concert showcasing familiar Broadway hits from “Candide,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Hamilton,” “Mama Mia!” and “Tick, Tick… Boom!” The performance will feature violinist Cameron Raecke and soloists Sarah Burrall, Brian Shatt and Michael Pistorio.

Raecke, co-principal violinist for the NPO, will perform Hummel’s “Potpourri for Viola and Orchestra.” Burrall, a soprano and Pasadena native, teaches choral music and theater in Queen Anne’s County. Tenor Brian Shatt is the director of choirs at Archbishop Spalding High School, from which he graduated in 2009. Pistorio, a baritone, has performed as a professional chorister, concert soloist and opera principal, and is also a reputable sacred singer.

An Earth Day Tribute

Sunday, April 6, at 3:00pm

April 22 will mark the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, an annual event that elevates environmental protection. The NPO is dedicating its April concert, “An Earth Day Tribute,” to “environmental awareness through the power of music and community collaboration.”

The concert will feature the choruses from Arundel Vocal Arts Society and Apex Arts Vocal Ensemble and will open with Johann Strauss’ timeless “Blue Danube Waltz.” Bulgarian piano virtuoso Daniela Mineva will perform Polish composer Grażyna Bacewicz’s “Piano Concerto.” The program will continue with a performance of Jake Runestad’s “Earth Symphony” and Jonathan Larson and Roger Emerson’s “Seasons of Love” from the musical “Rent.”

Let’s Play Ball!

Saturday, June 7, at 7:30pm

The NPO’s 2024-2025 season will culminate with a unique baseball-themed orchestral experience titled “Let’s Play Ball!” Inspired by the great all-American game, the concert will feature timeless tunes including “Take Me Out To The Ball Game,” “Rookie Of The Year” and “Home Stretch.” Just as baseball is enjoyed by fans young and old, this performance is geared toward audience members of all ages as well.

The season finale will highlight the winners of the NPO’s annual Young Artist Concerto Competition, which is open to all high school students throughout Maryland.

All concerts will take place at Maryland Hall, located at 801 Chase Street in Annapolis. Tickets are $25, or free for all students with a valid student ID. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.naptownphil.org.

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