Flutist

Salieri’s opera of jealous derring-do tells the story of the merchant Blasio’s jealous love for his wife Ernestina; of the Count of Baniera’s love for Ernestina; of the Countess’s supposed love for the Lieutenant; and of Blasio’s love for Lisetta (who we never see in the opera). All are reconciled in the finale which takes place in the woods. The plot has been understood as a set of dangerous (but unrealised) entanglements, in which the aristocracy, the bourgeoisie, and the servant class come close to crossing established social norms.

Summer Opera 2025

New College

The Grammy-winning “Virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone” (New York Times), Peter and Will Anderson will present the genius of the American songwriter and entertainer Hoagy Carmichael, with an entertaining narrative, captivating video presentation, and live music with their sextet. Songs will include "Stardust," "Georgia on My Mind," "Heart and Soul," and "The Nearness of You."

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The Andersons Play Hoagy Carmichael

Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space

Peter & Will Anderson present the work of the American icon and legendary Tin Pan Alley songwriter, Irving Berlin. His masterpieces include Blue Skies, Puttin' on the Ritz, Cheek to Cheek, What'll I Do, There's No Business Like Show Business, and White Christmas.  George Gershwin declared that Berlin was "the greatest composer that ever lived."

The Anderson Brothers Playing Irving Berlin

Miller Symphony Hall

In 1700, a group of nobles put up a ‘Musick Prize’ by offering through the pages of the London Gazette of 18 March: First prize was 100 guineas, second 50, third 30, and fourth 20, and the task was to set a new libretto, a masque, The Judgment of Paris, written for the occasion by William Congreve. John Weldon was one of four known entrants, the others being John Eccles, Daniel Purcell and Gottfried Finger. The works were performed singly and then together on one evening when the competition was run; the Prize was won by Weldon, Organist of New College, Oxford, much to the chagrin of most involved, with vague accusations of incompetence and corruption circling around the decision.In the masque, Mercury appears to the Shepherd Paris with the Golden Apple of Discord and asks him to award it to the Goddess for whom he has the most regard. The goddesses – Juno, Pallas, and Venus – all sing to him, presenting a future in each of their respective spheres, worldly power, war, and beauty. Pallas, seduced by Venus, awards it to her.

Summer Oratorio 2024

“Virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone” (New York Times) Peter and Will Anderson will present the life and music of Cole Porter, with an entertaining narrative, captivating video presentation, and live music with their sextet. Songs will include "Night & Day," "Begin the Beguine," "I Get a Kick out of You," "I've Got You Under My Skin," and "Just One of Those Things."

The Andersons Play Cole Porter

Grammy-Winning identical twin brothers and "virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone" (New York Times) Peter and Will Anderson present the life and music of Frank Sinatra featuring their all-star 7-piece ensemble. Songs will include "I Get a Kick Out of You," "I've Got You Under My Skin," "They Can't Take That Away from Me," and "Come Fly with Me." Washington, DC natives Peter and Will Anderson have headlined the Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, live on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion; and can be heard on the Grammy-winning soundtrack of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire with Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks.

Flutist

Will Anderson

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 6, 2025

The Andersons play Frank Sinatra · Symphony Space

Past events

2 - 11 Jul, 2025

Summer Opera 2025 · New Chamber Opera

Dec 22, 2024

The Andersons Play Hoagy Carmichael · Symphony Space

Future and recently performed repertoire

Count Bandiera in La scuola de' gelosi by Salieri

New Chamber Opera

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