Roberto Minczuk Music Director

Mozart Divertimento B-flat major, K. 186
Gounod Petite Symphonie
Rimsky-Korsakov (arr. Steven Verhelst) Polonaise from Christmas Eve
Bach (arr. C. Mowat Philip Jones Brass) Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
Elgar (arr. Steven Verhelst) Chanson de Matin
Falla (arr. Steven Verhelst) Danzón No. 2 from La vida breve
Verdi (arr. Tim Higgins), Overture to Nabucco

Wake up your ears and your spirit with a vibrant celebration of wind and brass music. Mozart’s Divertimento in B-flat Major, K. 186, is an early work brimming with lightness, charm, and classical clarity—a perfect overture to the morning. Gounod’s elegant Petite Symphonie offers lyrical melodies and warm textures that evoke the refinement of 19th-century salon music. The program concludes with bold and resonant selections for brass ensemble, showcasing the brilliance, power, and precision of the NMPhil’s superb brass section. This morning concert promises a refreshing blend of sophistication and energy to start your day. (Includes coffee and snacks!)