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Masterworks of Three Centuries
Sun., Feb. 5, 2012; Sun., Mar. 4, 2012;
Sun., Mar. 18, 2012; and Sun., Apr. 22, 2012
Concerts at 7:30 p.m.; pre-concert talks at 6:30 p.m.
The Smithsonian Chamber Music Society celebrates its 35th season with an appropriately eclectic repast, balancing familiar masterworks with undeservedly neglected oeuvres perdues. This series is comprised of 7 concerts.

Diving to Great Depths - CANCELLED
Wed., Feb. 8, 2012
Lectures from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m.
Diving into the turquoise waters of the South Pacific, drill through polar ice, and uncover a world of extremes living below the surface. Join Michael Lang, Director of Smithsonian Marine Science Network and a scientific diving officer, on an underwater voyage to explore the mysteries that lie beneath our feet.

21st Century Consort
Sat., Feb. 11, 2012; and Sat., May 5, 2012
Pre-concert discussions at 4 p.m.; Concerts at 5 p.m.
The award-winning 21st Century Consort present a season inspired by the Smithsonian American Art Museum's 2011-2012 exhibitions. This series includes four concerts.

Emerson String Quartet
Sun., Feb. 12, 2012; Sat., Mar. 17, 2012; and Sat., Apr. 28, 2012
Concerts are from 6 to 8 p.m.
After more than 33 years of extensive touring and recording, the Emerson Quartet continues to perform with the same benchmark intensity, integrity, and commitment since forming in 1976. This series is comprised of five concerts.

Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
Sat., Apr. 14, 2012; and Sat., June 16, 2012
Concerts are from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Led by Artistic and Musical Director David N. Baker, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra delves into jazz's greatest works and performers in history in groups, both large and small.