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Masterworks of Four Centuries
Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 6:30 PM
The Smithsonian Chamber Music Society celebrates its 33rd season with an appropriately eclectic repast, balancing familiar masterworks with undeservedly neglected oeuvres perdues. This concert features music by composers Franz Schubert and Anton Bruckner.
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21st Century Consort
Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 4:00 PM
The 21st Century Consort presents the music of our time in a series of concerts designed to challenge, engage, and enjoy. This concert features music by composers Kaija Saariaho, Scott Wheeler, Evan Chambers, and Robert Parris.
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Masterworks of Four Centuries
Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 6:30 PM
The Smithsonian Chamber Music Society celebrates its 33rd season with an appropriately eclectic repast, balancing familiar masterworks with undeservedly neglected oeuvres perdues. This concert features music by composers Franz Schubert, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Wolfgang Mozart.
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French Troubadours Tete and Eric John Kaiser
Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 7:00 PM
With pop-folk-bluesy rhythms, Tété (Senegal) is one of France's most well regarded song writers. Kaiser (France) embodies a modern pop/rock sound that borrows from many genres including rock, hip-hop and reggae. Part of Francophonie 2010.
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Masterworks of Four Centuries
Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 6:30 PM
The Smithsonian Chamber Music Society celebrates its 33rd season with an appropriately eclectic repast, balancing familiar masterworks with undeservedly neglected oeuvres perdues. This concert features music by composers Arnold Schoenberg, Alban Berg, and Antonin Dvorak.
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Dance the Night Away, Bollywood Style
Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 6:45 PM
Bollywood dance is a fusion of eastern and western style dances popularized by the Indian movie industry. Tonight, enjoy a performance medley of Bollywood dance with Dhoonya Dance, followed by the opportunity to learn a few of the popular steps.
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Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Led by Artistic and Musical Director, David N. Baker, Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra delves into jazz's greatest works and performers in history in groups, both large and small. This concert explores the legacy of jazz trumpetet, Freddie Hubbard.
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Rokia Traore
Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Malian singer, songwriter, and guitarist Rokia Traore’s blend of traditional African rhythms and instruments with Western sounds have marked her out as one of Africa’s most innovative and acclaimed musicians. Part of Francophonie 2010.
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The Axelrod String Quartet Saturday Series
Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Smithsonian Chamber Music Society audiences are privy to the unparalleled experience of being able to hear two magnificent quartets of instruments—one made by Antonio Stradivari, the other by his teacher Nicolò Amati. This concert features music by composer Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, and Robert Schumann.
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The Axelrod String Quartet Sunday Series
Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Smithsonian Chamber Music Society audiences are privy to the unparalleled experience of being able to hear two magnificent quartets of instruments—one made by Antonio Stradivari, the other by his teacher Nicolò Amati. This concert features music by composer Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, and Robert Schumann.
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John Eaton and Friends
Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Join nationally celebrated pianist, scholar, and humorist, John Eaton, celebrated host of WAMU’s Hot Jazz Saturday Night, Rob Bamberger, and renowned jazz bass maestro, Tommy Cecil as they discuss some of America’s best jazz greats.
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The Emerson String Quartet
Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 6:00 PM
After more than 31 years of extensive touring and recording, the Grammy winning Emerson String Quartet continues to perform with the same benchmark intensity, integrity, energy and commitment that it has demonstrated since it was formed in 1976. This concert features music by Barber, Lawrence Dillon, and Beethoven.
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What Makes It Great?
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 7:00 PM
What makes music great? NPR’s Performance Today commentator Rob Kapilow has the answers. In this session, Kapilow, the Peabody Chamber players, and Ilyich Rivas explore Stravinksy's The Soldier's Tale.
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One Two Three: Jerome Sabbagh Trio
Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Witness imagination, musical competence, and endurance at their peak with the performance of Paris-born saxophonist and composer Jérôme Sabbagh and his trio, featuring the work on their latest release, One Two Three.
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21st Century Consort
Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 4:00 PM
The 21st Century Consort presents the music of our time in a series of concerts designed to challenge, engage, and enjoy. This concert features music by composers Mark Kuss, Unsuk Chin, Steve Reich, and Thomas Albert.
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The Emerson String Quartet
Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 6:00 PM
After more than 31 years of extensive touring and recording, the Grammy winning Emerson String Quartet continues to perform with the same benchmark intensity, integrity, energy and commitment that it has demonstrated since it was formed in 1976. This concert features music by Martinu, Janacek, and Dvorak.
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