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Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
Thad Jones: A Centennial Celebration

Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET

Under the artistic direction of maestro Charlie Young, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra has celebrated some of the greatest jazz music throughout its 33-year history as one of the crown jewels of the National Museum of American History. The 2023–2024 SJMO season adds new excitement and luster to that musical tradition with this in-person concert honoring orchestrator Thad Jones.


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Masterworks of Five Centuries (Saturday series)

Saturday, October 14, 2023 - 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET

The 46th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the late 16th century to the cusp of the 21st, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments in a 7-concert series held mostly on Saturdays. This concert features fugues of Bach and Mozart with the Smithsonian Consort of Viols.


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Masterworks of Five Centuries (Sunday series)

Sunday, October 15, 2023 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET

The 46th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the late 16th century to the cusp of the 21st, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments in a 7-concert series on Sundays. This concert features fugues of Bach and Mozart with the Smithsonian Consort of Viols.


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Masterworks of Five Centuries (Saturday series)

Saturday, November 4, 2023 - 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET

The 46th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the late 16th century to the cusp of the 21st, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments in a 7-concert series held mostly on Saturdays. This concert features sonatas and trios of Bach and Rameau.


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Masterworks of Five Centuries (Sunday series)

Sunday, November 5, 2023 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET

The 46th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the late 16th century to the cusp of the 21st, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments in a 7-concert series on Sundays. This concert features sonatas and trios of Bach and Rameau.


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Masterworks of Five Centuries (Saturday series)

Saturday, November 18, 2023 - 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET

The 46th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the late 16th century to the cusp of the 21st, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments in a 7-concert series held mostly on Saturdays. This concert features piano trios of Beethoven with the Smithsonian Chamber Players.


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Masterworks of Five Centuries (Sunday series)

Sunday, November 19, 2023 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET

The 46th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the late 16th century to the cusp of the 21st, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments in a 7-concert series on Sundays. This concert features piano trios of Beethoven with the Smithsonian Chamber Players.


Performance

Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
Jazz and the U.S. Armed Services

Sunday, December 3, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET

Under the artistic direction of maestro Charlie Young, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra has celebrated some of the greatest jazz music throughout its 33-year history as one of the crown jewels of the National Museum of American History. The 2023–2024 SJMO season adds new excitement and luster to that musical tradition with this in-person concert saluting America’s military jazz bands.


Performance

The Axelrod String Quartet: Stradivarius and Amati (Saturday series)

Saturday, December 9, 2023 - 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET

Smithsonian Chamber Music Society audiences are privy to the unparalleled experience of being able to hear two magnificent quartets of instruments—one made by Antonio Stradivari, the other by his teacher Nicoló Amati—in this popular three-concert series on Saturdays. The concert features music composed by Florence Price, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Franz Schubert.


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The Axelrod String Quartet: Stradivarius and Amati (Sunday series)

Sunday, December 10, 2023 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET

Smithsonian Chamber Music Society audiences are privy to the unparalleled experience of being able to hear two magnificent quartets of instruments—one made by Antonio Stradivari, the other by his teacher Nicoló Amati—in this popular three-concert series on Sundays. The concert features music composed by Florence Price, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Franz Schubert.


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Masterworks of Five Centuries (Saturday/Sunday series)

Sunday, January 28, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET

The 46th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the late 16th century to the cusp of the 21st, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments in a 7-concert series held mostly on Saturdays and on Sundays. This concert features music composed by Bartók, Florence Price, Beethoven, and Schönberg performed by the Smithsonian Chamber Orchestra.


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Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
The Legacy of Max Roach

Saturday, February 10, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET

Under the artistic direction of maestro Charlie Young, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra has celebrated some of the greatest jazz music throughout its 33-year history as one of the crown jewels of the National Museum of American History. The 2023–2024 SJMO season adds new excitement and luster to that musical tradition with this in-person concert honoring drummer Max Roach.


Performance

Masterworks of Five Centuries (Saturday series)

Saturday, February 10, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET

The 46th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the late 16th century to the cusp of the 21st, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments in a 7-concert series held mostly on Saturdays. This concert features piano trios of Beethoven with the Smithsonian Chamber Players.


Performance

Masterworks of Five Centuries (Sunday series)

Sunday, February 11, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET

The 46th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the late 16th century to the cusp of the 21st, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments in a 7-concert series on Sundays. This concert features piano trios of Beethoven with the Smithsonian Chamber Players.


Performance

Masterworks of Five Centuries (Saturday series)

Saturday, February 24, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET

The 46th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the late 16th century to the cusp of the 21st, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments in a 7-concert series held mostly on Saturdays. This concert features suites and sonatas of J.S. Bach with the Smithsonian Chamber Players.


Performance

Masterworks of Five Centuries (Sunday series)

Sunday, February 25, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET

The 46th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the late 16th century to the cusp of the 21st, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments in a 7-concert series on Sundays. This concert features suites and sonatas of J.S. Bach with the Smithsonian Chamber Players.


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Masterworks of Five Centuries (Saturday series)

Saturday, March 16, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET

The 46th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the late 16th century to the cusp of the 21st, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments in a 7-concert series held mostly on Saturdays. This concert features English consort music with the Smithsonian Consort of Viols.


Performance

Masterworks of Five Centuries (Sunday series)

Sunday, March 17, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET

The 46th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the late 16th century to the cusp of the 21st, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments in a 7-concert series on Sundays. This concert features English consort music with the Smithsonian Consort of Viols.


Performance

Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
Aspects of Ellington

Friday, April 5, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET

Under the artistic direction of maestro Charlie Young, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra has celebrated some of the greatest jazz music throughout its 33-year history as one of the crown jewels of the National Museum of American History. The 2023–2024 SJMO season adds new excitement and luster to that musical tradition with this in-person concert honoring Duke Ellington.


Performance

The Axelrod String Quartet: Stradivarius and Amati (Saturday series)

Saturday, April 6, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET

Smithsonian Chamber Music Society audiences are privy to the unparalleled experience of being able to hear two magnificent quartets of instruments—one made by Antonio Stradivari, the other by his teacher Nicoló Amati—in this popular three-concert series on Saturdays. The concert features music composed by Joseph Haydn, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, and Franz Schubert.


Performance

The Axelrod String Quartet: Stradivarius and Amati (Sunday series)

Sunday, April 7, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET

Smithsonian Chamber Music Society audiences are privy to the unparalleled experience of being able to hear two magnificent quartets of instruments—one made by Antonio Stradivari, the other by his teacher Nicoló Amati—in this popular three-concert series on Sundays. The concert features music composed by Joseph Haydn, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, and Franz Schubert.


Performance

The Axelrod String Quartet: Stradivarius and Amati (Saturday series)

Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET

Smithsonian Chamber Music Society audiences are privy to the unparalleled experience of being able to hear two magnificent quartets of instruments—one made by Antonio Stradivari, the other by his teacher Nicoló Amati—in this popular three-concert series on Saturdays. The concert features music composed by Osvoldo Golijov, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Franz Schubert.


Performance

The Axelrod String Quartet: Stradivarius and Amati (Sunday series)

Sunday, April 28, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET

Smithsonian Chamber Music Society audiences are privy to the unparalleled experience of being able to hear two magnificent quartets of instruments—one made by Antonio Stradivari, the other by his teacher Nicoló Amati—in this popular three-concert series on Sundays. The concert features music composed by Osvoldo Golijov, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Franz Schubert.


Performance

Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
Sarah Vaughan: The Divine One

Saturday, June 1, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET

Under the artistic direction of maestro Charlie Young, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra has celebrated some of the greatest jazz music throughout its 33-year history as one of the crown jewels of the National Museum of American History. The 2023–2024 SJMO season adds new excitement and luster to that musical tradition with this in-person concert honoring Sarah Vaughan.