Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Washington DC. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen vs. ABBA at National City Christian Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Washington D.C. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at National City Christian Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli announced his 2025 North American October and December tour dates. The new tour includes 13 shows in major cities across the nation, including Washington DC at Capital One Arena. All shows will be conducted by Maestro Steven Mercurio.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Washington D.C. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Prince, Childish Gambino and more at St. Francis Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.

After captivating millions of Bridgerton fans worldwide, Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings is making its grand return to Washington DC! Dearest reader, Lady Whistledown extends an exclusive invitation to a most enchanting affair. Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, listen to your favorite melodies from Shondaland’s hit series on Netflix, reimagined by a talented string ensemble. Will you be among society’s most fortunate to attend? Get your tickets today!

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Washington DC. Get your tickets now to discover Neo-Soul Favorites at National City Christian Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Washington DC. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen vs. ABBA at National City Christian Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Annapolis. Get your tickets now to discover music inspired by Halloween at Maryland Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Annapolis. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at Maryland Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Join the fun of this Halloween celebration concert featuring ghoulishly attired National Symphony Orchestra musicians performing spooky fun classics—new and old.

Concerts at 2:30 and 4:30 pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Washington DC. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Beyoncé at St. Francis Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Washington D.C. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Prince, Childish Gambino and more at St. Francis Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.

James Ross, conductor
Michelle Cann, piano

Alex Berko: Unstrung
Jorge Amado: En Conga pa’ La Habana
George Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F
Pyotr Tchaikovsky : Symphony No. 5

James Ross, conductor
Michelle Cann, piano

Alex Berko: Unstrung
Jorge Amado: En Conga pa’ La Habana
George Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F
Pyotr Tchaikovsky : Symphony No. 5

🌷 Candlelight Springconcerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Washington DC. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at St Francis Hall bathed in a lush, floral display dedicated to spring.

🌷 Candlelight Spring concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Washington DC. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen & ABBA at St. Francis Hall bathed in a lush, floral display dedicated to spring.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Baltimore. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Neo-Soul Favorites featuring songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, and more at The Baltimore Museum of Art (Meyerhoff Auditorium) under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Baltimore. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Whitney Houston at The Baltimore Museum of Art (Meyerhoff Auditorium) under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Carpe Diem String Quartet

LAURA KAMINSKY Vanishing Point (OH premiere)
EMILIE MAYER String Quartet in A Major
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6

Carpe Diem String Quartet

LAURA KAMINSKY Vanishing Point (OH premiere)
EMILIE MAYER String Quartet in A Major
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 6 in B-flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6

PROGRAM
Rebecca Clarke: Viola Sonata
Jacob Shack, viola
Lura Johnson, piano

Farrenc: Nonet in E-flat major, Op. 38
Holly Jenkins, violin; Erica Gailing, viola
Ariana Nelson, cello; Ryan Avila, bass
Marcia McHugh, flute; Katherine Needleman, oboe
Vitor Trindade, clarinet; Harrison Miller, bassoon
Gabrielle Finck, horn

Presented in-person and livestreamed on YouTube.

Members of the National Symphony Orchestra play an assortment of chamber music at this free concert.

• Antonín Dvořák arr. Stephen Koncz: String Quartet No.12 “American”

• Joseph Jongen: Concert à Cinq

 Featuring: 
Matthew Ross, flute 
Regino Madrid, violin 
Chiara Dieguez, viola 
Ariana Nelson, cello
Adriana Horne, harp 

Reservations can be made for free starting February 12 at 10 AM.

Weill Recital Hall

LAURA KAMINSKY Vanishing Point (World Premiere)
KORINE FUJIWARA New Work (World Premiere)
MARK LOMAX II Ubuntu (NY Premiere)
SOMEI SATOH Toward the Night
PROKOFIEV String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 92

Cristian Măcelaru brings Romanian flair to music from his homeland and beyond. Simon Trpčeski, the Macedonian pianist favored for “his combination of deft, subtle musicianship allied with virtually infallible fingers" (The Washington Post), romps through Rachmaninoff’s hearty First Piano Concerto. Superstar American composer Jessie Montgomery offers alluring Snapshots in a score co-commissioned by the BSO, and Stravinsky appears in full neoclassical regalia with the debonair Symphony in C. Capped by Enescu’s intoxicating Romanian Rhapsody, complete with local drinking songs, it will leave you wanting to raise a glass to Măcelaru and company to shout — as Romanians do — “Noroc!”

Commissioning support for Jessie Montgomery's Snapshots is provided in part by The Rothschild Foundation Fund for New Music.

Cristian Măcelaru brings Romanian flair to music from his homeland and beyond. Simon Trpčeski, the Macedonian pianist favored for “his combination of deft, subtle musicianship allied with virtually infallible fingers" (The Washington Post), romps through Rachmaninoff’s hearty First Piano Concerto. Superstar American composer Jessie Montgomery offers alluring Snapshots in a score co-commissioned by the BSO, and Stravinsky appears in full neoclassical regalia with the debonair Symphony in C. Capped by Enescu’s intoxicating Romanian Rhapsody, complete with local drinking songs, it will leave you wanting to raise a glass to Măcelaru and company to shout — as Romanians do — “Noroc!”

Commissioning support for Jessie Montgomery's Snapshots is provided in part by The Rothschild Foundation Fund for New Music.

Intended for new and experienced concertgoers alike, our innovative Casual Conversations series offers a unique chance to learn more about the program and the musicians who bring it to life. The February 15 program begins early, has no intermission, and features a series of on-stage conversations between conductor Cristian Mǎcelaru, soloist Simon Trpčeski, and WYPR Midday Host Tom Hall. Please note: the program will be modified to accommodate this special format.

Cristian Măcelaru brings Romanian flair to music from his homeland and beyond. Simon Trpčeski, the Macedonian pianist favored for “his combination of deft, subtle musicianship allied with virtually infallible fingers" (The Washington Post), romps through Rachmaninoff’s hearty First Piano Concerto. Superstar American composer Jessie Montgomery offers alluring Snapshots in a score co-commissioned by the BSO, and Stravinsky appears in full neoclassical regalia with the debonair Symphony in C. Capped by Enescu’s intoxicating Romanian Rhapsody, complete with local drinking songs, it will leave you wanting to raise a glass to Măcelaru and company to shout — as Romanians do — “Noroc!”

Commissioning support for Jessie Montgomery's Snapshots is provided in part by The Rothschild Foundation Fund for New Music.

Music composed around the turn of the centuries, inspired by their time and the promise of an inventive future: Ludwig van Beethoven’s Quartet No. 6, Kevin Puts’s Dark Vigil, and Anton Arensky’s Piano Quintet. Featuring the Carpe Diem String Quartet and pianist Michelle Schumann.