The UMW Philharmonic will present its season finale concert on Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m., with special guest pianist and Steinway Artist Thomas Pandolfi, performing George Gershwin’s timeless Rhapsody in Blue. The Philharmonic will also present the world premiere of Brian Balmages’s Through Waterless Places, commissioned by the Friends of the UMW Philharmonic to commemorate […]
Soon after the University of Mary Washington Chamber Choir performed live in the James Farmer Hall atrium last March, UMW went totally online, and singing was deemed a “super-spreader” activity. Last fall, UMW Choirs sang together again – virtually – p…
Premiere Performance of the UMW Chamber Orchestra, featuring Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, DirectorSunday, February 16, 2020 at 1:00 p.m., Dodd AuditoriumThe UMW Philharmonic is pleased to announce Mary Washington’s new artist-in-residence, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg! Nadja made such a positive impact on our musicians last season that we created a chamber orchestra to showcase our players. Who is going […]
Legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman kicks off the UMW Philharmonic’s 49th season this fall. Concerts continue through the spring with an appearance by Mary Washington’s new artist-in-residence, as well as a tribute to American icon Norman Rockwell and an actor-led celebration of national treasures from Abraham Lincoln to America’s pastime. The series runs October through April […]
The UMW Philharmonic, conducted by Kevin P. Bartram, joins violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg for a Masterworks performance of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons this Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium. Passion, excitement and innovation are the hallmarks of this internationally acclaimed violinist’s artistry. Praised for her compelling performances, daring interpretations and electric stage presence, […]
