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Pianist Mahani Teave’s journey is one of perseverance, compassion, and immense talent. Did you know that she established a free school of music on her native Rapa Nui (Easter Island), ingeniously built with recycled materials from the island? Her talents go far beyond the keys! You can be in the room when the pianist, educator, and environmentalist performs to D.C.—Saturday, October 28, 2:00 p.m. at The Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. 🎟 https://bit.ly/TEAVE2324
Meet The Percussion Collective! Formed by Robert van Sice—one of the world’s foremost contemporary marimba music performers—the ensemble’s young artists are know for uncommon performance experiences and collaborations.
On October 19 at The Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, we welcome The Percussion Collective alongside Paul Huang, Violinist and pianist Helen Huang in “Between Boundaries: An Evening with Paul Huang.” Experience a sonically expansive program including Lou Harrison’s Varied Trio for Violin, Piano, and Percussion, Ravel’s Sonata for Violin and Piano in G Major, and the debut of two pieces by prolific American composer Kenji Bunch, composer and Taiwanese-American Ke-Chia Chen, co-commissioned by Washington Performing Arts and the Taiwan Philharmonic.
🎟 https://bit.ly/Huang2324
Happy birthday to phenomenal pianist Simone Dinnerstein!
We’ll see Dinnerstein in collaboration with fellow Hayes Piano Series alumnus Awadagin Pratt this fall when we present the duo in a truly exciting four-hand piano program—October 30, 7:30 p.m. at The Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. 🎟 https://bit.ly/DinnersteinPratt
📸 Lisa-Marie Mazzuco
We're off! We start our Walk with Little Amal at , led by the Eastern High School Marching Band.
We'll be going live on our Instagram throughout our hour-long walk to Franklin Park DC , hearing from artists including James Murphy and go-go band The Blacc Print Experience Band the ADAMS youth choir (curated by Shakespeare Theatre Company), and our very own Children of the Gospel Choir. Tune in!
Welcome to D.C., Little Amal!
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Today, September 15, we join our partners at the German Embassy Washington and students from our Embassy Adoption Program in celebrating the opening of a new D.C. mural! Created by internationally renowned German muralist Hera, this 135-foot mural gazes out over Mount Vernon Triangle, serving as a reminder that all of society needs to work together to tackle climate change.
The ceremony begins at 5:00 p.m. at 455 I St. NW, featuring remarks by top officials, uplifting music by award-winning singer/songwriter Emma G, and refreshments courtesy of the German Embassy Washington.
We regret to announce that pianist Yunchan Lim's September 23, 2023, Washington Performing Arts Hayes Piano Series recital is postponed to a future season. This follows the announcement by IMG Artists that Yunchan Lim's September 2023 United States recitals are canceled due to personal reasons. Learn more:
Washington Performing Arts announced the postponement of pianist Yunchan Lim's September 23, 2023, Hayes Piano Series recital at the John F. Kennedy Center Terrace Theater to a future season. The post-performance reception, hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, is also postponed. We apolog...
To help welcome Little Amal to D.C. this weekend, our partners at Planet Word Museum curated a reading list for all ages based on themes of Home, Migration, Fear, Climate, Adventure, and Welcome. Check it out and join us rain or shine on September 17 at 3:00 p.m. as we walk with Amal from Black Lives Matter Plaza to Franklin Park DC, enjoying music, food, festivities, and community along the way!
📚 Reading List: https://planetwordmuseum.org/amal-walks-across-america
📍 More info on our Walk with Little Amal: https://bit.ly/LittleAmalDC
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Calling all DMV music educators! We are now accepting requests for our Concerts in Schools program. Apply to have Washington Performing Arts Teaching Artists come to your school and lead interactive performances and workshops that integrate the artistic disciplines of music, dance, theatre, storytelling, and visual arts with other curricular areas.
Not a teacher? Help by sharing this message, spreading the word, and playing a part in creating engaging, educational experiences for students!
Learn more and request a Concerts in School program at https://bit.ly/Wash_CIS
We celebrate Kathy Brewington on her 40th anniversary with Washington Performing Arts!
Here is Kathy with an official proclamation from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser commemorating the occasion in gratitude for Kathy’s ongoing legacy of distinguished, caring, and impactful leadership of the Washington Performing Arts gospel choirs.
❤️Show some love, and drop one of your favorite memories with Kathy in the comments below.
Who’s that on the cover of Strings Magazine? Why, it’s our dear friend Paul Huang, Violinist!
String players and violin adorers, pick yourself up a copy of the September-October issue to find out how Huang—hot on the heels of releasing his debut recording of sonatas by Saint-Saëns, Respighi, Chopin, and Paganini—fell “madly in love with the violin and with sharing the gift of this beautiful music” at age seven.
Grab your 🎟 to “Between Boundaries,” An Evening with Paul Haung in collaboration with pianist Helen Huang and The Percussion Collective, October 19 at The Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. https://bit.ly/Huang2324
We are only two weeks away from our season premiere, featuring a SOLD OUT performance by 19-year-old pianist Yunchan Lim at The Kennedy Center Terrace Theater!
Did you see Lim’s album in The New York Times, among their top picks for classical listening? We can’t wait to launch into our 2023-24 season with what’s described as a performance that will make you “gawp,” “tremble,” and “swoon!”
Check out all of the incredible events you can experience this season with us, together in art and community: https://bit.ly/23_24Season
Are you a D.C. resident? An inclusive celebration of all 8 Wards of D.C., the Mayor’s Arts Awards annually honor the city’s vibrant creative community and patrons of the arts and humanities. We are proud that our locally focused Mars Arts D.C. initiative is nominated for 🌟 Excellence in Performing Arts! 🌟
Mars Arts D.C. brings the community together in support of local musicians. Help us bring this award home in celebration of the many amazing artists and partners we work with regularly! If you’re a D.C. resident, you can cast your vote for Mars Arts D.C. before September 15, 5:00 p.m. ET.
Learn more and vote at https://www.dcmayorsartsawards.com/
Anoushka Shankar is coming to the DMV in one month! Shankar leads an eclectic ensemble of London’s leading players including clarinetist Arun Ghosh, drummer-composer Sarathy Korwar, Carnatic percussionist Pirashanna Thevarajah, and bassist Tom Farmer, Friday, Oct. 6 at the Music Center at Strathmore.
This event is co-presented with Strathmore. Get tickets at https://bit.ly/Shankar2023
Under 40 and love the arts? Have we got a deal for you!
With a Young Patrons Subscription, select three performances from a curated list of 2023-2024 Season events and receive a discount at purchase. Eligible performances include those with Paul Huang, Violinist; mandolin and accordion duo Avi Avital and Hanzhi Wang; pianists Simone Dinnerstein and Awadagin Pratt performing a unique four-hand program; the iconic Kronos Quartet; Italian concert pianist Beatrice Rana; and the orchestral sounds of the Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest and the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks.
Plus, you’ll be seated with other young arts fans in premium sections and gain access to exclusive networking and social events.
Learn more and subscribe at https://bit.ly/YoungPatrons2024
The Washington Performing Arts office and box office close early today, September 1, at 2:00 pm for an extended Labor Day weekend. We will reopen at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5. While our team is offline, 2023-24 Season tickets are still available around the clock at WashingtonPerformingArts.org!
We are grateful for the artists near and far who made a spectacular 2022-2023 season! This includes painter and longtime friend Hector Torres whose art graced our brochure. Recently, a staff member's mother was inspired to design her own needlepoint version of Torres's art, which now hangs in our offices.
As we close out the fiscal year today, here's to the artists and all of YOU who make our work such a joy year-round! We hope you join us together in art and community throughout the season ahead.
We are grateful for the artists near and far who made our 2022-2023 season spectacular! This includes painter and longtime friend Hector Torres whose art graced our season brochure. Recently, a staff member's mother was inspired to design her own needlepoint version of Torres's art, which now hangs in our offices.
As we close out the fiscal year today, here's to the artists and all of YOU who make our work such a joy year-round! We hope you join us together in art and community throughout the season ahead.
Our summer entertainment staff picks come to a close with a bebopping biographical recommendation from Digital Content Manager Alex Galiatsatos.
“Miles: The Autobiography” is a holds-nothing-back memoir from jazz trumpeter and musical force Miles Davis. “If you’re into jazz, love Miles Davis, or are just interested in the behind-the-scenes culture (and sometimes even legends and lore) of the artistic community of the era, this is a must-read. In addition to opening up about his own struggles and speaking out on issues like the racism experienced in the music industry, Davis mainly shares stories of his life as a working musician with other jazz players like Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker, Thelonious Monk, Mingus, Coltrane, and so much more. And, man… do you hear some stories!”
From the incredible artistry of Dance Theatre of Harlem to the extraordinary creativity of Sasha Velour, our 2022-2023 season was chock-full of wonders. Help us create many more moments like these and finish the season strong with a gift by August 31. Give now: www.washingtonperformingarts.org/support/
In 1974, the Washington Performing Arts Embassy Adoption Program was created. This nearly 50-year-old partnership with DC Public Schools has connected 145 embassies and 144 schools since it’s inception.
Learn more about this cross-cultural learning program at https://bit.ly/EmbAdoPro
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Piano with four-hands—the technique of two performers playing one piano—rose in notoriety during the mid-18th century. Did you know that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was known for performing these unique duets with his sister Maria Anna Mozart (depicted here) while on tour? In 1777, music historian Charles Burney composed a set of four-hand sonatas which are generally considered the first to appear in print.
On October 30 at The Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, Hayes Piano Series alumna Simone Dinnerstein and Awadagin Pratt continue on this unique collaborative tradition in a piano four-hand program that is not to be missed! The pair will perform works by Bach, Brahms, Glass, Schubert, and Beethoven. https://bit.ly/DinnersteinPratt
Teaching Artist QuinTango’s livestreamed performance at Children’s National Hospital’s Seacrest Studios this month included an original composition from the ensemble’s bandoneon player Emmanuel Trifilio entitled “El Conejo” (The Rabbit).
Which instrument do you think best embodies the rabbit? 🐰
Ready for something giant? On September 17 at 3 p.m., we're welcoming the internationally celebrated 12-ft puppet Little Amal for a once-in-a-lifetime downtown D.C. walking journey.
Representing a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, Little Amal will travel with us from Black Lives Matter Plaza to Franklin Park. Come be inspired by this festival of hope showcasing remarkable puppetry, Go-Go music, the stories of local immigrants, children's choirs, and activities for all ages.
Event is free! Join us together in art and community as we celebrate the power of compassionate welcome in our sanctuary city.
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The Washington Performing Arts summer beach reads and flick staff picks continue with a book recommendation from Manager of the Office of the President & CEO Helen Edwards.
“The Storyteller’s Death,” a novel by Ann Dávila Cardinal, is one of family ties, the power of memory, and murder set on the Island of Enchantment — Puerto Rico. Resonating personally on the themes of family and heritage, Helen says, “The author fearlessly explores the emulsion of American and Latin culture in a way that I always wished to see growing up.”
A cheering, full house at the performance of the Sphinx Organization Symphony Orchestra’s phenomenal 25th anniversary program was one of the many moments that lit up our imaginations and knit together our community in the 2022-2023 season. Make a gift by August 31 to help us create moments of wonder and finish this season strong! Give now www.washingtonperformingarts.org/support/
Did you know that Washington Performing Arts Teaching Artists and Embassy Partners participate in over 500 events, performances, and residency sessions in D.C.-area schools each year?
We love partnering with DC Public Schools and the incredible teachers in our area to help bring arts and culture from around the world into the classroom! 🎼🌎
Inspiring collaborations and innovative new works are core pillars of our programmatic season. Dear friend Paul Huang, Violinist returns to D.C. in collaboration with world-renowned The Percussion Collective and pianist Helen Huang this fall. Exploring the theme of duality in their collaborative program “Between Boundaries,” this tour de force ensemble brings to life two world-premiere pieces, by prolific American composer Kenji Bunch, composer and Taiwanese -American Ke-Chia Chen, co-commissioned by Washington Performing Arts and the Taiwan Philharmonic.
🎟 https://bit.ly/Huang2324
Congratulations to KanKouran West African Dance Company on 40 years of entertaining and educating in their mission of cross-cultural enrichment! They are a treasured Washington Performing Arts Teaching Artist ensemble and long-term partner, continuously bringing joy to audiences throughout the D.C.-community. Check out the info below on their upcoming conference and concert and see how you can join in the celebration!
There is one day left to apply to audition for the Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir! Singers ages 9-18 have the opportunity to join a supportive community, develop their musicianship with personalized training, and gain valuable performance experience.
Preliminary online applications must be submitted by Friday, August 18, 12:00 p.m. ET. Apply now, or spread the word to the young singers in your life: https://bit.ly/COTG-Choir
The Washington Performing Arts staff shares their beach reads and flick picks this summer. Marketing & Communications Manager Cassandra Gibson is here with “The Stranger,” a heavy-hitting novella, widely regarded as the masterpiece of French philosopher Albert Camus.
First published in 1946 and based in the absurdist philosophy of the universe’s irrational nature, “The Stranger” tracks the seemingly random events in the life of Meursault, an indifferent man drawn into a senseless murder on an Algerian beach. With the intrigue of a psychological thriller, Camus explores what he termed "the nakedness of man faced with the absurd" and describes the condition of reckless alienation and spiritual exhaustion. Have you read this classic?
📣Single tickets to our 2023-2024 Season are now on sale!
We’re bringing talented pairs and remarkable partnerships together in art and community this season. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott return for their first duo concert with us since 2010 (April 14, 2024). Hayes Piano Series alumni Simone Dinnerstein and Awadagin Pratt perform together on one instrument in a remarkable four-hand piano program (October 30, 2023). Champion concert accordionist Hanzhi Wang and Grammy nominated mandolinist Avi Avital offer a unique pairing in a program of Bartók, Stravinsky, Bach, and so much more (October 21, 2023)!
We think YOU would pair nicely with single tickets of your own! Grab them now at https://bit.ly/23_24Season.
Did you know our Concerts in Schools program has provided interactive arts performances and workshops to schools throughout the DMV for more than 50 years? The program involves 8,000 D.C.-area students each year, inviting young learners to explore music, dance, theater, storytelling, and visual arts, all led by our talented Teaching Artists!
Learn more about our Concert in Schools program at https://bit.ly/Wash_CIS
Originating among African and European immigrants in Argentina and Uruguay during the mid-19th century, tango is a musical artform popular worldwide and closely associated with dance. Washington Performing Arts Teaching Artists QuinTango brought an impassioned tango performance to Seacrest Studio at Children’s National Hospital as our summer partnership continues.
Here's a snippet of them performing “El Monito” or “Little Monkey” by Argentinian composer Julio de Caro.
We are thrilled to welcome eight new members to our Board of Directors! Joining a community of outstanding, generous art lovers, these new members bring a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise sure to inspire our organization further in our mission-driven work.
Join us in welcoming (left to right):
🔹 Dina Al-Sabah (professional bodybuilding competitor)
🔹 Nici Bush (Vice President, Innovation, Science and Technology at Mars, Incorporated)
🔹 Brad Figel (Retired Senior Counsel and Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Mars, Incorporated)
🔹 Lucia Hill (Retired professional and Washington Performing Arts performance sponsor)
🔹 André O. Lewis (Member of the Investment Management team at MRP Realty)
🔹 Dr. Tafaya Ransom (Deputy Director, Postsecondary Success at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)
🔹 Ebony Thomas (Partner of Strategic Growth and Operations at Grads of Life)
🔹 Amber Young (Vice President, Technical Services at Pepco Holding).
Did you know that pianist Sir András Schiff starts every single day playing Bach? Self-described as a “ritual that lifts my spirits,” these morning moments are a wink to the pianist’s deep relationship with the composer. Schiff sat down with BBC journalist Kirsteen Wark to discuss his “love affair” with Bach and specifically his work with Bach’s “Goldberg Variations.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrVVqAvPCgk
We look forward to seeing what pianistic delights Schiff brings to the Music Center at Strathmore stage this November!
The Washington Performing Arts staff shares their beach reads and flick picks this summer. Assistant Director of HR & Operations Bridgette Cooper is here with a special-edition book recommendation featuring an interview with the author!
"The Fraud Squad” by Kyla Zhao is about Samantha Song and the lengths to which she’ll go to achieve her dream of making a name for herself in Singapore’s elite social circles writing for a high-society magazine. Impoverished and struggling to help her mom make ends meet, Song must battle more than just her low social upbringing on her journey to self-fulfillment. Bridgette describes “The Fraud Squad” as “fast-paced, fun plot, and relatable for a variety of reasons. I really enjoyed this book!”
Bridgette sat down with author Kyla Zhao for an interview on her podcast “Harbour for the Arts.” Have a listen and learn more about Zhao and “The Fraud Squad” at https://www.harbourforthearts.com/episodes/meet-kyla-zhao-author-of-the-runaway-hit-the-fraud-squad
The Washington Performing Arts Junior Board transforms passion into purpose. We’re thrilled to welcome 15 new members this season!
Left to right:
🔹 Katharine Barry (Pro Bono Counsel, Kirkland & Ellis)
🔹 Urvashi Bhatnagar (VP of Business Development, Genpact)
🔹 Dr. Anthony E. Daley, Jr. (Solution Architect Manager, Deloitte)
🔹 Shirley Diaz (Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP)
🔹 Linda Foinding (Database Administrator, Brown University)
🔹 Emily Heppen (Senior Director of Leasing, Finmarc Management, Inc)
🔹 Marissa Higgins (Attorney, Barnes & Thornburg LLP)
🔹 Charles L. Holloway (Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton)
🔹 Ian McCabe (Analyst, Deloitte)
🔹 John McCann (Senior Financial Analyst, Pacific Western Bank)
🔹 Kayla Payne (Health Partnership/Policy Specialist, YMCA)
🔹 Kyle Shernuk (Assistant Professor of Modern Chinese Literatures & Cultures, Georgetown University)
🔹 Catherine Snyderwine (Interior Decorator, Snyderwine Designs)
🔹 Olivia Stam (Research Consultant, Russel Reynolds Associates)
🔹 Macaya Yao (Senior Associate, JP Morgan Chase; Corporate Responsibility Recruiter)
“Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.” – Maya Angelou
Join us in the intimate The Kennedy Center Terrace Theater this season to experience innovative programs and beloved classics from industry icons and artists-on-the-rise. Subscribe today to our 2023-24 Recitalists Series and witness the rich artistry and interpretation of artists Alisa Weilerstein, Paul Huang, Violinist and The Percussion Collective, Rachel Barton Pine, Violinist, Simone Dinnerstein and Awadagin Pratt, and more. https://bit.ly/2324Recitalists
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The beloved all-female Norwegian bass ensemble tenThing, led by trumpeter and founder Tine Thing Helseth, start their American Christmas Tour in D.C. at Sixth & I on November 29. There will be Christmas music of American, Norwegian, and other European origins along with classics from Bach, Gershwin and many others. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/tenthing22
Tomorrow night, November 11, “A Night at Café Society” hits the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club stage, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this truly unique evening honoring music history icon Hazel Scott and the historic Café Society nightclub. Check out this #BehindTheScenes peak from today’s rehearsal with the Chuck Redd Band and the incredible, all-star lineup. Get your tickets at https://bit.ly/CafeSociety22 ✨Thanks to Shelea Music, Etienne Charles, Justin Trawick, AnthonytonyWalker, and Nova Y. Payton.✨
A cabaret like no other is coming Friday, November 11, to Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club! Hear the soulful vocals of Quincy Jones-protégé Shelea Music and Helen Hayes Award-winner Nova Y. Payton. Swing to the rhythms of trumpeter Etienne Charles and pianist AnthonytonyWalker Music - Walktones. Bask in the melodies of multi-genre instrumentalist Damien Sneed, and Americana singer-songwriter Justin Trawick. Laugh out loud with host Comedian Mark Gregory. The evening, part of our tributary programming to artist Hazel Scott, is curated by Hazel Scott biographer Karen Chilton, Tony-winning playwright Murray Horwitz, and Supervising Producer Eric E. Richardson. For one night only, “A Night at Café Society” transports audiences to a 1940’s New York City nightclub featuring a remarkable lineup of artists under the musical direction of Chuck Redd, internationally renown jazz percussionist and band leader. Get your tickets at: https://bit.ly/CafeSociety22
Join #MarsArtsDC at Franklin Park DC this Thursday, November 3, at 12:30 p.m. for the finale of the DowntownDC LIVE! Fall Series featuring D.C.’s own powerhouse vocalist Pam Ward! 🎵🍂 With a range of influences in R&B, gospel, funk, and soul, Ward’s dynamic vocals have afforded her the opportunity to share the stage with many great artists including Stevie Wonder and Patti LaBelle!
You may have heard her featured on Common’s “Changes” or the Grammy-nominated “Daykeeper” by The Foreign Exchange. Hear D.C.’s own @Muhsina perform live today at Franklin Park DC, October 27, at 12:30 p.m.! A graduate of Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Howard University, Muhsinah is brings the groove to her hometown as part of the #DowntownDCLive Fall series! See you there! #MarsArtsDC
We're live with Eric E. Richardson for a quick download of what's in store for A Night at Café Society, Nov. 11 at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. Get tickets at www.washingtonperformingarts.org/seasontickets/2022-23-season/a-night-at-caf%C3%A9-society/
All the way from Switzerland, the imaginative Mummenschanz lands October 22 at Lisner Auditorium! The “musicians of silence” will take us on a wacky, shapeshifting journey with puppeteering, and more. Here’s a glimpse into the method behind the magic. Watch as they craft their famous Clay Masks – just one of many wonderfully weird creations awaiting you! Get tickets exclusively from Washington Performing Arts: https://www.washingtonperformingarts.org/seasontickets/2022-23-season/mummenschanz/
Our president & CEO Jenny Bilfield is online to share why she is excited about next week's concert with Britain’s City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Oct. 21 at Strathmore.
You saw him virtually as part of our Creator's Notebook series (seen here). Now see him LIVE as singer-songwriter Justin Trawick and The Common Good take the stage at Songbyrd Music House this Wednesday, March 2, at 7pm! Grab your FREE tickets now: https://bit.ly/MADCTrawick
BBC's “Young Musician of the Year” pianist Martin James Bartlett, takes you on an internationally-influenced journey with a wide-ranging recital as he makes his US-tour debut. Performing compositions and transcriptions by Bach, Rameau, Rachmaninoff, Wild, and more, Bartlett likens his carefully crafted program to the experience of "wondering through an art gallery" with a distinct throughline meant to enrapture the listener. Learn more and experience Bartlett's "unaffected delicacy of touch, color, and tone" at The Kennedy Center on March 6—presented in partnership with Young Concert Artists! https://bit.ly/MJBARTLETT
Tonight's the night! Join us for a FREE virtual concert celebrating the life, legacy, and music of Hazel Scott! Hear some of Scott's favorite tunes performed by The United States Air Force Band's Symphony Orchestra and virtuoso pianist Michelle Cann and enjoy intimate conversations with Adam Clayton Powell III, media executive and Hazel Scott's son—hosted by Hazel Scott biographer Karen Chilton! Watch the premiere directly from our website—tune in February 16, at 7PM EST and enjoy for a limited time only! https://bit.ly/HAZSCO1
As seen on So You Think You Can Dance, Good Morning America, and their Beyoncé-approved "Formation" video, the Syncopated Ladies are coming home to D.C. on February 20, 8PM at The Lincoln Theatre! Led by D.C.-born and Emmy-nominated Debbie Allen-protégé Chloe Arnold, this explosive, innovative, and supercharged female tap group has taken the dance world by storm, amassing over 100 million online views and garnering fans from around the globe. Visit our website for more info and to get your tickets to Chloe Arnold's Syncopated Ladies LIVE: https://bit.ly/SYNCLAD
Since 2013, our Ambassador the Arts Award has recognized truly remarkable individuals devoted to service and advocacy in the performing arts world. Past winners have included Jessye Norman, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Midori. This year, we are thrilled to present the Ambassador of the Arts Award to bass and advocate for social justice Soloman Howard! From his early years as a member of the Children of the Gospel Choir to his current world-renown career, Soloman Howard Howard has been a voice not only for artistic excellence but also for inclusivity, working to share the arts with ever larger and more widespread audiences. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yNjPk3
"Hayes Piano" Preview: Catch a glimpse of Tiffany Poon playing Clara Schumann’s childhood piano in Zwickau, Germany. The 24-year-old rising-star pianist is renowned for sharing her love of classical music with over 300,000 subscribers on YouTube, providing a rare and welcoming look into the life of a concert pianist. Poon joins the storied lineage of Washington Performing Arts "Hayes Piano Artists" when she takes the stage on Sunday, December 12 at 2 pm at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, in a program of both Robert and Clara Schumann's works. Join us! Info and Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3Cy7dxB
Join us Wednesday, November 3, 8pm, as the powers of music and poetry unite at Sixth & I! Pianist, musical innovator, and cultural investigator Lara Downes presents her program "Tomorrow I May Be Far Away" - a focus on eminent Black composers past and present and inspired by myriad stories of migration and transformation - joined in special-guest appearances by Pulitzer-winning poet Rita Dove and by the vibrant and innovative Thalea Quartet.
🎉 WELCOME BACK! 🎉 After over a year of online-only events, we are thrilled to kick off our 2021/22 Season! Join us in person for 20+ events in venues throughout the D.C. area, featuring the incredible talents of artists such as Itzhak Perlman, Lara Downes, Christopher Tin, Syncopated Ladies, Matthew Whitaker, Michelle Cann, Tiffany Poon, The United States Air Force Band–all featured in this video–and many more! Tickets and Subscriptions are still available. Sharing experiences is what we do. We can’t wait to share those experiences with you again – on stage, in the audience, across the city. So again…Welcome back! #WelcomeBack
Join us Friday, October 15 at 8pm, as former child prodigy Matthew Whitaker brings his irresistible virtuosity back to D.C. in the historic setting of The Lincoln Theatre, joined by a stellar quintet and with a special guest appearance by the Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir. For more info and ticketing link, visit WashingtonPerformingArts.org/Whitaker
Love to sing? Take part in live concerts, recording projects, and more in the Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir! Singers ages 9–18 can build their performance skills with other singers from throughout the DMV and add their voices to a 30-year tradition. Start your audition today --> bit.ly/COTG-Audition
With traditional storytelling, character vignettes, and heartfelt lyricism that embody past, present, and future, singer-songwriter Justin Trawick explores the inspirations and processes behind his music. From the rustic confines of St. Vincent Wine on Georgia Avenue, Trawick and his band, The Common Good, demonstrate how the power of songwriting can preserve memories, motivate action, and inspire hope. # # # #MADCVirtual #CreatorsNotebook is made possible through the generous support of Gary and Silvia Yacoubian and SVS Home Audio. #MarsArtsDC is a partnership of Mars, Incorporated and Washington Performing Arts, with support from Jacqueline Badger Mars. Thank you to the following lead supporters of Washington Performing Arts’s mission-driven work in 2020/21: Jacqueline Badger Mars and Mars, Incorporated; D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities; Betsy and Robert Feinberg; Dr. Gary Mather and Ms. Christina Co Mather; the National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs Program and the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts; Tom Gallagher; The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation; and the Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts.
Announcing Mars Arts D.C.: Virtual—Creator's Notebook! This series of four short films profiles singer-songwriter Justin Trawick, visual artist Khalid Thompson, musician and storyteller besteadwell, and photographer and DJ Violetta Markelou in multi-faceted origin stories spanning their motivations as artists and the inspirations behind their work. Join us for a week-long deep dive into the creative process, hearing from the artists themselves as they discuss, perform, and present their work in the intimate settings of St. Vincent Wine, Art of Noize, Lee's Flower and Card Shop, and Common Thread + Union Market District, respectively. Premiering nightly July 27–30 on our Instagram (@washingtonperformingarts), page, YouTube Channel, and Website: bit.ly/MADCV-CN Creator’s Notebook is made possible through the generous support of Gary and Silvia Yacoubian and SVS Home Audio. Mars Arts D.C. is a partnership of Mars, Incorporated and Washington Performing Arts, with support from Jacqueline Badger Mars.
In an optimistic, forward-looking production, the Washington Performing Arts Men & Women of the Gospel Choir (MWOTG) reflects on the past year, recognizing that our hope is greater than our fears. Marking its 30th year in 2021/22, the Washington Performing Arts Men & Women of the Gospel Choir and Artistic Director Theodore Thorpe III are ready to get your summer started on a high note with a joyful rendition of Norman Hutchins’s “I Know You’re Gonna Make It.” #MWOTG | Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choirs
In this student-driven production, the Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir explores issues of social justice through song, original spoken word, and dance. This Juneteenth, in celebration of the perseverance of the human spirit, the members of COTG sing their message of unified love, peace, and—above all—freedom for humankind. #COTG | Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choirs
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