PHILADELPHIA – The No Name Pops is thrilled to announce “TIMELESS: A Tribute to The Legacy of Peter Nero,” a concert paying homage to the extraordinary career and musical genius of the legendary Peter Nero, (1934-2023). Truly timeless music, the tribute concert will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 3 pm, at Verizon […]
Photo by Susan Bestul / National Repertory Orchestra
When you’ve been on the job for over 40 years, finding your replacement isn’t taken lightly.
Music Director Carl Topilow was hired in 1972 as an assistant conductor for the National Repertory Orchestra by its founder and original music director, Walter Charles. In 1978, he took on the role of music director and conductor. Then a few years ago, he let the orchestra’s leadership team know he was ready to move on to other musical endeavors, and the search for a new director began.
On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the orchestra announced it had hired acclaimed conductor Michael Stern, the culmination of a two-year search.