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WHCO: Concierto de MainStage: Breaking Barriers

September 19th at 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join the WHCO as we kick off our 2026–27 season dedicated to exploring Resiliencia con Rompiendo barreras , a program celebrating those brave and bold artistic voices that defied the expectations of their time.

Repertorio:

  • Igor Stravinsky:  Dumbarton Oaks
  • Andrea Casarrubios:  Heritage
  • Louise Farrenc: Sinfonía n.º 3

The concert will last approximately one hour, without an intermission. Afterwards, there will be a reception with the musicians.

Rompiendo barreras  comienza con  Dumbarton Oaks, Igor Stravinsky’s ingenious and elegant chamber concerto, inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos . Herencia (“Heritage”) by Andrea Casarrubios is a deeply personal reflection on memory, identity, and cultural roots. Inspired by the composer’s Spanish heritage, the work intertwines lyrical melodies and evocative textures in a moving musical tribute to the traditions and stories that have spanned generations. We conclude our program with Louise Farrenc’s Symphony No. 3. Completed in 1847, this is generally considered the pinnacle of her orchestral output. Combining the balance of Classicism with the intensity of Romanticism, the work demonstrates a masterful command of orchestral color, dramatic structure, and lyrical invention, reaffirming her place among the leading symphonic composers of her time.

Morris-Jumel Mansion: Create Carnaval masks and Leadlights Ensemble concert

Create your own vibrant Carnaval mask and enjoy a concert with Leadlights Ensemble in Roger Morris Park

Join us for a free afternoon of art, music, and storytelling! From 1–3 p.m., create your own vibrant Carnaval mask with all materials provided (first come, first served), in collaboration with Leadlights Ensemble.  At 3:15 p.m., enjoy Leadlights Ensemble’s interactive outdoor performance of Cesaria Feels the Beat, celebrating Carnival, community, and culture. Don’t miss this afternoon full of fun!

Concert begins at 3:15

¡Únete a nosotros para una tarde gratuita de arte, música y narración! De 13:00 a 15:00 h, crea tu propia y vibrante máscara de Carnaval con todos los materiales proporcionados (por orden de llegada), en colaboración con Leadlights Ensemble. A las 15:15 h, disfruta de la presentación interactiva al aire libre de Leadlights Ensemble, “Cesaria Feels the Beat”, que celebra el Carnaval, la comunidad y la cultura. ¡No te pierdas esta tarde llena de diversión!