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50 of our friends and supporters share favorite memories and intriguing insights on the occasion of our 50th anniversary.
Check back often! We will release new video interviews throughout the season.
Check back often! We will release new video interviews throughout the season.
Deborah Rutter
VIDEO 36: Published Aug 8, 2017
The Kennedy Center President discusses the SHIFT Festival and our place in the cultural landscape.
The Kennedy Center President discusses the SHIFT Festival and our place in the cultural landscape.
Maria Saldana
VIDEO 31: Published Jul 24, 2017
The high school arts coordinator discusses the impact of professional musicians interacting with her students.
The high school arts coordinator discusses the impact of professional musicians interacting with her students.
André Coleman
VIDEO 30: Published Jul 24, 2017
Now a development officer, André Coleman recalls his time as an intern with Washington Performing Arts.
Now a development officer, André Coleman recalls his time as an intern with Washington Performing Arts.
Murray Horwitz
VIDEO 29: Published Jul 24, 2017
Our artist-in-residence recounts the premiere of Wynton Marsalis’s Blues Symphony in 2015.
Our artist-in-residence recounts the premiere of Wynton Marsalis’s Blues Symphony in 2015.
Kari Paludan Sorey
VIDEO 28: Published Jul 24, 2017
The teaching artist reflects on her work with students in our education programs.
The teaching artist reflects on her work with students in our education programs.
Yo Yo Ma
VIDEO 27: Published Jun 16, 2017
The beloved cellist reflects on Washington Performing Arts’ 50th anniversary.
The beloved cellist reflects on Washington Performing Arts’ 50th anniversary.
Ndumiso Mngadi
VIDEO 26: Published Jun 16, 2017
The diplomat describes our relationship with the South African Embassy and the importance of cultural diplomacy.
The diplomat describes our relationship with the South African Embassy and the importance of cultural diplomacy.
Wynton Marsalis
VIDEO 25: Published Jun 16, 2017
The trumpet legend describes his unique relationship with Washington Performing Arts.
The trumpet legend describes his unique relationship with Washington Performing Arts.
Njambi
VIDEO 24: Published Jun 16, 2017
Women’s Committee member Njambi discusses the Embassy Adoption Program.
Women’s Committee member Njambi discusses the Embassy Adoption Program.
André Lewis
VIDEO 23: Published Jun 16, 2017
The chair of our Junior Board talks about cultivating the next generation of arts lovers.
The chair of our Junior Board talks about cultivating the next generation of arts lovers.
Melvin Deal
VIDEO 22: Published Jun 16, 2017
The long-time Washington Performing Arts teaching artist reflects on our place in the D.C. community.
The long-time Washington Performing Arts teaching artist reflects on our place in the D.C. community.
Johnny Walker, Jr.
VIDEO 21: Published Jun 16, 2017
The cellist and teaching artist recalls his experiences with the Feder Memorial String Competition.
The cellist and teaching artist recalls his experiences with the Feder Memorial String Competition.
Soloman Howard
VIDEO 20: Published May 4, 2017
Opera star Soloman Howard describes the impact of the Children of the Gospel choir on his musical development.
Opera star Soloman Howard describes the impact of the Children of the Gospel choir on his musical development.