NSO @ Wolf Trap

NSO @ Wolf Trap Festival Conductor Emil de Cou will host unique evenings filled with love and romance, laughter and suspense during the 2012 season. The NSO @ Wolf Trap, where the arts—and the stars—come out to play.

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  Broadway ROCKS!

  An evening of Broadway showstoppers from Dream Girls, Mamma Mia!, Hairspray, Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages, The Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, and more, sung by 4 of Broadway’s most esteemed performers.

  • Fri., July 6 at 8:15 pm
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  The Music of John Williams

  Experience the breathtaking music of John Williams, composer of such mega-hit films as Harry Potter, E.T., Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and many more.

  • Sat., July 7 at 8:15 pm
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  Marvin Hamlisch

  Multi-award-winning conductor Marvin Hamlisch, Broadway sensation Melissa Errico and “America’s Pianist” Kevin Cole present an evening of George Gershwin showstoppers including An American in Paris, Rhapsody in Blue, "Embraceable You" and more!

  • Fri., July 13 at 8:15 pm
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  The Wizard of Oz

  Take a journey to Oz like you never have before, with the complete 1939 classic shown on huge screens in-house and on the lawn and the full score played live by the NSO.

  • Sat., July 14 at 8:30 pm
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  The Legend of ZELDA

  Epic music comes to life in this all-new symphonic concert based on one of the gaming industry’s most enduring and beloved video games, The Legend of Zelda. Outstanding graphics on huge screens in-house and on the lawn highlight memorable moments from the game.

  • Thu., July 26 at 8:30 pm
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  The Planets – An HD Odyssey

  Experience a powerful performance of Gustav Holst’s The Planets paired with an HD film from NASA’s latest exploration of the solar system. On giant screens in-house and over the stage and the lawn, you’ll see the latest stunning images from the Mars Rovers and past probe missions Magellan, Voyager, and Galileo as the National Symphony Orchestra performs Holst’s glorious musical score.

  • Fri., July 27 at 8:30 pm
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  Beethoven’s 9th

  The NSO and vocal soloists perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor and rising star Nicola Benedetti plays Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy.

  • Sat., July 28 at 8:15 pm
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  Idina Menzel

  The Tony Award-winning musical sensation from Broadway blockbusters Wicked and Rent stars in a one-night-only exclusive performance with the National Symphony Orchestra.

  • Fri., August 3 at 8:15 pm
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  West Side Story

  Experience Sondheim and Bernstein’s sophisticated classic on huge screens in-house and on the lawn with the full score played live by the National Symphony Orchestra.

  • Sat., August 4 at 8:30 pm