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The 48th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the late-16th to the early 21st century, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments in a 6-concert series held on Sundays. This concert features music of John Jenkins and William Lawes with the Smithsonian Consort of Viols.

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 four-concert series on Saturdays. The concert features music composed by Mozart, Beethoven, and Ravel.

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 four-concert series on Sundays. The concert features music composed by Mozart, Beethoven, and Ravel.

All aboard! To celebrate the centennial of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters­­—a history-making union of African American workers­—SJMO highlights railroads across America in works including "Last Train from Overbrook,” Blues in the Night," "9:20 Special”, and more.