National Symphony Orchestra

NSO Music Director Gianandrea Noseda leads a remarkable new season of world premieres, immortal masterworks, exciting new music, distinguished guest artists, and so much more.

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Upcoming Events

Carlos Simon Composer-in-Residence Announcement

Carlos Simon on the Next Three Years With the Kennedy Center

Carlos Simon Continues as Kennedy Center Composer-in-Residence

Grammy®-nominated Carlos Simon is a multi-genre composer and performer who is a passionate advocate for diversity in music. As Composer-in-Residence at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Simon is a unique voice and sought-after cultural ambassador for new music globally.

Read the Press Release   About Carlos Simon

Spain | Germany | Italy

February 16 - February 28, 2024

Gianandrea Noseda leads a nine-city European tour, his first international tour with the NSO, performing in some of Europe’s most important concert halls in Spain, Germany, and Italy, including his home city of Milan at the Teatro alla Scala. Events feature pianist Seong-Jin Cho and violinist Hilary Hahn.

George Walker Complete Sinfonias Now Available

George Walker’s Complete Sinfonias

The National Symphony Orchestra’s “compelling recordings” (The New York Times) celebrate the orchestra’s connection to George Walker—the first African American composer to receive a Pulitzer Prize and a D.C. native.

George Walker’s Complete Sinfonias

The National Symphony Orchestra’s “compelling recordings” (The New York Times) celebrate the orchestra’s connection to George Walker—the first African American composer to receive a Pulitzer Prize and a D.C. native.

Watch and Listen

NSO Media Projects

Download or stream the debut album of the National Symphony Orchestra record label, a well as Beethoven symphonies, and a digital recording cycle celebrating composer George Walker.

NSO Radio

The National Symphony Orchestra and Classical WETA 90.9 FM collaborate to produce a monthly radio broadcast series that brings the live concert experience to listeners across the Washington DC region.

Digital Programs Promotion

Digital Programs

Find the program for your upcoming performance and browse others.

Digital Programs

Find the program for your upcoming performance and browse others.

About the NSO

About the NSO

The National Symphony Orchestra’s 93rd season is its seventh under the leadership of Music Director Gianandrea Noseda. Explore our rich history, get to know our administration and governance boards, and find out how you can get involved.

Meet the Orchestra

Meet the Orchestra

Get to know the musicians of The National Symphony Orchestra under the leadership of Music Director Gianandrea Noseda.

Meet the Orchestra

Get to know the musicians of The National Symphony Orchestra under the leadership of Music Director Gianandrea Noseda.

Sponsors

NSO Pops Presenting Sponsor

The Amici di Gianandrea, The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts and its National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs program