Lutoslawski Piano Duo
12/11/2019 at 6:00 PM

Embassy of Poland: Lutoslawski Piano Duo

The Lutoslawski Piano Duo—Emilia Sitarz and Bartlomiej Wasik— is one of the world’s leading young piano duos. They have been awarded many prizes and are often invited to prestigious festivals in Poland and abroad.

Strathmore Artist in Residence Calista Garcia
12/10/2019 at 6:00 PM

Strathmore Artist in Residence Calista Garcia is a singer-songwriter who brings a mix of lyrical complexity and musical sophistication to her folk-rock and blues sound that harkens back to ’70s classic acts such as Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, and Joni Mitchell. Even though she is still in high school, Garcia’s study of human emotion allows her to deliver lyrics beyond her age and reveal stories that are yet to be lived.

MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS!
12/9/2019 at 6:00 PM

IN THE CONCERT HALL. Free tickets will be distributed in the Hall of Nations starting at approximately 4:00 p.m., up to two tickets per person.
 

This year marks the 46th anniversary of MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS!, founded by Harvey Phillips, in which hundreds of tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium players from around Washington, D.C. play traditional Christmas music.

If you wish to perform along with your tuba or sousaphone, please arrive at 4:00 p.m. for rehearsal.

A NEWorks Production
12/8/2019 at 6:00 PM

IN THE TERRACE THEATER. Free general admission tickets will be distributed in the States Gallery starting at approximately 5:00 p.m., up to two tickets per person.

Join us for a soon-to-be-announced work by NEWorks Production. American producer, music director, and curator Nolan Williams, Jr. founded NEWorks in order to produce inspirational arts programming. NEWorks partners with leading humanitarian, educational, and arts institutions to present curatorial festivals, concert productions, special events, and other signature projects that leverage the power of music and the arts for community engagement and social good.

Honors Week Tribute—Sesame Street Sing-Along
12/7/2019 at 6:00 PM

Join noted D.C. musical theater performers in saluting Sesame Street with a Sesame Street Sing-Along! Come sing along to 50 years of classic songs led by D.C. favorites with piano accompaniment, interspersed with popular musical segments from the show. An event for kids and former kids to enjoy together!

This show is not available for viewing

Honors Week Tribute—Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band
12/6/2019 at 6:00 PM

The Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band is a talented and committed group of musicians and vocalists whose roots are in gospel music. They share a great love and appreciation for the style and musicianship of Earth, Wind & Fire. Selling out venues globally, the Grammy Award®-winning band continues to record and perform for an endearing fan base—still going strong after more than four decades. From the funky and “earthy” grooves to the sophisticated and complex lyrics and orchestrations, the Earth Wind and Fire Tribute Band will continue to keep the music alive so that everyone will know that the elements—Earth, Wind and Fire—will live on forever!

Honors Week Tribute—Anne Hampton Callaway: The Linda Ronstadt Songbook
12/5/2019 at 6:00 PM

Tony® nominee Ann Hampton Callaway has created an exciting night of songs and stories in celebration of one of America’s most beloved artists, Linda Ronstadt. Anne Hampton Callaway: The Linda Ronstadt Songbook celebrates the many faces of love in Ronstadt’s iconic songs from her Stone Poney Days, her pop/rock classics, songs from her three Nelson Riddle albums, and her iconic duets which Callaway will perform with her brilliant MD, Billy Stritch. Adding to the electrifying sound is Martin Wind on bass, Tim Horner on drums, and Ronstadt’s long time guitarist and arranger, Bob Mann. Romantic, rousing, and joyous, The Linda Ronstadt Songbook promises to be the perfect night of music.

Honors Week Tribute—A Michael Tilson Thomas Journey
12/4/2019 at 8:00 PM

PERFORMANCE WILL BEGIN AT 8:00 P.M.

In this performance, we celebrate the wide world of Michael Tilson Thomas—affectionately known as MTT—from his relationships with Stravinsky and Copland to his own compositions and collaborations with artists such as James Brown. We’ll feature world-class musicians like soprano Susanna Phillips, cellist Oliver Herbert, the Sixth Floor Trio, and alumni of MTT’s own New World Symphony. The program is curated by MTT’s student and protégé Teddy Abrams.

Honors Week Tribute—Norma Rae – Sally Field
12/3/2019 at 6:00 PM

IN THE JUSTICE FORUM - LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE

Join us in the Justice Forum for a screening of Norma Rae, starring Honoree Sally Field.

Free general admission tickets will be distributed in the Welcome Pavilion starting at approximately 5:00 p.m., up to two tickets per person.

This show is not available for viewing

The Peace Ringers and Carol Ringers
12/2/2019 at 6:00 PM

The Peace Ringers (adult group) and Carol Ringers (high school students) from St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, Annandale, Virginia, will present an English handbell concert. The repertoire will include sacred and secular carols representing many decades of music.

Paul Carr's Jazz Academy Orchestra
12/1/2019 at 6:00 PM

The Jazz Academy of Music, a non-profit 501c3 organization established in 2002, is a manifestation of a longtime dream of Paul Carr, its Music Director, to extend the music education opportunities afforded him, as an inner city youth, to others.

The Jazz Academy Orchestra “JAO” is a large ensemble where young musicians grades 7th through 12th learn and perform the big band charts of Duke Ellington, Glen Miller and other writers of the big band era and beyond

CAAPA: Tribute to Shirley Chisholm 
11/30/2019 at 6:00 PM

Musical Birthday tribute to Shirley Chisholm. Presented in In Partnership with the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts.

Cary Morin
11/29/2019 at 6:00 PM

Described as “one of the best acoustic pickers on the scene today,” Cary Morin brings together great musical traditions of America and beyond. "Cary Morin is a unique and brilliant guitar player, songwriter and singer," says renowned folk musician David Bromberg, "as a guitar player, I have huge respect for Cary’s style and technique on the guitar."

Thanksgiving Day Swing (5:30pm–8:00pm)
11/28/2019 at 5:30 PM

IN THE SKYLIGHT PAVILION

Josh Christina...an infectious blend of piano driven, high octane boogie-woogie and pop ’n’ roll. Think of a mix between Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry and Elton John and that's Josh Christina.

Limited seating available.

Immanuel Wilkins Quartet
11/27/2019 at 6:00 PM

The Immanuel Wilkins Quartet is a group of musicians dedicated to presenting original music on high level spiritually and emotionally. They will be playing music off of their upcoming album.

District of Raga: Jake Charkey
11/26/2019 at 6:00 PM

Jake Charkey is an acclaimed cellist with a strong background in both Western classical music and Hindustani music. He is also an eclectic improviser, drawing from his extensive training in both Eastern and Western musical traditions.

Monir Hossain (accompanist) hails from a musical family, grandson of researcher and performer of well-known Ustad Kader Buksh of Murshidabad, West Bengal, India.  Born in Bangladesh, and migrated to US with his family at a very early age, Monir was musically influenced at an early age by his father, vocalist Ustad Hafiz Hossain, a regular classical vocalist at All India Radio in Calcutta. His long term guru is Pandit Samar Saha of Sangeet Research Academy, Calcutta.  Though trained in Benaras style, Monir expanded to other styles and also received brief but extensive talim from tabla stalwarts such as Pandit Nayan Ghosh, Pandit Anup Ghosh, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee as well as (late) Ustad Shawkat Ali Khan. Monir played tabla and appeared in person in Hollywood film American Chai and has been performing since his teen years.  Some of the notable musicians includes well-known musicians such as Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, Ustad Vilayat Khan, Ustad Shahid Parvez, Smt. Anupama Bhagwat,  Guitarist Pt. Debashish Bhattacharya  the late Smt. Laxmi Shankar and many others.  He has released CDs with sarod maestro late Pt. Budhadev Das Gupta, Pt. Debojyoti Bose and sitar maestro Ustad Shahid Parvez.   Monir continues to explore creative ways to infuse his traditional training with his evolving style of accompaniment as he continues to mature musically.   Monir lives in Northern Virginia area and currently teaches and performs all over continental USA and Canada, India and Bangladesh. 

Joseph Henson Jazz Quintet
11/25/2019 at 6:00 PM

This performance will feature music from Joseph Henson’s brand new album, Transformation, named for the experiences, people, and ideas that have  transformed my life over the course of time. There’s a story behind every song and a wide variety of melodies, moods and grooves, creating a musical journey that takes the listener to many places along the way.

The U.S. Army Band Woodwind Quintet
11/24/2019 at 6:00 PM

Chamber Music of the Modern Era: Harmonie in America. The U.S. Army Band Woodwind Quintet presents an evening of musical storytelling.

Priyanka Shetty: The Elephant in the Room
11/23/2019 at 6:00 PM

Unapologetically Indian, The Elephant in the Room is a tumultuous ride through seemingly immiscible cultures, love and loss, issues of race, and the desperation that comes with not fitting in. The play navigates author Priyanka Shetty’s transition from her deeply embedded roots in India to finding context and common ground in America.

This performance contains mature themes, strong language, and strobing effects.

Lady Alma
11/22/2019 at 6:00 PM

International singer and songwriter Lady Alma is bringing her soaring, searing vocals back to eager audiences for an evening of her incomparable funk/house/soul stylings. From her dynamic live shows that over the past two decades have left critics and fans alike breathless to the recent revival of her hit single produced by The Rainmakers entitled Let It Fall, Lady Alma continues to be a widely praised source of true sonic satisfaction.