ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Jason Seber, conductor (bio)
Winners of the Yamaha Piano Competition:
Natalie Ouyang, piano
Bruce Duong, piano
Carlos Chávez Toccata
Paul Dukas Fanfare to La Péri
John Williams “Nimbus 2000” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Edvard Grieg “From Holberg’s Time” Op. 40 (Suite in Olden Style)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Concerto No. 19 in F major, K. 459
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat major, K. 271
Benjamin Britten Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34
The NRO is proud to continue the long-standing tradition of free performances for our young at heart. Conductor (and Alum) Jason Seber has chosen music that features each section of the orchestra, with an overarching theme, “Piece by Piece: Putting Together the Orchestra,” culminating in Benjamin Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. Join us early to partake in crafts and other fun musical activities!