The 48th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the late-16th to the early 21st century, played on some of the world’s most highly prized musical instruments. The repertoire ranges from acclaimed masterpieces to undeservedly obscure gems by all-but-forgotten composers during this 6-concert series held on Sundays.

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, shedding light on the glorious music and the lives and times of the featured composers.

Concert Program

The four-hands fortepiano team of Naoko Takao and SCMS director Kenneth Slowik presents a Schubertiade.

4-hands Music of Franz Schubert

Naoko Takao and Kenneth Slowik, fortepiano

Additional Masterworks of Five Centuries Sunday Series Concerts

• November 3, 2024
• November 24, 2024
• December 8, 2024
• March 16, 2025
• April 13, 2025
• This series is also available on Saturdays.

Other Smithsonian Chamber Music Society Performances

• The Axelrod String Quartet 2024-2025 Saturday concert series
• The Axelrod String Quartet 2024-2025 Sunday concert series

General Information

• This program and its artists are subject to change.
• This concert takes place at the Nicholas and Eugenia Taubman Hall of Music, National Museum of American History, 14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW (Metro: Federal Triangle). Upon arrival at the museum, please proceed to check-in at the Will Call table in the Constitution Ave lobby then proceed to the 3rd floor to the venue.
• Advanced sales will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025.
• Within 24 hours of the concert, this page will be updated if tickets will be available for purchase at the door. If available, mobile device and credit card transactions will apply (no cash allowed).
• Refer to our health and safety information for in-person programs.