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National Philharmonic Names Leanne Ferfolia President
National Philharmonic Names Leanne Ferfolia President
Music Director and Conductor of the National Philharmonic Piotr Gajewski said of Ms.
Ferfolias appointment: I am delighted that the National Philharmonic Board of
Directors moved swiftly to appoint a new President and their choice was excellent. In
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recent years, Leanne has distinguished herself as the National Philharmonics Vice
President and through her work in development. I look forward to working with her in
her new capacity as President.
Al Lampert, Chairman of the National Philharmonic Board, said: "I am excited for
Leanne as she takes the helm of the National Philharmonic. The Board felt that Leanne
had the right mix of capabilities and experience to be a successful leader of the
organization. We look forward to working with her to continue to develop the orchestra
and chorale into a major community asset."
Before joining the National Philharmonic, Ms. Ferfolia served as Executive Director of
the Abilene Philharmonic in Texas and North Arkansas Symphony in Fayetteville. In
Abilene, she positioned the organization for four consecutive surplus seasons despite the
largest economic downturn in the country. She brought the first commissioned premiere
work to Abilene and united arts organizations in collaborative biennial two-day events
that helped form Abilenes Cultural District.
Ms. Ferfolia has a B.M. from Colorado State University, winning the Diebel Performance
Award, and a M.M. from The Hartt School where she studied with Grammy nominated
pianist Luiz de Moura Castro. Her performance career has taken her to Spain, Italy,
Brazil and the United States for solo and orchestral appearances.
She is a board member of the International Keyboard Odyssiad & Festival. She resides
with her husband and their daughter in Alexandria, VA.
Media interviews with Ms. Ferfolia may be arranged by contacting Deborah Birnbaum,
Director of Marketing and PR, at deborah@nationalphilharmonic.org or by calling 301493-9283, ext. 118.
About the National Philharmonic
Led by dynamic Music Director and Conductor Piotr Gajewski, the National
Philharmonic is known for performances that are powerful, impeccable and thrilling
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The National Philharmonic also offers exceptional and unique education programs, such
as the Summer Strings and Choral Institutes. Students accepted into the Summer String
Institutes study privately with National Philharmonic musicians, participate in coached
chamber music and play in an orchestra conducted by Maestro Gajewski and
Philharmonic Associate Conductor Victoria Gau. For more information, visit
www.nationalphilharmonic.org .
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