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. Veteran musicians of the Society are joined in several of the programs by emerging artists during this 7-concert series held on Sundays. The season presents three chamber program dyads, plus a chamber orchestra concert. The Smithsonian Consort of Viols makes two appearances.

Concert Program

This concert features fugues of Bach from The Art of Fugue combined with Bach fugue arrangements by Mozart. Note this program does not include a pre-concert lecture.

Fugues of Bach and Mozart 

The Smithsonian Consort of Viols
Kenneth Slowik, Arnie Tanimoto, Catherine Slowik, and Chelsea Bernstein, viols 

Additional Masterworks of Five Centuries Sunday Series Concerts

• November 5
• November 19
• January 28
• February 11
• February 25
• March 17
• This series is also available on Saturdays.

Other Smithsonian Chamber Music Society Performances

• The Axelrod String Quartet 2023-2024 Saturday concert series
• The Axelrod String Quartet 2023-2024 Sunday concert series

General Information

• Update: Advanced sales will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 13, 2023. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Mobile device and credit card only. No cash transactions.
• Refer to our health and safety information for in-person programs.