The 39th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the 17th to the early 20th century, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments in this six-concert series. Featured ensembles are as follows: The Smithsonian Chamber Players, Smithsonian Consort of Viols, and the Castle Trio. This concert series is also offered on Saturday dates.
One hour prior to each program Kenneth Slowik, SCMS artistic director, continues his popular pre-concert lectures, shedding light on the lives and times of the featured composers and their glorious music.
To learn more about the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society, click here.
CONCERT PROGRAM
In January, a new, second-generation Smithsonian Consort of Viols explores English music from the first half of the 17th century.
Sun., Jan. 10
Consort music of John Dowland and William Lawes
The Smithsonian Consort of Viols
Kenneth Slowik, Loren Ludwig, Catherine Slowik, Zoe Weiss, Arnie Tanimoto, viols; Lucas Harris, lute
Program, location, and artists are subject to change.
To view other concerts in this Sunday classical concert series, click here. This concert series also is offered on Saturday dates.
