Masterworks of Three Centuries Series
Music Roadtrip
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Date: {'content': {'value': '2026-05-17T21:00:00', 'schema': 'datetime'}, 'data_type': 'single'}
Description: The 49th season of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features musical masterpieces from the early 17th century to the middle of the 20th, played on some of the world's most highly prized musical instruments. The repertoire ranges from acclaimed masterpieces to undeservedly obscure gems by frequently overlooked composers. Veteran SCMS musicians will be joined on many of the programs by emerging artists in this 8-concert series. Kenneth Slowik, SCMS artistic director and recipient of the Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar Award, again curates a series of pre-concert talks one hour prior to each concert, shedding light on the glorious music and the lives and times of the featured composers. Concert Program The season concludes in mid-May with Schubert's magnificent String Quintet in C Major, played by the Smithsonian Chamber Players on five Stradivarius instruments from the museum's rich collection. Schubert: Arpeggione Sonata, D821; Quintet, D956 Edwin Huizinga and Natalie Kress, violin; Kyle Miller, viola; Rebecca Landell, cello; Kenneth Slowik, fortepiano and cello Additional Masterworks of Three Centuries Series Concerts October 5, 2025 November 2, 2025 - CANCELED November 16, 2025 - CANCELED January 25, 2026 January 31, 2026 - NEWLY ADDED February 21, 2026 March 15, 2026 April 19, 2026 Other Smithsonian Chamber Music Society Performances The Axelrod String Quartet 2025-2026 Saturday concert series The Axelrod String Quartet 2025-2026 Sunday concert series General Information This program and its artists are subject to change. This concert takes place at the Nicholas and Eugenia Taubman Hall of Music, National Museum of American History, 14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW (Metro: Federal Triangle). Upon arrival at the museum, please proceed to check-in at the Will Call table in the Constitution Ave lobby then proceed to the 3rd floor to the venue. Advanced sales will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026. Within 24 hours of the concert, this page will be updated if tickets will be available for purchase at the door. If available, mobile device and credit card transactions will apply (no cash allowed). Refer to our health and safety information for in-person programs .
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Entry: $32
Tickets link: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/scms-masterworks-1P0902
Music category: Classical