Become a member and save up to 24% on your program registration price! Join today If you are already a member, log in to access your member price. Masterworks of Three Centuries Series Smithsonian Chamber Music Society In-Person Concert Weekend Performance Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET Code: 1P0899 Select your Registration Login $32 Member 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 $36 Gen. Admission Adding to your cart... Add to cart Log in to add this program to your wishlist! A 10% processing fee will be applied at checkout. Save when you purchase this program as a part of one of these series! 8 Program Series: Masterworks of Three Centuries View series details Resize text 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 49th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the early 17th century to the middle of the 20th, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments. The repertoire ranges from acclaimed masterpieces to undeservedly obscure gems by frequently overlooked composers. Veteran SCMS musicians will be joined on many of the programs by emerging artists in this 8-concert series. Note: This concert does not include a pre-concert talk. Concert Program In late February, the full Smithsonian Academy Orchestra ventures into the second half of the 19th century with the D Major Serenade of Johannes Brahms, plus Haydn’s ever-popular “Surprise” Symphony. Music of Haydn and Brahms The Smithsonian Academy Orchestra Kenneth Slowik, conductor Additional Masterworks of Three Centuries Series Concerts October 5, 2025 November 2, 2025 - CANCELED November 16, 2025 - CANCELED January 25, 2026 January 31, 2026 - NEWLY ADDED March 15, 2026 April 19, 2026 May 17, 2026 Other Smithsonian Chamber Music Society Performances The Axelrod String Quartet 2025-2026 Saturday concert series The Axelrod String Quartet 2025-2026 Sunday concert series General Information This program and its artists are subject to change. This concert's location is TBD. Advanced sales will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026. 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.
