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Rob Kapilow: What Makes It Great?
Exploring The Immortal Beethoven
Evening Performance
Sun., Apr. 29 at 6 PM
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Rob Kapilow
Through discussion, demonstration, and performance, Rob Kapilow and his guest musicians take you deeply inside major works of the Immortal Beethoven to help you hear where they came from, what makes them tick, and what makes them great.
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We invite you to take a look at our upcoming Performing Arts programs. With such diversity in programs, you are sure to find something that excites your interest.
HOT TICKET: Join us on an evening filled with Beethoven musical masterpieces with the Washington Performing Arts Society and the Peabody Institute of Music at Johns Hopkins University. Discussion with the performers follows after the program.
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The Wonder of Renaissance Music
All-Day Seminar
Sat., Mar. 31 at 9:30 AM
Musicologist and viola da gamba player Tina Chancey explores the lively musical repertoire, forms, and instruments of the Renaissance period (1450-1600) through lectures highlighted by recordings, demonstrations, and live performances.
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Genticorum
Evening Performance
Sat., Mar. 31 at 7:30 PM
Enjoy an evening performance from Quebec trio, Genticorum. Known for their energy and stage presence, they have become a fixture on the international world, traditional, folk, and Celtic music circuit. Part of Francophonie Cultural Festival 2012.
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Math and Music—
Closer Than You Think
Evening Seminar
Mon., Apr. 9 at 7 PM
National Symphony Orchestra musicians use excerpts from composers, such as Ravel and Richard Strauss, to guide you through several mathematical concepts found in music in this evening featuring live performance, film clips, and audience participation. Buy tickets>>
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Smithsonian Jazz
Masterworks Orchestra
Evening Performance
Sat., Apr. 14 at 7:30 PM
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO) is now in its seventh year with The Smithsonian Associates. Led by Artistic and Musical Director David N. Baker, SJMO delves into jazz’s greatest works and performers in history in groups, both large and small. This concert features the music of jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery.
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If you miss the Apr. 14 concert, purchase tickets to their final performance on
June. 16 in advance!
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Mark Morris: Dancing
Beyond Boundaries
Evening Lecture - Limited Availability!
Fri., Apr. 20 at 7 PM
Mark Morris has always followed his passions for opera and dance as a creator, choreographer, and director. His originality in thinking and lifelong commitment to the arts is rewarded tonight as he receives the Benjamin Franklin Creativity Laureate Award. Buy tickets>>
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Masterworks of Three Centuries
Evening Performance
Sun., Apr. 22 at 6:30 PM
The Smithsonian Chamber Music Society celebrates its 35th season with an appropriately eclectic repast, balancing familiar masterworks with undeservedly neglected oeuvres perdues. This concert includes music by Dvorak and more.
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The Emerson String Quartet
Evening Performance
Sat., Apr. 28 at 6 PM
After more than 33 years of extensive touring and recording, the Emerson Quartet continues to perform with the same benchmark intensity, integrity, energy, and commitment that it has demonstrated since it was formed in 1976. This concert features music by Mozart and Beethoven.
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