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National Symphony Orchestra.....20 Fortas Chamber Music.....32 National Philharmonic.....38 Olney Theatre Center.....50 The Phillips Collection.....54 Shakespeare Theatre Company.....58 SignatureTheatre.....64 Smithsonian.....70 Strathmore.....108 U. S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.....126 The Washington Ballet.....130 Washington National Opera.....136 Washington Performing Arts Society.....142 Contacts.....156 Seating Charts.....158
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Ambassador to the Arts Welcome to the new edition of Guide for the Arts for Washington, DC. It is a deep honor to be named the Ambassador to the Arts in our great city, especially surrounded by such incredible multi-disciplinary talent. As the Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet, I have found that supporting fellow arts organizations serves not only as a positive networking opportunity, but a chance to find inspiration! Inspiration through the art, of course, but additionally through innovative and forward-thinking peers, productive and proactive staff, and dedicated and generous patrons, which in turn inspires participation from eager new audience members. The responsibility of arts growth in our community rests on all of us. Within an arts organization, significant energy is dedicated to multiple initiatives including successful programming, constructive strategic plans, meaningful marketing, and effective community outreach planning. These large-scale efforts are necessary to continuously evolve our organizations and to reach our collective mission to inspire! With the generous support of our regional patrons and our corporate sponsors, the DC arts community has been able to place ourselves on the national and international map as an innovative and creatively rich arts city. This is an achievement we all share and continuously shape in order to maintain and cultivate our national visibility. I wish the best of luck to all DC arts organizations throughout the 2011–12 season. May we continue to grow and inspire while contributing to the immeasurable beauty of Washington, DC. See you at the theater!
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A Thank You to Our Patrons
Welcome to the Washington, D.C. edition of the Guide for the Arts. The arts in Washington D.C. continue to flourish, thanks to your patronage. Without your help, the D.C. area arts landscape would not be the vibrant and inspiring community that you have come to know and expect. Because of people like you, Washingtonians and visitors alike will be able to enjoy a great variety of performing and visual arts. It is your generosity that has helped build a metropolitan arts scene that is more than just a source of civic pride—it is envied around the world. Guide for the Arts has put together a unique and informative guide to the greater Washington, D.C.’s arts community and we encourage you to patronize the advertisers who helped make this year’s guide possible. Be sure to visit www.GuidefortheArts.com for in-depth coverage, behind the scenes arts information and our new digital guides. We hope that you enjoy this year’s Guide for the Arts. Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you in the coming season. Enjoy the show!
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Arena Stage At The Mead Center
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is a national center dedicated to the production, presentation, development, and study of American theater. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Molly Smith and Managing Director Edgar Dobie, Arena Stage is the largest company in the country dedicated to American plays and playwrights. Arena Stage produces huge plays of all that is passionate, exuberant, profound, deep, and dangerous in the American spirit, and presents diverse and ground-breaking work from some of the best artists around the country. Arena Stage is committed to commissioning and developing new plays through the American Voices New Play Institute. Now in its sixth decade, Arena Stage serves a diverse annual audience of about 300,000.
You, Nero
by resident playwright Amy Freed
november 25, 2011–january 1, 2012
The Fichandler As Rome collapses beneath Nero’s outrageous narcissism, a forgotten playwright tries to restore order through the art of theater in this “gloriously funny” (New York Times) farce. Amidst the chaos of crime, lust, and politics, convincing the world’s most famous debaucher to choose virtue over vice proves to be a Herculean task. Pulitzer Prize Finalist Amy Freed’s wild romp questions 10 guide for the arts 2011-2012
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Elephant Room
directed by paul lazar by Steve Cuiffo, Trey Lyford and Geoff Sobelle A co-production with Center Theatre Group
january 20–february 26, 2012
Kogod Cradle From the uninhibited minds of the “engaging” (The Washington Post) absurdist performance duo Rainpan 43 (all wear bowlers) and actor/magician Steve Cuiffo comes a new theatrical experience. Three semi-pro magicians—a divorced shaman, a mentalist with a penchant for warlock acts, and a ladies’ man card master—join to piece their own lives together. An evening of magic born from the harsh lies we tell ourselves, Elephant Room reveals that the more we hide behind our selfmade smoke and mirrors, the further we expose our own vulnerabilities.
Goodman Theatre’s production of Red by John Logan directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls
january 20–march 4, 2012
Kreeger Theater Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Play, Red depicts one of the 20th century’s finest artists at his greatest moment of struggle with his painting and his mortality. The brilliant and passionate Mark Rothko has hired a new assistant to help him with his most perplexing challenge yet: to create a definitive group of murals for an exclusive restaurant. As they mix the paint, stretch the canvas, and prime the surface, Rothko must reconcile not only the mix of art and commerce he’s creating but also his relationship with the new generation of artists who threaten his very legacy. Hailed as “smart and scintillating” by the New Yorker, Red is an “electrifying play of ideas” (Variety).
Ah, Wilderness! by Eugene O’Neill
march 9–april 8, 2012 www.guideforthearts.com
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Arena Stage At The Mead Center The Fichandler Part of the Eugene O’Neill Festival Return to an idyllic age of Americana in Eugene O’Neill’s unabashedly romantic and sweetly funny Ah, Wilderness! As the Connecticut-based Miller clan plans their traditional Fourth of July festivities, their dreamy-eyed middle child Richard is wrestling with cultural conventions, political uncertainty, the power of literature, and the exquisite pain of love. The memories of family life were never so delicately portrayed as in O’Neill’s only comedy, his coming-of-age love letter to a simpler time, that finds the master playwright “at his most wistful and serene” (New York Times).
Long Day’s Journey into Night by Eugene O’Neill directed by Robin Phillips
march 30–may 13, 2012
Kreeger Theater Part of the Eugene O’Neill Festival Delusion and disenchantment have pitted the Tyrone family members against one another for decades. One fateful day, as their increasingly drunken hours slip by, they must either confront their defeated dreams or else be forever doomed to a cycle of guilt and resentment. Eugene O’Neill’s autobiographical masterwork exposes the lies we tell, the deceptions we craft, and the undercurrent of compassion that, if uncovered, can redeem us in the end. This Pulitzer Prize-winning American treasure “restores the drama to literature and the theater to art” (New York Times).
The Music Man
book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey directed by Molly Smith
may 11–july 22, 2012
The Fichandler Having exhausted all 102 counties in Illinois, “Professor” Harold Hill gives Iowa a try and soon enough convinces River City of its trouble with the “sin and corruption” of the pool hall, trouble that can only be stopped by forming a boys’ band. Marian the librarian suspects he’s a con-man, but she begins to trust him after seeing how he’s given confidence to her shy younger brother. Soon, this “Music Man” has transformed the entire town, not only turning 12
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Mary T. & Lizzy K.
Arena Stage Commission and World Premiere written and directed by Tazewell Thompson
june 1–july 22, 2012
Kogod Cradle Writer/director Tazewell Thompson (dir. M. Butterfly) stitches together an insider’s look at the unlikely friendship between First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln and her talented seamstress, the successful freed slave Elizabeth Keckly. Old wounds and new recriminations explode in this riveting drama about loss, love, and the importance of promises, both kept and broken.
Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress
june 8–july 22, 2012
Kreeger Theater Written on the cusp of the Civil Rights Movement, Trouble in Mind explores the strained relationships of a newly integrated cast rehearsing a bold anti-lynching drama. As the actors’ prejudices collide, lead actress Wiletta Mayer must decide how much she will compromise her beliefs, her integrity, and her sense of identity for a Broadway role. With themes still hauntingly relevant today, Alice Childress’s potent and poignant playwithin-a-play “still has the power to make one feel its anger and humor” (New York Times).
Contact
Arena Stage 1101 Sixth Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 www.arenastage.org
Tickets
(202) 488-3300
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Cathedral Choral Society
The Cathedral Choral Society is the resident symphonic chorus of Washington National Cathedral. The 160-voice chorus is the oldest choral group in Washington, having been founded in 1941 by Paul Callaway who served as music director until 1984. Since 1985, J. Reilly Lewis has conducted the Society in musical masterpieces from plainsong to the classics to contemporary works. Since its founding, the Cathedral Choral Society has presented numerous world premieres, many of them commissioned by the Society, and has maintained a tradition of showcasing both promising young soloists and internationally known artists.
The Joy Of Christmas december 10, 2011, noon (Family Matinee) december 10 and 11, 2011, 4:00 pm
Truly there is no better way to celebrate the season than by enjoying Christmas in the magnificent setting of Washington National Cathedral. Sing along with old favorites such as Joy to the World and Angels We Have Heard on High, be inspired by glorious choral gems such as Once in Royal David’s City and Little Drummer Boy, and top it all off by singing Handel’s beloved Hallelujah Chorus along with the 140 beautiful voices of the Choral Society.
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A Dickens Christmas
Music Center at Strathmore
december 20, 2011, 7:30 pm
New this year! Join the Cathedral Choral Society and Charles Dickens himself for this festive celebration of Christmas. Have your picture taken with Mr. Dickens before the concert, sing along to traditional English favorites such as The First Noel and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!, experience beloved choral works such as Masters in this Hall and The Holly and the Ivy, and enjoy listening to Mr. Dickens reading some of his most famous works in this colorful interaction of music and drama written and directed by award-winning actress Catherine Flye. Bring the whole family and join us in making this your new Christmas tradition!
Celebrate Youth! Free Concert february 15, 2012, 7:00 pm
Members of the D.C. Youth Orchestra and choral students from public, charter, and independent schools in the District will come together for a day of music-making, culminating in a free concert at 7:00 pm in the Cathedral. For information on the Festival, please contact our Director of Institutional Advancement, Margot T. Young, at either (202) 537-5538 or myoung@cathedral.org
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Cathedral Choral Society Regina Coeli (K. 276); Exsultate, Jubilate (K.165); Fantasia In F (K.608); Ave Verum Corpus (K.618); Great Mass In C Minor (K.427) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart february 26, 2012, 4:00pm
Join the Choral Society for this glorious All Mozart program. Hear the passionate unfinished Great Mass in virtually the same soaring setting as its first performance in the Church of Ste. Peter’s Abbey in Salzburg and experience a thousand varying emotions elicited by the Fantasia—surely one of Mozart’s foremost masterpieces— featuring CCS’ own J. Reilly Lewis at the Great Organ.
Mass In B Minor Johann Sebastian Bach may 13, 2012, 4:00 pm
Widely considered the summation of Bach’s creative genius, this glorious work is truly a monumental masterpiece and there is no better setting for its performance than that of Washington National Cathedral where the very stones of the building will radiate in the glorious harmony of this magnificent creation—and there is no better artist to lead this performance than maestro J. Reilly Lewis, renowned Bach scholar and founder of the acclaimed Washington Bach Consort.
Contact
Cathedral Choral Society Washington National Cathedral Massachusetts & Wisconsin Avenues, NW Washington, DC 20016 www.cathedralchoralsociety.org
Tickets
(877) 537-2228
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The Corcoran Gallery of Art
In the words of its founder, the Corcoran is “dedicated to art.” Its museum presents, interprets and preserves the art of our times and of times past; its college of art nurtures and helps shape new generations of artists and designers. Education is a central focus, not just in the Corcoran’s classrooms but in its galleries and throughout the greater Washington region. Though American art is the collection’s emphasis, the art of other nations and cultures is, when appropriate, acquired and exhibited. The Corcoran is committed to making the historic art in its collections and the emerging art of our time accessible and understandable to the broadest possible audience through innovative exhibitions and educational programming, systematic research and rigorous scholarship. Though proud of its important place in the international world of art history and scholarship, the Corcoran is ever mindful of its special obligation to serve the greater Washington region, especially its artists and its young people.
30 Americans october 1, 2011–february 12, 2012
Provocative and confrontational, this exhibition focuses on issues of racial, sexual, and historical identity in contemporary culture, and explores the powerful influence of artistic legacy and community across generations.
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The Corcoran Gallery of Art Hank Willis Thomas: Strange Fruit october 1, 2011–january 16, 2012
This fall, the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design presents a group of approximately 15 new photographs and video works by artist Hank Willis Thomas. In his exhibition Strange Fruit, Thomas explores how the concepts of spectacle and display relate to notions of African American identity.
Gordon Parks: Photographs From the Collection october 1, 2011–january 16, 2012
One of the most influential American artists of the 20th century, Gordon Parks (1912–2006) used photography, film, writing, and music to express an enduring message of hope in the face of adversity. Perhaps best known for his work as a photojournalist, this exhibition showcases a selection of Parks’ photographic essays about pressing social issues like poverty, race, segregation, and crime.
Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro: Are We There Yet? december 3, 2011–march 11, 2012 For their first exhibition in the United States, Australian artists Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro will explore the aspiration of space travel with the necessity of food consumption. Working with statistics related to food, beverages, and household goods, the artistic duo propose to physically illustrate what an astronaut—consuming only the goods of the “everyman”—would require on a journey to Mars. At the conclusion of the exhibition, the contents of the display will be given away, creating an event to highlight existing cycles of production, consumption, and distribution.
Contact
Corcoran Gallery of Art 500 Seventeenth Street NW Washington, DC 20006 www.corcoran.org
Tickets
(202) 639-1700
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National Symphony Orchestra
Music Director
Now in its 80th season, led by Music DiChristoph Eschenbach rector Christoph Eschenbach, the National Photo courtesy of Symphony Orchestra regularly participates Margot Schulman in events of national and international importance, including performances for state occasions, presidential inaugurations, and official holiday celebrations. Through its tours of four continents and performances for heads of state, the National Symphony also fills an important international role. Officially founded in 1931, throughout its history the Orchestra has been committed to both artistic excellence and music education. In 1986 the National Symphony became the artistic affiliate of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the nation’s center for the performing arts, where it has presented a concert season annually since the Center opened in 1971. The Orchestra itself numbers 100 musicians, presenting a 52-week season of approximately 175 concerts each year. These include classical subscription series, pops concerts, and one of the country’s most extensive educational programs. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, all performances are in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall
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National Symphony Orchestra Subscription november 3, 4, and 5, 2011 Oliver Knussen, conductor Peter Serkin, piano
shepherd Wanderlust (First NSO Performances) messiaen Le Réveil des oiseaux (First NSO Performances) benjamin Duet (First NSO Performances) stravinsky Suite from The Firebird Kennedy Center Chamber Players Terrace Theater
november 6, 2011 Nurit Bar-Josef, violin David Hardy, cello Lambert Orkis, piano
bach Sonata No. 1 in G major, BWV 1027 (cello and piano) bach Sonata No. 1 in B minor, BWV 1014 (violin and piano) mendelssohn Sonata in F major for Violin and Piano mendelssohn Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66 Subscription november 10, 11, and 12, 2011 Leonard Slatkin, conductor Gautier Capuçon, cello
anna clyne <<rewind<< (First NSO Performances) saint-saëns Cello Concerto No. 1 rachmaninoff Symphony No. 3 Subscription november 17, 18, and 19, 2011 Christoph Eschenbach, conductor Leonidas Kavakos, violin
brahms Violin Concerto beethoven Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral”
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National Symphony Orchestra Pops november 25 and 26, 2011 George Benson Steven Reineke, conductor Randy Walman, conductor for Mr. Benson
An Unforgettable Tribute To Nat King Cole
Grammy Award®-winning guitarist George Benson pays tribute to Nat King Cole with three performances of an exceptional line-up of the jazz icon’s biggest hits. Part of the Kennedy Center Jazz Season’s two-week festival Swing, Swing, Swing, Benson’s take on these classic standards is sure to be truly “unforgettable.”
Subscription december 1, 2, and 3, 2011 Christoph Eschenbach, conductor Midori, violin
golijov Sidereus (An NSO co-commission, First NSO Performances) britten Violin Concerto shostakovich Symphony No. 1 Pops december 8, 9, 10, and 11, 2011 The Canadian Tenors
This celebrated vocal ensemble has traveled the world thrilling audiences with its blend of classical and contemporary pop and sharing the stage with such legendary performers as Andrea Bocelli, Sir Paul McCartney, and Neil Young. Come hear this sensational foursome sing songs of the holiday season with a program that will get all ages into the holiday spirit.
Subscription december 15, 16, 17, and 18, 2011 Matthew Halls, conductor (NSO Debut) Kiera Duffy, soprano (NSO Debut) Matthew Shaw, countertenor (NSO Debut) James Gilchrist, tenor (NSO Debut) Neal Davies, bass-baritone (NSO Debut) Cathedral Choral Society
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National Symphony Orchestra Subscription january 12, 13, and 14, 2012 Hannu Lintu, conductor Leila Josefowicz, violin
debussy/matthews Préludes (First NSO Performances)
Feux d’artifice Bruyères Le Danse de Puck La Fille aux cheveux de lin La Cathédrale engloutie Mackey A Beautiful Passing (First NSO Performances) Sibelius Symphony No. 5
Subscription january 19, 20, and 21, 2012 James Gaffigan, conductor Ingrid Fliter, piano
mozart Divertimento in D major, K. 136 schumann Piano Concerto glanert Fluss ohne Ufer (NSO co-commission, US Premiere) mozart Symphony No. 41 (“Jupiter”) Kennedy Center Chamber Players Terrace Theater
january 22, 2012 Marissa Regni, violin Daniel Foster, viola David Hardy, cello Loren Kitt, clarinet Sue Heineman, bassoon Lambert Orkis, piano
bruch From Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, Op. 83
No. 2 in B minor No. 6 in G minor No. 5 in F minor
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prokofiev Sonata in D major, Op. 80, arranged for Bassoon and Piano
beethoven Trio No. 7 in B-flat major, Op. 97, “Archduke” Subscription january 26, 28, and 29, 2012 Christoph Eschenbach, conductor Jörg Widmann, clarinet (NSO Debut) Christa Schönfeldinger, glass harmonica (NSO Debut)
widmann armonica (First NSO Performances) mozart Clarinet Concerto schubert Symphony No. 9 Subscription february 2, 3, and 4, 2012 Christoph Eschenbach, conductor
r. strauss Metamorphosen beethoven Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” Subscription february 9, 10, and 11, 2012 Christoph Eschenbach, conductor Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin
shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1 bruckner Symphony No. 9 Subscription february 16, 18, and 19, 2012 Herbert Blomstedt, conductor
beethoven Symphony No. 4 r. strauss Ein Heldenleben Pops february 23, 24, and 25, 2012 Michael Krajewski, conductor
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National Symphony Orchestra A new production formed to bring the magic of the circus into the concert hall, Cirque de la Symphonie includes the most amazing veterans of exceptional circus programs from throughout the world. Aerial flyers soaring high above the stage, dazzling acrobats, and awe-inspiring contortionists, dancers, jugglers, and strongmen will perform their dramatic feats set to classical masterpieces and popular contemporary music performed onstage by the National Symphony Orchestra.
Family march 4, 2012
Magic Circle Mime Company
The Mozart Experience Subscription The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna march 8 and 10, 2012 Christoph Eschenbach, conductor Matthias Goerne, bass-baritone Michelle Deyoung, mezzo-soprano
bartók The Miraculous Mandarin bartók Bluebeard’s Castle Subscription The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna march 9, 2012 Christoph Eschenbach, conductor
brahms Three Hungarian Dances bartók Dance Suite bartók Rumanian Dances kodály Dances of Galánta liszt Mephisto Waltz liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 Millenium Stage Terrace Theater
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National Symphony Orchestra This free chamber music marathon features Conservatory Project musicians from the 15 participating conservatories, as well as one student from each of the top conservatories in Budapest, Prague, and Vienna (for a total of 18 musicians). The students will share the program with members of the National Symphony Orchestra under the guidance of Music Director Christoph Eschenbach. The program will be divided into three sections, one for each of the cities. Three different periods will be represented in the life of each city. NSO members will play a string quartet from a composer in each city; another quartet will perform a work from the early 20th century; and Conservatory Project participants will perform a contemporary work by a composer from one of those three cities. These contemporary composers will be invited to the concert to hear his/her original composition performed by the Conservatory Project musicians. Prior to the March 11 event, the students will rehearse with and work in a master class setting with members of the NSO. Initiated in May 2004, the bi-annual Conservatory Project introduces Washington audiences to young performers who have shown extraordinary talent with a week of free performances featuring classical music, jazz, and opera.
Subscription The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna march 15 and 17, 2012 Christoph Eschenbach, conductor Christine Goerke, soprano (Leonore/Fidelio) Simon Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;neill, tenor (Florestan) Eric Halfvarson, bass (Rocco) Tomasz Konieczny, bass (Don Pizarro) (NSO Debut) The Choral Arts Society Of Washington, Norman Scribner, artistic director
Beethoven Fidelio Subscription The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna march 16, 2012
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National Symphony Orchestra Subscription The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna march 22 and 24, 2012 Christoph Eschenbach, conductor Anne Schwanewilms, soprano (NSO Debut) Nathalie Stutzmann, mezzo-soprano (NSO Debut) Steve Davislim, tenor Robert Holl, bass (NSO Debut) The Washington Chorus, Julian Wachner, music director
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dvorรกk Serenade in D minor janรกcek Capriccio janรกcek Concertino dvorรกk Serenade in E major Pops march 29, 30, and 31, 2012 Steven Reineke, conductor
Wayne Brady Sings the Sammys
Television, film, and stage actor Wayne Brady (Whose Line Is It, Anyway and The Wayne Brady Show) headlines this soulful tribute to music legends Sam Cooke and Sammy Davis, Jr. With their distinctive voices and countless hits that instantly became classics, Cooke and Davis helped to define the music and style of their generations.
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martin La revue de cuisine, for Violin, Cello, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, and Piano sinding Serenade in A major for Two Violins and Piano, Op. 92 stravinsky Septet, for Violin, Viola, Cello, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, and Piano saint-saĂŤns Septet, for Trumpet, String Quintet, and Piano Subscription
april 5, 6, and 7, 2012 Helmuth Rilling, conductor Marlis Petersen, soprano (NSO Debut) Anke Vondung, mezzo-soprano (NSO Debut) James Taylor, tenor Russell Braun, baritone (NSO Debut) University Of Maryland Concert Choir, Edward Maclary, music director
mendelssohn Elijah (First Performances by the NSO) Pops april 13 and 14, 2012 Thomas Wilkins, conductor
Sweet Honey In The Rock banfield Affirmations (NSO co-commission) Subscription april 19, 20, and 21, 2012 Andrew Litton, conductor Stephen Hough, piano
bridge The Sea (First Performances by the NSO) rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 1 elgar Symphony No. 1 www.guideforthearts.com
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National Symphony Orchestra Pops may 3 and 4, 2012 John Legend And The Roots Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On
On May 1, 1972, R&B soul master Marvin Gaye made history performing works from his seminal album What’s Going On in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. In honor of the album’s 30th anniversary in 2001, Motown rereleased a double-disc, deluxe edition of What’s Going On including live tracks from the 1972 Kennedy Center performance. The Kennedy Center commemorates the 40th anniversary of the legendary What’s Going On concert with R&B sensation John Legend, accompanied by hip hop band The Roots, and the NSO Pops.
Pops may 10, 11, and 12, 2012 Steven Reineke, conductor
big bad voodoo daddy Family may 13, 2012 saint-saëns The Carnival of the Animals Subscription may 17, 18, and 19, 2012 Andreas Delfs, conductor Nelson Freire, piano (NSO Debut)
haydn Symphony No. 83 “The Hen” weill Symphony No. 2 brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 Capitol Concert
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beethoven Leonore Overture No. 3 composer tba World Premiere of a Hechinger Commission beethoven Symphony No. 7 Kennedy Center Chamber Players Terrace Theater
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Julian Gray, guitar Marissa Regni, violin Alexandra Osborne, violin Daniel Foster, viola David Hardy, cello Christoph Eschenbach, piano
boccherini Guitar Quintet No. 4 in D major, “Fandango” paganini Quartet No. 15 in A minor for Guitar, Violin, Viola,
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mozart Piano Quartet in G minor, K 478 Subscription june 7, 8, and 9, 2012 Christoph Eschenbach, conductor Claudio Bohórquez, cello
berlioz overture, Roman Carnival lalo Cello Concerto tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 Contact
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Fortas Chamber Music
The Kennedy Center
The Fortas Chamber Music Concerts enters its 15th season under the artistic directorship of renowned pianist Joseph Kalichstein. In 2011–12, the series will continue its hallmark combination of performances by some of the world’s most distinguished chamber musicians and rising artists of the highest quality. The season includes several performances in conjunction with The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna, and a particular highlight will be Maestro Eschenbach’s first appearances on the series. The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio continues as the Ensemble in Residence of the Kennedy Center, and welcomes the Morgenstern Trio, winners of the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award, in the ensemble’s Kennedy Center debut. The Puella Trio will make its U.S. debut, and the Vogler Quartet joins forces with Ute Lemper for an intriguing program entitled Berlin Nights/Paris Days: The Art of Chanson. The Fortas Chamber Music Concerts are supported by generous contributors to the Abe Fortas Memorial Fund, and by a major gift to the fund from the late Carolyn E. Agger, widow of Abe Fortas.
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Fortas Chamber Music Todd Phillips, violin Steven Tenenbom, viola Timothy Eddy, cello
bach Contrapunctus 1 from The Art of Fugue schubert String Quartet No. 15 in G major, D 887 webern Fünf Stucke brahms String Quartet No. 3 in Bb major, Op. 67 Augustin Hadelich, in recital december 7, 2011, 7:30 pm Augustin Hadelich, violin Rohan De Silva, piano
beethoven Sonata No. 6 in A major Op. 30/1 poulenc Violin Sonata zimmermann Sonata for Solo Violin (1951) brahms Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78 sarasate Zigeunerweise The Weiss-Kaplan-Newman Trio january 18, 2012, 7:30 pm Yael Weiss, piano Mark Kaplan, violin Clancy Newman, cello
beethoven Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op. 70, No. 1 (“Ghost”) newman Juxt-Opposition higdon Piano Trio schubert Piano Trio in B-flat major, D. 898 The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio february 14, 2012, 7:30 pm Joseph Kalichstein, piano Jaime Laredo, violin Sharon Robinson, cello Michael Tree, viola Harold Robinson, bass
beethoven Piano Trio in B-flat major, Op. 11 zwilich Quintet for Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass
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Fortas Chamber Music schubert Quintet, Op. 114, “The Trout”
The Kennedy Center welcomes back Harold Robinson, formerly Principal Contrabass of the National Symphony Orchestra, for this performance.
Christoph Eschenbach and Matthias Goerne march 5, 2012, 7:30 pm Matthias Goerne, baritone Christoph Eschenbach, piano
schubert Winterreise
Part of The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna
Christoph Eschenbach with Dan Zhu March 12, 2012, 7:30 pm Dan Zhu, violin
mozart Violin Sonatas
Part of The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna
The Takács Quartet march 13, 2012, 7:30 pm Edward Dusinberre, violin Karóly Schranz, violin Geraldine Walther, viola András Fejér, cello
schubert Quartettsatz, D703 bartók String Quartet No. 4 in C major, Sz. 91 beethoven String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131 Part of The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna
Berlin Nights/Paris Days: The Art of Chanson march 19, 2012, 7:30 pm Ute Lemper with the Vogler Quartet Tim Vogler, violin Frank Reinecke, violin Stefan Fehlandt, viola Stephan Forck, cello Stefan Malzew, piano and clarinet
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The Vogler Quartet with Ute Lemper and Stefan Malzew edith piaf songs asso/maitrier La Rue Pigalle louiguy La Vie En Rose monnot/moustaki Milord emer Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;accordeoniste The Vogler Quartet with Ute Lemper and Stefan Malzew brel Just Maybe
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Fortas Chamber Music The Vogler Quartet piazzolla Chiquillin
Ballada Para Mi Muerte La Ultima Grela Locco Preludio 3001 Oblivion Soledad
The Puella Trio (U.S. Debut) march 29, 2012, 7:30 pm Terezie Fialová, piano Roman Patocka, violin Markéta Vrbková, cello
fiala Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano smetana Trio in G minor dvorák Piano Trio in E minor, No. 4 Op. 90 (“Dumki”) Part of The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna
Eighth Blackbird april 3, 2012, 7:30 pm
Tim Munro, flutes Michael J. Maccaferri, clarinets Matt Albert, violin and viola Nicholas Photinos, cello Matthew Duvall, percussion Lisa Kaplan, piano Lucy Shelton, soprano Elyssa Dole, dancer
weill/brecht “Solomon Song” (from The Threepenny Opera)
“Alabama Song” (from The Little Mahagonny) “Surabaya, Johnny” (from Happy End) “Mack the Knife” (from The Threepenny Opera)
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Lucy Shelton, soprano Elyssa Dole, dancer
The Morgenstern Trio may 3, 2012, 7:30 pm Catherine Klipfel, piano Stefan Hempel, violin Emanuel Wehse, cello
debussy Piano Trio in G major bernstein Piano Trio brahms Piano Trio in B major, Op.8 The Morgenstern Trio makes its Kennedy Center debut with this performance. The Trio is the 2009 winner of the KalichsteinLaredo-Robinson International Trio Award.
Contact
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566 www.kennedy-center.org/programs/fortas/
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National Philharmonic
Elana Urioste
In its eighth year of residency at the Music Center at Strathmore, the National Philharmonic is performing to nearly 50,000 people each year. The Philharmonic will continue its commitment to education and outreach by offering free concerts to every second and fifth grade student in Montgomery County Public Schools, master classes with renowned guest soloists, and high quality summer string and choral programs. The success of the National Philharmonic over the past 28 years is largely credited to its critically acclaimed performances that are filled with great, time-tested music and its family friendly approach. All young people age 7 to 17 attend National Philharmonic concerts free of charge through the unique ALL KIDS, ALL FREE, ALL THE TIME program. Repeat Sunday matinee performances of the Philharmonicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular programs (five concerts in total) will also be offered again this year. In addition, concertgoers can attend National Philharmonicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pre-concert lectures on featured composers and music one hour before performances.
All Beethoven november 5, 2011, 8:00 pm november 6, 2011, 3:00 pm Piotr Paleczny, piano
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beethoven Prometheus Overture beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major (“Emperor”) beethoven Symphony No. 6 in F Major (“Pastoral”) This concert opens with the stirring Prometheus Overture, composed for the ballet of the same name, which premiered in 1801 at Vienna’s Imperial Hoftheater. Polish pianist Piotr Paleczny performs Beethoven’s grand Piano Concerto No. 5, nicknamed “Emperor” by Beethoven’s friend and publisher John Cramer because of its powerful and heroic themes. In the renowned Symphony No. 6 (“Pastoral”), Beethoven expressed his love of nature and country life by re-creating the sounds of birds, a running stream, and even the thunder of a passing storm. Free pre-concert lecture will be offered in the concert hall at 6:45 pm on November 5; 1:45 pm on November 6. Sponored by Ameriprise Financial
Women Pioneers november 12, 2011, 8:00 pm Madeleine Albright, host Chee-Yun, violin Audrey Elizabeth Luna, soprano Magdalena Wór, mezzo-soprano Robert Baker, tenor Jordan Shanahan, baritone Piotr Gajewski, conductor
Madeleine Albright
copland Fanfare for the Common Man tower Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman saint-saëns Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28 beach Grand Mass in E-flat Major The Honorable Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State, hosts this evening dedicated to women in music and the law. All concert proceeds will go toward the Maryland WBA Foundation Inc.’s scholarships and the Finding Justice Project, which documents the history of women lawyers in Maryland. The concert begins with Aaron Copland’s noble Fanfare for the Common Man, a piece commissioned during World War II to honor soldiers fighting in the ranks, as well as those work40 guide for the arts 2011-2012
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National Philharmonic ing on the home front. Joan Tower composed her Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman in 1986 “to honor women who are adventurous and who take risks,” using Copland’s Fanfare as her musical model. Violinist Chee-Yun, whose tone is like “butter, smooth, rich and flawless” (Strings Magazine), joins the Philharmonic for the dazzling Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso by Camille Saint-Saëns, one of the greatest child prodigies in the history of music. Amy Beach, the first American woman composer of large-scale works, wrote the heartfelt and uplifting Grand Mass while still a teenager. The National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale present the rarely performed Grand Mass, which reflects the late Romantic period in its long melodies and breadth of conception. Free pre-concert lecture will be offered in the concert hall at 6:45 pm. Sponsored by LexixNexis and Finding Justice
Handel’s Messiah december 10, 2011, 8:00 pm december 10, 2011, 8:00 pm Jennifer Casey Cabot, soprano Kendall Gladen, mezzo-soprano Matthew Smith, tenor Kevin Deas, bass Stan Engebretson, conductor
handel Messiah Usher in the holidays with Handel’s 1741 masterpiece, the mostperformed and beloved work in all of Western choral music. The National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale, joined by worldclass soloists and led by Artistic Director Stan Engebretson, capture the joy, spirit and grandeur of the season. Enjoy such favorites as “And the Glory of the Lord” and the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Free pre-concert lecture will be offered in the concert hall at 6:45 pm on December 10; 1:45 pm on December 11. Sponored by Ameriprise Financial
Holiday Celebration With The Washington Symphonic Brass december 22, 2011, 8:00 pm Washington Symphonic Brass www.guideforthearts.com
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National Philharmonic Piotr Gajewski, conductor In celebration of the Winter Solstice, Maestro Piotr Gajewski leads the critically acclaimed Washington Symphonic Brass and Percussion Ensemble in an exciting concert for the entire family. Featured are pieces from Medieval and Renaissance music, many of which have become holiday standards.
Bach’s Unaccompanied Cello Suites january 7, 2012, 3:30 pm Zuill Bailey, cello Zuill Bailey, widely considered one of the leading cellists of his generation, will perform Bach’s complete Unaccompanied Cello Suites. Bailey’s recent recording of these works on a period instrument on the Telarc International label soared to the top of the Classical Billboard charts. “The sound is rich, like dark chocolate ...his voice is distinctive—strong and direct. Bailey reaches from the soul of his instrument to our own” (Fanfare Magazine).
Beethoven, Haydn, And Mozart january 7, 2012, 8:00 pm Zuill Bailey, cello Piotr Gajewski, conductor
beethoven Grosse Fuge, Op. 133 haydn Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major mozart Symphony No. 41 in C Major (“Jupiter”) Written when the composer was completely deaf, Beethoven’s Grosse Fuge is a fiercely powerful and introspective work. Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1, to be performed by premier cellist Zuill Bailey, was unknown for about 200 years until its rediscovery in 1961. As one of his early works, it showcases the young Haydn as a master of instrumental writing. In 1788, when Mozart wrote his last symphony, the lofty and revolutionary Symphony No. 41 (“Jupiter”), he was living a precarious life in Vienna. Even though under the strain of debt, Mozart did not allow his personal struggles to interfere with the noble treatment he gave to this triumphant work. A free pre-concert lecture will be offered in the concert hall at 6:45 pm.
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National Philharmonic All Tchaikovsky february 4, 2012, 8:00 pm february 5, 2012, 3:00 pm Daniil Trifonov, winner of the XIV International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition Piotr Gajewski, conductor
tchaikovsky Polonaise from Eugene Onegin tchaikovskyPiano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy tchaikovsky 1812 Overture This all-Tchaikovsky concert begins with the Polonaise, an energetic dance from the composer’s opera Eugene Onegin. The Gold Medal winner of the XIV International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition, held in Moscow in June 2011, will be the soloist in Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, a majestic yet virtuosic work. Tchaikovsky briefly considered composing an opera based on Romeo and Juliet, but instead, in 1880, completed it as an overturefantasy, in which some of the themes represent specific character and plot developments of Shakespeare’s iconic play. Commissioned to compose the festive 1812 Overture to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Czar Alexander II’s ascension to the throne, Tchaikovsky commemorated the clash between French and Russian military forces using folk songs, hymns, and the national anthems of their countries. The overture is traditionally performed at July 4th celebrations. Free pre-concert lecture will be offered in the concert hall at 6:45 pm on February 4; 1:45 pm on February 5. Sponored by Ameriprise Financial
Brian Ganz Chopin Project february 11, 2012, 8:00 pm Brian Ganz, piano
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National Philharmonic 2 Polonaises, Op. 40 Waltz in A-flat Major, Op. 42 Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise Brillante in E-flat Major, Op. 22 Continuing his quest to perform all of Fryderyk Chopin’s works over the next decade, pianist Brian Ganz will explore the theme of dances and fantasies in his second Chopin recital at the Music Center at Strathmore. Ganz, a prizewinner in the Queen Elisabeth of Belgium and the Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud (Paris) International Piano Competitions, has performed as a soloist with such orchestras as the National Philharmonic, St. Louis Symphony, St. Petersburg Philharmonic and Paris’ L’Orchestre Lamoureux. One comes away from a recital by pianist Brian Ganz not only exhilarated by the power of the performance but also moved by his search for artistic truth (The Washington Post).
All Bach february 25, 2012, 8:00 pm Nurit Bar-Josef, violin David Whiteside, flute Nicolette Oppelt, flute Mark Hill, oboe Chris Gekker, trumpet Julie Keim, soprano Magdalena Wór, mezzo-soprano Robert Breault, tenor Christòpheren Nomura, baritone Piotr Gajewski, conductor
bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major bach Magnificat in D Major Few musical works are as beloved and as often performed as the six Brandenburg Concertos of J. S. Bach, which display a light side of Bach’s extraordinary genius. Each of the six celebrated concertos highlights a different instrumental combination. The appealing and popular Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 features four soloists: flute, violin, oboe, and trumpet, with strings and basso continuo. In the Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, Bach’s unusual combination of a violin and a pair of flutes offers a range of effects 44 guide for the arts 2011-2012
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National Philharmonic from brilliant virtuosity to compelling sweetness. In 1723, Bach composed his towering masterpiece, the joyous and dramatic Magnificat, for soloists, chorus, and orchestra. First performed on Christmas, the celebratory work conveys Mary’s great joy and profound humility in response to the news that she had been chosen to give birth to the Messiah.
Mark Hill
A free pre-concert lecture will be offered in the concert hall at 6:45 pm.
All Mozart march 24, 2012, 8:00 pm William VerMeulen, horn Esther Heideman, soprano Linda Maguire, mezzosoprano John Aler, tenor Kevin Deas, bass Victoria Gau, conductor
mozart Serenade in G Major, K. 525 (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik) mozart Horn Concerto No. 3 in E-flat Major mozart Requiem Assistant Conductor Victoria Gau makes her National Philharmonic debut in an all-Mozart concert that opens with the composer’s joyful and beloved Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (“A Little Night Music”). The charming Horn Concerto No. 3 was written for the outstanding horn player Joseph Leutgeb, a lifetime friend of Mozart’s. Mozart’s Requiem, his final and arguably greatest work that was left unfinished at his death, has generated speculation, rumor, and mystery, beginning with melancholy fantasies of the composer himself. It is considered one of Mozart’s most profound and moving works. A free pre-concert lecture will be offered in the concert hall at 6:45 pm.
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National Philharmonic Sarah Chang Plays Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto april 28, 2012, 8:00 pm april 29, 2012, 3:00 pm Sarah Chang, violin Piotr Gajewski, conductor
mendelssohn Hebrides Overture mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor brahms Symphony No. 3 in F Major One can hear the breaking of the waves, see the rich colors and, above all, experience the overwhelming vastness of a cavern in Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture. Written in 1830, Mendelssohn’s tone painting was inspired by the stunning beauty of Fingal’s Cave, found on one of the Hebrides Islands off the west coast of Scotland. Recognized as one of the world’s great violinists, the brilliant Sarah Chang performs one of the most popular concertos of all time, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. Its final movement pays proper homage to the virtuoso tradition of the concerto, displaying buoyant themes at breakneck speed. “To listen to Sarah Chang is to be Sarah Chang bathed in the sheer beauty of her sound” (Gramophone Magazine). Brahms composed his ardent and vital Symphony No. 3, his shortest symphony, when he was a 50-year-old bachelor, pronouncing himself to be “frei aber froh” (“free but happy”). He gave the symphony a motto based on this declaration (F–A flat–F) and used it throughout the symphony, thus revealing himself in a novel, yet personal and intimate way. Free pre-concert lecture will be offered in the concert hall at 6:45 PM on April 28; 1:45 PM on April 29. Sponored by Ameriprise Financial
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National Philharmonic one of the most important French composers. Debussy’s works, like those of Impressionist painters, emphasize light and color and display the influence of the Symbolist poets’ visionary images. The festival includes performances of Debussy’s most popular orchestral, chamber, and keyboard works as well as a Washingtonarea premiere of his magnificent large choral work, The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian.
All Debussy may 5, 2012, 8:00 pm Brian Ganz, piano Richard Stoltzman, clarinet Piotr Gajewski, conductor
debussy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun debussy Fantaisie for Piano and Orchestra debussy Rhapsody for Clarinet and Orchestra debussy La Mer In 1892, Debussy began a sensual and luminous composition inspired by a pastoral poem, L’Après-midi d’un Faune (“The Afternoon of a Faun”), published 16 years earlier by the great Symbolist poet Stéphane Mallarmé. The famous opening flute solo “brought new breath to the art of music,” said composer and conductor Pierre Boulez. Acclaimed pianist Brian Ganz performs the vibrant Fantaisie for Piano and Orchestra Richard Stolzman (1890). Two-time Grammy Award-winning clarinetist Richard Stoltzman plays Debussy’s dreamy and melodic Rhapsody for Clarinet and Orchestra. Debussy, who loved the sea, never traveled farther on it than across the English Channel. In La Mer, however, his passion for the ocean is paramount, as his orchestral music gives forth its aura with subtle impressions and exquisite details. A free pre-concert lecture will be offered in the concert hall at 6:45 pm.
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National Philharmonic Debussy’s Martyrdom Of St. Sebastian may 19, 2012, 8:00 pm Eliot Pfanstiehl, narrator Audrey Elizabeth Luna, soprano Rosa Lamoreaux, soprano Linda Maguire, mezzo-soprano Stan Engebretson, conductor
debussy The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian Reviewers have praised the sheer beauty of The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian, with its evocation of ecstasy and mysticism. Describing his intentions with this piece, Debussy wrote, “When in the last act, the Saint mounts to paradise, I think I set down what I felt at the thought of soaring to the heavens!” The piece debuted in Paris in 1912 to great critical acclaim and packed houses. The National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale are honored to perform the Washington-area premiere of this rare, Stan Engebretson beautiful and too-long neglected work. A free pre-concert lecture will be offered in the concert hall at 6:45 pm.
Debussy At Music In The Mansion, Presented By Strathmore Debussy Piano Recital may 10, 2012, 7:30 pm Katie Mahan, piano Tickets will be available at strathmore.org or by calling (301) 581.5100.
Debussy Chamber Recital may 17, 2012, 7:30 pm Members of National Philharmonic and Friends
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National Philharmonic debussy Violin Sonata in G minor debussy String Quartet in G minor Tickets will be available at strathmore.org or by calling (301) 581.5100.
Contact
National Philharmonic The Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852 www.nationalphilharmonic.org
Tickets
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Olney Theatre Center
Located just north of Washington, D.C. in arts-rich Montgomery County, Maryland, Olney Theatre Center offers a diverse array of professional productions year-round that enrich, nurture, and challenge a broad range of artists, audiences, and students. One of two state theaters of Maryland, Olney Theatre Center is situated on 14 acres in the heart of the beautiful Washington-BaltimoreFrederick “triangle,” within easy access of all three cities. In addition to its Subscription Season, which emphasizes 20th century American classics, new works, area premieres, reinterpretations of classics, and musical theater, Olney offers a wide range of programs and affiliations including: National Players, America’s longest running classical touring company (since 1949), which performs for high school and college audiences in over 25 states; a Family Entertainment Series; special school performances of Subscription Season shows; a free Summer Shakespeare Festival; post-show discussions; and a 5-week intensive summer training program for high school students.
The Sound of Music
On the Mainstage music by Richard Rodgers lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
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Olney Theatre Center Kick off the holiday season with this beloved theatrical gem. This gracious and charming story of the von Trapp family, who come together through the power of song, makes The Sound of Music one of the most beloved shows in musical theatre. Warm your heart with this all-time favorite.
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner directed and choreographed by Stephen Nachamie musical direction by Christopher Youstra
february 21–march 18, 2012
Charlie Brown struggles through another full day of book reports, baseball games, kite flying, and philosophy with a little help from his friends. Charles Schulz’s classic Peanuts gang takes a leap from the newspaper page onto the stage in this lively musical.
The 39 steps
adapted by Patrick Barlow directed by Clay Hopper
april 17–may 13, 2012
When Richard Hannay agrees to take home a mysterious woman he meets at the theatre, he unexpectedly finds himself thrown into a world of spies and adventure. This classic Hitchcock thriller takes a comedic turn on the stage.
Sleuth
by Anthony Shaffer directed by Jim Petosa
june 12–july 8, 2012
When a wealthy mystery novelist invites his wife’s lover to his elegant and isolated country estate, a bizarre game of cat and mouse begins, which spirals into a complex duel of wits and power plays.
Little Shop of Horrors
music by Alan Menken book and lyrics by Howard Ashman
july 31–august 26, 2012
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Olney Theatre Center The Royal Family
by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber directed by John Going
september 25–october 21, 2012
For the Cavendish family one thing is clear—acting is in their blood. So when Julie and her daughter ponder leaving the stage to live a life of domesticity, the family dynamic gets interesting.
Cinderella
music by Richard Rodgers book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II musical direction by Christopher Youstra
november 13, 2012–january 6, 2013
Cinderella dreams of adventure and romance and unwittingly calls upon her fairy godmother with a wish to attend the Prince’s Ball. Through this enchanting fairytale we learn that the impossible is possible and dreams truly can come true.
Contact
Olney Theatre Center 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road Olney, MD 29832 www.olneytheatre.org
Tickets
(301) 924-2654
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The Phillips Collection
Encounter superb works of modern art in an intimate setting at The Phillips Collection, an internationally recognized museum in Washington’s vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood. Paintings by Renoir and Rothko, Bonnard and O’Keeffe, van Gogh and Diebenkorn are among the many stunning impressionist and modern works that fill the museum’s distinctive building, which combines extensive new galleries with the family home of its founder, Duncan Phillips. The collection continues to develop with selective new acquisitions, many by contemporary artists. Special exhibitions and frequent changes in the arrangement of the permanent collection mean that there’s something new on every visit to the Phillips. The museum’s Center for the Study of Modern Art offers stimulating Conversations with Artists, symposia, lectures, and more, while Sunday Concerts, Phillips after 5 programs, and other events provide additional food for thought.
Snapshot: Painters and Photography, Bonnard to Vuillard february 4–may 6, 2012
The invention of the Kodak handheld camera in 1888 gave impressionist artists a new source of inspiration. Investigating the techniques and compositional strategies made possible by the new apparatus, artists captured their private lives, as well as
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The Phillips Collection their public domains, in surprising ways. Snapshot debuts many previously unpublished photographs taken by seven artists, renowned for their paintings and prints. Approximately 200 photographs, 40 paintings, and 60 works on paper explore the dynamic relationships among the various media. Organized by The Phillips Collection; the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam; and the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Jasper Johns: Variations On A Theme june 2–september 9, 2012
One of the most celebrated printmakers of the modern era, Jasper Johns (b. 1930), through his ambitious experiments, brought new possibilities and advances to the medium. Featuring approximately 100 works on paper made from 1960 to 2001, this exhibition presents Johns’ iconic prints for the first time at the Phillips. His creative impulses and collaborations with master printers led to some of the most innovative artworks from the last century. The exhibition features targets, flags, numerals, and other subjects Johns often explored throughout his career.
Ellsworth Kelly: Color into Space june 2–september 9, 2012
Ellsworth Kelly (b. 1923) is internationally acclaimed for his monochromatic paintings and flat, almost two-dimensional sculptures. Abstract in form and free of narrative, they explore dynamic relationships among shape, color, and space. With a prolific career spanning more than 60 years, Kelly holds a vital place in contemporary art history. This exhibition presents ten single-panel paintings drawn exclusively from Kelly’s private collection, featuring a spectrum of colors, materials, and forms that have dominated the artist’s career.
Per Kirkeby: Paintings and Sculpture, 1964–2010 october 6, 2012–january 6, 2013 Danish artist Per Kirkeby (b. 1938) is Scandinavia’s foremost living painter and sculptor. This survey of approximately 35 works, many of them large-scale, debuts one of Europe’s star artists for American audiences and explores the diversity of Kirkeby’s work through key moments in the artist’s more than 40-year career. From his sculptural exploration of the human body to www.guideforthearts.com
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The Phillips Collection his “Blackboards” (chalk on Masonite studies that the artist has created since the 1970s), this exhibition reflects Kirkeby’s role as geologist, filmmaker, architect, writer, and poet.
Angels, Demons, and Savages: Pollock, Ossorio, and Dubuffet february 9–may 12, 2013
This exhibition is the first to explore the artistic dialogue among three international giants: painter Jackson Pollock (1912–1956); artist and patron of European and American postwar art Alfonso Ossorio (1916–1990); and painter and sculptor Jean Dubuffet (1901–1985). Their most intense period of personal and creative exchange, from 1948 to 1952, was a key moment in the history of American Abstract Expressionism, revealing a rare cross cultural conversation between American and European artists. Including approximately 30 works on paper and 12 paintings, the exhibition illuminates the visual affinities and inspired friendships among the artists. Organized by The Phillips Collection and the Parrish Art Museum.
Intersections
In this contemporary art series, artists are invited to create work in response to art and spaces in The Phillips Collection. Videos of artists installing their work is available at: http://www.phillipscollection.org/press/videos.
Lee Boroson: Lunar Bower through may 27, 2012 Location: Vradenburg Café
Allan deSouza: The World Series june 23–september 25, 2011 Location: 2nd Floor, House
90th Anniversary Installations In 2011, The Phillips Collection celebrates its 90th anniversary and launches the countdown to its centennial. A host of commemorative exhibitions, programs, and events take place throughout the year.
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The Phillips Collection Sam Gilliam: Flour Mill january 29–april 24, 2011 Augustus Vincent Tack: Decorative Panels for the Music Room may 7–december 31, 2011 Left Behind: Selected Gifts from the Heather and Tony Podesta Collection june 16–october 2, 2011 Morris Louis july 14–october 9, 2011 Will Ryman’s The Roses august 4, 2011–january 5, 2012 Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party and European Masterworks september 2–december 31, 2011 The Klee Room september 29–december 31, 2011 Joseph Marioni october 22, 2011–january 29, 2012 Touring Exhibition To See as Artists See: American Art from The Phillips Collection The Frist Center for the Arts (Nashville, TN)
february 1–may 12, 2013 Contact
The Phillips Collection 1600 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20009 www.phillipscollection.org
Tickets
(202) 387-2151
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The Shakespeare Theatre Company
From humble beginnings as the Shakespeare Theatre at the Folger, to expanding and acquiring the Lansburgh Theatre and more recently building Sidney Harman Hall, the Shakespeare Theatre Company celebrates a quarter century of producing classic theatre under the direction of Michael Kahn. During these 25 years, STC has become one of the leading destinations for classical theatre, producing “a repertory of classics that no New York theater of similar size and scale can match” (The New York Times). During this special anniversary season, the Shakespeare Theatre Company hopes not only to celebrate the contributions of Artistic Director Michael Kahn, but also to honor its mission as a classical theatre and cultural institution. The theatre will present several additional free and ticketed events to enhance and accompany regular season performances. The Bard’s Broadway series will bring musical adaptations of Shakespeare’s works to our stages and we will also present a one-day marathon reading of the Henry VI plays. Classic Conversations with Michael Kahn will provide an exclusive experience with STC’s Artistic Director, as he interviews an exciting array of guest actors. This series of additional events is meant to be enjoyed by all, providing a variety of pricing and programming.
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Erik Thomsen Asian Art
Bird and Plum Tree in Winter Detail from a two-panel folding screen Painting in ink and mineral colors on gold leaf Japan, Edo Period, 18th century · H 72" × W 65 ¾"
Japanese screens Lacquers Contemporary art
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The Shakespeare Theatre Company Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare directed by Ethan McSweeny
november 23, 2011–january 1, 2012
Sidney Harman Hall This holiday season, fall in love with one of the most romantic comedies ever written, Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Everyone can see that Benedick and Beatrice are meant for each other except Benedick and Beatrice. Hero and Claudio, themselves newly betrothed, conspire to trick them into announcing their feelings and falling for each other. Meanwhile, a bitter and troublesome Don John schemes to destroy Claudio and Hero’s engagement by besmirching Hero’s honor. Touted as “one of the hottest directors to come out of Washington” by The Washingtonian, Ethan McSweeny directs Shakespeare’s classic tale of matched wits and love.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare directed by PJ Paparelli
january 17–march 4, 2012
Lansburgh Theatre Possibly Shakespeare’s earliest romantic comedy, The Two Gentlemen of Verona centers on Valentine and Proteus, loyal friends who are transformed into enemies thanks to their fickle hearts. After traveling to Milan, Valentine falls in love with the Duke’s daughter, Silvia. By chance or fate, Proteus also falls in love with her, forsaking the woman he left behind in Verona. A jealous Proteus betrays his friend’s plan to elope with Silvia, and the Duke banishes Valentine. Should Valentine and Proteus sacrifice their friendship for desire, or can they somehow find a compromise? This adventurous, romantic story has it all—hidden identities, comedy, a gang of gentlemen outlaws—even a double wedding. Former STC Associate Director PJ Paparelli returns to direct this early Shakespeare classic.
Strange Interlude
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The Shakespeare Theatre Company Sidney Harman Hall STC Artistic Director Michael Kahn directs Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer Prize-winning, yet controversial, drama about love and deception. Heartbroken over her adored fiancé’s death, Nina engages in a series of sordid affairs before agreeing to marry a man she does not love. Months later, pregnant with her husband’s child, she learns a horrifying secret about his family, setting off a dramatic and emotional chain of events across two decades. One of O’Neill’s early plays, Strange Interlude was hailed as revolutionary, shocked 1928 audiences–and became a smash hit. Michael Kahn’s production of another O’Neill classic, Mourning Becomes Electra, was called a “raw force” by The Washington Post.
The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni adapted by Constance Congdon directed by Christopher Bayes
may 15–july 1, 2012
Lansburgh Theatre Celebrated director Christopher Bayes restages this magical comedy at the Shakespeare Theatre Company after a sold-out run at Yale Repertory Theatre. Identities are mistaken, engagements are broken, and lovers are reunited in Carlo Goldoni’s commedia dell’arte masterpiece. Mayhem erupts when the wily—and chronically hungry—servant Truffaldino hatches a zany scheme to double his wages (and his meals) by serving two masters at once. The New York Times declared, “The laughter would be quite enough to propel The Servant of Two Masters onto a theater lover’s must-see list. But then there’s the magic...Now that’s theater!”
The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare directed by Stephen Rayne
june 12–july 15, 2012
Sidney Harman Hall The most beloved comic characters of Shakespeare’s Henry IV plays come together in this bawdy, riotous romp, not seen at STC in more than a decade. Celebrating the 25th Anniversary by reinventing the very first production presented during the Free For All, STC is happy to bring back The Merry Wives of Windsor. www.guideforthearts.com
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The Bard’s Broadway
Many of Shakespeare’s works have been adapted as musicals and ended up on The Great White Way. As part of the 25th Anniversary, STC celebrates Shakespeare through song and dance with two musical interpretations performed in concert-style staging as additions to the regular season. These limited engagements will be presented with the support of live music and feature several familiar faces from STC’s stages. The Bard’s Broadway is currently on sale to season subscribers only; public tickets will go on sale at the end of the summer.
Two Gentlemen of Verona—a rock opera music by Galt MacDermot lyrics by John Guare book by John Guare and Mel Shapiro
january 27–29, 2012
John Guare (Six Degrees of Separation) and Mel Shapiro’s rock opera, Two Gentlemen of Verona, adds a spicy, funky twist to Shakespeare’s work of the same name. The musical centers on the relationship between two friends, Proteus and Valentine, as they battle for the affections of the same woman. With music by Galt MacDermot, best known for his musical composition of Hair, Two Gentlemen of Verona transforms and celebrates one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies of mistaken identity. Performances will run concurrent with STC’s mainstage production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
The Henry Vi Plays
Continuing the celebration of 25 years, STC will present Shakespeare’s Henry VI trilogy. Composed of Henry VI, Part 1; Henry VI, Part 2 and Henry VI, Part 3, the Henry VI Plays will be presented as a day-long theatrical event. Over the course of 12 hours, a bevy 62 guide for the arts 2011-2012
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The Shakespeare Theatre Company of locally and nationally acclaimed actors will descend upon STC to participate in staged readings of the plays. This “history according to Shakespeare” will give audiences a rare opportunity to reflect on memorable performances, past and present. The readings will be free and open to the public; dates and cast will be announced shortly.
Classic Conversations With Michael Kahn
Audiences will be invited to join STC Artistic Director Michael Kahn for a series of in-depth discussions on classical theatre and the craft of acting. Kahn, known not only for his rigorous and ingenious presentation of classical works but also for his signature charm and wit, will host interviews with classically-trained guest actors over the course of the 25th Anniversary Season at Sidney Harman Hall. These ticketed events will provide patrons with a look into the one of the great American minds of classical theatre: Michael Kahn’s. Dates and guest actors will be announced shortly.
Contact
Shakespeare Theatre Company 516 8th Street SE Washington, DC 20003 ShakespeareTheatre.org
Tickets
(202) 547-1122 Toll Free (877) 487-8849
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Signature Theatre
Signature Theatre is a Tony Award®-winning, non-profit professional theater company with a mission to produce contemporary musicals and plays, reinvent classic musicals, develop new work, and reach its community through engaging educational and outreach opportunities. Signature Theatre’s 2011-2012 season launches with the pioneering AMVP Rep: a pair of world premiere musicals that make theatre history by running full productions in rotating repertory.
Hairspray
in the MAX book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan music by Marc Shaiman lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman based on the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray directed by Eric Schaeffer
november 21, 2011–january 29, 2012
The 2003 Tony Award®-Winner for Best Musical The world is spinning out of control…but all Tracy Turnblad wants to do is dance. When she wins a coveted spot on “The Corny Collins Show,” Baltimore’s most popular teen dance program, the high school loser with the big heart, big personality, and big hair proves everyone wrong and becomes a local TV celebrity. It seems like Tracy will have it all—the eye of heartthrob Link Larkin, the Miss
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Signature Theatre Teenage Hairspray crown, even a modeling gig with Mr. Pinky’s Hefty Hideaway. But is segregated Baltimore ready to embrace her demand for racial integration? And will her larger-than-life mother ever leave the house? “Stocked with deliriously tuneful songs…Hairspray is as sweet as a show can be without promoting tooth decay.” (The New York Times)
Really Really
in the ARK by Paul Downs Colaizzo directed by Matthew Gardiner
january 31–march 25, 2012
World Premiere “The gem of this generation, and the upside to our selfishness, is the invincibility we espouse.” From one of the country’s most promising new voices comes this contemporary drama that pushes the edges and embraces the harsh reality of today’s youth. At an elite university, when the party of the year results in the regret of a lifetime, one person will stop at nothing to salvage a future that is suddenly slipping away. In this quick-witted and gripping comic tragedy about “Generation Me,” it’s every man for himself.
Brother Russia
in the MAX book & lyrics by John Dempsey music by Dana Rowe directed by Eric Schaeffer
march 6–april 15, 2012
World Premiere A world premiere rock musical from the award-winning creators of The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick. In a desolate potato field north of Omsk, a comically fourth-rate Russian theatre troupe sets up its tents and wows the local farmers with rock-fueled adaptations of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky. Tonight, however, the company will toss classic literature aside to showcase the life story of their impresario and star, the seemingly immortal Brother Russia— more commonly known as Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin. Yes, that Rasputin: the hypnotic mystic who seduced and ruled the Tsar and Tsarina in the waning days of Imperial Russia. “Dempsey’s lyrics are exceptionally witty, and Rowe’s music jaunty and tuneful, yet with the sophisticated sweep of a Sondheim.” (Time Magazine) 66 guide for the arts 2011-2012
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Signature Theatre God Of Carnage
in the ARK by Yasmina Reza translated by Christopher Hampton
april 10–june 24, 2012
The three-time 2009 Tony Award®-Winner, including Best Play Washington Premiere From the award-winning author of Art comes this shrewd and vicious comedy that gleefully flouts the perception of human “civility.” Two upper-middle-class Brooklyn couples meet to discuss an incident of playground violence between their sons. Though the evening begins with polite pleasantries, it quickly descends into primal madness as tempers flare, loyalties shift, and the parents devolve into children. Like last season’s Art, Reza ferociously and hilariously strips her affluent, over-achieving characters down to their savage core. “An expert piece of stagecraft, and savagely funny.” (International Herald Tribune)
Xanadu
in the MAX book by Douglas Carter Beane music & lyrics by Jeff Lynne & John Farrar based on the 1980 Universal Pictures film directed & choreographed by Matthew Gardiner
may 8–july 1, 2012
Washington Premiere The award-winning instant cult classic musical comedy—featuring the hit songs “Magic,” “Suddenly,” and “I’m Alive.” Grab your loved ones and glow sticks—as Signature turns the MAX Theatre into one big disco-heaven ball! 1980. Venice, California. Legwarmers are in and roller skates are way sexy. Xanadu, the zany send-up of the cult film starring Olivia Newton-John, delivers rock-star hilarity in an electrifying tale of forbidden love. Kira, one of seven quirky Greek muses, is sworn to three things: to inspire mortals, never reveal her identity and never, ever fall in love. However, when she emboldens struggling artist Sonny to create the first roller disco, Kira feels the artistic pull of her own. “Heaven on wheels…outlandishly enjoyable.” (The New York Times)
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Signature Theatre Limited Engagements
In addition to the mainstage productions, Signature will also be presenting three shows with limited engagements.
Sweet Tea: Black Gay Men Of The South in the ARK written and performed by E. Patrick Johnson
september 13–october 9, 2011 tues. & wed. 7:30 pm; thurs. & fri. 8:00 pm; sat. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm; sun. 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Washington DC Premiere Based on his award-winning and critically acclaimed book, E. Patrick Johnson stars in this new one-man exploration into the southern black gay community. A fascinating, validating oral history inspired by the author’s personal journey, Sweet Tea explores the perceptions, angst, triumphs, and vulnerabilities of this minority within a minority. With passion and insight, Johnson reinforces the spoken-word tradition while challenging stereotypes—and finding humor, humanity and hope within.
Saturday Night
in the MAX book by Julius and Philip Epstein music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
october 29–30, 2011 sat. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm; sun. 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm only
Sondheim. Signature’s Signature. Stephen Sondheim’s hidden gem Saturday Night (1953) is a Signature special concert event that will play for four performances only. Unproduced for almost 45 years, Saturday Night is the first musical Mr. Sondheim ever wrote. This romantic comedy surges with the composer’s unique musical voice and sophisticated lyrics. On the eve of the 1929 stock market crash, a group of Brooklyn boys despair of their dateless Saturday nights. One of them dreams of Manhattan society life and hatches a get rich quick scheme which ultimately backfires. Features gems such as “Saturday Night,” “So Many People,” and “What More Do I Need?”
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Signature Theatre A Second Chance
in the ARK book, music & lyrics by Ted Shen directed by Jonathan Butterell
november 15–december 11, 2011 tues. & wed. 7:30 pm;thurs. & fri. 8:00 pm; sat. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm; sun. 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm World Premiere From the director of Signature’s Giant comes this intimate new musical about unexpectedly finding love when you are least looking for it. Two savvy New Yorkers are seated next each other at a dinner party—he is mourning the recent loss of his wife; she is newly divorced. They share a passion for art. Neither wants nor feels that they deserve to find love—and yet they are irresistibly drawn to the other. This lyrical duet showcases their journey toward happiness against all the odds.
Contact
Signature Theatre 4200 Campbell Avenue Arlington, VA 22206 www.signature-theatre.org
Tickets
(703) 820-9771
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Smithsonian Institution
Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park and nine research facilities.
Smithsonian Institution Building, “The Castle.” Photo courtesy of the Smithsonian
National Museum of African American History and Culture
The National Museum of African American History and Culture was established in 2003 by an Act of Congress, making it the 19th Smithsonian Institution museum. It is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, art, history, and culture. Construction is expected to be completed in 2015.
Contact
National Museum of African American History Second Floor, East Wing 14th Street and Constitution Avenue Washington, DC 20004 http://nmaahc.si.edu/
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Smithsonian Institution African Art Museum
Exhibits the finest examples of traditional and contemporary art from the entire continent of Africa. Highlights: The Walt Disney-Tishman African Art Collection
african mosaic: celebrating a decade of collecting november 19, 2010–indefinitely
The diversity and outstanding quality of Africa’s arts are reflected in some 112 objects collected by the museum during the past 10 years.
ceramics at the national museum of african art january 14, 1998–indefinitely
On view are 14 vessels representing various regions of the African continent.
pavilion sculptures indefinitely
Sculptures and objects from the collection are displayed in the Pavilion and rotated regularly.
central nigeria unmasked: arts of the benue river valley september 14, 2011–march 4, 2012
The Benue River Valley is the source of some of the most abstract, dramatic, and inventive sculpture in sub-Saharan Africa. Yet, the many, diverse people flanking the 650-mile Benue River and their fascinating arts are far less known and studied than the populations living in northern and southern Nigeria. Central Nigeria Unmasked is the first major international exhibition to present a comprehensive view of the arts produced in the region.
Contact
African Art Museum 950 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20560 www.africa.si.edu
Tickets
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Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum
Twenty-three galleries exhibiting hundreds of aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, and other flight-related artifacts. Highlights: 1903 Wright Flyer, Spirit of St. Louis, SpaceShipOne, Apollo 11 command module, Hubble Space Telescope test vehicle
moving beyond eart permanent
Explore the achievements and challenges of human spaceflight in the United States during the space shuttle and space station era. Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
april 24, 2008–indefinitely
On view are six aircraft—Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
america by air permanent
This exhibition traces the history of commercial air transportation in the U.S. from 1914 to today and discusses how technological innovations have revolutionized air travel.
the wright brothers & the invention of the aerial age indefinitely
This exhibition presents the Wrights’ technical achievements and examines the cultural impact of early powered flight.
voyage–a journey through our solar system permanent
This outdoor exhibition brings to life the great distances between the planets through a scale model of our solar system at one tenbillionth actual size.
explore the universe permanent
Learn what scientists think our universe is like, how the present scientific view of the universe came to be, how our universe is being shaped today, and what mysteries remain.
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Smithsonian Institution space race permanent
This exhibition traces the competition in space between the U.S. and the former Soviet Union from its origins in the 1950s to the recent international cooperation.
how things fly permanent
This interactive gallery explains the basic principles of air and space flight through hands-on activities.
legend, memory, and the great war in the air (wwi aviation) permanent
This gallery features the emergence of air power in World War I and reexamines the reality and the romantic image of this war.
voyager: around the world without a pit stop permanent
This exhibit features the Voyager, the first aircraft to fly around the world without landing or refueling.
looking at earth permanent
This gallery traces the development of technology for viewing Earth from balloons, aircraft, and spacecraft.
the golden age of flight permanent
Americans were wild about aviation in the 1920s and 1930s, the period between the two world wars that came to be known as the Golden Age of Flight.
jet aviation permanent
This gallery illustrates the first 40 years of jet aviation (1939â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1979), including the evolution of commercial and military jet aircraft.
early flight, the samuel p. langley gallery of permanent
The early history of the airplane from antiquity through the first decade of powered flight is told.
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Smithsonian Institution exploring the planets permanent
This exhibition highlights the history and achievements of planetary exploration, both Earth-based and by spacecraft.
apollo to the moon permanent
This exhibition traces NASA’s manned space program from 1961 to 1972.
lunar exploration vehicles permanent
This exhibition gallery highlights NASA lunar surface exploration.
milestones of flight permanent
This gallery features famous airplanes and spacecraft that exemplify the major achievements in the history of flight.
sea-air operations permanent
The focus of this gallery is overwater flight, including aircraft carrier operations from 1911 to the present.
world war ii aviation permanent
The story of World War II is too big for a single gallery, so this one focuses on land-based fighter aviation.
outdoor sculptures: air and space museum permanent
See Ad Astra by Richard Lippold and Continuum by Charles O. Perry outside the museum’s entrances and Delta Solar by Alejandro Otero on the museum’s west side.
jet as art november 2011–december 2012
On view are large-format photos of airliners by Jeffery Milstein.
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Smithsonian Institution Contact
National Air and Space Museum Independence Avenue at 6th Street, SW Washington, DC 20560 www.nasm.si.edu/
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National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Displays hundreds of aviation and space artifacts that are too large to exhibit in the museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., along with thousands of small flight-related artifacts. The B-29 Enola Gay, reassembled after Highlights: Space Shuttle Enterprise, B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay, Concorde, Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird, Boeing Stratoliner
japanese american pioneers of the jet age may 2007–indefinitely
43 years, is displayed at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. UdvarHazy Center in Northern Virginia. This image was taken prior to the facility opening to the public on Dec. 15, 2003. Photo by Eric Long/NASM, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution
Photographs and memorabilia provide a peak at the role Japanese American stewardesses played in Pan American World Airways’ efforts in the mid-1950s to become the pre-eminent carrier over the Pacific.
world war ii prints by robert taylor early march 2006–rotating exhibition Prints by Robert Taylor depict World War II.
james s. mcdonnell space hangar permanent www.guideforthearts.com
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Smithsonian Institution Some 160 large space and missile artifacts and 500 smaller space history artifacts are on view to illustrate the scope of space exploration history.
balloonamania permanent
Some 400 objects from the museum’s collection of ballooning memorabilia illustrate how ballooning captured the public’s imagination during the 18th century in Europe and America.
boeing aviation hangar permanent
Some 161 aircraft are currently on view to illustrate the scope of aviation history, including military, commercial, business, sports, and pre-1920 aviation and vertical flight (helicopters).
Contact
National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway Chantilly, Virginia 20151 www.nasm.si.edu/
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Artworks—including paintings, sculpture, photographs, folk art, and decorative arts from the colonial period to today—offer an unparalleled record of the American experience. Highlights: Lunder Conservation Center; Luce Foundation Center for American Art, a public study center with more than 3,300 artworks to explore; Kogod Courtyard with free, public Wi-Fi internet access
watch this! new directions in the art of the moving image december 10, 2010–indefinitely
In this new permanent gallery dedicated to the media arts, the museum examines the history and the latest developments in the art of the moving image. 76 guide for the arts 2011-2012
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Smithsonian Institution thomas moran landscapes permanent
On view are three large landscape paintings by Thomas Moran.
sculptures by paul manship july 15, 2007–indefinitely
From the museum’s collection of nearly 500 works by Paul Manship (1885–1966) are 25 of his graceful sculptures.
david beck’s MVSEVM permanent
David Beck created MVSEVM, an exquisitely crafted world in miniature; the work reflects the neoclassical architecture of the building, from the 1840s to the present day.
american art through 1940 permanent
This exhibition links artworks to major moments in America’s past in nine thematic sections in 31 galleries.
american experience permanent
These introductory galleries feature landscapes from across the U.S. that convey a sense of place, paintings by Edward Hopper, and photographs of outdoor sculptures by Lee Friedlander.
with liberty: folk art from the smithsonian american art museum permanent
These galleries serve as a reminder that not all artists are formally trained, and that the making of art is as much an act of passion as of intellect.
art since 1945 permanent
On view is modern and contemporary art, including works from Color Field, Abstract Expressionism, and Pop Art.
modern and contemporary art permanent
Located in the Lincoln Gallery with soaring arches, this exhibition features modern and contemporary art.
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Smithsonian Institution lunder conservation center permanent
The Lunder Conservation Center provides the public with a unique opportunity to watch through glass walls conservators at work.
luce foundation center for american art permanent
The Luce Foundation Center for American Art is the first visible art storage and study center in Washington that showcases more than 3,300 artworks from the museum’s permanent collection.
outdoor sculptures: modern head and vaquero 1987–indefinitely
The sculptures Modern Head by Roy Lichtenstein and Vaquero by Luis Jimenez Jr. are located outside the F and G St. entrances.
nam june paik: art and process december 14, 2012–august 11, 2013
This exhibition offers an unprecedented view into artist Nam June Paik’s creative method.
the civil war and american art november 16, 2012–april 28, 2013
Some of the finest artwork produced during the Civil War and its aftermath illustrate the influence of this period in history on the visual arts in America.
the art of video games march 16–september 30, 2012
In this exhibition, the museum is the first to comprehensively examine the evolution of video games as an artistic medium.
multiplicity november 11, 2011–march 11, 2012
This exhibition features more than 50 prints by outstanding contemporary artists who have expanded the idea of multiplicity beyond editions of identical impressions.
inventing a better mousetrap: patent models from the rothschild collection november 11, 2011–november 3, 2013
Back on view are 35 models for 19th century inventions submitted to the Patent Office by inventors from across the United States
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Smithsonian Institution that illustrate the imaginative fervor and amazing craftsmanship of the era.
the great american hall of wonders july 15, 2011–january 8, 2012
This exhibition examines the American ingenuity that energized all aspects of 19th century society, from the painting of landscapes and scenes of everyday life to the planning of scientific expeditions and the development of new mechanical devices.
Contact
American Art Museum 750 9th Street, NW, Suite 3100 Washington, DC 20001 www.americanart.si.edu/
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(202) 633-1000
National Museum of American History
Kenneth E. Behring Center Devoted to the scientific, cultural, social, technological, and political development of the United States. Highlights: Star-Spangled Ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in the Banner, the flag that inspired the national anthem; Washing- 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz. Photo courtesy of the Smithsonian ton’s uniform; Jefferson’s lap desk; Dorothy’s ruby slippers; family programs
pictures for everyone may 3, 2011–tba
The images on view explore how 19th century audiences received and shared visual information that crossed many barriers, including those of race, class, and language.
sweet & sour march 17, 2011–tba
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cobol march 17, 2011–tba
Learn about COBOL, or Common Business Oriented Language, one of the first computer-programming languages to run successfully on different brands of computers, in this case.
two key smithsonian figures: leonard carmichael and frank taylor december 22, 2010–tba
This display case honors two people instrumental in the creation of the National Museum of American History.
portrait of stephen colbert december 16, 2010–tba
The portrait of Stephen Colbert (b. 1964, Washington, D.C.), the mock pundit from the Comedy Central show The Colbert Report, is back on view.
1939 november 24, 2010–tba
This small exhibition reveals how Americans used entertainment to distract themselves during a turbulent year when the country was recovering from the Great Depression and World War II loomed—1939.
the mexican revolution! american legacy september 16, 2010–tba
Objects in this case reveal how U.S. involvement in the Mexican Revolution affected politics and society on both sides of the border.
toys from the attic june 1, 2010–tba
This case examines toys produced in 19th century America that reflect changes in both technology and society.
fifty years of lasers march 5, 2010–tba
Learn about the invention of early lasers and how they were put to practical use in this case.
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Smithsonian Institution celluloid: the first plastic june 2010–tba
A range of objects made from celluloid, the world’s first commercially successful plastic, are highlighted in this case.
stories on money june 11, 2009–indefinitely
This exhibition explores the history of money—coinage and currency—from the earliest times to the present and showcases objects from the museum’s National Numismatic Collection.
on the water: stories from maritime america permanent
This exhibition traces American maritime history from 18th century sailing ships, to 19th century steamboats and fishing craft, to today’s huge container ships.
first ladies at the smithsonian permanent
This exhibition highlights the role of the first lady and features in two galleries a total of 24 first ladies’ gowns and more than 100 other objects, including portraits, White House china, and personal possessions from the Smithsonian’s collection.
the star-spangled banner: the flag that inspired the national anthem permanent
The sight of those “broad stripes and bright stars” inspired Francis Scott Key to write a song that eventually became the United States national anthem.
landmark objects permanent
Six large, iconic artifacts in the main corridor of each wing highlight the key themes of the exhibitions in that wing: the John Bull locomotive identifies the transportation and technology wing; the Vassar telescope identifies the science and innovation wing; the Greensboro lunch counter identifies the American ideals wing; the George Washington sculpture identifies the American lives wing; Clara Barton’s Red Cross ambulance identifies the American wars and politics wing; and Disneyland’s Dumbo the Flying Elephant identifies the entertainment, sports, and music wing. www.guideforthearts.com
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Smithsonian Institution invention at play november 21, 2008–indefinitely
This exhibition focuses on the similarities between the ways children and adults play and the creative skills and processes used by inventors.
national treasures of popular culture permanent
This exhibition displays iconic and well-loved artifacts from popular culture that mirror the ways music, sports, and entertainment have played major roles in American life.
lemelson center case: jerome lemelson: toying with invention november 21, 2008–indefinitely
On view in this case are notebooks with sketches of toy ideas and examples of some of the toys Jerome Lemelson invented.
artifact walls: mall entrance corridor permanent
On view in floor-to-ceiling, glass-fronted walls on both sides of the Mall entrance are objects highlighting the depth and breadth of the museum’s permanent collection and our nation’s rich and diverse history.
artifact walls: constitution ave. entrance corridor permanent
On view in floor-to-ceiling, glass-fronted walls on both sides of the Constitution Avenue entrance are objects highlighting the depth and breadth of the museum’s permanent collection and our nation’s rich and diverse history.
the price of freedom: americans at war permanent
This exhibition surveys the history of America’s military from the Colonial Era to the present conflict in Iraq.
taking america to lunch permanent
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Smithsonian Institution 1890s through the 1980s to celebrate the history and endurance of American lunch boxes.
america on the move permanent
This exhibition examines how transportation—from 1876 to 1999—has shaped our American identity.
bon appetit! julia child’s kitchen at the smithsonian permanent
Step into the culinary world of Julia Child, America’s favorite chef!
within these walls... permanent
The house and the exhibition that surrounds it tell the stories of five of the many families who lived there from the mid-1760s to 1945 and made history in their kitchens and parlors, through everyday choices and personal acts of courage and sacrifice.
the american presidency: a glorious burden permanent
This exhibition of more than 900 objects related to the 43 men who have held the nation’s highest office explores the public, personal, ceremonial, and executive boundaries of the presidency.
communities in a changing nation: the promise of 19th-century america permanent
Explore the excitement and dynamism of American life during the 19th century through the experiences of three communities: Bridgeport, Connecticut; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Charleston, South Carolina.
science in american life permanent
This exhibition examines the interaction between science and society from 1876 to the present.
electricity: lighting a revolution permanent
This exhibition reveals how Thomas Edison’s incandescent electric light bulb and other inventions transformed our world.
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Smithsonian Institution outdoor sculptures: gwenfritz and infinity permanent
See Gwenfritz by Alexander Calder on the northwest grounds and Infinity by Jose de Rivera outside the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mall entrance.
gunboat philadelphia permanent
Built in 1776, the gunboat Philadelphia is the oldest American fighting vessel in existence.
musical instruments hall permanent
The Hall of Musical Instruments presents samples of instruments and music relating to the history, performance styles, and techniques of European and American music and the development of musical instruments dating from the 17th century.
power machinery permanent
This hall follows the development of the increasingly efficient power machinery that helped the United States become a world leader during the Industrial Revolution.
the miniature world of faith bradford: the dollsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; house permanent
This dollhouse and its 800 miniature furnishings represent a romantic view of the life of a large and affluent American family in the early 1900s.
Contact
American History Museum 1400 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 www.americanhistory.si.edu/
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(202) 633-1000
National Museum of the American Indian
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Smithsonian Institution designed in collaboration with Native communities from across the hemisphere. Highlights: Who We Are, introductory film, in the Lelawi Theater; wall of gold objects; Geronimo’s rifle in Our Peoples gallery; Mitsitam Cafe featuring a Native-inspired menu
orientation exhibition cases november 13, 2008–indefinitely
These nine exhibition cases introduce the themes of the museum’s exhibitions.
outdoor sculptures september 21, 2007–indefinitely
See Buffalo Dancer II by George Rivera (Pueblo of Pojoaque) outside the main entrance and Always Becoming by Nora NaranjoMorse (Santa Clara Pueblo) outside the Maryland Ave. entrance.
return to a native place: algonquian peoples of chesapeake permanent
This small display provides an overview of the history of the Native peoples of the Chesapeake Bay region.
our universes: traditional knowledge shapes our world permanent
Focusing on Native cosmology and organized around one solar year, this exhibition explores the annual ceremonies of Native peoples as a window on their ancestral teachings.
our peoples: giving voice to our histories permanent
This exhibition discusses events that shaped the lives and outlook of Native peoples from 1491 to the present.
our lives: contemporary life and identities permanent
This exhibition examines the identities of Native peoples in the 21st century, and how those identities—both individual and communal—are the results of deliberate, often difficult choices made in challenging circumstances.
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Smithsonian Institution window on collections: many hands, many voices permanent
These permanent displays feature more than 3,500 items from the museum’s collection that reveal the remarkable breadth and diversity of Native American objects.
sculpture: allan houser’s sacred rain arrow indefinitely behind the scenes: the real story of quileute wolves january 2012–may 2012
Rare artworks and objects from the Quileute Nation create a public forum for clarifying misconceptions and offering authentic interpretations of wolf mythology.
a song for the horse nation october 29, 2011–january 7, 2013
This exhibition presents the epic story of the horse’s influence on American Indian tribes from the 1600s to the present.
conversations with the earth: indigenous voices on climate change july 22, 2011–january 2, 2012 Photographs, video, and audio clips provide a look at Indigenous science and a Native perspective on global climate change.
Contact
National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20560 www.nmai.si.edu/
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(202) 633-1000
Anacostia Community Museum
Examines, documents, and interprets the impact of historical and contemporary social issues on urban communities. Highlights: Dynamic rotating exhibitions that explore various aspects of urban community life, including such issues as modernization, cultural encounters and environmental change. 86 guide for the arts 2011-2012
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Smithsonian Institution separate and unequaled: black baseball in the district of columbia november 10, 2008–indefinitely
This small exhibition provides an overview of the popularity of African American baseball teams played on segregated fields in Washington, D.C., from Reconstruction to the second half of the 20th century.
outdoor sculpture permanent
Real Justice was created by Washington, D.C.’s metal sculptor Allen Uzikee Nelson.
call and response: community and creativity august 22, 2011–august 5, 2012
This multipart exhibition explores artists and their visions as they draw upon the cultural expression found in schools, churches, community organizations, and other venues in the public sphere. August 22–November 27, 2011: Exercise Your Mind by BK Adams December 12, 2011–March 18, 2012: Acutare by Steven Cummings & ALTARed by Melani Douglass April 2–August 5, 2012 Neighborhood Palette & Citified
Contact
Anacostia Community Museum 1901 Fort Place, SE Washington, DC 20020 www.anacostia.si.edu/
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Freer Gallery of Art
Houses one of the premier collections of Asian art, with objects dating from Neolithic times to the early 20th century, as well as the world’s most important collection of works by James McNeill Whistler. Highlights: Chinese paintings, Indian sculpture, Islamic painting and metalware, Japanese lacquer, Korean ceramics, Whistler’s Peacock Room
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Smithsonian Institution the peacock room comes to america april 9, 2011–spring 2013
The Peacock Room’s special exhibition highlights “points of contacts” between American and Asian art.
seasons: arts of japan february 5, 2011–march 4, 2012
This exhibition shows how seasonal associations permeate Japanese art and culture.
seasons: tea february 5, 2011–march 4, 2012
Examples of tea utensils that embody seasonal changes are on view.
seasons: japanese screens december 24, 2010–january 22, 2012
Features a selection of Japanese screens from the nearly 200 screens held by the Freer Gallery.
ancient chinese jades and bronzes permanent
More than 100 of the Freer’s jades and bronzes—among the greatest treasures of Chinese art outside China—are on view.
ancient near eastern art permanent
An extraordinary selection of silver-gilt ceremonial vessels, created in Iran during the Sasanian Empire (ca. 224-651), are on view.
freer & whistler: points of contact february 23, 2008–indefinitely
Some 23 oil paintings represent a choice selection of the more than 1,300 paintings, prints, and drawings by Whistler from the gallery’s collection.
arts of the indian subcontinent and the himalayas october 16, 2004–indefinitely
This exhibition showcases the extraordinary range of South Asian and Himalayan art.
the religious art of japan december 21, 2002–indefinitely
Important works from the Freer’s collection of Japanese religious art are exhibited.
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Smithsonian Institution entrance sculptures permanent
See two huge sculptures of Japanese warriors and a large stone Buddhist sculpture.
outdoor sculpture: twisted form by shiro hayami permanent Twisted Form (Traveler’s Guardian Spirit) by Shiro Hayami.
charles lang freer and egypt june 13, 1998–indefinitely
Some 70 small glass vessels, bronzes, amulets, and sculptures from the New Kingdom to the Roman Period are on view from Freer’s eclectic collection of Egyptian artifacts.
arts of the islamic world may 3, 1998–indefinitely
The works on view here represent the three principal media for artistic expression in the Islamic world: architecture, the arts of the book, and the arts of the object.
ancient chinese pottery and bronze march 7, 1997–indefinitely
The exhibition shows the complex, changing relationship between two of China’s oldest artistic traditions: ceramic and bronze vessels.
korean ceramics march 1, 1997–indefinitely
This gallery presents 30 Korean ceramics made between 200 and 1900 ranging from tableware and Buddhist cinerary urns made for courtiers to bowls, bottles, and storage jars used by peasants.
Contact
Freer Gallery of Art/Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Smithsonian Institution 1050 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20013 www.asia.si.edu/
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Smithsonian Institution Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Displays the art of our time in a cylindrical building and adjoining plaza and sunken sculpture garden. Highlights: In-depth collection of modern masters and works by emerging artists; cutting-edge films; sculptures by Rodin, Matisse, and Moore on the plaza and in the garden
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On view on several levels are works by modern masters and emerging artists from the permanent collection in a variety of media.
outdoor sculptures: plaza and sculpture garden october 4, 1974–indefinitely
The plaza and sunken sculpture garden include approximately 80 contemporary sculptures.
art and destruction fall 2012–tbd
This ground-breaking exhibition explores the theme of destruction in international contemporary visual culture.
ai weiwei: according to what? june 21–september 9, 2012
A major solo exhibition of works by Chinese conceptual artist Ai Weiwei is on view.
hirshhorn 360-degree projection by doug aitken march–may 2012
View this truly original cutting-edge time-based media installation created by internationally renowned artist Doug Aitken.
suprasensorial: experiments in light, color, and space february 2012–tbd
The international light-and-space art movement of the mid- and late-20th century is explored through large-scale installations by five South American artists.
andy warhol: shadows october 6, 2011–january 8, 2012
Take this rare opportunity to see Andy Warhol’s Shadows—102 large paintings extending almost 450 linear feet—in its entirety.
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Smithsonian Institution black box: nira pereg august 1–november 27, 2011
See Nira Pereg’s video 67 Bows that was inspired by a visit to the Berlin Zoo and features a flock of flamingos.
Contact
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Independence Avenue at Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20560 www.hirshhorn.si.edu/
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National Zoological Park
One of the world’s best zoos and home to approximately 2,000 animals representing nearly 400 species, of which about a quarter are endangered; provides leadership in animal care, science, education, and sustainability. Highlights: Giant pandas, Asian elephants, white-naped cranes, western lowland gorillas, Sumatran tigers, cheetahs, and North Island brown kiwis
elephant trails: phase i permanent
As part of the Zoo’s campaign to save Asian elephants, this expanded and transformed home for the Zoo’s Asian elephants provides new indoor and outdoor space and features a variety of habitats that support the natural behavior of the multi-generational herd.
new at the zoo: 2010 2010–permanent
Visit some of the newest members of the Zoo family.
giant panda habitat permanent
Tian Tian and Mei Xiang can be seen in their habitat wrestling in the grass, sleeping in a tree, munching on stalks of bamboo, or lounging in a misty grotto.
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Smithsonian Institution asia trail permanent
Asia Trail is home to the following Asian species: sloth bears, fishing cats, red pandas, clouded leopards, Asian small-clawed otters, giant pandas, and Japanese giant salamander.
prairie dog playland permanent
This prairie-dog-themed playground, designed for children ages 2–6, reveals a prairie-dog’s perspective on survival.
lemur island permanent
This open-air exhibition is home to both ring-tailed and red-fronted lemurs.
reptile discovery center permanent
The Reptile Discovery Center is an interactive exhibition that features some 70 species of reptiles and amphibians—from snakes to frogs to turtles to lizards to crocodiles to Komodo dragons.
outdoor sculptures: the gathering, lions, and uncle beazley permanent
See The Gathering by Brad Walker, the Taft Bridge Lions by Roland Perry, and Uncle Beazley by Louis Paul Jonas in various locations.
great cats: lions and tigers permanent
See living, breathing, roaring Sumatran tigers and African lions and learn more about these endangered animals.
bird house and the outdoor flight exhibit permanent
The National Zoo is home to hundreds of birds from all over the world.
pollinarium permanent
Living plants, butterflies, and bees are used to explore pollination.
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Smithsonian Institution think tank permanent
This exhibition explores the biology and evolution of animal thinking, focusing on primates.
amazonia permanent
Animals and plants of the New World are included in this rain forest habitat featuring a re-created microcosm of the world’s largest rain forest and the Amazon River.
cheetah conservation station permanent
Cheetahs can be seen engaged in natural behaviors in a grassland setting similar to their natural savanna habitat.
wetlands exhibition permanent
The wetlands contains a boardwalk traversing a series of ponds and wildlife-friendly plantings. Although no captive birds inhabit this area, it is a nice place to birdwatch.
gibbon ridge permanent
Gibbon Ridge is home to three groups of white-cheeked gibbons and a group of siamangs.
invertebrates permanent
This exhibition is home to dozens of invertebrate species—the most abundant creatures on earth—from sea stars to spiny lobsters, to giant African millipedes, to tarantulas, to a giant Pacific octopus.
small mammal house permanent
Most species in the Zoo’s Small Mammal House are no bigger than a breadbox.
great ape house permanent
This exhibition is home to western lowland gorillas and orangutans.
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Smithsonian Institution new seal and sea lion exhibition 2012 (tentative)–permanent
This exhibition provides a new home for the seals and sea lions in an enriching environment modeled on the central California coast. There are wave machines to keep the water moving, giving the marine mammals a chance to swim within a changing environment. As well, there is a sea lion pool with underwater features for them to explore.
Contact
National Zoological Park 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008 www.nationalzoo.si.edu
Tickets
(202) 633-4888
National Museum of Natural History
Exhibitions on earliest human origins; development of world cultures; ancient and modern mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and sea creatures. Highlights: Dinosaurs; history and culture of Africa; Janet Annen- The Hope Diamond berg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems, Photo courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution and Minerals; Hope diamond; Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals; Sant Ocean Hall; David H. Koch Hall of Human Origins; Butterfly Pavilion
eternal life in ancient egypt april 5, 2011–tba
Learn about Egyptian burial ritual and cosmology and what they reveal about life in ancient Egypt.
scarlet night december 9, 2010–indefinitely
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Smithsonian Institution hope diamond in its new temporary setting november 18, 2010–november 18, 2011
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic donation of the Hope Diamond and the museum’s centennial, the museum is exhibiting for the first time ever the Hope Diamond in a new temporary setting called “Embracing Hope.”
the david h. koch hall of human origins: what does it mean to be human? permanent
This major exhibition hall focuses on the story of human origins and probes the ecological and genetic connections that human beings have had with the natural world over time.
written in bone: forensic files of the 17th century chesapeake february 7, 2009–january 6, 2013
This exhibition features archaeological discoveries that reveal the historic importance of Jamestown and its contribution to the American way of life.
the sant ocean hall permanent
Dive in with Phoenix—a model of an actual North Atlantic right whale—and discover how the ocean is a global system essential to all life in this exhibition featuring hundreds of preserved marine specimens, a living coral reef, and many interactive displays.
butterflies + plants: partners in evolution permanent
This exhibition shows how butterflies have evolved, adapted, and diversified with their plant partners over millions of years.
discovering rastafari! november 2, 2007–november 6, 2011
This exhibition moves beyond the popular Jamaican music known as reggae to explore the origins and practice of the Rastafari religion.
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Smithsonian Institution korea gallery permanent
On view are some 85 objects, including Korean ceramics, wooden furniture, stone and wooden sculptures, paintings, and textiles.
mammals, kenneth e. behring family hall of permanent
Travel to four continents to see some 274 mammals in lifelike poses in their natural habitat and learn about what they share in common and what makes them unique.
african voices permanent
This exhibition examines the diversity, dynamism, and global influence of Africa’s peoples and cultures.
african elephant permanent
Dominating the rotunda, in a setting that re-creates the Angolan bush, is the museum’s 8-ton, 14-foot-tall African elephant.
geology, gems, and minerals, janet annenberg hooker hall of permanent
This hall features 2,500 minerals and gems, including the Hope Diamond, Hooker Emerald Brooch, and Star of Asia sapphire. It also explores the birth and evolution of the solar system and the earth’s changing surface through computer interactives and video presentations.
blast from the past june 27, 1997–indefinitely
This showcase features a 11.5-meter tubular core sample that shows physical and biological effects of Earth’s collision with a giant asteroid 65 million years ago, which resulted in the extinction of the dinosaurs.
insect zoo, o. orkin permanent
The Insect Zoo focuses on live insects and their relationships with plants, animals, and humans.
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Smithsonian Institution welcome to the national museum of natural history permanent
The museum welcomes visitors with several items from its collection: an Easter Island head (also called a Maoi), Northwest Coast totem poles, and Yap money.
life in the ancient seas permanent
Fantastic marine fossils tell the story of evolution and extinction in the seas.
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An overview of the origin and early evolution of life is presented.
fossil mammals: mammals in the limelight permanent
This exhibition focuses on the spectacular evolution of mammals as the dominant class of vertebrates following the extinction of the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago.
outdoor sculptures, including sculptures from nature permanent
See sculptures located outside the Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive entrances.
dinosaurs: reptiles: masters of land permanent
All of the old favorites are on view in the exhibition hallâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Diplodocus, T. rex, and Triceratopsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and more.
fossil plants and animals: the conquest of land permanent This exhibition focuses on the earliest plants and animals that evolved the complex adaptations needed to live on land.
fossils galore: a grand opening permanent
Soft-bodied and hard-shelled animals, tall sponges, and algae offer a rare glimpse into the earliest explosion of animal life more than 500 million years ago, including the famous Burgess Shale.
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Smithsonian Institution birds of the district of columbia indefinitely
Year-round and seasonal residents, migrants and vagrants—hundreds of bird species—are displayed.
ice age: ice age mammals and the emergence of man permanent
This hall provides a glimpse of the Ice Age, one of the most extraordinary times in earth’s history and features skeletons of some of the largest Ice Age mammals, including the woolly mammoth.
osteology: hall of bones permanent
Hundreds of skeletons of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians are shown in characteristic poses.
x-ray vision: fish inside out january 28–august 5, 2012
X-rays of some of the fish in the museum’s collection reveal delicate and exquisite details and help scientists understand the evolutionary development of fish.
the beautiful time: photography by sammy baloji january 7, 2012–january 6, 2013
Congolese photographer Sammy Baloji’s images address issues of postcolonial history, urbanization, and the aspirations of youth in 21st century Africa.
the evolving universe october 21, 2011–march 2012 (tba)
Full-color photographs capture the awe-inspiring beauty of the cosmos as seen through high-powered terrestrial and orbiting telescopes.
against all odds: the chilean mine rescue august 5, 2011–indefinitely
See the actual rescue capsule used to rescue the 33 Chilean miners trapped underground for two months in 2010.
more than meets the eye july 23, 2011–february 2012
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Smithsonian Institution race: are we so different? june 18, 2011–january 1, 2012
This traveling exhibition looks at race and racism in the United States through biological, cultural, and historical points of view.
Contact
National Museum of Natural History 10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20560 www.mnh.si.edu/
Tickets
(202) 633-1000
National Portrait Gallery
Tells the stories of America through the individuals who have shaped our nation, from pre-colonial times to today, including poets and presidents, visionaries and villains, actors and activists. Highlights: America’s Presidents features the nation’s only complete collection of presidential portraits outside the White House
150th commemoration of the civil war: the death of ellsworth april 29, 2011–march 18, 2012
“America’s Presidents” George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, as installed in “America’s Presidents,” National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.
The National Portrait Gallery marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War Photo by Hugh Talman, through a series of four alcove exhibiSmithsonian Institution tions—one each year—commemorating this period of American history. The first of these exhibitions recounts the death of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, a friend of President Lincoln, in Alexandria, Virginia.
portraits of john f. kennedy early january 2011–january 8, 2012
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Smithsonian Institution the struggle for justice permanent
This exhibition showcases major cultural and political figures who struggled to achieve civil rights for disenfranchised or marginalized groups.
renovating a landmark: from patent office to reynolds center permanent
This small exhibition commemorates the opening of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard.
america’s presidents permanent
This exhibition displays multiple images of the presidents of the United States, including Gilbert Stuart’s “Lansdowne” portrait of George Washington.
american origins, 1600–1900 permanent
This exhibition starts from the days of contact between Native Americans and European explorers through the struggles of independence to the Gilded Age.
twentieth-century americans permanent
Six galleries showcase the major cultural, scientific, and political figures of the 20th century.
jo davidson: biographer in bronze permanent
On view are portraits made by renowned American sculptor Jo Davidson between 1908 and 1946.
lunder conservation center permanent
The Lunder Conservation Center provides a unique opportunity to view conservators at work.
the confederate sketches of adalbert volck march 30, 2012–january 21, 2013
View some of German immigrant Adalbert J. Volck’s pictorial propaganda in support of the the Confederacy.
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Smithsonian Institution mathew brady’s photographs of union generals march 30, 2012–may 2015 (tba)
Studio portraits of Union military leaders from George McClellan and Ambrose Burnside to William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses Grant by photographer Mathew Brady are on view.
the black list: photos by timothy greenfield-sanders october 28, 2011–april 22, 2012
Photographs of 50 prominent African Americans from various professions, disciplines, and backgrounds redefine the word “blacklist.”
seeing gertrude stein: five stories october 14, 2011–january 22, 2012
More than 50 artifacts and 100 works of art reveal Gertrude Stein’s life and her many identities.
portraiture now: asian american portrait of encounter august 12, 2011–october 14, 2012
Seven artists from across the country offer provocative artistic responses to the Asian experience in America and the meaning of being Asian American.
one life: ronald reagan july 1, 2011–may 1, 2012
This exhibition shows how shortly after Reagan became president that any discussion about the need to change the office of the president ended.
mementos: painted and photographic miniatures, 1750–1920 june 17, 2011–may 13, 2012 Portrait miniatures from the museum’s collection are on view.
Contact
National Portrait Gallery Eighth and F Streets, NW Washington, DC 20001 www.npg.si.edu/
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National Postal Museum
Devoted to the history of America’s mail service and the hobby of stamp collecting. Highlights: Full-size, Freightliner semi-truck cab cutaway; three vintage mail planes; stagecoach; 1931 Ford Model A postal truck; replica of a railway car; letters; updated exhibition on the Pony Express; special exhibits of rare and important stamps; videos, computer interactives, and hands-on activities
collecting history: 125 years of the national philatelic collection august 8, 2010–january 9, 2012
The National Postal Museum celebrates the 125th anniversary of its National Philatelic Collection, which predates the museum by more than 100 years, with this exhibition that traces the history of this national treasure.
pony express: romance vs. reality permanent
This exhibition examines fictional and actual stories from the history of the world’s best known mail carriers.
Abraham Lincoln Certified Plate Proofs november 15, 2008–summer 2012 (tba)
Eleven certified plate proofs for postage stamps issued from 1894 to 1959 honoring Abraham Lincoln are on view in the Philatelic Gallery pullout frames.
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This exhibition spotlights the oldest federal law enforcement agency and its role in fighting crime.
binding the nation permanent
This gallery provides an overview of mail service in America from colonial times through the 19th century, stressing the importance of written communication in the young nation.
customers and communities permanent
This gallery focuses on the modern changes in mail service introduced at the turn of the 20th century.
moving the mail permanent
Faced with the challenge of moving the mail quickly, the postal service looked to trains, automobiles, airplanes, and buses to deliver the mail.
the art of cards and letters permanent
This gallery emphasizes the art of letter writing, a cherished art form providing a window into American history.
philatelic gallery permanent
For both the serious collector and those who know little about the renowned hobby of stamp collecting, this gallery highlights some of the best philatelic collections in the world.
william h. gross stamp gallery permanent
This new permanent gallery provides additional space, for the first time at the street level, for new exhibitions, public programs, and a Welcome Center to greet visitors.
mail call permanent
This exhibition addresses the emotional importance of mail to
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Smithsonian Institution troops and their families during wartime and the logistics of delivering mail to troops at war.
systems at work permanent
Learn how mail travels from sender to recipient and how the process has changed over the last 200 years!
Contact
National Postal Museum 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 www.postalmuseum.si.edu/
Tickets
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The Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Dedicated to exhibiting American contemporary crafts and decorative arts from the 19th to the 21st centuries. Highlights: Larry Fuente’s Game Fish, Wendell Castle’s Ghost Clock, Grand Salon, craft sales in the Museum Store
grand salon installation: paintings from the smithsonian american art auseum permanent
On view are 70 paintings from the 1840s to the 1930s installed salon style, with paintings hung one-atop-another and side by side.
permanent collection permanent
The permanent collection of the Renwick Gallery features contemporary American crafts in glass, ceramics, metal, wood, and fiber.
octagon room permanent
The Octagon Room is furnished with paintings from SAAM’s collection, including impressionism and the Gilded Age period.
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Smithsonian Institution To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery, the museum presents works by 40 artists under the age of 40.
Contact
The Renwick Gallery 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (at 17th Street) Washington, DC 20006 www.americanart.si.edu/renwick/
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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Features both permanent and temporary exhibitions of Asian art from ancient times to contemporary. Highlights: South Asian sculpture, Chinese jades and bronzes, modern Japanese ceramics
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
sculpture: monkeys grasping for the Moon 2004–indefinitely
Image Courtesy of the Freer and Sackler Galleries
This whimsical sculpture, hanging from the atrium to the reflecting pool, is composed of 21 laminated wood pieces, with each forming the word “monkey” in a dozen different languages.
contemporary japanese porcelain permanent
Twentieth-century Japanese artists give fresh interpretations to the time-honored art of porcelain.
sculpture of south asia and the himalayas november 26, 1992–indefinitely
Several centuries of sculptures from South India are on view.
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Smithsonian Institution the arts of china november 18, 1990–indefinitely
A variety of materials, techniques, and motifs, which span almost six thousand years, are explored in this exhibition.
power/play: china’s empress dowager september 24, 2011–january 29, 2012
This exhibition will provide a compelling and immersive exploration of the Empress Dowager Cixi—supreme leader of China for more than 45 years—through 35 glass-plate negatives, two original prints, and film clips.
family matters: portraits from the qing court june 11, 2011–january 16, 2012
Paintings of three generations of the Qing dynasty’s imperial family are on view.
Contact
Freer Gallery of Art/Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Smithsonian Institution 1050 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20013 www.asia.si.edu/
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Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)
Home to the Smithsonian Information Center and the permanent exhibition Smithsonian Institution: America’s Treasure Chest, as well as the Institution’s administrative headquarters. Highlights: Video orientation, a scale model of the federal city, and brochures in several languages, Castle Café, and free public Wi-Fi.
bradley and hubbard: masters of metal work november 5, 2010–indefinitely
On view in these cases are selected decorative metal objects from the Smithsonian Institution Castle Collection that trace the history of the Bradley and Hubbard Manufacturing Company from its start in 1852 to 1940.
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Smithsonian Institution the wonder of light: touch and learn october 29, 2010–indefinitely
On view in a case are objects from the museums’ collections related to light, accompanied by a touch-screen table nearby featuring interactive activities for children that tell stories of light.
the smithsonian institution: america’s treasure chest permanent
In display cases framing the walls of this historic room are selected objects representing all of the museums that offer a tantalizing sample of the breadth and depth of the Smithsonian’s vast collections.
exhibit panels: the west wing: a chronology permanent
This panel display reveals the history of the west wing of the Castle—from its first use as the Institution’s library to its use as The Commons dining room (through June 20, 2004).
smithson’s crypt permanent
The final resting place of the Institution’s benefactor, James Smithson (1765–1829), is a small chapel-like room located at the north entrance to the Castle.
smithsonian information center open–permanent
Smithsonian Information Center includes information services for the public, an orientation theater, a gift shop, a cafe, and exhibitions.
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Strathmore
Located one-half mile outside the Capital Beltway in North Bethesda, Maryland, Strathmore provides affordable, accessible, multi-disciplinary arts programming in the Mansion at Strathmore, the Music Center at Strathmore, and on its scenic 11-acre site. High quality arts programming, designed for audiences of many tastes, served with the hospitality and warmth of a family enterprise, are the hallmarks of Strathmore. Seasonal outdoor events seek to be inclusive in their programming appeal, reaching out to people of all ages, interests, and cultural heritage Artistic offerings presented by Strathmore in the Music Center include world-class performances by major international artists of folk, rock, blues, pop, R&B, jazz, world music, show tunes, and classical music. The Mansion at Strathmore is home to more intimate artistic programs in the warm and acoustically superb 100-seat Dorothy M. and Maurice C. Shapiro Music Room, the Gudelsky Gallery Suite exhibition spaces, the outdoor Gudelsky Concert Pavilion, and outdoor Sculpture Gardens.
The Ives Project
Sponsored by the Strathmore Artistic Initiatives Fund, the Charles Ives Society, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
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Strathmore Regarded by many as one of America’s greatest composers, Ives is less familiar than Aaron Copland or George Gershwin. The story of Ives will be told through his music, readings, lecture/performances, and recordings, shining a light on this iconic American composer’s work, continuing the tradition that began with Strathmore’s Stravinsky Project in April 2010, as it delves into the life and music of quintessential New Englander, Charles Ives.
The Ives Project Ives Masterclass With Jeremy Denk (Part of Celebrating American Composers) Mansion at Strathmore
november 3, 2011, 4:00 pm
Talented music students are guided in the intricacies of performing Ives’ music.
The Ives Project Ives Plays Ives
(Part of Celebrating American Composers) Mansion at Strathmore
november 3, 2011, 5:30 pm
Post-Classical Ensemble founder Joseph Horowitz and musician Jeremy Denk present and discuss rare recordings of Ives performing his own music.
The Ives Project Beethoven And Ives
(Part of Celebrating American Composers) Music Center at Strathmore
november 4, 2011, 8:00 pm Jeremy Denk, piano William Sharp, reader
charles ives Concord Sonata ludwig van beethoven Piano Sonata No. 29, “Hammerklavier”
“One of the best pianists of his generation” (Denver Post), Jeremy Denk is known for his explorations of music by Ives. At Strathmore, he contrasts Ives’ Concord Sonata with Beethoven’s “Hammerklavier,” which The New York Times calls “two of the www.guideforthearts.com
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Strathmore hardest, longest, and most path-breaking works in the piano repertory.” Though these compositions were written a century apart, Denk makes the case that they are musical soul mates— daring pieces that challenge the conventions of classical composition. As Ives’ landmark Concord Sonata is dedicated to iconic New England literary figures, this piece will be presented with readings of work by these great voices of American literature.
The Ives Project Interpreting Ives
(Part of Celebrating American Composers) Music Center at Strathmore, Room 402
november 5, 2011, 3:30–6:30 pm
Definitive Ives authorities Joseph Horowitz, Jeremy Denk, Tom Owens, and William Sharp build an understanding and image of the celebrated composer by exploring his relevance in the 21st century and relationship to revolutionary musical predecessors, as well as the inspiration for his works and readings of personal letters.
The Ives Project Ives And Other Innovators Jack Quartet
(Part of Celebrating American Composers) Mansion at Strathmore
november 5, 2011, 7:30 pm philip glass String Quartet No. 5 julia wolfe Dig Deep charles ives String Quartet No. 2 caleb burhans Contritus
Known for its “viscerally exciting performances,” (The New York Times) the JACK Quartet is dedicated to presenting new music. The intrepid ensemble performs the music of Ives juxtaposed with works by contemporary composers. (Audience members can also join in a post-concert discussion with the artists.)
Béla Fleck And The Original Flecktones (Part of Celebrating American Composers) Music Center at Strathmore
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Strathmore Masterfully-equipped with his signature banjo, 11-time Grammy Award Winner Béla Fleck explores a “limitless musical universe” (NPR.org) that includes worlds of music ranging from bluegrass to bebop, with the Original Flecktones—Howard Levy, Victor Wooten, and Futureman.
Ann Hampton And Liz Callaway Boom! And Broadway Sponsored by Shugoll Research Music Center at Strathmore
november 13, 2011, 7:00 pm Tony-nominated sisters Ann Hampton and Liz Callaway are commensurate Broadway babes. These champions of the American songbook have made their musical mark as singers, skillful musicians, lyricists, composers, and actresses. Their sound is just as versatile, blending elements of jazz, cabaret, Broadway, and pop. At Strathmore they will combine the best of their popular revue Boom! and their favorite Broadway melodies.
Turtle Island Quartet “Have You Ever Been…?”: The Music Of Jimi Hendrix And David Balakrishnan (Part of Celebrating American Composers) Mansion at Strathmore
november 18, 2011, 7:30 and 9:30 pm The two-time Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet and its founder David Balakrishnan venture to Electric Ladyland, revealing works by the legendary Jimi Hendrix, as well as compositions inspired by Hendrix’s music, including a new composition by Balakrishnan, “Tree of Life.”
Masters Of Illusion Live! Music Center at Strathmore
november 19, 2011, 8:00 pm november 20, 2011, 2:00 pm Experts from the popular television show Masters of Illusion: www.guideforthearts.com
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Strathmore Impossible Magic, bring the enigmatic allure of magic to the Strathmore stage with exotic animals, beautiful dancers, escapologists, comedy, quick-change artists, and sleight of hand performed live and in real time.
Amstel Saxophone And New Century Saxophone Quartets (Part of Celebrating American Composers) Mansion at Strathmore
november 20, 2011, 4:00 and 7:30 pm john cage Four5 otto ketting Close Harmony (U.S. Premiere) jorrit dijkstra Shruut david lang Revolutionary Etude No. 2 jan pieterszoon sweeklinck Double Quartet david cutler Weekend Traveler (Washington, D.C. Debut) michael torke May (U.S. Premiere) michael torke June (U.S. Premiere) michael torke July
These ground-breaking ensembles reveal new depths of versatility in the saxophone, performing music that spans from Baroque to contemporary. The Dutch Amstel Quartet is “nothing short of astounding” (Fanfare Magazine) and the New Century Saxophone Quartet tackles “brave new territory” with “a finely honed musicality” (Los Angeles Times). They present two concerts of challenging pieces, including three U.S. premieres.
Classic Albums Live: The Beatles’ Abbey Road Music Center at Strathmore
november 25, 2011, 8:00 pm
Gifted musicians meticulously recreate note-for-note and cutfor-cut The Beatles last studio recording together, Abbey Road.
Jenny Lin, Piano
(Part of Celebrating American Composers) Mansion at Strathmore
december 1, 2011, 7:30 pm
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Strathmore A Skaggs Family Christmas Music Center at Strathmore
december 1, 2011, 8:00 pm Country and bluegrass superstar Ricky Skaggs and his family join The Whites and their children to share a special Christmas season strumming and plucking favorites like “Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow,” “Deck the Halls,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”
The 5 Browns Holiday Show Music Center at Strathmore
december 2, 2011, 8:00 pm
The 5 Browns—siblings Ryan, Melody, Gregory, Deondra, and Desirae—all attended New York’s Juilliard School. In fact, they became the first family of five siblings ever accepted simultaneously. In a Strathmore return engagement, five pianos adorn the stage with the Browns performing incredible arrangements of classical and holiday favorites from Mozart to Copland to Rogers and Hammerstein.
Dave Koz And Friends: A Smooth Jazz Christmas 2011 Music Center at Strathmore
december 5, 2011, 8:00 pm A cherished holiday tradition marking its 14th anniversary brings together a magical combination of musicians to celebrate this special season. Joining multi-Grammy® nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Koz on the coast-to-coast outing will be trumpeter/ composer/producer Rick Braun, South African singer/guitarist Jonathan Butler, and Dutch saxophone star Candy Dulfer. The foursome will perform hits from their respective catalogues and jam on fresh, lively arrangements of seasonal favorites in an uplifting, high-energy show the whole family will love.
Wendy Richman, Viola
World premiere by Stephen Gorbos (Part of Celebrating American Composers) Mansion at Strathmore
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Strathmore Hailed for her “absorbing,” (The New York Times) and “fresh and idiomatic” (The Washington Post) performances, violist Wendy Richman has received acclaim as a soloist and chamber musician across the United States and Europe. Her program at Strathmore will include a world premiere by award-winning composer and Catholic University professor Stephen Gorbos, and Baltimore composer and Peabody Institute professor David Smooke’s new piece “Extraordinary Rendition.”
Ramsey Lewis: The Sun Goddess Tour Music Center at Strathmore
december 9, 2011, 8:00 pm
Ramsey is revisiting his classic 70s album Sun Goddess—he will perform all of the songs from it as well as funky versions of some of his other classics on tour with his electric band—guitarist Henry Johnson, bassist Joshua Ramos, drummer Charles Heath, and keyboard player Tim Gant.
Bruce Swaim Quartet
(Part of Celebrating American Composers) Mansion at Strathmore
january 12, 2012, 7:30 pm Bruce Swaim, tenor saxophone Jay Cooley, piano Paul Langosch, bass Dominic Smith, drums
“Long one of D.C.’s best-kept secrets” (Cadence Magazine), tenor saxophonist Bruce Swaim has performed with such artists as Keter Betts, Carl Allen, Rosemary Clooney, Martha Reeves, and Millie Jackson. The Bruce Swaim Quintet will deliver a concert of American jazz standards, “alive and passionately delivered” (Cadence Magazine) along with new works.
Ethel Merman’s Broadway Starring Rita Mckenzie Music Center at Strathmore
january 21, 2012, 8:00 pm
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Strathmore storied theatrical career from musicals including Annie Get Your Gun, Gypsy and Hello, Dolly. “McKenzie steals the scene and wins our hearts, making the legend Ethel Merman ‘...still crowing, still going strong’” (BroadwayWorld.com).
Imani Winds
Mansion at Strathmore
january 26, 2012, 7:30 pm valerie coleman Red Clay Mississippi Delta paquito d’rivera arr. valerie coleman Kites astor piazzolla arr. jeff scott Contrabajissimo bill douglas Suite Cantabile igor stravinsky arr. jonathan russell The Rite of Spring
gamal abdel-rahim arr. adam lesnick The Lotus Pond trad arr. gene kavadlo Klezmer Dances: Khosidl & Freylekh Grammy-nominated Imani Winds ensemble has carved out a distinct presence in the classical music world with its dynamic playing, poignant programming, genre-blurring collaborations and inspirational outreach programs. As part of a multi-day residency at Strathmore, the Imani Winds brings one of its signature programs to the Mansion, reflective of the group’s deep commitment to new work as well as the traditional wind quintet repertoire while meaningfully bridging cultures.
Clancy Newman, Cello Noreen Cassidy-Polera, Piano Mansion at Strathmore
january 29, 2012, 4:00 pm ernest bloch From Jewish Life felix mendelssohn Sonata in D Minor johannes brahms Sonata in F Major newman From Method to Madness Winner of the first prize in the prestigious Naumburg International Competition, cellist Clancy Newman has caught the attention of critics at a young age. The virtuoso is praised for his “entirely dazzling” (San Francisco Chronicle) concerts and “exhilarating energy” (The New York Times). www.guideforthearts.com
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Strathmore All I Did Was Ask: An Evening With Npr’s Terry Gross Music Center at Strathmore
february 3, 2012, 8:00 pm
The voice of Terry Gross is synonymous with radio, and with revealingly candid interviews. Her National Public Radio program Fresh Air is heard by more than 4.5 million people daily, and has included celebrated artists, writers, actors, and musicians. The popular journalist will share her most fascinating conversations.
John Pizzarelli Kurt Elling
Music Center at Strathmore
february 10, 2012, 8:00 pm
Vocalists John Pizzarelli and Kurt Elling share the tributes to Sinatra and Ellington, as well as compelling riffs on standards of the American songbook, that have brought new audiences to jazz music. New York Magazine encourages audience to, “Never miss a chance to see John Pizzarelli,” while JazzTimes declares Kurt Elling, “one of the preeminent jazz singers of our time.”
Discover Ellington february 3–20, 2012
Edward “Duke” Ellington wrote over 1,000 compositions and changed the face of American music. A prominent figure in the history of jazz, Ellington was a native son of Washington D.C., who returned again and again to the city of his birth to perform and create. Ellington’s music erased boundaries, embracing blues, gospel, film scores, and popular and classical music. His big band made indelible hits of his songs, including “Take the A Train,” “Mood Indigo,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing),” and his classical compositions have become standards of the orchestral repertoire. Strathmore explores the life of this renowned composer with Discover Ellington.
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Former Strathmore Artist in Residence mentor Chris Vidala and bandmates perform instrumental Ellington standards to provide a musicians view of the Ellington repertoire.
Discover Ellington “The Duke”
(Part of Celebrating American Composers) Mansion at Strathmore
february 13, 2012, 7:30–9:00 pm
Duke Ellington disliked the term jazz, but reveled in the African American musical forms that were the basis for the genre that he explored his entire life. Jazz musician, historian, and educator Rusty Hassan will demonstrate how blues, spirituals, work songs, ragtime, and indeed, New Orleans “jazz” were incorporated into Ellington’s compositions. The film short “Symphony In Black” will be shown as a part of Mr. Hassan’s examination of the Duke’s music.
Discover Ellington Mostly Ellington Robert Glasper, Piano
(Part of Celebrating American Composers) Mansion at Strathmore
february 16, 2012, 7:30 pm
An artist who “unfailingly gets the feeling right” (New York Magazine), Glasper has enthralled critics as leader of both the acoustic Robert Glasper Trio and the electric, hip hop-oriented Robert Glasper Experiment. In an intimate Mansion performance, the pianist performs the music of Duke Ellington, his own original works, and music by Thelonious Monk. (Audience members can also join in a pre-concert discussion at 6:30 p.m.)
Discover Ellington Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings Ellington American Songbook (Part of Celebrating American Composers) Music Center at Strathmore
february 17, 2012, 8:00 pm
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Strathmore songbook to share forgotten jewels and classic compositions, such as “Mood Indigo” and “Solitude” along with favorites from the hit musical revue Sophisticated Ladies, and selections from Ellington’s last, unfinished musical, Queenie Pie.
Discover Ellington Big Band Ellington: Duke Goes Latin (Part of Celebrating American Composers) Music Center at Strathmore
february 18, 2012, 8:00 pm
The Grammy-winning Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra led by Arturo O’Farrill, joined by soloist Paquito D’Rivera, recreates the sound of the fabled Duke Ellington big band in such classics as “Caravan” and “In a Sentimental Mood,” and performs new pieces inspired by Ellington, such as Erika Von Kreist’s Ellington Overture and Michael Philip Mossman’s Ellington Afro-Latin Suite.
Discover Ellington Ellington: A Sacred Concert
(Part of Celebrating American Composers) Music Center at Strathmore
february 19, 2012, 4:00 pm
In the last decade of his life, Ellington wrote three “sacred concerts,” performed live in New York City with a hand-picked group of masterful musicians. Recorded for posterity, the compositions and performances remain some of the most revered in American music. The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra and the Morgan State University Choir will recreate important moments from the historic concerts.
Discover Ellington Discover Strathmore: Open House (Part of Celebrating American Composers) Music Center and Mansion at Strathmore
february 20, 2012, 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Strathmore’s annual free open house festival will celebrate Duke Ellington.
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Strathmore The 23-year-old virtuoso has critics reaching for new superlatives to describe his moving cello performances, presented with “daredevil verve, intense focus and expressive artistry” (The New York Times).
Lily Tomlin
Music Center at Strathmore
february 26, 2012, 7:00 pm
Lily Tomlin will conjure up the universe of quirky characters that have earned her six Emmys, two Tonys, a Grammy and the Mark Twain Prize. Strathmore will host a raucous reunion of her menagerie of alter egos, including Edith Ann, Ernestine, Judith Beasley the Calumet City housewife, and Sister Boogie Woman.
Max Raabe Und Das Palast Orchester Co-Presented with Maestro Artist Management Music Center at Strathmore
march 1, 2012, 8:00 pm
Backed by his stellar 12-member orchestra, Max Raabe will reveal lost music from the Cabaret era of the turbulent Weimar Republic, in a performance that is “Exhilarating…spotlessly urbane virtuosity…polishing their act to a razor’s edge, a scalpel dashingly, lethally sharp” (Boston Globe).
Ben Beilman, Violin Mansion at Strathmore
march 4, 2012, 4:00 pm
Ben Beilman won the top prize at the eminent 2010 Montréal International Musical Competition at the age of 20, and will showcase his mastery of the violin with a repertoire of classical compositions by storied composers.
Michael Thomas Quintet Mansion at Strathmore
march 8, 2012, 7:30 pm
An anchor of the D.C. jazz scene, the Michael Thomas Quintet blends hard-bop and blues in its original compositions. “The www.guideforthearts.com
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Strathmore first moments proclaim something special…[Thomas] is a dynamic force, rolling along, bopping and weaving. He can be aggressive…rollicking…soulful—you name it” (Cadence Magazine).
Spirit Of Uganda
Music Center at Strathmore
march 9, 2012, 8:00 pm
The child performers in Spirit of Uganda are cultural ambassadors of East Africa, sharing regionally-specific song and dramatic choreography in a vibrant performance. This troupe of “young, proud and marvelously spirited musicians and dancers send a message of courage and hope” (Village Voice). The faces of Uganda’s 2.4 million orphans, these children raise funds to support themselves and others displaced in their homeland.
Brasil Guitar Duo Mansion at Strathmore
march 22, 2012, 7:30 pm
The acclaimed duo will present renditions of classical titles as well as music of their native Brazil, with influences that reveal the country’s rich history and culminating influences from Europe, Africa, and the Americas. “It would be hard to imagine a better performance…This is wonderful music played at the highest interpretive level” (Classical Guitar Magazine).
Ethan Bortnick And His Musical Time Machine Music Center at Strathmore
march 23, 2012, 8:00 pm
At only 10 years old Ethan Bortnick has mastered a library of songs that span genre and time, from Bach to The Beatles to Justin Bieber, that has earned coveted recognition on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Good Morning America. The mini-maestro will showcase the immense talent that has earned him national acclaim, performing popular and classical titles, as well as his own compositions.
Red Star Red Army Chorus And Dance Ensemble Music Center at Strathmore
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Viver Brasil Feet On The Ground Music Center at Strathmore
april 12, 2012, 8:00 pm
The award-winning company illustrates the breadth of Brazilian traditions and celebrations, including the vivacious Carnaval, African orixás (deities), ceremonial celebrations and the Brazilian martial arts/dance form of capoeira, with a “breathless and colorful” performance (LA Weekly) rooted in the traditional and contemporary song and dance of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
Joshua Bell And Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields All Beethoven Music Center at Strathmore
april 13, 2012, 8:00 pm ludwig van beethoven Coriolan Overture ludwig van beethoven Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61 ludwig van beethoven Symphony No.4 in B Flat Major, Op. 60 The legendary ensemble known for its “clarity and rhythmic precision, the vivacious brightness of its instrumental colors” (San Francisco Chronicle), returns to Strathmore with an all-Beethoven program featuring violinist Joshua Bell. The concert juxtaposes three works written around the same time but in vividly different moods.
Paco De Lucia
Co-presented with Blues Alley Music Center at Strathmore
april 18, 2012, 8:00 pm
The greatest living master of the flamenco guitar, Paco de Lucia is credited with creating a “fusion” style of flamenco influenced by jazz, stretching and embellishing flamenco’s strict structure while remaining faithful to its soul. Innovative and influential, his flamenco recordings have had a revolutionary impact, infusing new life into the art form and www.guideforthearts.com
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Strathmore bringing it worldwide attention. “Breathtaking... a masterful, gemlike performance. The hall erupted in yelping applause” (The New York Times).
William Bolcom And Joan Morris (Part of Celebrating American Composers) Mansion at Strathmore
april 19, 2012, 7:30 pm
Traversing Broadway, vaudeville, and concert hall, performing music from the ragtime era to the end of the 20th century, composer/pianist William Bolcom and singer Joan Morris bring a cast of characters to life through popular song. With their mix of audience patter and vocal theatrics, “Bolcom and Morris may be the best thing to happen to American popular song since the invention of sheet music” (The Chicago Sun-Times). (Audience members can also join in a post-concert discussion with the artists led by Washington Post theater critic Peter Marks.)
Abraham Inc.
Music Center at Strathmore
may 3, 2012, 8:00 pm
Musicians David Krakauer, Fred Wesley, and SoCalled bridge genres and shirk popular convention to create a masterly mashup of klezmer, funk, and hip-hop. The trio is “connected with something deep, mysterious, and timeless…as ancient as the sound of the Shofar...yet as modern as the…young hipsters at downtown venues” (Jazziz).
Katie Mahan, Piano All Debussy
Part of Debussy Festival with National Philharmonic Mansion at Strathmore
may 10, 2012, 7:30 pm
An acclaimed interpreter of Debussy, American pianist Kate Mahan has won international admiration for her delivery of his complex music. Praised for her extraordinary musical sensitivity, Mahan creates “Numerous nuances of sound...sometimes strong, sometimes astoundingly tender and intimate, surrounded and seduced the audience” (Neue Ruhr Zeitung). (Audience members can also join in a pre-concert discussion at 6:30 p.m.)
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Strathmore National Phillharmonic And Friends All Debussy
Part of Debussy Festival with National Philharmonic Mansion at Strathmore
may 17, 2012, 7:30 pm debussy Piano Trio debussy Cello Sonata debussy Violin Sonata debussy String Quartet
The National Philharmonic celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Debussy by gathering like-minded fans and virtuoso partners for this intimate performance of the composer’s seminal works. (Audience members can also join in a pre-concert discussion at 6:30 p.m.)
Dallas Brass
Music Center at Strathmore
may 18, 2012, 8:00 pm
Dallas Brass will help local high school students expand their musical horizons beyond what’s in their iPods with an eclectic musical palette that includes classical to Dixieland, swing, and Broadway. In this Strathmore collaboration, Dallas Brass will work with area schools in a week-long residency and then perform with 100 local student musicians.
Tommy Tune Steps in Time: A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance Music Center at Strathmore
june 2, 2012, 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Broadway’s legendary song and dance man, Tommy Tune, celebrates 50 years on the Great White Way by tracing milestones in his nine-time Tony Award-winning career. Backed by a band and the singing and dancing titans of the Manhattan Rhythm Kings, Tune sings, dances, and laughs his way through his life in the footlights. “Ninety minutes you fervently wish would never end…as big as anything on Broadway” (New York Magazine).
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Strathmore Strathmore Fine Art Exhibitions 78th Annual International Exhibition Of Fine Art In Miniature november 19–december 30, 2011
Each of the intricately detailed works of art on display is painstakingly produced in miniature. Visitors will marvel the immaculate intricacy of each artist’s technique and marvel at every meticulous brush or pencil stroke.
You Are What You Eat february 11–march 17, 2012
Art about food triggers memories and desires as we connect food with beauty, pleasure, taste, perception, excitement, and regret. This multi-media exhibition explores how the food that we eat creates the armature of our physical form and our perceived body image, and how figure representations in art allows the viewer a personal freedom to disregard cultural norms.
21st Annual Strathmore Artists Exhibition march 24–april 21, 2012
This annual juried exhibition features artwork created by Strathmore Member Artists including painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, mixed media artists, and countless other artisans in the region. Become a Strathmore Artist to receive a call for entries to this exclusive exhibition.
Unleashed! Artful Dog Architecture april 28–june 9, 2012
This exhibition about dogs will attract art enthusiasts and animal lovers of all pedigrees! This accessible theme cultivates new and eloquent points of view through interpretive sculpture, painting, photography, and video art. Highlighting the exhibit is the merging of art, architecture, and design using the doghouse as the catalyst for that expression. Area artists, architects, and architecture firms push the boundaries of creativity and functionality in their one-of-a-kind doghouse designs, both indoor and outdoor structures.
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Strathmore World On A String: The Art Of Puppetry june 16â&#x20AC;&#x201C;july 28, 2012
Explore the art of puppetry, the creation of characters, and storytelling as an art form. Puppetry has been intriguing and enchanting audiences for centuries. This exhibit moves through the history of marionettes and puppetry arts and its Hungarian, German, Italian, and Indonesian cultural interpretations. Follow the threads that connect puppetry to its influences on other art forms.
Contact
Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852 Mansion at Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike North Bethesda, MD 20852 www.strathmore.org
Tickets
(301) 581-5100
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U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is America’s national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history, and serves as this country’s memorial to the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust. The Holocaust was the state-sponsored, systematic persecution and annihilation of European Jewry by Nazi Germany and its collaborators between 1933 and 1945. Jews were the primary victims—six million were murdered; Gypsies, the handicapped, and Poles were also targeted for destruction or decimation for racial, ethnic, or national reasons. Millions more, including homosexuals, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Soviet prisoners of war, and political dissidents also suffered grievous oppression and death under Nazi tyranny. The Museum’s primary mission is to advance and disseminate knowledge about this unprecedented tragedy, to preserve the memory of those who suffered, and to encourage its visitors to reflect upon the moral and spiritual questions raised by the events of the Holocaust as well as their own responsibilities as citizens of a democracy.
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U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum monitors, and four theaters that include historic film footage and eyewitness testimonies. The exhibition is divided into three parts: “Nazi Assault,” “Final Solution,” and “Last Chapter.” The narrative begins with images of death and destruction as witnessed by American soldiers during the liberation of Nazi concentration camps in 1945. Most first-time visitors spend an average of two to three hours in this self-guided exhibition. Recommended for visitors 11 years of age and older.
Remember the Children: Daniel’s Story
Remember the Children: Daniel’s Story, an exhibition for children, opened at the Museum in 1993. It presents the history of the Holocaust in ways that children can understand. It is the main program for elementary and middle school children at the Museum. Millions of young visitors, their parents, and teachers continue to visit the exhibition and recommend it to others. Professionals in all fields of child development assisted in and reviewed the making of Daniel’s Story. Museum and classroom educators and interpreters participated in the creation of the exhibition. Three eminent child psychiatrists reviewed every detail.
A Dangerous Lie: The Protocols of t he Elders of Zion
“If ever a piece of writing could produce mass hatred, it is this one ... This book is about lies and slander.” Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate A Dangerous Lie: The Protocols of the Elders of Zion explores the continuing impact of the most widely distributed anti-semitic publication of modern times. Despite countless exposures of the Protocols as a fraud, the myth of a Jewish world conspiracy has retained incredible power for Nazis and others who seek to spread hatred of Jews. Today, technology has made the Protocols available to anyone with Internet access, and it continues to be circulated by those who promote hatred, violence, and even genocide.
State Of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda
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U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum a new Germany. This groundbreaking exhibition presents rare posters, photographs, artifacts, and film documenting the pivotal role of propaganda in the Nazi effort to achieve and consolidate power and drive the world into a war that cost some 55 million lives, including six million Jews, in the Holocaust. The legacy of this era continues today, influencing debates about hate speech and the dangers of propaganda in democratic societies, as well as efforts to prevent and punish the crime of genocide.
Wexner Center From Memory to Action: Meeting the Challenge of Genocide
Innovative technology and compelling eyewitness testimony introduces visitors to genocide today and asks them to respond to the question: What will you do to meet the challenge of genocide?
The Nuremberg Trials: What is Justice?
How do you prosecute unprecedented crimes? Trace the legacy of the International Military Tribunal in an interactive display of film, photos, and oral history. Genocide Emergency—Darfur, Sudan: Who Will Survive Today?
A display of photographs and extensive resource materials documenting the 2003–2005 genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan.
Meed Survivors Registry
User-friendly touch screen monitors provide access to the Museum’s database of nearly 200,000 survivors and their families from 49 states and 59 countries.
Contact
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW Washington, D.C. 20024 www.ushmm.org
Tickets
(202) 488-0400
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The Washington Ballet
Originally founded as The Washington School of Ballet in 1944 by legendary ballet pioneer Mary Day, The Washington Ballet (TWB) was incorporated as a professional company in 1976 and is one of the pre-eminent ballet organizations in the United States. TWB built an international reputation presenting bold works by choreographers from around the world. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Septime Webre and Executive Director Russell Allen, and with the guidance of The Washington Ballet Board of Directors, TWB has embraced a three-part mission: ensuring excellence in its professional performance company, growing the next generation of dancers through its Washington School of Ballet, and serving the communities of the Washington, DC area through robust community engagement programs.
The Great Gatsby
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The Washington Ballet choreography by Septime Webre scenic & costume design by Peter Farmer lighting design by Jeff Bruckerhoff Septime Webre’s “crazily ambitious, go for broke” (The Washington Post) blockbuster, The Great Gatsby, is back by popular demand. The jazz-age splendor immortalized in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s story about obsession, wealth and excess in the Roaring Twenties is brought to life through brilliant choreography and Billy Novick’s live jazz ensemble.
The Nutcracker
Performed at the Warner Theatre
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The Washington Ballet february 22, 2012, 8:00 pm (preview) february 23, 2012, 8:00 pm (opening) february 24, 2012, 8:00 pm february 25, 2012, 2:30 pm and 8:00 pm february 26, 2012, 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm choreography by Twyla Tharp scenic and costume design by Santo Loquasto lighting design by Jennifer Tipton The Washington Ballet mounts its first all-Twyla Tharp program, All-American THARP. Showcasing works from two decades of Ms. Tharpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prodigious career, including Nine Sinatra Songs and Waterbaby Bagatelles.
Nine Sinatra Songs (1982)
Music is a selection of Frank Sinatra songs choreography by Twyla Tharp scenic design by Santo Loquasto costume design by Oscar de la Renta
Waterbaby Bagatelles (1994)
Company Premiere Music: 20th century bagatelles (Anton Webern: Sehr langsam, excerpt from Six Bagatelles, Op. 9; Kevin Volans: White Man Sleeps #5; John Lurie: Bella by Barlight; David Lang: The Anvil Chorus; Astor Piazzolla: Fear, from Five Tango Sensations; Mickey Hart: The Hunt; John Adams: On the Dominant Divide [Part II of Grand Pianola Music])
Once Upon a Time
Performed at THEARC Theater World Premiere
march 3 and 4, 2012, 1:00 pm and 5:30 pm
choreography by David Palmer, Monique Meunier, Carlos VĂĄlcarcel and Andile Ndlovu Inspired by fairytales from around the world, Once Upon a Time features the rising stars of The Washington Ballet Studio Company. The program features a collection of new productions and four world premieres.
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The Washington Ballet ALICE (in wonderland)
World Premiere Performed at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Eisenhower Theater
april 11, 2012, 7:30 pm (preview) april 12, 2012, 7:30 pm (opening) april 13, 2012, 7:30 pm april 14, 2012, 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm april 15, 2012, 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm music by Matthew Pierce choreography by Septime Webre scenic and costume design by Vandal
Audiences will be taken on a magical journey with the world premiere of Septime Webre’s ALICE (in wonderland). Never before has The Washington Ballet combined such forces to create a new full-length ballet. From Mr. Webre’s revolutionary vision, designer Vandal (Cirque du Soleil’s OVO) and composer Matthew Pierce, comes a spectacularly re-imagined take on Lewis Carroll’s classic. Enter the magical world of Alice’s misadventures, splendidly costumed and gloriously danced…an unforgettable journey down the rabbit hole and the season’s grandest production!
Noche Latina!
Mixed repertory program Performed at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Eisenhower Theater
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The Washington Ballet gorgeous contemporary dance by some of the worlds’ most celebrated and visionary dance makers. The program includes world premieres by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Edwaard Liang, and the company premiere of Trey McIntyre’s Like a Samba.
Like a Samba (1997)
Company Premiere music by Astrud Gilberto choreography by Trey McIntyre costumes by Jan Elam lighting by Michael Mazzola
The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe World Premiere Performed at Imagination Stage
June 2012
music by Matthew Pierce choreography by Septime Webre and David Palmer In a bold collaboration with The Washington Ballet’s Septime Webre and David Palmer, Imagination Stage’s Janet Stanford and composer Matthew Pierce create a new family-friendly dancetheatre-musical based on C.S. Lewis’s venerated fantasy. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan, and Peter as they voyage into the magical world of Narnia.
Contact
The Washington Ballet 3515 Wisconsin Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 www.washingtonballet.org
Tickets
(202) 362-3606, x605
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Washington National Opera
Patricia Racette
WNO General Director Plácido Domingo com- as Tosca mented on the season: “Washington National Photo courtesy of Opera’s 2011-12 season is filled with outstanding Scott Suchman artists and productions, all of which are new to Washington audiences. From the ominous opening chords of Tosca to the heart-wrenching finale of Werther, dramatic tension and sparkling scores are the hallmarks of the season. Così Fan Tutte asks timeless, poignant questions about love, while Lucia di Lammermoor is one of the most explosive, virtuosic bel canto masterpieces.” All performances take place at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Opera House, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Così Fan Tutte
Così Fan Tutte is presented as part of The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte Production from Seattle Opera (Royal Opera House adaptation) In Italian with English supertitles
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Washington National Opera march 4, 2012, 2:00 pm march 7, 2012, 7:30 pm march 10, 2012, 7:00 pm march 12, 2012, 7:00 pm march 15, 2012, 7:30 pm
At once hilarious, dark and pointedly ironic, Mozart’s jewel Così Fan Tutte asks: Can you really ever know the person you love? In director Jonathan Miller’s acclaimed interpretation, the question lies open through the final chords of the sparkling score, amounting to a production hailed as “full of comic fizz” (Seattle Weekly) and “the kind of compelling theatrical ease rarely seen on the operatic stage” (Seattle Times). When two young men set out to prove that their fiancées will be forever faithful, they set into motion a comedy of mistaken identities and brutal wit. With costuming inspired by Washington, D.C., Miller’s adaptation demonstrates the timelessness of Mozart’s ode to modern love. The ensemble cast features American soprano Elizabeth Futral and New Zealand baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes as the young lovers Fiordiligi and Guglielmo. Croatian mezzo-soprano Renata Pokupic is the sister, Dorabella, and her sweetheart Ferrando is sung by Spanish-Puerto Rican tenor and 2008 Operalia winner Joel Prieto (company debut). British bass-baritone William Shimell makes his company debut as the sage Don Alfonso, and Georgian mezzo-soprano Ketevan Kemoklidze is the maid Despina. WNO Music Director Philippe Auguin conducts Mozart’s score, which is packed with biting comedy and poignant beauty.
Plácido Domingo Celebrity Series: Angela Gheorghiu Angela Gheorghiu, soprano TBA, conductor
march 3, 2012, 7:00 pm
“Talented, glamorous, and every bit the diva, Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu is a star” (Billboard). For the first time, WNO audiences will have the chance to experience Gheorghiu’s magnificent voice and dazzling stage presence in this special, one-night-only concert. Joined by the WNO Orchestra, Gheorghiu performs selections from the operas that made her an international sensation. The Plácido Domingo Celebrity Series 138 guide for the arts 2011-2012
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Washington National Opera highlights some of opera’s most in-demand artists, and was established to honor WNO General Director Plácido Domingo and his invaluable contributions to WNO.
Emerging Artist Performances: Così Fan Tutte march 11, 2012, 2:00 pm
Featuring members of the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program and other emerging talents, these fully staged performances of Così Fan Tutte, complete with WNO Orchestra, are part of WNO’s ongoing access initiatives to introduce new audiences to opera. And for the opera aficionado, this is a unique opportunity to see the stars of tomorrow, today.
Young Artists: Beethoven’s Fidelio with the National Symphony Orchestra libretto by Joseph Sonnleithner In German with English supertitles
march 15, 2012, 7:00 pm march 17, 2012, 8:00 pm
Members of the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program join National Symphony Orchestra Music Director Christoph Eschenbach and the NSO for a concert presentation of Beethoven’s Fidelio, featuring soprano Christine Goerke and tenor Simon O’Neill.
DiVa Light: An Evening with Deborah Voigt Deborah Voigt, soprano Teddy Tahu Rhodes, baritone Ted Sperling, conductor
march 17, 2012, 7:00 pm
A devotee of Broadway standards and the American songbook, Deborah Voigt’s acclaimed performances of popular American songs had Opera News raving, “If this were 1970, she would probably be given her own network variety show!” Joining the star soprano and WNO Orchestra for several duets is baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes, and audience members will be invited to sing along for select numbers. Tony award-winning conductor Ted Sperling leads this one-night-only performance.
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Washington National Opera Nabucco
Company Premiere, New Production Co-production with San Francisco Opera, Minnesota Opera, Opera Company of Philadelphia composed by Giuseppe Verdi libretto by Temistocle Solera In Italian with English supertitles
april 28, 2012, 7:00 pm may 2, 2012, 7:30 pm may 5, 2012, 7:00 pm may 10, 2012, 7:30 pm may 13, 2012, 2:00 pm may 15, 2012, 7:30 pm may 18, 2012, 7:30 pm may 21, 2012, 7:00 pm
Epic in size, scope, and score, Nabucco recounts the struggle of a royal family at odds with their nation and each other, battling for power against the Biblical backdrop of ancient Babylon. Verdi’s early opera about King Nabucco’s defeat, enslavement, and exile of the Jews is filled with the composer’s rich orchestrations, including the famous “Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves” (“Va, pensiero”). Director Thaddeus Strassberger (Hamlet, 2010) will create a new production set in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in 6th-century B.C. WNO Music Director Philippe Auguin conducts this company premiere, which features the WNO debuts of Hungarian soprano Csilla Boross as Abigaille and Italian baritone Franco Vassallo as Nabucco.
Werther composed by Jules Massenet libretto by Édouard Blau, Paul Milliet and Georges Hartmann Production to be announced In French with English supertitles
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Packed with richly textured, tragically beautiful music, Werther is considered one of Massenetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest works. Adapted from a novel by the Romantic master Goethe, Werther tells the story of a sensitive young poet who falls desperately in love with the beautiful Charlotte, who is honor-bound to marry another. Werther tries to stay away, but is driven to despair by unrequited loved. The production marks the 100th anniversary of Massenetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death. Italian tenor Francesco Meli makes his WNO debut as the lovelorn poet Werther and Italian mezzosoprano Sonia Ganassi is the virtuous Charlotte. Renowned French conductor Emmanuel Villaume returns to WNO to lead these performances.
Contact
Washington National Opera 2600 Virginia Ave. NW, #301 Washington, DC 20037 www.dc-opera.org
Tickets
(202) 295-2400 or 800-US-OPERA
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Washington Performing Arts Society
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For more than 40 years, Washington PerPhoto courtesy of forming Arts Society has created profound John Kane opportunities by connecting the community to artists, in both education and performance. Through live events in venues that crisscross the landscape of the DC metropolitan area, WPAS invites all to share lifelong opportunities to deepen their cultural knowledge, enrich their lives, and expand their understanding of the world through the universal language of the performing arts.
Marouan Benabdallah, piano (Hayes Piano Series) Kennedy Center Terrace Theater
november 5, 2011, 2:00 pm
schubert Sonata in F minor, D.625 schubert, arr. Liszt Three songs
Auf dem Wasser zu singen… Liebesbotschaft Die Forelle schubert, arr.Liszt Soirées de Vienne, No. 6 debussy Soirée dans Grenade albeniz Sevilla, from Suite Espagnole, Op. 47 benabdeljalil Nocturne and Song Without Words
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Oiseaux tristes Une barque sur l’océan Alborada del gracioso
Winner of the 2009 ACF International Piano Competition The Hayes Piano Series is made possible in part through the generous support of Mark and Terry McLeod. This performance made possible in part through the generous support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco and Mark and Terry McLeod
Idina Menzel
Kennedy Center Concert Hall
november 6, 2011, 8:00 pm
Star of Rent and Wicked, and a recurring guest star on Glee, Menzel is “an entertainer with a phenomenal voice.” (New York Times)
Garrick Ohlsson, piano (Piano Masters Series) The Music Center at Strathmore
november 8, 2011, 8:00 pm handel Keyboard suite Vol.2, No.1 in B-flat Major, HWV 434 brahms Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24 chopin Barcarolle, Op. 60 chopin Mazurka in C-sharp minor, Op. 50, No. 3 chopin Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58 “Thoughtfully wrought interpretations … blended the gossamer and the athletic.” (New York Times) “Ohlsson is Chopin.” (BBC Radio 3) The Piano Masters Series is made possible through the generous support of Betsy and Robert Feinberg
Dave Brubeck (Jazz Legends Series) Kennedy Center Concert Hall
november 9, 2011, 8:00 pm
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Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique (Orchestra Series) Kennedy Center Concert Hall
november 19, 2011, 3:00 pm Sir John Eliot Gardiner, music director
beethoven Overture to Egmont, Op. 84 beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, “Eroica” beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 “One wished for more.” (The Guardian)
Kathryn Stott, piano (Hayes Piano Series) Kennedy Center Terrace Theater
december 3, 2011, 2:00 pm fauré Nocturne No. 4 ravel Sonatine debussy Nocturne franck Prelude, Chorale, and Fugue fauré Nocturne No. 6 ginastera Sonata No. 1, Op. 22 villa Lobos Valsa da Dor fitkin Relent “How striking was the rhythmical vitality of the English pianist in combination with her beautiful tone over the whole range of the keyboard.” (Gelders Dagblad) The Hayes Piano Series is made possible in part through the generous support of Mark and Terry McLeod
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Yuliya Gorenman, piano Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History
december 4, 2011, 6:00 pm beethoven Sonata No. 23, “Appassionata”
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Orion Weiss, piano (Hayes Piano Series) Kennedy Center Terrace Theater
january 7, 2012, 2:00 pm
Works by Bach, Dutilleux, Liszt, and Schumann “Commanding and compelling.” (Time Out, New York) The Hayes Piano Series is made possible in part through the generous support of Mark and Terry McLeod
Living the Dream...Singing the Dream WPAS Men, Women and Children of the Gospel Choir Stanley Thurston, artistic director The Choral Arts Society of Washington Norman Scribner, artistic director Kennedy Center Concert Hall
january 22, 2012, 7:00 pm
“The nearly 300-voice Gospel Choir performed as one voice, with perfect ensemble, intonation, and diction.” (Washington Post) A co-presentation with the Choral Arts Society of Washington
Joshua Bell, violin (Stars Series) Sam Haywood, piano Kennedy Center Concert Hall
january 23, 2012, 8:00 pm “Bell was magnificent.” (Washington Post)
Simone Dinnerstein, piano (Celebrity Series)
The Music Center at Strathmore
january 29, 2012, 7:00 pm Schumann Kinderszenen, Op. 15 Bach Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826 Brahms Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118, No. 2 Felsenfeld The Cohen Variations Chopin Nocturne in D-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2 www.guideforthearts.com
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Washington Performing Arts Society bach Partita No. 1 in B-flat Major, BWV 825 “A throwback to such high priestesses of music as Wanda Landowska and Myra Hess.” (Slate)
Susan Graham, mezzo-soprano (Stars Series) Malcolm Martineau, piano Kennedy Center Concert Hall
february 4, 2012, 3:00 pm Program: Works by Purcell, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Schumann, Liszt, Duparc, Wolf, Horowitz, Poulenc, Sondheim, Noel Coward “Ms. Graham summoned up shimmering sound.” (New York Times)
Jonathan Biss, piano (Encore Series) Sixth and I Historic Synagogue
february 4, 2012, 8:00 pm beethoven Sonata in C minor, Op. 10, No. 1 janácek In the Mists chopin Nocturne in E Major, Op. 62, No. 2 chopin Polonaise-Fantaisie in A-flat Major, Op. 61 janácek Sonata 1.x.1905, “From the Street” beethoven Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 81a, “Les Adieux” “Mr. Biss played…with nimble technique and myriad colorings.” (New York Times) The Encore Series is made possible through the generous support of the Abramson Family Foundation
Sol Gabetta, cello (Kreeger String Series) Mihaela Ursuleasa, piano Kennedy Center Terrace Theater
february 11, 2012, 2:00 pm schumann Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 shostakovich Sonata in D minor, Op. 40 for cello and piano mendelssohn Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 58 for cello and piano servais Fantaisie sur deux airs russes, op. 13 “An appealing young soloist.” (New York Times)
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Washington Performing Arts Society Leif Ove Andsnes, piano (Piano Masters Series) The Music Center at Strathmore
february 12, 2012, 7:00 pm chopin Nocturne in B Major, Op. 62, No. 1 debussy Estampes chopin Nocturne in E Major, Op. 62, No. 2 debussy Images, Book I chopin Four Ballades “He played so magnificently.” (New York Times) The Piano Masters Series is made possible through the generous support of Betsy and Robert Feinberg
Emerson String Quartet (Celebrity Series) Wu Han, piano The Music Center at Strathmore
february 15, 2012, 8:00 pm haydn Quartet in F Major, Op. 77, No. 2 brahms Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25 schumann Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 “That brightest of stars in the American chamber music firmament.” (New York Times)
Chris Botti, Trumpet
Kennedy Center Concert Hall
february 17, 2012, 8:00 pm
The best-selling jazz instrumentalist in music today returns after a sold-out Kennedy Center performance last spring. This performance is made possible through the generous support of Altria
Julia Fischer, violin (Encore Series) Milana Chernyavska, piano Sixth & I Historic Synagogue
february 18, 2012, 8:00 pm beethoven Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96 ysaÿe Sonata No. 1in G minor, Op. 27, No. 1 saint-saëns Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 75
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Washington Performing Arts Society “Julia Fischer gives a giddily virtuosic account of [Paganini’s] 24 caprices for solo violin, making a strong case for them as proper music rather than mere ear-popping, fiendishly difficult fiddler’s sparklers.” (CD review, The Guardian) The Encore Series is made possible through the generous support of the Abramson Family Foundation
Company | E Next: Israel Harman Center for the Arts
february 25, 2012, 8:00 pm
Paul Gordon Emerson debuts his new dance company from around the globe, “Company | E,” in a program celebrating the extraordinary choreographers with deep roots in Israeli’s Gaga dance style with “Next: Israel.” Immerse yourself in the art with dance master classes, community workshops, and discussions with the choreographers.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis, trumpet (Jazz Legends Series) Kennedy Center Concert Hall
february 26, 2012, 8:00 pm “The audience erupted with a huge ovation, overjoyed by the spirit of jazz.” (Washington Post)
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra Series) Kennedy Center Concert Hall
february 29, 2012, 8:00 pm Lorin Maazel, conductor
mozart Overture to Le Nozze di Figaro mozart Symphony No. 40 in G minor, KV550 sibelius Symphony No. 7 r. strauss Suite from Der Rosenkavalier “The orchestra played with a kind of gusto that few others can match, those patented string tremolos threatening to spark fire.” (New York Times) A co-presentation in conjunction with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
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Washington Performing Arts Society Yefim Bronfman, piano (Piano Masters Series) The Music Center at Strathmore
march 2, 2012, 8:00 pm brahms Sonata in F minor, Op. 5 liszt Selections from Transcendental Études, S.139 prokofiev Sonata No. 8 “Bronfman is certainly one of the greatest pianists active today… He has technique to burn, but he also has a chameleon-like ability to subsume himself in the music.” (New York Times) The Piano Masters Series is made possible through the generous support of Betsy and Robert Feinberg
Benjamin Grosvenor, piano (Hayes Piano Series) Kennedy Center Terrace Theater
march 3, 2012, 2:00 pm bach Partita No. 4 in D Major chopin Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58 rachmaninoff Étude Tableau, Op. 39, No. 5 rachmaninoff Lilacs behr/Rachmaninoff Polka de W.R. scriabin Piano Sonata No. 2 in G-sharp minor, Op. 19 ravel Gaspard de la Nuit “BBC New Generation Artist Benjamin Grosvenor forced us to sit up, in an all-Chopin lunchtime recital, performing the fiendishly complicated B minor scherzo with a sharp, imaginative energy.” (The Guardian) The Hayes Piano Series is made possible in part through the generous support of Mark and Terry McLeod
What Makes It Great? ® with Rob Kapilow Zuill Bailey, cello Yuliya Gorenman, piano Sixth and I Historic Synagogue
march 4, 2012, 6:00 pm Beethoven Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69 “Rob Kapilow gets audiences in tune with classical music at a deeper level than many of them thought possible.” (Los Angeles Times)
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Herbie Hancock (Jazz Legends Series) Kennedy Center Concert Hall
march 11, 2012, 7:00 pm
“Winner of a 2011 Grammy, Hancock has uniquely been able to attain commercial success without sacrificing artistic integrity.” (Jazz Times)
Vadim Repin, violin (Celebrity Series) Itamar Golan, piano The Music Center at Strathmore
march 16, 2012, 8:00 pm janácek Sonata ravel Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major grieg Sonata No. 2 for in G major, Op. 13 chausson Poème ravel Tzigane “Vadim Repin demonstrated, as if further proof were needed, that he can play Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto stunningly.” (New York Times) A co-presentation with Maestro Artist Management
The Chieftains 50th Anniversary Tour Kennedy Center Concert Hall
march 16, 2012, 8:00 pm
“When the full group tootled through a fast jig or reel, the music was fit for dancers, though it drew mostly the steady foot-stomping of the audience: an Irish empire’s forces on the march.” (New York Times)
Zakir Hussain & Masters of Percussion Kennedy Center Concert Hall
march 17, 2012, 3:00 pm
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Washington Performing Arts Society Murray Perahia, piano (Piano Masters Series) The Music Center at Strathmore
march 18, 2012, 4:00 pm Program: TBA
“In the brilliant pianist Murray Perahia’s reading of Schumann’s Kinderszenen there were hints of childhood bullies and mean teachers among the evocations of gentle memories.” (New York Times) The Piano Masters Series is made possible through the generous support of Betsy and Robert Feinberg
Savion Glover
Classical Encounter Warner Theatre
march 30 and 31, 2012, 8:00 pm “Whatever the endeavor, there remains one constant: those magical, unstoppable feet.” (New York Times)
Mikhail Simonyan, violin (Kreeger String Series) Alexei Podkorytov, piano Kennedy Center Terrace Theater
march 31, 2012, 2:00 pm brahms Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78 schubert Rondo Brillant, Op.70, D. 895 prokofiev Sonata No.1 in F minor, Op. 80 szymanowksi Nocturna and Tarantella, Op. 28 “Simonyan’s expressive playing was showcased in Grieg’s Sonata No. 2 in G major. He navigated the aural landscape with the mannerisms of a classical Jimi Hendrix, reminding us that classical musicians were once rock stars in their own right.” (Time Out, New York)
Anoushka Shankar, sitar Lisner Auditorium
april 13, 2012, 8:00 pm “Another Shankar, another pop star...Shankar displayed not only an impressive technical command, but a flair for making the sitar speak a number of musical tongues.” (Philadelphia Inquirer) A co-presentation with the George Washington University Lisner Auditorium. www.guideforthearts.com
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april 15, 2012, 4:00 pm
Vladimir Ashkenazy, music director and conductor Pinchas Zukerman, violin
copland Outdoor Overture bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 r. strauss Ein Alpensinfonie “Simply magnificent. With the EUYO, Ashkenazy is in his element. A fresh and contagious sense of enthusiasm spread like magnetism from the stage to the stalls and the audience.” (L’Eco di Bergamo)
Choral Arts Society of Washington National Symphony Orchestra Kennedy Center Concert Hall
april 22, 2012, 4:00 pm
Norman Scribner, conductor Twyla Robinson, soprano Christòpheren Nomura, baritone
brahms A German Requiem Norman Scribner appears for the final time on the stage of the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, culminating a 47-year career at the heart of Washington’s choral universe. Presented in partnership with The Choral Arts Society
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Peabody Chamber Orchestra Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History
april 29, 2012, 6:00 pm Keng-Wyen Tseng, violin
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Stefan Jackiw, violin (Kreeger String Series) Anna Polonsky, piano Kennedy Center Terrace Theater
may 5, 2012, 2:00 pm
Works by Stravinsky, Brahms and Strauss “Young American violinist Stefan Jackiw hits such a high level of inspiration. His obvious identification with the music is mesmeric. This disc should be heard by all violin fanciers.” (The Strad)
The Philadelphia Orchestra (Celebrity Series) The Music Center at Strathmore
may 11, 2012, 8:00 pm
Charles Dutoit, conductor James Ehnes, violin
debussy Prélude à l’après midi d’un faune mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor shostakovich Symphony No. 5 “Bright hues take on an almost blinding gleam, softer ones have a velvety glow, and dynamics are expanded similarly.” (New York Times)
Pilobolus
Sidney Harman Hall
may 11, 2012, 8:00 pm may 12, 2012, 2:00 pm may 12, 2012, 8:00 pm “The expressive imagery of the Pilobolus acrobatic poetry is by turns biological, clown-like, and Edenic.” (New York Times) A co-presentation with the Shakespeare Theatre Company
Itzhak Perlman, violin (Stars Series)
Rohan De Silva, piano Kennedy Center Concert Hall
may 14, 2012, 8:00 pm Program: TBA
“Perlman was at his finest, reminding us why he is tops, playing www.guideforthearts.com
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Washington Performing Arts Society with deep musicality, exquisite finesse, and the powerful concentration that draws you willingly into Franck’s rich obsessive world of harmonic double-meanings.” (The Globe and Mail)
Jeremy Denk, piano (Encore Series) Sixth & I Historic Synagogue
may 19, 2012, 8:00 pm Program: TBA
“Every phrase was fluid, shapely and thoughtfully etched.” (New York Times) The Encore Series is made possible through the generous support of the Abramson Family Foundation.
Contact
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall, Terrace Theater 2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566 www.kennedy-center.org
Tickets
(202) 467-4600
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The Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852 www.strathmore.org
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Sixth & I Historic Synagogue 600 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 www.sixthandi.org
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Washington Performing Arts Society Contact
Warner Theatre 13th and E Streets, NW Washington, DC 20004 www.warnertheatre.com
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(202) 783-4000
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Lisner Auditorium 730 21st Street, NW Washington DC 20052 http://www.lisner.org
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(202) 994-6800
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Harman Center for the Arts Sidney Harman Hall 610 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004 www.shakespearetheatre.org
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Contact Information Arena Stage: (202) 488.3300 Cathedral Choral Society: (800) 537.2228 Corcoran Gallery of Art: (202) 639.1700 National Symphony Orchestra: (202) 467.4600 Fortas Chamber Music: (202) 467.4600 National Philharmonic: (301) 581.5100 Olney Theatre Center: (301) 924.4300 The Phillips Collection: (202) 387.2151 Shakespeare Theatre Company: (202) 547.1122 Signature Theatre: (703) 820.9771 Smithsonian: (202) 633.1000 Strathmore: (301) 581.5100 The Washington Ballet: (202) 362.3606 Washington National Opera: (202) 295.2400 Washington Performing Arts Society: (202) 785.9727 U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: (202) 488.0400
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