PRO ARTE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF GREATER WASHINGTON
Metropolitan Washington DC's Premier Ensemble
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PRO ARTE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF GREATER WASHINGTON
Metropolitan Washington DC's Premier Ensemble
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CONCERT CANCELED
Saturday, May 4, 2024
7:30 p.m.
UCP Reston
11508 N Shore Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Rossini: Overture to La Scala di seta
Holst: St. Paul's Suite, Op.29, No.2
Debussy: Danse sacrée et danse profane
Annie Ray, HarpSchubert: Symphony No. 3 in D major, D 200
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Dr. Dimitar Nikolov
Dimitar Nikolov, a versatile conductor, pianist, and educator, has conducted orchestra and opera performances in the United States and Europe. Audiences have been impressed by his ability to energize the orchestra and to produce a unique sound within a large dynamic range. He has held conducting positions in the US and his native country Bulgaria, including his current position as Music Director/Conductor of Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra. Dr. Nikolov has appeared as a guest conductor with orchestras in the United States, Austria, Bulgaria, Italy, Spain, Russia, Romania, and Ukraine.
Dimitar began his career as Assistant Conductor of the Burgas State Opera in Bulgaria. Early in his career he won the Vienna Chamber Orchestra competition and had the opportunity to conduct a subscription concert with one of the world's greatest chamber orchestras. This success led to numerous guest conducting opportunities with most of the major Bulgarian symphony orchestra and his appointment as Music Director/Conductor of the Bulgarian National Wind Symphony. After moving to the US in 1996, Dr. Nikolov served as Music Director/Conductor of the Fort Dodge Symphony and Assistant Conductor of Des Moines Metro Opera, before his current appointment as Music Director of the Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra. He has conducted concerts in some of the most prestigious world concert halls such as The Kennedy Center of Performing Arts, Mozart Hall (Vienna, Austria), and The National Palace of Culture Concert Hall (Sofia, Bulgaria).
Dimitar has studied with many eminent conductors such as Ilya Mousine, Yury Temirkanov, James Levine, and Alan Gilbert. In 1999, as a fellowship recipient, he spent a summer in Aspen, studying with David Zinman and Murry Sidlin. He has a DMA in Orchestral Conducting from The Catholic University of America and MM from the National Academy of Music-Sofia, Bulgaria.
Dr. Nikolov is also active as an educator. He has served on the music faculty of The Catholic University of America, Waldorf University, Simpson College, the International School of Music, and the Bulgarian National Academy of Music.
Dimitar lives in Annapolis, MD with his wife Nicole, Princess (an old but adorable cocker spaniel), and Mecho (hyperactive American Eskimo). For more information about Dr. Nikolov, please visit his website: www.dimitar-nikolov.com.Orchestra Personnel
The Artists of PACO
Strings
Violin
Frank Perrachia, Acting Concertmaster
Heather Wong Voorhees, Principal Second Violin
Claire Allen
Jessica Anderson
Sarah Calderon
Kristen Dalboe
Alban Deniz
Eunju Kwak
Jason Labrador
Dawn Levy
Margot Mezvinsky
Carla Moussavi
Ian Ross
David Shavin
Nancy Shavin
Seiichi Takedai
Viola
Dr. Nora Hamme, Principal
Andrew CraneJennifer Bockstege
Carla Deniz
Lauren Haren
Catherine Palusci
Calvin Zubaly
Violoncello
VACANT, PrincipalMeghan Hickman, Assistant Principal
Irina P. Desmond
Jennene Estes
Sarah Hover
Kate Rears
Kendrey Trammell
Contrabass
Michael Rohrer, PrincipalErik Cohen
Kenton Hambrick
Harp
Annie Ray
Harpsichord
Trystan BennettPiano/Organ
Jennifer QuiñonesWoodwind, Brass & Percussion
Flute/Piccolo
Craig Marlowe
Ashley Bowen-Sanchez
Dr. Carolyn H. Oh
Michelle Rippey
Oboe/Cor Anglais
Robert D. Huffman, Jr.
Jane Hughes
Emily Bentgen
Clarinet
Alisha D. Coleman
Elizabeth C. BleyBassoon
Robin GelmanMatthew Ogden
Contrabassoon
Dr. Robert Goler
Horn
Dr. L. Avery Pettigrew
Bernard Baiden
Wendy Chinn
Trumpet
Chieko Matsuyama Reaves
David Ottinger
Trombone
Dr. Huai-En TsaiChristopher Reaves
Christian Marple
Adam Stokes
Steve Ward
Percussion/TimpaniChris DeChiara
Carlos Figuieras
Emilie Taylor
Craig Teer
TJ Maistros
Prashit Parikh
VACANCIES
Violin
Tutti (volunteer)
Please prepare a short solo work of your choosing (or etude, movement of a concerto or sonata -- sans accompaniment) no more than 2-5 minutes in length, plus the following excerpts:
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 3
2nd Mvt. – Measure 117 through measure 145
Felix Mendelssohn
Midsummer Night’s Dream
Scherzo – Beginning thru seven measures after D
W. A. Mozart
Symphony No. 39
2nd Mvt. – Beginning to measure 27
Viola
Tutti (volunteer)
Please prepare a short solo work of your choosing (or etude, movement of a concerto or sonata -- sans accompaniment) no more than 2-5 minutes in length, plus the following excerpts:
W. A. Mozart
Symphony No. 35, Haffner
1st Mvt., Beginning - Measure 66
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 5
Measures 1-10; 23-37; 49-60; and 98-106.
Gioacchino Rossini
La Gazza Ladra Overture
Violoncello
Tutti (volunteer)
Please prepare a short solo work of your choosing (or etude, movement of a concerto or sonata -- sans accompaniment) no more than 2-5 minutes in length, plus the following excerpts:
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 8
Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 2
W. A. Mozart
Symphony No. 40
- AUDITION REQUESTJoin the fun!
Board of Directors
President & Managing Artistic Director
William Craig Marlowe
Vice President & Executive Director
Alisha D. Coleman
Secretary and Personnel Manager
Dr. Nora Hamme
Treasurer
VACANT
Directors
Ashley Bowen-Sanchez, Outreach & Development
Jane Hughes, Outreach & Development
Dr. Lois McMahon, Outreach & Development
Dr. Dimitar Nikolov, Conductor & Music Director
About
Our Mission
The mission of the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Greater Washington (PACO) is to create intimate, inspirational musical experiences through vibrant music making by the orchestra and chamber ensembles.
Our Vision
To be the premiere chamber orchestra of the Washington, DC area for traditional classical favorites and new works by underrepresented composers.
Goals
- To make classical music accessible to everyone in the community.
- To commission new compositions by composers in the Washington, DC metro area.
- To perform works by women and minority composers.
- To showcase local emerging orchestral artists and soloists.
- To obtain sponsorship to fund the growth of the ensemble
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Greater Washington
EIN: 47-1663450
Please donate.
The Pro Artè Chamber Orchestra of Greater Washington is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt not-for-profit organization. Your donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
FRIENDS OF PACO
The main artistic drive behind the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Greater Washington (PACO) is the desire to revitalize the classical music scene from within, by re-imagining & redefining the content and delivery of classical concerts. This means approaching each program or individual work with a fresh mind, searching for ways to make the music more engaging, more inspiring, more profound. Our biggest aim is to fill our audience with the passion we feel about our music and create truly memorable performances.
Your generous gift will help the Pro Artè Chamber Orchestra of Greater Washington make music relevant to new generations of audiences through virtuosic performances that combine a diversity of genres with fresh interpretations of classic works.
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities (chair endowments, concert/full season dedications, underwriting soloist fees, etc.), please contact our Executive Director, Alisha Coleman at (703) 745-PACO or via e-mail at info@PACOdc.org with your inquiry, questions, or comments about Friends of PACO donor benefits.
Pro Artè Chamber Orchestra of Greater Washington
612 West Maple Avenue
Sterling, VA 20164Thank you for your support!
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The Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Greater Washington
is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt not-for-profit organization.
Your donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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PACO is available for hire and/or collaboration. Our experienced musicians and management team are pleased to cater to the needs of almost any project. Whether you wish to hire an orchestra for a function or event or to accompany your solo project or record your composition. Whatever the event or project, PACO can tailor the orchestra or other associated chamber groups to your musical requirements with excellent quality of performance and management. To discuss your project in more detail and to get a quote, contact Alisha Coleman, Executive Director, at (703) 745-PACO or via e-mail at info@PACOdc.org, or by clicking the email button below.
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Concert Venue
UNITED CHRISTIAN PARISH OF RESTON
11508 N. Shore Drive, Reston, VA 22190
Saturday, October 28, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 28, 2023
7:30 p.m.
UCP Reston - 11508 N Shore Dr., Reston, VA 20191
Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21
Still: Serenade
Weiner: Serenade, Op. 3 in f minor for Small Orchestra
Saturday, March 2, 2024
7:30 p.m.
UCP Reston
11508 N Shore Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Roussel: Concerto for Small Orchestra
Perkinson: Sinfonietta No. 1 for Strings
Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in g minor, K. 550
Saturday, May 4, 2024
7:30 p.m.
UCP Reston
11508 N Shore Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Rossini: Overture to La Scala di seta
Holst: St. Paul's Suite, Op.29, No.2
Debussy: Danse sacrée et danse profane
Annie Ray, HarpHaydn: Symphony No. 104 in D major "London"
- CONCERT TICKETSApril 2, 2022
ESPAÑA
EVENT CANCELLED
Saturday, May 21, 2022
7:30 p.m.
UCP Reston - 11508 N Shore Dr., Reston, VA 20191Rossini: l barbiere di Siviglia Ouverture
Albéniz: Tango No 2 in D major, Op 165
de Falla: El amor brujo
Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36
Chabrier: España
SOIRÉE MUSICALES
EVENT CANCELLED
Saturday, June 18, 2022
7:30 p.m.
UCP Reston - 11508 N Shore Dr., Reston, VA 20191PACO salutes the contributions of Black Americans to classical music that would not have been possible if it weren't for the events of 1865.
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