National Philharmonic at Strathmore
Celebrated for showcasing world-renowned guest artists in time-honored symphonic masterpieces, National Philharmonic (NatPhil) continuously strives to create remarkable educational opportunities in the community while promoting diversity and representation in classical music. NatPhil was formed in 1985 as the Montgomery Chamber Orchestra, later becoming the National Chamber Orchestra. In 2005, it …
Curtis Stewart (violin)
Praised for ‘combining omnivory and brilliance’ (New York Times), six-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated violinist and composer Curtis Stewart translates stories of American self-determination to the concert stage. Stewart is the Artistic Director of the American Composers Orchestra, professor at The Juilliard School, and member of award-winning ensembles PUBLIQuartet and The Mighty …
Brian Kay (tenor, lutes, director)
Brian Kay is the founder and artistic director of the early-music-meets-early-theatre group Theatro. In 2019, he won a GRAMMY® Award for his work on Apollo’s Fire’s Songs of Orpheus recording with tenor Karim Sulayman. He works as a consultant for the Netflix music lab and is a featured soloist on …
Theatro
Founded in 2020 by Brian Kay, THEATRO is dedicated to creating memorable theatrical experiences that transport audiences to different eras and places, illuminating the stories of the past. We present a wide range of concerts and productions that cover a plethora of time periods, from Medieval to Renaissance to the …
James Kennerley
and composer. His recent concert engagements have taken him to Boston’s Symphony Hall, Montreal’s Maison Symphonique, Portland’s Merrill Auditorium, Juilliard, the National Gallery of Art, Rome, Florence, and Venice—even Fenway Park! In addition to hundreds of YouTube videos, Kennerley is represented on record as a soloist and collaborator with ensembles …
