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 2013 season. The NSO@Wolf Trap, where the arts—and the stars—come out to play.

Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration
Groundbreaking orchestral tribute featuring Jerry Garcia’s storied original compositions as well as classic interpretations of timeless standards. Renowned vocalist/guitarist Warren Haynes collaborates with the National Symphony Orchestra, lending his soul-soaked, introspective blend of rock, blues, R&B, and jazz to Jerry’s masterworks.
- Wed., June 26 at 8:15 pm
Frozen Planet in Concert
The ultimate portrait of Earth’s great frozen wilderness, presented with stunning imagery and an original score conducted by the composer and performed by the National Symphony Orchestra.
- Fri., June 28 at 8:30 pm
Carmina Burana
The National Symphony Orchestra, The Choral Arts Society of Washington and soloists from the Wolf Trap Opera Company present Carl Orff's epic choral masterpiece and Mussorgsky's colorful Pictures at an Exhibition.
- Fri., July 12 at 8:15 pm
Video Games Live: Bonus Round!
Power up for a spectacular ALL NEW fusion of live music and cutting-edge visuals from some of the world’s most popular video games such as Pokemon, Super Smash Bros., Skyrim, Journey, Street Fighter II, Earthworm Jim, Donkey Kong Country, Chrono Cross and many more, shown on HUGE screens in-house and on the lawn.
- Sat., July 13 at 8:30 pm
La traviata
The Wolf Trap Opera Company, the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington Chorus join forces for this new production, sung in Italian with English supertitles. Approximate running time 3 hours
- Fri., July 19 at 8:15 pm
1812 Overture
Fanfare-filled evening featuring the National Symphony Orchestra playing Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, with its climactic volley of cannon fire and ringing chimes, and a performance of Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concert by piano prodigy Benjamin Grosvenor.
- Fri., July 26 at 8:15 pm
America the Beautiful
Featuring “Ansel Adams: America,” composed by Chris and Dave Brubeck and performed by the National Symphony Orchestra, pairing sweeping melodies with more than 100 striking photographs of or by Ansel shown on huge screens, in-house and on the lawn. Program also includes Copland's Lincoln Portrait, Gershwin's An American in Paris and excerpts from John Williams' score to the award-winning film Lincoln.
- Sat., July 27 at 8:30 pm
Wicked Divas
Wicked good! A concert of diva showstoppers featuring hits from Phantom of the Opera, Gypsy, Chicago, Titanic, Wicked, and more, performed by veteran Broadway soloists and the National Symphony Orchestra, led by NSO Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke.
- Sun., July 28 at 8:15 pm
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II
Created and conducted by George Daugherty: Classic – and new – Looney Tunes come alive on HUGE SCREENS in-house and on the lawn!
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The playful antics of America’s iconic “Wascally Wabbit” and his gang of mischievous friends come to life with the cartoons shown on huge screens in-house on the lawn and the score played live by the National Symphony Orchestra.
- Thu., August 1 at 8:30 pm
- Fri., August 2 at 8:30 pm
Singin' in the Rain
Enjoy a brilliantly restored high-definition version of the best musical ever made shown on huge screens in-house and on the lawn, while the National Symphony Orchestra plays the delightful orchestral score, including its iconic title number and hits like “Make ’Em Laugh.”
- Sat., August 3 at 8:30 pm