Bastienne, the gentle shepherdess, is at a loss for words. Can it be true that her beloved Bastien has fallen into the arms of another woman? Only the wise and wonderful wizard, Colas, can help her find the answers she seeks. With an aria of magical spells and the incantation “Diggy Daggy,” he opens a path for the lovers to reunite.

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A Pocket Magic Flute & Bastien and Bastienne

Legion of Honor

NatPhil and The Washington Chorus reunite for Mozart’s monumental Requiem and the East Coast premiere of Jocelyn Hagen’s What the Soul Already Knows. Few works in classical music carry the mystique and emotional weight of Mozart’s Requiem in D minor. Left unfinished at the time of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s death, this powerful masterpiece has captivated audiences for centuries with its haunting beauty and dramatic intensity. Continuing the exploration of the sacred, What the Soul Already Knows is a 10-movement meditation on our shared humanity and the potential for beauty that arises when we live in alignment with gratitude, unity, and service. Experience the energy of these two powerhouse ensembles in the grand finale of NatPhil’s season.

Rabihah Dunn

Events

Upcoming events

May 8, 2027

What the Soul Already Knows: Requiem & Renewal · National Philharmonic

Past events

Apr 13, 2025

A Pocket Magic Flute & Bastien and Bastienne · Pocket Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Singer in Requiem by Mozart

National Philharmonic

Pamina Singer in The Magic Flute by Mozart

Pocket Opera

Singer in What the Soul Already Knows by Hagen

National Philharmonic

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