AAA and ATG Board member, concert accordionist, Mary Tokarski will play in the pit orchestra at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center in Vienna, Virginia, on Friday night, Sept. 10, and Saturday, Sept 11th at 7:30 PM for the program,“The Lord of the Rings,The Return of the King”
During this US Premiere Program, you will see the complete film in HD with a live orchestra including Mary Tokarski and soloists. There will be huge screens In-House and on the Lawn. Witness the stunning conclusion of the epic film trilogy with Howard Shore’s Oscar-winning score performed live on stage!
Released on December 17, 2003, this movie became one of the greatest box-office successes of all time. It is the third-highest grossing movie of all time worldwide. The movie won every Academy Award it was nominated for—11 total—and was the first fantasy film to win Best Picture. Howard Shore won 14 awards for his original score and the song “Into the West,” including an Oscar, a Grammy, and a Golden Globe.
Wolf Trap is only three miles from the Beltway and 20 minutes from Washington, DC. So while an evening at Wolf Trap feels like being in another world, it’s really just a short drive away. Go to the park an hour before Friday and Saturday’s show for a free Pre-Performance Discussion with Deb Lamberton, Senior Producer at Classical WETA 90.9 FM.
As America’s National Park for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap plays a valuable leadership role in both the local and national performing arts communities. Through a wide range of artistic and education programs, Wolf Trap enhances our nation’s cultural life and ensures that the arts remain accessible and affordable to the broadest possible audience.
A typical season at Wolf Trap includes something for everyone with performances ranging from pop, country, folk, and blues to orchestra, dance, theater, and opera, as well as innovative performance art and multimedia presentations.
Located at America’s National Park for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap’s majestic Filene Center provides the Washington, DC metropolitan area with a magical outdoor venue for world-class performances of every genre. Operated in partnership with the National Park Service, the Filene Center houses over 90 performances annually from late May to early September, as well as a variety of education programs, artist master classes, special events, and a yearly Holiday Sing-A-Long for families and friends throughout the community.
The late Catherine Filene Shouse founded Wolf Trap through a donation of 100 acres of her Vienna, Virginia farmland (near Washington, DC) to the U.S. Government, as well as funds for construction of a 6,800-seat indoor/outdoor theater. The gift was accepted by an Act of Congress in 1966 and Wolf Trap’s larger venue, the Filene Center, opened in 1971.
For further information: mary.tokarski@comcast.net
