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Masterworks of Five Centuries (Saturday series)

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Masterworks of Five Centuries (Saturday series)

Smithsonian Chamber Music Society In-Person Concert

Weekend Performance

Saturday, April 12, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET
Code: 1P0859
Location:
National Museum of American History
Nicholas and Eugenia Taubman Hall of Music
14th St & Constitution Ave NW
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Smithsonian Chamber Music Society concerts are held in the intimate Nicholas and Eugenia Taubman Hall of Music, American History Museum (Photo: Hugh Talman/Smithsonian)

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. The repertoire ranges from acclaimed masterpieces to undeservedly obscure gems by all-but-forgotten composers during this 6-concert series held mostly on Saturdays.

Kenneth Slowik, SCMS artistic director and recipient of the Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar Award, again curates a series of pre-concert talks one hour prior to each concert, shedding light on the glorious music and the lives and times of the featured composers.

Concert Program

To cap the series, the Smithsonian Consort of Viols returns with a selection of Jacobean chamber music by John Jenkins and William Lawes.

Music of John Jenkins and William Lawes

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

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General Information

  • This program and its artists are subject to change.
  • This concert takes place at the Nicholas and Eugenia Taubman Hall of Music, National Museum of American History, 14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW (Metro: Federal Triangle). Upon arrival at the museum, please proceed to the 3rd floor of the museum (West side) and check-in at the Will Call table outside Taubman Hall of Music.
  • Advanced sales will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025.
  • Within 24 hours of the concert, this page will be updated if tickets will be available for purchase at the door. If available, mobile device and credit card transactions will apply (no cash allowed).
  • Refer to our health and safety information for in-person programs.