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 mostly on Saturdays. The season presents three chamber program dyads, plus a chamber orchestra concert. The Smithsonian Consort of Viols makes two appearances.
Concert Program
This spring program features English consort music by Orlando Gibbons and Henry Purcell, whose 1680 fantazias provide a fitting capstone to a venerable tradition. Note this program features a pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m.
Consorts of Orlando Gibbons and Henry Purcell
The Smithsonian Consort of Viols
Kenneth Slowik, Arnie Tanimoto, Wade Davis, Catherine Slowik, Chelsea Bernstein, and Lily Schrantz viols
Additional Masterworks of Five Centuries Saturday Series Concerts
Other Smithsonian Chamber Music Society Performances
General Information
- Advance registration for this concert will tentatively end by 2 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2024. Tickets may 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.
