NSO Pops: 2011-2012 Season

Upcoming Events

• Cirque de la Symphonie / Michael Krajewski, conductor

  Feb. 23 - 25, 2012 | Buy Now
  Conductor Michael Krajewski and the NSO Pops welcome Cirque de la Symphonie, a new production that brings "the Magic of Cirque to the Concert Hall!" The San Francisco Examiner calls the troupe, "dazzling and elegant if not death-defying!"

• Wayne Brady Sings the Sammys / Steven Reineke, conductor

  Mar. 29 - 31, 2012 | Buy Now
  Singer/comedian/improv artist extraordinaire Wayne Brady brings to life legendary vocalists Sammy Davis Jr. and Sam Cooke with the help of the NSO Pops and Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke.

• Sweet Honey In The Rock: Affirmations: A Musical Journey of Hope and Aspiration

  Apr. 13 - 14, 2012 | On Sale 2/8/12,
  Sweet Honey In The Rock and the NSO Pops join forces for a world premiere of Bill Banfield's Affirmations. The Grammy Award–winning a cappella group brings its renowned African American vocal styles to this important NSO co-commission.

• Marvin Gaye's What's Going On with John Legend and Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

  May 3 - 4, 2012 | On Sale 2/8/12,
  On May 1, 1972, Marvin Gaye made history performing his album What's Going On at the Kennedy Center. For the 40th anniversary of that legendary concert, R&B sensation John Legend and the NSO Pops echo Marvin's performance.

• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy / Steven Reineke, conductor

  May 10 - 12, 2012 | On Sale 2/8/12,
  Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performs its own brand of retro-swing with the NSO Pops and Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke.

Past Events

• Some Enchanted Evening: The Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein / Steven Reineke, conductor

  Oct. 13 - 15, 2011
  Soprano Rebecca Luker, tenor Aaron Lazar, baritone Rod Gilfry, and The Washington Chorus sing the music of Rodgers & Hammerstein with Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke and the NSO Pops.

• An Unforgettable Tribute to Nat King Cole with George Benson

  Nov. 25 - 26, 2011
  Ten-time Grammy Award–winning guitarist and vocalist George Benson performs in tribute to Nat King Cole with conductors Randy Waldman and Steven Reineke and the NSO Pops as part of Swing, Swing, Swing.

• The Perfect Gift - The Canadian Tenors

  Dec. 8 - 11, 2011
  Celebrate the holidays with the NSO Pops, Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke, and the Canadian Tenors, four gifted young men with diverse vocal styles, undeniable charm, and international solo success.

All programs are subject to change.