National Symphony Orchestra: Puccini, 3 One-Act Operas – Il trittico
May
1
7:00 PM19:00

National Symphony Orchestra: Puccini, 3 One-Act Operas – Il trittico

Gianandrea Noseda, conductor

Erika Grimaldi, soprano
Agnieszka Rehlis, mezzo-soprano
Gregory Kunde, tenor
Roman Burdenko, baritone
The Washington Chorus, Eugene Rogers, Artistic Director


Step into a world of passion, tragedy, and deception with Puccini’s Il trittico, a trio of one-act operas led by world-renowned opera conductor Gianandrea Noseda.

Suor Angelica plunges into the depths of sacrifice behind convent walls. Il tabarro unveils a shadowy tale of love and betrayal along the Seine. Gianni Schicchi turns deception into delight in a sharp-witted comedy of intrigue. Three stories, three distinct worlds—one unforgettable evening of Opera in Concert.

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Carnegie Hall Presents: National Symphony Orchestra, Il Trittico
May
3
2:00 PM14:00

Carnegie Hall Presents: National Symphony Orchestra, Il Trittico

Spend a Sunday afternoon in the enchanting musical world of Il trittico, Puccini’s grand triptych of one-act operas: Suor Angelica, Il tabarro, and Gianni Schicchi, featuring such iconic arias as “O mio babbino caro,” “Senza mamma,” “Firenze è come un albero fiorito,” and many more. This complete, three-part performance—a first at Carnegie Hall—is conducted by 2023 Puccini Award winner Gianandrea Noseda, one of today’s most celebrated opera and concert conductors. An international cast of all-star singers brings each tale to life—from intense tragedy to comical farce—alongside the National Symphony Orchestra and The Washington Chorus.

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National Symphony Orchestra: Puccini, 3 One-Act Operas – Il trittico
Apr
29
7:00 PM19:00

National Symphony Orchestra: Puccini, 3 One-Act Operas – Il trittico

Gianandrea Noseda, conductor

Erika Grimaldi, soprano
Agnieszka Rehlis, mezzo-soprano
Gregory Kunde, tenor
Roman Burdenko, baritone
The Washington Chorus, Eugene Rogers, Artistic Director


Step into a world of passion, tragedy, and deception with Puccini’s Il trittico, a trio of one-act operas led by world-renowned opera conductor Gianandrea Noseda.

Suor Angelica plunges into the depths of sacrifice behind convent walls. Il tabarro unveils a shadowy tale of love and betrayal along the Seine. Gianni Schicchi turns deception into delight in a sharp-witted comedy of intrigue. Three stories, three distinct worlds—one unforgettable evening of Opera in Concert.

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Worthington Chamber Orchestra: Upon These Shores
Apr
19
3:00 PM15:00

Worthington Chamber Orchestra: Upon These Shores

  • Worthington United Methodist Church (map)
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Upon These Shores highlights the immigrant experience and cultural fusion, fitting seamlessly with the theme of cultural diversity and historical transformation in America.

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Disney's Encanto In Concert
Apr
10
to Apr 12

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Disney's Encanto In Concert

Watch the full movie on screen as the BSO performs the score to the recipient of the Academy Award ®, BAFTA ®, Golden Globe ® and Producers Guild of America Award for Best Animated Feature.

Friday, April 10, 2026 7:30 @ Music Center at Strathmore
Saturday, April 11, 2026 7:30 @ Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Sunday, April 12, 2026 3:00 @ Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: GospelFest
Apr
9
7:30 PM19:30

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: GospelFest

GospelFest returns April 9 to Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall as a one-night tribute to gospel legend Richard Smallwood, featuring HBCU choirs with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

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Romantic Titans: Sibelius, Strauss & Wagner
Apr
2
to Apr 4

Romantic Titans: Sibelius, Strauss & Wagner

  • Kennedy Center Concert Hall (map)
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Strauss’ Tod und Verklärung (Death and Transfiguration) traces the final moments of a life: memories surface, struggles fade, and a soul wins its final release. Under the baton of Simone Young, the NSO displays the full scope of Strauss’ vision and the promise of beyond. Winner of the prestigious International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition Sergey Khachatryan brings fire to Sibelius’ Violin Concerto.

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Circle of 5ths
Mar
28
to Mar 29

Circle of 5ths

The 2025-26 Randolph A. Foster Seize The Music Series:
Celebrating 20 Years of CDSQ

Tickets $10-$35; under 21 FREE

Saturday, March 28 at 3 PM Eastern Time
Columbus Performing Arts Center - Van Fleet Theatre
549 Franklin Ave
Columbus, OH 43215

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Sunday, March 29 at 3 PM
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus
93 W. Weisheimer Rd.
Columbus, OH 43214

Buy Tickets for March 29

Program:
Michi Wiancko:
5 Reasons
Erwin Schulhoff:
Five Pieces for String Quartet
Sergei Taneyev:
String Quartet No. 4

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Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Mar
22
8:45 PM20:45

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (map)
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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 Fleetwood Mac at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi
Mar
20
6:45 PM18:45

Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

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 Joe Hisaishi at National City Christian Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
Mar
13
8:45 PM20:45

Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons

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 Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
Mar
12
6:45 PM18:45

Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons

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 Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at St. Francis Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Shows at 6:45 and 8:45.

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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Mar
6
8:45 PM20:45

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

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.

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Candlelight: Tribute to the Beatles
Mar
6
6:45 PM18:45

Candlelight: Tribute to the Beatles

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 The Beatles at National City Christian Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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Tchaikovsky’s Winter Daydreams: Gianandrea Noseda & Simon Trpčeski
Mar
6
to Mar 7

Tchaikovsky’s Winter Daydreams: Gianandrea Noseda & Simon Trpčeski

  • John F. Kennedy Center Concert Hall (map)
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National Symphony Orchestra

Simon Trpčeski takes center stage to dazzle us with Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 5, “Egyptian,” a virtuosic display of fireworks and exotic flair. The evening concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1, “Winter Daydreams,” where youthful longing and frosty wonder unfold in rich, sweeping melodies.

Friday, March 6, 11:30 AM

Saturday March 7, 8 PM

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The Sound of Words
Feb
28
to Mar 1

The Sound of Words

The 2025-26 Randolph A. Foster Seize The Music Series:
Celebrating 20 Years of CDSQ

Saturday, February 28 at 3 PM Eastern Time
William Henry Harrison House
570 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Sunday, March 1 at 3 PM Eastern Time
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus
93 W. Weisheimer Rd
Columbus, OH 43214

Program:
Grażyna Bacewicz:
String Quartet No. 4
Michael Rene Torres:
in the never-ending shore of your tomorrows*
Ludwig van Beethoven:
String Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1

*world premiere, 15 for 15 commission, preceded by a poem by Jennifer Hambrick

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Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Feb
21
8:45 PM20:45

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

  • National City Christian Church (map)
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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.

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Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
Feb
21
6:45 PM18:45

Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More

  • National City Christian Church (map)
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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 Vivaldi and more at National City Christian Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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Alexandria Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven & Bohème
Feb
14
to Feb 15

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven & Bohème

James Ross, conductor 
Singers from the Cafritz Opera Program

Unsuk Chin: Subito con Forza
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 8
Giacomo Puccini: Scenes from La Bohème

February 14, 7:30 PM
February 15, 3:00 PM

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Columbus Dance Theatre's Experiment #3
Feb
6
to Feb 7

Columbus Dance Theatre's Experiment #3

Friday, February 6 at 7:30 PM Eastern Time
Saturday, February 7 at 6 PM Eastern Time
Nick Marzella Family Theater at CDT

The conclusion of CDT’s Experiment trilogy. Directed by CDT’s artistic duo Seth Wilson and Jaime Kotrba, this work fuses contemporary ballet with multidimensional media, featuring visual artist Tod Seitz and the return of Carpe Diem String Quartet to play works by Korine Fujiwara, Gabriella Smith, Mark Lomax II, and Samuel Barber. Audiences will be immersed in movement, projection, live music, and psychological imagery.

Korine Fujiwara: Sunsets like Childhood
Gabriella Smith: Carrot Revolution
Mark Lomax II: Ubuntu
Samuel Barber: Adagio for Strings

Adults $27 | Seniors $22 | Students $17

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Alexandria Symphony Orchestra: Symphony in Space
Jan
31
3:00 PM15:00

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra: Symphony in Space

  • Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center (map)
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Enlist in Symphonic Starforce, board the Sonic Spaceship, and set a course for intergalactic adventure!

The galaxy is in danger: The villainous Lieutenant Tritone is stealing the three legendary Orb Crystals that maintain peace and order among the star systems. Along with Cadet (“Captain”) Enrico and the autonomous bot A440, the audience is recruited by the Starforce General to employ musical maneuvers in a cosmic race to thwart Lieutenant Tritone. The new crew boards the Sonic Spaceship and musically travels to distant planets to secure the Orb Crystals. During their mission, the cadets must repair the ship’s Rhythm Reactor and Dynamic Thruster, as well as navigate a treacherous Pitch Propulsion Field in order to save the galaxy from total destruction.  

The Symphony in Space  concert features classic and modern orchestral favorites. Paired with dynamic visuals and video it is an irresistibly engaging journey!

Concert is suitable for ages 4-12, but all ages are welcome!
Admission is free, reserve your tickets with the link below. All seating is general admission.

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Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Jan
29
8:45 PM20:45

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

  • National City Christian Church (map)
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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.

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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Jan
29
6:45 PM18:45

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

  • National City Christian Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Andrea Bocelli: Live in Concert
Dec
14
8:00 PM20:00

Andrea Bocelli: Live in Concert

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.

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Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, and More
Dec
11
8:45 PM20:45

Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, and More

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.

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Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings
Dec
11
6:45 PM18:45

Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings

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!

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Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More
Dec
3
8:45 PM20:45

Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More

  • National City Christian Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Dec
3
6:45 PM18:45

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

  • National City Christian Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Oct
30
8:45 PM20:45

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

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.

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Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
Oct
30
6:30 PM18:30

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

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.

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