The 43rd season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features masterpieces from the late 16th to the mid-20th centuries, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments.

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.

CONCERT PROGRAM

San Francisco Conservatory professor of violin Ian Swensen and Kenneth Slowik offer selections by Haydn and Bach, including the Fifth Brandenburg Concerto, joined by five Smithsonian Chamber Music Society Fellows.

Haydn: Sonata in B Minor, Hob. XVI: 32;
J.S. Bach: Partita in D Major, BWV 828
J.S. Bach: Sonata in B Minor, BWV 1014
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050

Smithsonian Chamber Players: Ian Swensen, violin; Kenneth Slowik, harpsichord with SCMS Fellows

Program, location, and artists are subject to change.

To view other concerts in this Saturday classical concert series, click here. This concert series also is offered on Sunday dates.