National Symphony Orchestra
NSO FREE Labor Day Concert
West Lawn of the US Capitol
The National Symphony Orchestra’s FREE annual Labor Day weekend concert returns to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol! This year, the NSO performs classics by John Williams, Duke Ellington, Florence Price, Johannes Brahms, and more—along with modern masterworks by today’s most prolific composers—led by charismatic young conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez and featuring Grammy–winning guitarist Sharon Isbin. A must-see celebration! This performance is free to attend, no tickets required. Seating is first-come, first served.
Sun. Sep. 3, 2023 8p.m.
Sun. Sep. 3, 2023 8p.m.
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National Symphony Orchestra
The National Symphony Orchestra’s FREE annual Labor Day weekend concert returns to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol!
This year, the NSO performs classics by John Williams, Duke Ellington, Florence Price, Johannes Brahms, and more—along with modern masterworks by today’s most prolific composers—led by charismatic young conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez. The concert also features Grammy winner Sharon Isbin, the first guitarist to be named Musical America’s Instrumentalist of the Year. A must-see celebration!
The performance is FREE to attend, no tickets required. Seating is first-come, first served.
Public security screening sites open at 3 p.m.
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Please check the website or NSO social media (Twitter and Instagram) for updates.
John Stafford Smith / Arr. Lopez-Yañez: The Star-Spangled Banner
Peter Boyer: Celebration Overture
Florence Price / Arr. Still: “Nimble Feet” from Dances in the Canebrakes
Duke Ellington: “King of the Magi” from Three Black Kings
Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5
Traditional / Arr. Lopez-Yañez: “La Llorona”
Karen LeFrak: “Bailamos” from Miami Concerto
Eduard Strauss: Bahn Frei Polka
Jim Beckel, Jr.: “The American Dream” from Night Visions
Richard Hayman / Arr. Kessler: Armed Forces Medley
Mary Howe: “Stars” from Three Pieces
John Keltonic: Our Wings Have Caught the Wind
John Williams: “Raiders March” from Raiders of the Lost Ark
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