This program is over. Hope you didn't miss it! Browse other programs we offer Masterworks of Five Centuries (Saturday series) Smithsonian Chamber Music Society In-Person Concert Weekend Performance Saturday, March 16, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET Code: 1P0826 Location: National Museum of American HistoryNicholas and Eugenia Taubman Hall of Music14th St & Constitution Ave NW Select your Tickets $30 Member $35 Non-Member Save when you purchase this program as a part of one of these series! 7 Program Series: Masterworks of Five Centuries Saturday Series Find series tickets 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 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 October 14 November 4 November 18 January 28 (Sunday) February 10 February 24 This series is also available on Sundays. Other Smithsonian Chamber Music Society Performances The Axelrod String Quartet 2023-2024 Saturday concert series The Axelrod String Quartet 2023-2024 Sunday concert series 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.
