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Anna H. Wang Concert Series Presents Sphinx Virtuosi in Concert

Takoma Park Seventh-day Adventist Church 6951 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD, United States

Sphinx Virtuosi, a dynamic and inspiring professional self-conducted chamber orchestra that serves as the performing entity of the Sphinx Organization, the leading social justice nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts, will kick off the Anna H. Wang Concert Series with a performance that gives prominence to historically excluded […]

$25

Concerts at Holy Trinity presents: The Amabile Piano Duo

Holy Trinity Catholic Church 36th & O Streets

Domi Oh and John Fisher will be playing four-handed piano works from Brahms, Barber, and others. Admission is free; your donation is welcome at the door.

Concerts at Holy Trinity presents: The Amabile Piano Duo

Holy Trinity Catholic Church 36th & O Streets

Domi Oh and John Fisher will be playing four-handed piano works from Brahms, Barber, and others. Admission is free; your donation is welcome at the door. Free Parking for concertgoers will be available a block from the church at Georgetown Visitation.

National Chamber Ensemble – Diva’s Night Out with Schubert, Strauss and More

Marymount University Ballston Center 1000 N. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA

Prepare to be enchanted as renowned soprano Sharon Christman graces the stage to perform a captivating selection of songs and arias paired with one of the greatest chamber works by Franz Schubert. Opening night in Ballston, thanks to a partnership with Marymount University will feature renowned soprano Sharon Christman singing songs of Franz Schubert, Leonard […]

$20

Poulenc Trio Concert

Dumbarton Oaks 1703 32nd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Poulenc Trio—celebrating its 20th season as America’s best-known piano wind ensemble—is back at Dumbarton Oaks with the concert “Celebration: Rossini, Poulenc, the Duke, and Beyond.” The program for oboe, bassoon, and piano explores how diverse composers find and uplift the human spirit through their works. The highlight of the evening is the Washington, DC, […]

$55

Christmas Through The Ages

St Columba's Episcopal Church 4201 Albermarle St NW, Washington, District of Columbia

Join the Washington Men’s Camerata, and Guest Director Scott Tucker for a program of Christmas and holiday music spanning the centuries through today, featuring the works of Josquin des Prez, J.S. Bach, Franz Biebl, Morten Lauridsen, Abbie Betinis, and many others.

$60

CELEBRATE THE SEASON – HOLIDAY WITH A TWIST

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center 4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria, VA, United States

Under the direction of Music Director James Ross, Alexandria Symphony Orchestra presents a holiday program “Holiday with a Twist.” Enjoy this celebration of the season with traditional fare mixed with jazz baritone Joshua Banbury and Alexandria resident and world whistling champion Chris Ullman! The concert features favorites such as A Charlie Brown Christmas, It’s Beginning […]

$5 – $20

Harpsichord Concert: Bryon Schenkman performs Haydn & Contemporaries at Capriccio Baroque

First Congregational United Church of Christ 945 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Enjoy a delightful Program of lovely, elegant harpsichord music written in the early Classical style. This concert includes gorgeous keyboard Sonatas and a Fantasia by Joseph Haydn, one of the most important proponents of the Classical Style; Sonatas by two women composers - Anna Bon and Marie-Emmanuelle Bayon - who were renowned in their time; […]

Tallā Rouge Viola Duo

Dumbarton Oaks 1703 32nd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Aria Cheregosha and Lauren Spaulding bring to the stage their Persian and Cajun heritage alongside their rigorous classical music training, challenging audiences' perception of the viola by breathing life into under-represented music for this under-represented instrument. Sharing the belief that “good music is good music,” the duo seeks to redefine classical music in an evolving […]

$55

Tallā Rouge Viola Duo

Dumbarton Oaks 1703 32nd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Aria Cheregosha and Lauren Spaulding bring to the stage their Persian and Cajun heritage alongside their rigorous classical music training, challenging audiences' perception of the viola by breathing life into under-represented music for this under-represented instrument. Sharing the belief that “good music is good music,” the duo seeks to redefine classical music in an evolving […]

$55

Bridget Kibbey

Dumbarton Oaks 1703 32nd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for the fifth installment of our 2023-2024 Concert Series featuring Bridget Kibbey, hailed as "the Yo-Yo Ma of the harp" by the Vogue! Experience a mesmerizing performance as Kibbey showcases works by Bach, Debussy, Albéniz, Britten, Tchaikovsky, and her own compositions in her debut concert at Dumbarton Oaks on Sunday, February 25, at […]

$55

Bridget Kibbey

Dumbarton Oaks 1703 32nd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for the fifth installment of our 2023-2024 Concert Series featuring Bridget Kibbey, hailed as "the Yo-Yo Ma of the harp" by the Vogue! Experience a mesmerizing performance as Kibbey showcases works by Bach, Debussy, Albéniz, Britten, Tchaikovsky, and her own compositions in her debut concert at Dumbarton Oaks on Sunday, February 25, at […]

$55

The Kosher Red Hots

Dumbarton Oaks 1703 32nd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for the fifth installment of our 2023-2024 Concert Series featuring the Kosher Red Hots. Composed of an adventurous vocalist and three master instrumentalists on clarinet, accordion, and bass and guitar, the energetic band will delve into a musical journey that weaves captivating tales, humor, history, and pure fun together. Dates: March 10 and […]

Concert: Constantinople & Accademia Del Piacere

Dumbarton Oaks 1703 32nd Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for the final installment of our 2023-2024 Concert series, featuring Constantinople & Accademia Del Piacere, held April 7– 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET! The Persian setar master Kiya Tabassian and his renown Constantinople ensemble will join forces with the great viola da gamba virtuoso Fahmi Alqhai and his Accademia del Piacere, the leading […]

National Chamber Ensemble – Florence Price and Brahms

Gunston Arts Center (Theater One) 2700 South Lang St, Arlington, VA, United States

National Chamber Ensemble presents the music of two great Romantic composers Florence Price and Johannes Brahms, one American the other European and their diverse approach to the beauty of Romantic […]

$20

The Dawn of Peace: Music of The Civil War and The World Wars

First Congregational United Church of Christ 945 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join the Washington Men’s Camerata and Guest Director Scott Tucker for a stirring program centered on works from The Civil War and The World Wars, featuring choral works by Samuel Barber, Zoltán Kodály, Charles Gounod, Benjamin Britten, Joseph Gregorio, Byron Adams and others.

$4 – $60

NATIONAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE – CONCERTO CELEBRATION

Marymount University Ballston Center 1000 N. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA

Join us on May 18th as the National Chamber Ensemble culminates its season with “Concerto Celebration.” Enjoy several masterworks as NCE performs two famous concertos in an intimate chamber music […]

$20.00 – $40.00

National Chamber Ensemble – Concerto Celebration

Ballston Center at Marymount University 1000 N Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, United States

Join us on May 18th as the National Chamber Ensemble culminates its season with “Concerto Celebration.” Enjoy several masterworks as NCE performs two famous concertos in an intimate chamber music […]

$20 – $40

Frank’s Favorites

Church of the Epiphany 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Come celebrate and bid farewell to Frank Albinder in his final concert as Music Director of the Washington Men’s Camerata featuring a special program of his most cherished pieces for men’s chorus with works by Ron Jeffers, Peter Schickele, Amy Beach, Nikolai Golovanov, Gabriel Fauré, Randall Thompson and others. Regular $25.00, Student $15.00, Family $60.00

$25

Pierre Hantaï, internationally acclaimed harpsichordist, plays J.S. Bach

St. Columba's 4201 Albemarle St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join Capriccio Baroque for a spectacular concert of music by J.S. Bach performed on a gorgeous German-styled harpsichord. Famed French virtuoso and Gramophone Award winner, Pierre Hantaï, is sure to make this an unforgettable concert!

Elijah Reimagined

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

TWC brings its season to its stunning conclusion with Elijah Reimagined on Saturday, June 8 at The Kennedy Center Concert Hall. With a vibrant projection design by Camilla Tassi, this concert transforms Mendelssohn’s beloved oratorio Elijah into an immersive visual experience that brings the story of the biblical prophet — as performed by GRAMMY Award-winning […]

$15

Baritone Lucas Meachem & Pianist Irina Meachem

The Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

Lucas Meachem’s vigorous baritone makes him exceptionally suited to his signature roles of Escamillo (Carmen), Il Conte di Almaviva (Le nozze di Figaro), and the title role in Don Giovanni, […]

$50

The Thirteen – J.S. Bach: The Motets

3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington DC 3133 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Our historic 47th season starts with a new and exciting DC partnership. The Thirteen is one of the Washington area’s flagship professional ensembles, founded in 2012 and led by Artistic […]

$48

Sundays@3 presents Sheng-Tsung Wang⬥Jason Love⬥Isaiah Shim Trio

Christ Episcopal Church 6800 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD, United States

Music by Shostakovich, Tom Benjamin, Brahms, Reena Esmail, Suk and Ravel Tom Benjamin: Apertif • Dmitri Shostakovich: Five Pieces for Piano Trio • Reena Esmail: Piano Trio, mvt 3 • Josef Suk: Elegy […]

$20 – $22

Hungarian Musical Masterpieces – National Chamber Ensemble

Gunston Arts Center (Theater One) 2700 South Lang St, Arlington, VA, United States

The exciting NCE 2024-25 Season opens with music of Hungary's famous composers: Bela Bartok, Ernst von Dohnanyi, Franz Liszt and more. A great way to experience music of Hungary and get a taste of their culture. Guest host for this performance will be US State Dept Acting Director, Foreign Service Board of Examiners Yolanda Kerney. […]

$20

Red Reminds Me…REPAST

David Bethuel Jamieson Studio House at Walbridge 3229 WALBRIDGE PL, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Premiering seven videos reflecting the emotional spectrum of living with HIV today from VisualAIDS, with a special screening of “Funebration,” the 1992 video documentary by Maureen Leak of David Bethuel Jamieson’s memorial service at Wheelock Mountain Farm; digitized 2024 at the DC Library’s Memory Lab.

Christmas with Thomas Circle Singers

Church of the Epiphany 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

  Christmastime is coming! Join Thomas Circle Singers (TCS) on Saturday, December 7th for a musical celebration of the Christmas spirit. Tickets are $30 ($25 for students and seniors). A […]

$25 – $30

A Candlelight Christmas

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join The Washington Chorus in celebrating the 15th Anniversary of its annual “A Candlelight Christmas,” ringing in the holiday season with joy, […]

$15

“Awakenings” – A Benefit for Loaves & Fishes

St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church 1525 Newton St., NW, Washington, DC, United States

The DC Chamber Orchestra returns to Columbia Heights with "Awakenings", the second in its three-part "Metamorphosis" series exploring the stages of composers' maturation and the progression of classical music styles. […]

$13

Thomas Circle Singers to Perform David Lang’s the little match girl passion

Live! at 10th and G 945 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Thomas Circle Singers to Perform David Lang’s the little match girl passion March 15, 2025 | Live! at 10th & G WASHINGTON, DC — Thomas Circle Singers (TCS), Washington’s renowned chamber choir committed to inspiring compassion through music, presents David Lang’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work, the little match girl passion. This moving concert will take place […]

$25 – $30

Thomas Circle Singers to Perform David Lang’s the little match girl passion

Live! at 10th and G 945 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Thomas Circle Singers to Perform David Lang’s the little match girl passion March 15, 2025 | Live! at 10th & G WASHINGTON, DC — Thomas Circle Singers (TCS), Washington’s renowned chamber choir committed to inspiring compassion through music, presents David Lang’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work, the little match girl passion. This moving concert will take place […]

$25 – $30

National Chamber Ensemble – Juilliard Virtuosi Perform Bach, Liebermann and Brahms

Marymount University Ballston Center 1000 N. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA

The National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) brings the combined talents of two extraordinary musical artists in a program featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Lowell Liebermann and Johannes Brahms. NCE Artistic Director and violinist, Leonid Sushansky and pianist Thomas Pandolfi were classmates, graduating from the famed Julliard School of Music. They went on to establish themselves […]

$20 – $40

HARPSICHORD CONCERT: Dance Music through the Ages

Live at 10th and G 945 G Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Acclaimed harpsichordist Annak performs a wildly creative, highly virtuosic program of dance music from the 17th through 20th centuries. Enjoy stylized dance music of the Baroque, Folies written for courtly masquerade balls, dances written for operas, and 20th century ballet music from Stravinsky's sensational works, The Rite of Spring, Petrushka, and Firebird. All performed on […]

DC Concert Orchestra Season Finale – “Rejuvenation”

Church of the Epiphany 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for the conclusion to the 24-25 concert season arc entitled "Metamorphosis" when the DCCO presents "Rejuvenation", performing Lili Boulanger's "D'un matin du printemps", Prokofiev's first piano concerto, featuring soloist Daniel Wasse, and the ever-popular and dazzling "Scheherazade" by Rimsky-Korsakov.

$13

DC Chamber Musicians Season Finale

Saint Thomas Episopal Church 1517 18th St., NW, Washington, DC, United States

The DC Chamber Musicians' Season Finale. Enjoy the jazzy, soulful music of Paul Schoenfield, coupled with beautiful contemporary works by Dring and Ewazen. The concert concludes with a classic by Dvořák. On the program: - Madeleine Dring Trio for Flute, Oboe and Piano - Eric Ewazen Ballade, Pastorale and Danse - Paul Schoenfield Four Souvenirs […]

$10