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Chad Lawson, piano
Judy Kang, violin
Seth Parker Woods, cello
This Saturday Only | Sixth & I
Experience the genre-crossing "beyond classical" trio of pianist Chad Lawson, violinist Judy Kang, and cellist Seth Parker Woods at Sixth & I, on March 18 at 8:00 p.m. The three have a classical foundation, crossover covers, and past collaborations with artists including Sting, Lady Gaga, Peter Gabriel. Their program conjures a relaxed, meditative mood drawing on both the sonorities of classical music and the freedom of jazz improvisation. Join us to hear featured selections from Lawson’s albums Chopin Variations, You Finally Knew, The Piano, and more.
Enhance your Saturday experience with a pre-show mindfulness and breath workshop led by pianist and Calm it Down podcast host Chad Lawson. The workshop includes original music, guided meditation, and focused breathing to ease the mind and relax the nerves. Free with event registration, 6 p.m.
Under Age 40?
Through tomorrow, March 17, purchase tickets to three Washington Performing Arts performances from a curated list for only $99 and we’ll seat you with other young arts fans. Performances include award-winning Canadian pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin; composer/pianist Chad Lawson and collaborators Judy Kang and Seth Parker Woods; Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour; and gender-fluid drag queen Sasha Velour. Valid ID required for ticket pickup.
April Piano Virtuosos
Ax, Bronfman, Richard-Hamelin
This April, celebrate the triumphant return of international piano virtuosos! Join us to experience our final Hayes Piano Series performance of the season with award-winning Quebecois pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin’s all-Chopin program at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theatre, April 2 at 2:00 p.m. Rescheduled from January, the performance includes the rarely performed in full 24 Préludes, Op. 28. Limited seats remain for Israeli-American pianist Yefim Bronfman’s intimate Terrace Theater performance of Chopin, Salonen, Schumann, and Schubert on April 4 at 7:30 p.m. On April 16 at Strathmore, beloved pianist Emanuel Ax performs a lyrical program of Schubert and Liszt sonatas (4:00 p.m.).
These performances are external rentals presented in coordination with the Kennedy Center Campus Rentals Office and Strathmore and are not produced by the Kennedy Center nor Strathmore.
Mars Arts D.C. Concert Series at Songbyrd:
Justin Trawick and The Common Good
Sunday, April 2, Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Free with Advance Registration
On Sunday, April 2, D.C.-based songwriter Justin Trawick and his band The Common Good return to the Songbyrd stage as the Mars Arts D.C. Concert Series at Songbyrd continues. As seen in the inaugural series lineup last season, Justin Trawick and The Common Good bring an enthralling acoustic performance of poetic lyricism and toe-tapping melodies. This event is free with advance registration. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with music starting at 7:00 p.m. Let the sounds of our city's talent wash over you in the welcoming atmosphere of Songbyrd Music House as you enjoy a drink and a bite from Songbyrd's bar and restaurant!
Taiwan Philharmonic
April 19, 8 p.m. | Kennedy Center Concert Hall
The Taiwan Philharmonic makes its first-ever Washington Performing Arts appearance in a wide-ranging program, joined by acclaimed violin virtuoso Paul Huang. Led by noted German conductor Jun Märkl, the orchestra’s music director, the Taiwan Philharmonic serves as an official ambassador of Taiwanese culture and regularly commissions and performs new work by Taiwanese composers. The evening’s wide-ranging program combines the world premiere of Ebbs and Flows by Taiwanese composer Ke-Chia Chen, as well as Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy, and Debussy's La Mer.
Upcoming Live Events
Taiwan Philharmonic
Jun Märkl, music director
Paul Huang, violin
Apr. 19, 8:00 p.m.
Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain
with Rakesh Chaurasia, bansuri
Apr. 23, 7:00 p.m.
Strathmore
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