Rachmaninoff’s music feels like the warm embrace of a summer evening. The haunting Vocalise, the dazzling Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini—performed by Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang—and the electrifying Symphonic Dances showcase the composer’s gift for sweeping melody and rich orchestral color.
Step into the world of John Williams and Steven Spielberg, where unforgettable music and storytelling meet. Hear the legendary soundtracks that helped shape Hollywood, brought to life by the full power of your BSO.
Inspired by the 12th-century Sufi poem The Conference of the Birds, Parda Ensemble explores themes of freedom, flight, and oneness through musical languages spanning Persian classical to bluegrass.
Join us at 868 Estate Vineyards for an relaxing evening where world-class artistry meets local wine. We are thrilled to partner with the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival to bring you […]
National Symphony Orchestra featuring Gianandrea Noseda, conductor, Wolf Trap Opera soloists, and The Washington Chorus.
Matthew Whitaker | Sat • Aug 15, 2026 • 7:30 PM | Birchmere, Alexandria, VA
The Arlington Children’s Chorus presents a joyful, family-friendly afternoon of music at the beautiful Lubber Run Amphitheater! This special end-of-season performance will feature choristers from across ACC’s ensembles in a vibrant cabaret-style showcase celebrating creativity, artistry, and community.
EMM is an accomplished musician—an award-winning classical pianist, guitarist, songwriter and producer with a 4 octave vocal range. She has built an entire superhero story and universe that translates across multiple mixtapes, including her recent critically acclaimed project, BLACK DIAMOND.
The Arlington Children’s Chorus presents a joyful, family-friendly afternoon of music at the beautiful Lubber Run Amphitheater! This special end-of-season performance will feature choristers from across ACC’s ensembles in a vibrant cabaret-style showcase celebrating creativity, artistry, and community.
The Arlington Children’s Chorus presents a joyful, family-friendly afternoon of music at the beautiful Lubber Run Amphitheater! This special end-of-season performance will feature choristers from across ACC’s ensembles in a vibrant cabaret-style showcase celebrating creativity, artistry, and community.
The Arlington Children’s Chorus presents a joyful, family-friendly afternoon of music at the beautiful Lubber Run Amphitheater! This special end-of-season performance will feature choristers from across ACC’s ensembles in a vibrant cabaret-style showcase celebrating creativity, artistry, and community.
National Symphony Orchestra: Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone in Concert | Thu • Aug 27, 2026 • 8:00 PM | Wolf Trap Filene Center, Vienna, VA
The Art of the Harp – A Musical Showcase Harp Music Reimagined: From Classical to Rock. Shenandoah Conservatory’s Adjunct Associate Professor of Harp Lynnelle Ediger leads an inspiring program of music by the conservatory’s harp studio and friends that pushes the boundaries of harp music, showcasing the instrument's incredible versatility from classical to rock.
Folger Consort launches its 50th season with the musical equivalent of a gondola tour through 17th-century Venice, where the innovations of the early Baroque got their start in the City of Canals. In this program of virtuosic and expressive music, Folger Consort will perform madrigals, motets, sonatas, and operatic excerpts by Monteverdi and his students and admirers, including Rovetta, Cavalli, and Marini.
Serouj Kradjian & Band featuring Samvel Yervinyan brings together internationally acclaimed musicians for a premium live concert experience filled with virtuosity, cinematic sound, and world-class performance. The production blends classical crossover, contemporary arrangements, jazz influences, and emotionally powerful instrumental performances.
Internationally respected for their innovative programming, the renowned Takács Quartet performs a world-premiere by Grammy-nominated composer Carlos Simon paired with Franz Joseph Haydn’s String Quartet in G Major and Franz Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden” quartet.
Rufus Wainwright | Sun • Sep 20, 2026 • 7:30 PM | Birchmere, Alexandria, VA
Program: Granados: Allegro di concierto, op. 46; Quejas a la Maya. Simon Finlow, piano. Debussy: Fêtes Galantes and Apparition. Sally Freeland, soprano; Luke Ratcliffe, piano. Saint-Saëns: Introduction and Rondo. Sarasate: Introduction and Tarantella. Hyejin Kim, violin; Joy Mentzel (guest), piano.
Black Violin - The Be Free Tour | Fri • Oct 02, 2026 • 8:00 PM | Warner Theatre, Washington, DC
Members of the University of Maryland Wind Orchestra perform in concert at The Clarice.
The UMD Symphony Orchestra opens its 2026–27 season with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica,” a revolutionary masterwork that influenced symphonic form for centuries after its debut.
Members of the University of Maryland Wind Orchestra perform in concert at The Clarice.
Led by Michael Votta, Jr., the UMD Wind Orchestra is a leader among collegiate ensembles in premiering new works for winds. UMWO presents a selection of wind band staples and arrangements to be announced closer to the performance.
A pianist plays while a tap dancer performs.
Members of the UMD Symphony Orchestra perform on stage.
A pianist plays while a tap dancer performs.
An Organ Demonstration is offered as part of the Cathedral Activities & Tours during the National Acolyte Festival.
From the sparkling wit of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville to the soaring energy of Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 (“Italian”), Masterworks in Motion is a thrilling afternoon of orchestral fireworks — featuring NSO Associate Concertmaster Ying Fu as violin soloist. This show will take place in The Vault at Capital One Hall with Guest Conductor Chia-Hsuan Lin.
Dynamic, award-winning duo perform iconic works for piano and cello
Internationally respected for their innovative programming, the renowned Takács Quartet performs a world-premiere by Grammy-nominated composer Carlos Simon paired with Franz Joseph Haydn’s String Quartet in G Major and Franz Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden” quartet.
The classical pianist presents an evening of distinctive artistry for the fifth-annual Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Recital—a creative initiative connecting Justice Ginsburg’s love of music, the esteemed artists she championed and befriended, and the future of the vocal and instrumental arts in which she delighted.
Internationally respected for their innovative programming, the renowned Takács Quartet performs a world-premiere by Grammy-nominated composer Carlos Simon paired with Franz Joseph Haydn’s String Quartet in G Major and Franz Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden” quartet.
Metropolitan Opera star countertenor presents wide-ranging song repertoire
The celebrated sitar maestro presents an evening that is both a forward-looking showcase and a tribute to an irreplaceable musical bond featuring sitar, zitar, and an ensemble of Indian and American musicians with jazz influences.
The UMD Symphony Orchestra performs Igor Stravinsky’s captivating “Firebird” Suite and Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto, featuring International Tchaikovsky Competition first-prize recipient Zlatomir Fung.
The UMD Symphony Orchestra performs Igor Stravinsky’s captivating “Firebird” Suite and Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto, featuring International Tchaikovsky Competition first-prize recipient Zlatomir Fung.
Led by Michael Votta, Jr., the UMD Wind Orchestra is a leader among collegiate ensembles in premiering new works for winds. UMWO presents a selection of wind band staples and arrangements to be announced closer to the performance.
Zlatomir Fung plays cello.
Zlatomir Fung plays cello.
Blade Runner Live | Fri • Nov 13, 2026 • 7:30 PM | Capital One Hall, Tysons, VA
Piano extraordinaire Garrick Ohlsson returns for a solo recital that pairs Ludwig van Beethoven’s lush piano sonatas with Frédéric Chopin’s exquisite piano literature alongside a new work by Syrian-American-Canadian composer Kareem Roustom.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra opens their 2026-27 Season at The Clarice with a lush program featuring the elegance and passion of the Romantic era. BSO Music Director Jonathon Heyward leads the orchestra and piano luminary Garrick Ohlsson in Johannes Brahms’ monumental Piano Concerto No. 2.
Metropolitan Opera star countertenor presents wide-ranging song repertoire
Emotional, transcendent music for piano trio from young international phenoms
Known for his career as a devoted pedagogue, Minsoo brings his own poetic interpretation to J.S. Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I for an unforgettable evening with one of the most audacious and influential works for piano as the centerpiece.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra opens their 2026-27 Season at The Clarice with a lush program featuring the elegance and passion of the Romantic era. BSO Music Director Jonathon Heyward leads the orchestra and piano luminary Garrick Ohlsson in Johannes Brahms’ monumental Piano Concerto No. 2.
Program: Granados: Allegro di concierto, op. 46; Quejas a la Maya. Simon Finlow, piano. Debussy: Fêtes Galantes and Apparition. Sally Freeland, soprano; Luke Ratcliffe, piano. Saint-Saëns: Introduction and Rondo. Sarasate: Introduction and Tarantella. Hyejin Kim, violin; Joy Mentzel (guest), piano.
Led by Michael Votta, Jr., the UMD Wind Orchestra is a leader among collegiate ensembles in premiering new works for winds. UMWO presents a selection of wind band staples and arrangements to be announced closer to the performance.
Members of the UMD Symphony Orchestra perform on stage.
Celebrate the holidays with a centuries-spanning program of medieval Yuletide songs, English Christmas carols, and festive works from the royal courts of both King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I, including beautiful music by composers Thomas Tallis and William Byrd. In a commemorative nod to the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, the performance culminates in delightful Christmas anthems by New England composer William Billings.
It’s Alexandria’s favorite musical tradition. Celebrate the season with family and friends with the Alexandria Symphony. Carols, classics, and sparkling holiday favorites.
Rachmaninoff’s music feels like the warm embrace of a summer evening. The haunting Vocalise, the dazzling Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini—performed by Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang—and the electrifying Symphonic Dances showcase the composer’s gift for sweeping melody and rich orchestral color.
Step into the world of John Williams and Steven Spielberg, where unforgettable music and storytelling meet. Hear the legendary soundtracks that helped shape Hollywood, brought to life by the full power of your BSO.
Inspired by the 12th-century Sufi poem The Conference of the Birds, Parda Ensemble explores themes of freedom, flight, and oneness through musical languages spanning Persian classical to bluegrass.
Join us at 868 Estate Vineyards for an relaxing evening where world-class artistry meets local wine. We are thrilled to partner with the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival to bring you […]
National Symphony Orchestra featuring Gianandrea Noseda, conductor, Wolf Trap Opera soloists, and The Washington Chorus.