Mozart's Requiem
May
26
2:00 PM14:00

Mozart's Requiem

Memorial Day Weekend 2024 heralds in a world premiere of a new work by composer Mark Hayes. Centered on themes of unity and kindness, the new piece will appeal to a broad range of singers and audience alike. Opposite of this piece will be an act led under the skilled baton of DCINY Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Jonathan Griffith, as singers from around the globe come together to perform the masterwork Mozart’s Requiem, featuring the outstanding DCO.

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Fairbanks Suzuki Institute
May
28
to Jun 2

Fairbanks Suzuki Institute

Fairbanks Suzuki Institute is a 5-day institute that centers around the inspiring Suzuki Method of teaching and learning.

FSI supports Dr. Suzuki’s belief that children can be nurtured and educated to a high level. Suzuki studies aim to educate the whole child through an environment rich in the language of music, supported by involved parents and excellent teachers. Students will develop sensitive and caring hearts that will improve everyone’s quality of life.

The whole child is nurtured by learning to play an instrument with excellent musical tone and expression while gaining skill and advancing to high technical levels.

  • Students of all ages and abilities meet in an immersive music program, taught by master level Suzuki instructors.

  • Parents attend classes with their children to support deep learning and build community with other Suzuki parents. Parent Talks are given free of charge.

  • Teachers, both new and experienced, are supported in life-long learning through Suzuki teacher development courses and observations of student classes.

  • Everyone is invited to daily student recitals, several evening recitals and the final Gala Concert.

  • Fun, social events build close community – an opening day Potluck Picnic, a midweek Graduation celebration, a Pizza Party, and a closing Gala reception

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The Music of Sir Karl Jenkins (80th Birthday Celebration)
Jan
15
7:00 PM19:00

The Music of Sir Karl Jenkins (80th Birthday Celebration)

DCINY presents its annual performance of "The Music of Sir Karl Jenkins" with an 80th birthday celebration in 2024.  The Armed Man to be featured along with a "Best of Sir Karl Jenkins" tribute. Karl Jenkins is a Welsh musician whose music has been performed and celebrated around the world. Karl is a member of Classic FM’s ‘Ultimate Hall of Fame’ and was awarded Knighthood in the 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours for his contributions to classical music worldwide.

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San Diego Suzuki Institute 2023
Jul
17
to Jul 21

San Diego Suzuki Institute 2023

Come join Elizabeth for a week of Suzuki cello fun in beautiful, sunny southern California! She will be teaching cello master classes, group classes, and technique classes.

Registration opens February 15th.

The San Diego Suzuki Institute is held yearly at Point Loma Nazarene University in the Cooper Music Center, a beautiful music facility overlooking the Pacific Ocean.


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Spirit and Light - Vox Anima London
Jun
10
7:00 PM19:00

Spirit and Light - Vox Anima London

Soloist Elizabeth Mikhael will perform with Vox Anima London, conducted by Dr. James Meaders.

Vox Anima will be performing the London premier of LUX: The Dawn from on High by Dan Forrest as part of Vox Anima London's Spirit and Light concert on 10 June 2023 at Southwark Cathedral.  The concert will also include Missa Deus Nobiscum by Philip W.J. Stopford performed by choirs from across the USA and UK. 

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Vox Anima Chamber Choir US Tour Finale
Feb
17
7:00 PM19:00

Vox Anima Chamber Choir US Tour Finale

Vox Anima is performing a concert at St James' Episcopal Church on Madison Avenue, New York on Friday, 17 February.

The choir will be joined by their own wonderful accompanist Richard Hammond Hall (piano) along with Stephen Tharp (organ), Jorge Ávila (violin) and Elizabeth Mikhael (cello) as they perform Dan Forrest's LUX: The Dawn From On High with members of the church's Compostela Choir.

The programme will also feature music by Ola Gjeilo, Tarik O'Regan, Elaine Hagenberg, Abbie Betinis and their Patron, Cecilia McDowall.

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The Music of Sir Karl Jenkins
Jan
16
7:00 PM19:00

The Music of Sir Karl Jenkins

Elizabeth Mikhael is principal cello for the evening’s performance

DCINY presents its annual performance of "The Music of Sir Karl Jenkins." Karl Jenkins is a Welsh musician whose music has been performed and celebrated around the world. Karl is a member of Classic FM’s ‘Ultimate Hall of Fame’ and was awarded Knighthood in the 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours for his contributions to classical music worldwide.

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GREATER WASHINGTON SUZUKI INSTITUTE
Jun
21
to Jun 25

GREATER WASHINGTON SUZUKI INSTITUTE

Faculty

GWSI offers students studying violin, cello, viola and bass an opportunity to supplement their musical education by enjoying a week of individual and group instruction in the company of students and families who value and actively pursue musical, personal and talent development. GWSI students range in age from 4 to 18 years, and in experience level from Pre-Twinklers and Twinklers who are just starting their Suzuki studies to advanced students who have mastered all ten Suzuki books. They include violinists, cellists and violists who are studying using the Suzuki approach, as well as bass players who have been training by any method. Parents play an active role in the GWSI student program and all children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

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WHO ARE THE BRAVE: MUSIC IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT’S DAY
Feb
17
7:00 PM19:00

WHO ARE THE BRAVE: MUSIC IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT’S DAY

Elizabeth Mikhael is the principal cellist with DCINY.

The Music of Mack Wilberg

Featuring Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Distinguished Concerts Singers International

Mack Wilberg, Composer/Conductor

The Music of Joseph Martin

Featuring Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Distinguished Concerts Singers International

Joseph Michael Martin, Composer/Conductor

Bernstein: Chichester Psalms
Hanson: Song of Democracy

Featuring Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Distinguished Concerts Singers International

Robert Istad, Guest Conductor

Christopher W. Peterson, Guest Conductor

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Perpetual Light
Feb
16
8:30 PM20:30

Perpetual Light

Elizabeth is the principal cellist in the DCINY Orchestra

Jonathan Griffith, DCINY Artistic Director and Principal Conductor

Rutter: Requiem 

Featuring Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Distinguished Concerts Singers International

Miran Vaupotić, Guest Conductor

Worthington: Still Moon

McEncroe: 2 Symphonic Pieces

Gottschalk: Tebe Boga

Cervetti: "There are Lands" & "Act II, Scene 9" (from Elegy For A Prince​​​​​​​)

 

Featuring Distinguished Concerts Orchestra

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Dec
1
2:00 PM14:00

MESSIAH....REFRESHED!

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Come see Principal Cellist Elizabeth Mikhael as DCINY celebrates the holiday season with the ninth annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah, the Goossens/Beecham 1959 re-orchestration for full symphony orchestra. The performance is led by Maestro Jonathan Griffith, featuring a choir made up of singers from nine countries. Festive arrival entertainment includes a welcome from Santa Claus followed by a massed holiday ringing concert for handbells in the English tradition conducted by Kevin McChesney and another appearance by Santa Claus.

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Nov
24
2:00 PM14:00

THE HOLIDAY MUSIC OF ERIC WHITACRE

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Elizabeth is Principal Cellist for DCINY as Grammy Award Winning Composer/Conductor Eric Whitacre returns to the DCINY stage for a holiday-themed concert of new arrangements and original works. Join Eric and the Distinguished Concerts Singers and Orchestra in a festive evening featuring new takes on classics such as Carol of the Bells, O Christmas Tree, Christmas Time is Here, Silent Night, Lux Aurumque and the world premiere of The Boy Who Laughed at Santa Claus with chamber orchestra - arranged by Jonathan Newman, part of the DCINY Premiere Project.

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Nov
17
8:30 PM20:30

SING! CHRISTMAS DREAMS

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Elizabeth is Principal Cellist for the evening featuring DCINY’s world premiere of composer/conductor Joseph Martin’s Christmas Evergreen as well as his festive work Christmas Dreams with co-composer/pianist Heather Sorenson. Composer/Conductor Mary MCDonald and Joel Raney premiere their work Sing Christmas with the Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Singers.

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Lux et Amor: The Music of Dan Forrest and Ola Gjeilo
Feb
18
7:00 PM19:00

Lux et Amor: The Music of Dan Forrest and Ola Gjeilo

“Highlights here were the interplay of harp with flute and soulful solo playing from DCINY’s principal cellist, Elizabeth Mikhael, who brought still more of her burnished tone to the third movement, The Sun Never Says.”
— Rorianne Schrade for New York Concert Review; New York, NY

Elizabeth will be principal cellist with DCINY Orchestra

Monday, Feb 18, 2019

7:00 PM

Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall

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James M. Meaders, Guest Conductor

Dan Forrest, DCINY Composer-in-Residence

Forrest:  LUX: The Dawn From On High​

Featuring Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Distinguished Concerts Singers International

Gary A. Weidenaar, Guest Conductor

Ola Gjeilo, DCINY Composer-in-Residence and Pianist

The Music of Ola Gjeilo

Gjeilo: Ubi Caritas 
            Dreamweaver
            The Ground
Featuring Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Distinguished Concerts Singers International

Doug Martin, Director

Langley High School Concert Band (VA)

Estelí Gomez, Soprano

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SYMPHONY OF CAROLS: THE WORKS OF RANDOL BASS AND PEPPER CHOPLIN
Nov
18
8:30 PM20:30

SYMPHONY OF CAROLS: THE WORKS OF RANDOL BASS AND PEPPER CHOPLIN

Choplin: Christmas Presence (World Premiere)
                Come, Emmanuel!

Featuring Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Distinguished Concerts Singers International

Pepper Choplin, Composer/Conductor

The Music of Randol Bass 
Bass: Carols from a Victorian Fireside, Mvmt II & III (World Premiere)
           Laus Nativitatis (World Premiere)
           Symphony of Carols ​
           Gloria

Featuring Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Distinguished Concerts Singers International

Jonathan Griffith, DCINY Artistic Director and Principal Conductor

Randol Bass, DCINY Composer-in-Residence

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THE GREAT WAR: COMMEMORATING 100 YEARS
Nov
11
8:30 PM20:30

THE GREAT WAR: COMMEMORATING 100 YEARS

Paul Mealor, Composer/Conductor

Mealor: Requiem: The Souls of the Righteous (US Premiere)

Featuring Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Distinguished Concerts Singers International

Patrick Hawes, Composer/Conductor

Hawes: The Great War Symphony (Joint US Premiere)

Featuring Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Distinguished Concerts Singers International

Diana McVey, Soprano

Scott Joiner, Tenor

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GREATER WASHINGTON SUZUKI INSTITUTE
Jun
25
to Jun 29

GREATER WASHINGTON SUZUKI INSTITUTE

For over 40 years, the GWSI has been building a community of teachers, students and families focused on making the best musical education available to children. GWSI offers students and their families, as well as teachers seeking professional development, the opportunity to work with an award-winning faculty renowned for its expertise as performers, teachers and leaders in the application of the Suzuki approach. Teachers, students and their parents enjoy a stimulating and motivating environment that offers them the opportunity to supplement their musical education, enhance their recognition within the Suzuki community, network with families invested in musical education and establish life-long friendships.

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