ANOUSHKA SHANKAR
Fri, Oct 6, 8:00 p.m.
Music Center at Strathmore
Limited Availability

Virtuoso sitarist Anoushka Shankar brings with her a new quintet of musicians with whom she has carved out a multifaceted and dynamic sound. The ensemble performs music from her newly-released mini-album alongside thoroughly shaken-up, reinterpreted gems from her previous releases. This performance is co-presented with Strathmore.

Mars Arts D.C.
TREGARON UNPLUGGED
Sat, Oct 14, 3:00 p.m.
Tregaron Conservancy

FREE EVENT: Tregaron Unplugged returns in 2023, promising an enchanting evening of acoustic bliss amidst the serene beauty of Tregaron Conservancy. Be treated to performances that transcend genres, offering a harmonious blend of melodies and nature's symphony. Free with registration required. Performers to be announced.

Between Boundaries
AN EVENING WITH PAUL HUANG
Helen Huang, piano, and The Percussion Collective
Thu, Oct 19, 7:30 p.m.
Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

For this musically collaborative program, Paul Huang explores the theme of duality as he partners with members of the world-renowned Percussion Collective – Ji Hye Jung, Jeff Stern, Matt Keown, Michael Compitello – alongside pianist Helen Huang, to create an intriguing mixture of sonic colors, and debut two pieces by prolific American composer Kenji Bunch and Taiwanese-American Ke-Chia Chen, co-commissioned by Washington Performing Arts and the Taiwan Philharmonic.

AVI AVITAL, mandolin
HANZHI WANG, accordion
Sat, Oct 21, 7:30 p.m.
Sixth & I

Hayes Series alumna and champion concert accordionist Hanzhi Wang and Grammy-nominated classical mandolinist Avi Avital bring a delightfully surprising and equally impressive collaboration to the Sixth & I stage. The vivacious musicality of this duo is not to be missed!

Hayes Piano Series
MAHANI TEAVE, piano
Sat, Oct 28, 2:00 p.m.
Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

Concert pianist, educator, and environmentalist Mahani Teave performs with beguiling intensity and virtuosity. Considered one of the world’s pre-eminent Rapa Nui (Easter Island, Chile) musicians, she balances strength and delicacy in her playing. As Teave says, “you feel that you are in a better world when you’re in a recital,” and her performance at the Terrace Theater promises to confirm this.

SIMONE DINNERSTEIN & AWADAGIN PRATT, piano
Mon, Oct 30, 7:30 p.m.
Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

Hayes Series alumni artists perform a remarkable four-hand piano program, sharing one instrument and playing simultaneously on the same keyboard. This exciting and unique musical experience features an arrangement of Beethoven’s impressively challenging Symphony No. 6 in F, Op. 68 “Pastoral,” Schubert’s Fantasie in F minor, and Bach piano transcriptions arranged for four-hands by György Kurtag.

SIR ANDRÁS SCHIFF, piano
Wed, Nov 8, 8:00 p.m.
Music Center at Strathmore

A longtime Washington Performing Arts favorite and friend, known for his exquisite performances and eloquent musical commentary, eminent pianist Sir András Schiff brings an evening of inspired playing to The Music Center at Strathmore. In this program, curated specifically for this performance and to be announced from the stage, Schiff intersperses reflection and insights with shimmering performance.

Five Decades
KRONOS QUARTET
Sat, Nov 11, 7:30 p.m.
Sixth & I

The Kronos Quartet celebrates 50 years of artistic leadership and transformative music making with a concert featuring music from their legacy initiative, 50 For the Future: The Learning Repertoire, a series of commissions by composers from around the world.

Season of Hope
THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND
Col. Don Schofield, conductor
Featuring Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir
Sat, Dec 9, 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sun, Dec 10, 3:00 p.m.
DAR Constitution Hall

FREE EVENT: Celebrate the Holidays with The United States Air Force Band and the Children of the Gospel Choir. Children of all ages are invited to join in with the choirs, band, and Santa Claus for a holiday sing-along as part of the program. Admission is free, but tickets are required via the U.S. Air Force Band website. Co-presented with The United States Air Force Band

JOSEPH PARRISH, bass-baritone
FRANCESCO BARFOED, piano
Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir
Michele Fowlin, artistic director
Tue, Feb 6, 7:30 p.m.
Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

With his rich, warm voice and impeccable technique, bass-baritone Joseph Parrish is an impressive and versatile talent, taking the top prize at the Susan Wadsworth Young Concert Artists International Auditions in 2022. His recital program spans German and Russian lieder, a world premiere by Alistair Coleman, and American spirituals featuring our very own Children of the Gospel Choir. This performance is presented in partnership with Young Concert Artists.

LIVING THE DREAM ... SINGING THE DREAM
A Choral Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choirs
Michele Fowlin and Theodore Thorpe III, artistic directors
The Choral Arts Society of Washington
Sun, Feb 18, 7:00 p.m.
Kennedy Center Concert Hall

A must-see-and-hear annual highlight featuring the combined Men, Women, and Children of the Gospel choirs of Washington Performing Arts and the Choral Arts Society of Washington in tribute both to Dr. King’s achievements and to his ongoing, indelible impact. This performance is co-presented with the Choral Arts Society of Washington.

BEATRICE RANA, piano
Mon, Feb 26, 7:30 p.m.
Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

Italian concert pianist Beatrice Rana is one of the most sought-after pianists of her generation, earning praise for her “underlying calm command” (New York Times) and refined, unpretentious pianistic approach. Her Washington Performing Arts recital is a rich, rare opportunity to experience the breadth and depth of her playing in an intimate space.

Mars Arts D.C. Concert Series at Songbyrd
MOONSHINE SOCIETY
Wed, Mar 6, 8:00 p.m.
Songbyrd Music House

FREE EVENT: Led by the magnetic vocals of Jenny Langer, this D.C.-based powerhouse quartet unleashes a sonic storm where blues, soul, and rock collide. Free with registration required.

ROTTERDAM PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Lahav Shani, music director
Daniil Trifonov, piano
Mon, Mar 11, 8:00 p.m.
Kennedy Center Concert Hall

The exceptional artistry of the Rotterdam Philharmonic comes to Washington, D.C., for the first time in more than two decades. Music Director Lahav Shani directs a program including superstar pianist Daniil Trifonov for Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 9 "Jeunehomme,” plus excerpts from Sergei Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet, and Arvo Pärt's moving and contemplative Swansong.

Tisra
ZAKIR HUSSAIN, tabla
with Debopriya Chatterjee, bansuri
Sabir Khan, sarangi
Wed, Mar 20, 7:30 p.m.
Sixth & I

Indian tabla legend Zakir Hussain returns to Washington Performing Arts for an exciting evening of Indian classical music also featuring Debopriya Chatterjee on bansuri, and Sabir Khan, sarangi. The trio’s thrilling synergy and musical conversation captures the sounds, contemporary influences, and traditions of India in the immersive Sixth & I setting.

Mars Arts D.C. Concert Series at Songbyrd
RAYSHUN LAMARR
Wed, Apr 3, 8:00 p.m.
Songbyrd Music House

FREE EVENT: Rayshun LaMarr has appeared in stage productions and tours throughout D.C and around the U.S. and as a semifinalist for NBC’s The Voice. The vibrant performer leads a powerhouse Songbyrd performance as part of our Mars Arts D.C. Concert Series.

Fragments
ALISA WEILERSTEIN, cello
Sat, Apr 6, 4:00 p.m.
Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

Lauded for her deep musical insight, technical brilliance, and creative authority, Alisa Weilerstein returns with her innovative, theatrical new project Fragments. Weilerstein conceived of and has collaborated with 27 composers representing nine nationalities and varied musical styles to create a unique arc that intersperses movements of Bach cello suites with 10-minute fragments of newly commissioned works. Each of the hour-long programs at the Terrace Theater feature a mix of Bach and these elegant new fragments, including a D.C.- or world-premiere performance.

Fragments
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Recital
ALISA WEILERSTEIN, cello
Sat, Apr 6, 7:30 p.m.
Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

Lauded for her deep musical insight, technical brilliance, and creative authority, Alisa Weilerstein returns with her innovative, theatrical new project Fragments. Weilerstein conceived of and has collaborated with 27 composers representing nine nationalities and varied musical styles to create a unique arc that intersperses movements of Bach cello suites with 10-minute fragments of newly commissioned works. Each of the hour-long programs at the Terrace Theater feature a mix of Bach and these elegant new fragments, including a D.C.- or world-premiere performance.

Mars Arts D.C.
TREGARON MEADOW CONCERT
Sat, Apr 13, 3:00 p.m.
Tregaron Conservancy

FREE EVENT: Experience the harmonious blend of nature and music at the enchanting meadow concert hosted at Tregaron Conservatory. Whether you're a passionate music enthusiast or simply seeking tranquility, the meadow concert at Tregaron Conservatory promises an unforgettable sensory experience. Free registration opens in fall 2023.

YO-YO MA, cello,
KATHRYN STOTT, piano
Sun, Apr 14, 4:00 p.m.
Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Extraordinary cellist and beloved music ambassador Yo-Yo Ma returns to the Kennedy Center for a lively Concert Hall recital with longtime musical partner, British pianist Kathryn Stott. The evening’s repertoire includes Dvořák’s tender and reflective Songs My Mother Taught Me, Arvo Pärt’s exquisite and haunting Spiegel im Spiegel, Brazilian composer Sergio Assad’s Menino, Fauré’s fleeting "Papillon" ("Butterfly"), Op. 77, Shostakovich’s eminently lyrical Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40, and more.

RACHEL BARTON PINE, violin
Matthew Hagle, piano
Fri, Apr 19, 7:30 p.m.
Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

Violinist Rachel Barton Pine inspires audiences worldwide with artistic excellence, boundless energy, unforgettable interpretations, and passion for philanthropy. Accompanied by Matthew Hagle on piano, Pine performs an expanse of violin repertoire treasures including works by Black composers Dolores White, Billy Childs, and William Grant Still.

FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES: OPERA SUITE IN CONCERT
TERENCE BLANCHARD
With The E-Collective, Turtle Island Quartet & Andrew F. Scott
Fri, Apr 26, 8:00 p.m.
Music Center at Strathmore

Based on the best-selling 2014 memoir of New York Times journalist Charles M. Blow, with a libretto by Kasi Lemmons, the opera explores Blow’s struggles to transcend and overcome a cycle of violence in his life and family. This dynamic concert production features Terence Blanchard and the E-Collective, David Balakrishnan and his Turtle Island Quartet, visual artist Andrew F. Scott, and two guest singers. This performance is co-presented with Strathmore.

Hayes Piano Series
ANNA GENIUSHENE, piano
Sat, Apr 27, 2:00 p.m.
Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Silver Medalist (2022) Anna Geniushene brings powerful sound, technical precision, emotional depth, yet a notably carefree ease belying the immense difficulty of her programs. Her Hayes Piano Series debut features an intriguing program of Opus One–the very first–works by Schumann, Clementi, Chopin, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Schumann, Berg, and Weinberg.

BAVARIAN RADIO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Sir Simon Rattle, music director
Lester Lynch, baritone
Tue, Apr 30, 8:00 p.m.
Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Sir Simon Rattle makes his first visit to D.C. in more than 20 years as chief conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, and with a performance of orchestral showpieces. Hear Beethoven's “Pastoral” Symphony, Wagner's Prelude und Liebestod, and Alexander von Zemlinsky's Symphony Gesänge, performed with baritone Lester Lynch. One of only four U.S. performances in 2024.

Mars Arts D.C. Concert Series at Songbyrd
ROZ WHITE
Wed, May 8, 8:00 p.m.
Songbyrd Music House

FREE EVENT: With impeccable vocal range and magnetic charisma, the Helen Hayes Award winner and Tina Broadway National Tour veteran Roz White effortlessly brings to life a repertoire of show-stopping numbers and heartfelt ballads. Part of the Mars Arts D.C. Concert Series at Songbyrd.

EVGENY KISSIN, piano
Sat, May 11, 2:00 p.m.
Kennedy Center Concert Hall

The simultaneous grandeur and intimacy of Evgeny Kissin’s solo recital performances give full voice to his expressive range and impressive skill. Repertoire includes Beethoven, Brahms, Rachmaninoff, and one of Prokofiev War Sonatas.

ZODIAC SUITE
By Mary Lou Williams
The United States Air Force Band
Col. Don Schofield, conductor
Aaron Diehl Trio
May 2024
Venue TBD

FREE EVENT: Mary Lou Willams’s 1945 tour de force orchestral Zodiac Suite is 12 pieces based on the astrological signs from Aries to Pisces, many dedicated to jazz greats born under the signs, including Billie Holliday, Dizzy Gillespie, Ethel Waters, Thelonious Monk, and more. Washington Performing Arts presents the Aaron Diehl Trio, The United States Air Force Band, and more for this one-night concert event. Venue and free reservation information to be announced.

WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CHILDREN OF THE GOSPEL CHOIR
Michele Fowlin, artistic director
Anthony Walker, music director
Karon Johnson, choreographer
Sat, Jun 1, 7:00 p.m.
Lisner Auditorium

Join us for COTG’s 30th Anniversary Celebration Concert at Lisner Auditorium and experience an evening of glorious sounds, impressive artistry, and uplifting messages.

Mars Arts D.C. Concert Series at Songbyrd
THE BLACC PRINT EXPERIENCE
Wed, Jun 5, 8:00 p.m.
Songbyrd Music House

This talented collective of musicians combines elements of R&B, funk, jazz, go-go, and hip-hop to create a genre-defying sound that is uniquely their own. Part of the Mars Arts D.C. Concert Series at Songbyrd.