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Feb 19, 2020

‘What Am I Going To Do To Keep Her With Me?’: Army Officer Commissions Music To Honor Stillborn Daughter

First Lt. Elizabeth Elliott will conduct the piece inspired by her daughter in a concert this Saturday.

Oct 01, 2018

If We Had A Dollar For Every Event Combining Bach, Breakdancing, And The Lincoln Memorial, We’d Have $1

The Flying Steps, a 25-year-old dance troupe, will perform its “Flying Bach” show on Thursday in a free concert.

Jun 21, 2018

These Musicians Want To Introduce D.C. To Classical Female Composers

They’re calling themselves the Boulanger Initiative.

Oct 05, 2017

This 131-Year-Old Organization Is Still Bringing Classical Music To The People

Friday Morning Music Club has a stacked 2017-18 season of chamber and orchestra concerts.

Sep 15, 2017

Arlington Philharmonic Mixes it Up With Fall Happy Hour Series

Arlington’s professional orchestral organization is trying to reach out to new listeners with its fall programming.

Aug 04, 2017

Can Classical Music Be Cool In D.C.? NSO Pops And Groupmuse Are Trying To Find Out

The two groups hope to engage younger and more diverse audiences with classical music, each in its own way.

Jul 27, 2017

Experience Free Classical Music Each Week At Alexandria’s Lyceum

The Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association’s concert series, now in its 27th year, offers high quality classical music performances in an intimate setting.

May 11, 2017

National Symphony Orchestra Names Ben Folds As Artistic Advisor

The multi-faceted composer/performer will act as a curator for Kennedy Center programming and will also participate in the Center’s outreach and mentoring programs.

Mar 24, 2016

So Is Mozart In The Jungle Anything Like The Real Symphony? We Asked The NSO

Two members of the National Symphony Orchestra helped separate fact from fiction in Amazon’s hit series.

Jan 15, 2015

The Good Part: The Sonatas and Partitas of Bach @ The Strathmore

Did you know the difference between sonatas and partitas? Neither did we, before this column!

 
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