National Symphony Orchestra: National Memorial Day Concert
This event is NOT taking place at the Kennedy Center
- Sun., May 26, 2013, 8:00 PM
- US Capitol Building - West Lawn
- Approx. 90 minutes
About
National Memorial Day Concert
National Symphony Orchestra
West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol
Sunday, May 26, 2013, 8 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)
An American tradition honoring our men and women in uniform, their families at home, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, the National Memorial Day Concert will be hosted for the eighth year by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise. Opening the show, with a special performance of the National Anthem, is Candice Glover, the season 12 winner of American Idol. They will be joined by an all-star line-up including Colin L. Powell (USA Ret.), two-time Golden Globe–winning actor Ed Harris; Dancing with the Stars finalist and classical cross-over artist Katherine Jenkins; singer-songwriter and The Voice finalist Chris Mann; acclaimed Tony Award–winning tenor Alfie Boe, and others. Conductor Jack Everly will lead the National Symphony Orchestra.
Also participating in the event are the U.S Joint Chiefs of Staff with The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, The U.S. Army Chorus, The Soldiers Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band, The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, The U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants, the Armed Forces Color Guard, and Service Color Teams provided by the Military District of Washington, D.C.
For more information, please visit www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert.
Free event, no tickets required.
Free rehearsal on Sat., May 25 at 8 p.m.
Note: No alcohol permitted.
National Symphony Orchestra
West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol
Sunday, May 26, 2013, 8 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)
An American tradition honoring our men and women in uniform, their families at home, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, the National Memorial Day Concert will be hosted for the eighth year by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise. Opening the show, with a special performance of the National Anthem, is Candice Glover, the season 12 winner of American Idol. They will be joined by an all-star line-up including Colin L. Powell (USA Ret.), two-time Golden Globe–winning actor Ed Harris; Dancing with the Stars finalist and classical cross-over artist Katherine Jenkins; singer-songwriter and The Voice finalist Chris Mann; acclaimed Tony Award–winning tenor Alfie Boe, and others. Conductor Jack Everly will lead the National Symphony Orchestra.
Also participating in the event are the U.S Joint Chiefs of Staff with The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, The U.S. Army Chorus, The Soldiers Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band, The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, The U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants, the Armed Forces Color Guard, and Service Color Teams provided by the Military District of Washington, D.C.
For more information, please visit www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert.
Free event, no tickets required.
Free rehearsal on Sat., May 25 at 8 p.m.
Note: No alcohol permitted.
All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.
Group of 20 or more? Group Sales offers special terms and discounts for most performances.
Tickets & Schedule
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- Sign-Interpreted
- Audio Described
- Captioned
- Sensory-Friendly
- Exclusive presale to donors
- Exclusive presale to WNO Subscribers
- Exclusive presale to NSO Subscribers
- On sale to MyTix members
Tickets are currently not available online for this event.
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