Marin Marais (1656–1728) was a preeminent French master of the bass viola da gamba, for which he wrote five books of Pièces de viole, containing over 500 works for that instrument. Little more than a decade after his death, Hubert Le Blanc eulogized him as “he who founded and firmly established the empire of the viol.” The program includes works for one, two, and three viols, with accompaniment provided by the colorful team of viol, theorbo, and harpsichord.

Kenneth Slowik, Rebecca Landell-Reed, and Catherine Slowik, viol; Lucas Harris, theorbo; and Webb Wiggins, harpsichord

Note: This concert is also available on Saturday, March 18.

Additional Smithsonian Chamber Music Society Performances

• February 4: Viennese Classics with Smithsonian Chamber Players
• Axelrod String Quartet Saturday concert series
• Axelrod String Quarter Sunday concert series
• May 14: Schubert's "Fair Maid of the Mill" with Smithsonian Chamber Players

General Information

• Update: Tickets will be available for purchase at the door 30 minutes before the concert starts. Must use a mobile device and credit card; no cash transactions.
• Refer to our health and safety information for in-person programs.
• No series tickets are available.