Universal Longings | Anhelos Universales
Eugene Rogers, The Washington Chorus conductor
Piotr Gajewski, NatPhil music director
November 5, 2023 – The Music Center at Strathmore
James Lee III, Breaths of Universal Longings
- From Dust We Were Made [Genesis 2:7, Job 38:7 (paraphrased by James Lee III)]
- Now and Then [Charles Bertram Johnson]
- Reflection [Texts by members of the May Festival Youth Chorus]
- Seeking Joy [William Henry Davies]
INTERMISSION
Antonio Estévez, Cantata Criolla
- Lento e cadencioso
- Lento, tenebroso
- Allegro vivo
The program will run approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes.
Meet The Washington Chorus Music Director and Conductor
Meet the National Philharmonic Music Director
Meet the Artists
Program Notes
Text and Translations
The National Philharmonic Orchestra
The Washington Chorus
Reservoir High School Chamber Choir
2023-2024 NatPhil Philanthropic Support
2023-2024 The Washington Chorus Philanthropic Support
National Philharmonic Board of Directors
The Washington Chorus Board of Directors
National Philharmonic Artistic Leadership
The Washington Chorus Artistic Leadership
National Philharmonic Administration
The Washington Chorus Administration