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Are You in the Ballpark? (finally, The 21st Century Creative on YouTube)
Have you ever had the experience of getting tantalisingly close to a big opportunity in your creative career a but not quite making it? Maybe it was a pitch, or a competition, a publishing opportunity, a senior role, or a funding application. Maybe you got really positive feedback. They said you were great, your work […]
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Creative Disruption: How 12 Creatives on 5 Continents Rose to the Challenge of the Pandemic
When the Covid 19 pandemic struck in 2020, human life on earth was massively disrupted. Not only the human tragedy of millions of lives lost, but also the social and economic damage caused by the virus and our attempts to control it. As a writer and a coach for creatives, I have been particularly concerned […]
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How I Created, Funded and Launched My New Podcast (while the World Was in Meltdown)
Welcome to Episode 10 of the Creative Disruption season of The 21st Century Creative, where we are hearing stories of creatives around the world who came up with a creative response to the challenges of the pandemic. Itas been my most ambitious season yet, with creatives from 5 continents and probably the closest Iall ever […]
The post How I Created, Funded and Launched My New Podcast (while the World Was in Meltdown) appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
From Tattoos to NFTs with Ichi Hatano
Welcome to Episode 9 of the Creative Disruption season of The 21st Century Creative, where we are hearing stories of creatives around the world who came up with a creative response to the challenges of the pandemic. This week we are off to Tokyo, to meet Ichi Hatano, a wonderful artist whose work has deep […]
The post From Tattoos to NFTs with Ichi Hatano appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
Using Lockdown to Launch a Dream Project with Nicky Mondellini
Welcome to Episode 8 of the Creative Disruption season of The 21st Century Creative, where we are hearing stories of creatives around the world who came up with a creative response to the challenges of the pandemic. Have you ever had the idea for a creative project that youave never quite got round to starting? […]
The post Using Lockdown to Launch a Dream Project with Nicky Mondellini appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
All Arts Are Performing Arts
If you work on your own a in your office or studio, or your bedroom or at your kitchen table a it can feel like no one is watching. So it doesnat matter whether you show up. If you skipped a day on your novel, who would know? If you didnat go to the studio […]
The post All Arts Are Performing Arts appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
Taking Deep Work Online with Laura Davis
Welcome to Episode 7 of the Creative Disruption season of The 21st Century Creative, where we are hearing stories of creatives around the world who came up with a creative response to the challenges of the pandemic. Today weare focusing on a creative sector that is close to my heart, which was massively disrupted but […]
The post Taking Deep Work Online with Laura Davis appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
Sometimes You Have to Grind the Work Out
A few months ago I was listening to the DavidBowie: AlbumtoAlbum podcast, a terrific show about Bowie hosted by Arsalan Mohammed. In Season 3 episode 11 Arsalan spoke to Donny McCaslin, the leader of the jazz band that Bowie discovered in a New York club, and asked to work with him on what turned out […]
The post Sometimes You Have to Grind the Work Out appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
Helping Musicians Through Lockdown with Charlotte Abroms
Welcome to Episode 6 of the Creative Disruption season of The 21st Century Creative, where we are hearing stories of creatives around the world who came up with a creative response to the challenges of the pandemic. Today we are off to Australia in the company of Charlotte Abroms, a music manager based in Melbourne […]
The post Helping Musicians Through Lockdown with Charlotte Abroms appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
Work on Multifaceted Projects
Last week I suggested that if youare serious about achieving your creative ambitions, you need to think in terms of projects, not tasks. Because if you get up every morning and ask yourself aWhat should I work on today?a you risk making decisions based on what feels urgent right now, rather than what will make […]
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Staying Creative as a Parent (Even in a Pandemic) with Kay Lock Kolp
Welcome to Episode 5 of the CREATIVE DISRUPTION season of The 21st Century Creative, where we are hearing stories of creatives around the world who came up with a creative response to the challenges of the pandemic. Today we are going to look at one of the biggest challenge for many people during lockdown, whether […]
The post Staying Creative as a Parent (Even in a Pandemic) with Kay Lock Kolp appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
Focus on Projects, Not Tasks
When we think of productivity we typically think about tasks and to-do lists, working habits and routines. We focus on how to make the most of our time on a daily or at most a weekly basis. All of which is great, but if this is all we focus on, thereas a danger of getting […]
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Launching a New Business in the Pandemic with Amrita Kumar
Welcome to Episode 4 of the CREATIVE DISRUPTION season of The 21st Century Creative, where we are hearing stories of creatives around the world who came up with a creative response to the challenges of the pandemic. Today we meet Amrita Kumar, the co-founder and CEO of Candid Marketing, an innovative marketing agency in India. […]
The post Launching a New Business in the Pandemic with Amrita Kumar appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
Make Your Marketing Personal with a Media Dashboard
Marketing is a word that strikes fear into the heart of a lot of creatives. Itas an area where a lot of us feel we donat have a natural talent a weare far more comfortable making work than telling the world about it, let alone trying to get people to buy it. One reason for […]
The post Make Your Marketing Personal with a Media Dashboard appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
Rebooting Global Filming with Hometeam
Welcome to Episode 3 of the CREATIVE DISRUPTION season of The 21st Century Creative, where we are hearing stories of creatives around the world who came up with a creative response to the challenges of the pandemic. Today we are looking at the world of film and TV production, which was massively disrupted by the […]
The post Rebooting Global Filming with Hometeam appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
Why Rejection Doesnat (Necessarily) Mean Your Work Isnat Good Enough
A lot of creative professions involve submitting work to gatekeepers of various kinds: agents, editors, publishers, gallerists, funders, producers, studios and competition judges and so on. Yes, the 21st century gives us plenty of options for creating things without gatekeepers a you can sell direct, build your own platform, launch your own event, self-publish or […]
The post Why Rejection Doesnat (Necessarily) Mean Your Work Isnat Good Enough appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
Lockdown Series: Windows on a Changed World with Earl Abrahams
Welcome to Episode 2 of the CREATIVE DISRUPTION season of The 21st Century Creative, where we are hearing stories of creatives around the world who came up with a creative response to the challenges of the pandemic. This week we are off to South Africa, to hear from Earl Abrahams, an artist and filmmaker who […]
The post Lockdown Series: Windows on a Changed World with Earl Abrahams appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
Eat that Frog (But Eat the Cake as Well)
aEat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you for the rest of the day.a This quote is often attributed to Mark Twain. Apparently thereas no hard evidence linking it to him, but that hasnat stopped it from concentrating the minds of many people when they ask themselves […]
The post Eat that Frog (But Eat the Cake as Well) appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
The Rocky Road for Theatre through the Pandemic with Steven Kunis
Today we kick off Season 6 of The 21st Century Creative, the podcast that helps you thrive as a creative professional amid the demands, distractions and opportunities of the 21st Century. The theme for this season is CREATIVE DISRUPTION. Every episode will feature an interview with a creator whose work was disrupted by the Covid-19 […]
The post The Rocky Road for Theatre through the Pandemic with Steven Kunis appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
Video: Forget the Career Ladder a Start Creating Assets
I hope this finds you as well as can be. Here in the UK weare bracing for what we are assured will be a large wave of Omicron. I know things may be very different for you, depending on where you are in the world. But whatever the circumstances, I hope you are finding your […]
The post Video: Forget the Career Ladder a Start Creating Assets appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
My new podcast (and why itas the opposite of The 21st Century Creative)
Today is the launch of my new podcast, and itas something Iave been planning and dreaming of sharing with you for years. Itas called A Mouthful of Air. And in several ways, itas the opposite of my 21st Century Creative podcast. I designed the two shows to work together from the start, although it’s taken […]
The post My new podcast (and why itas the opposite of The 21st Century Creative) appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
Ideas Are Leprechauns
Last night I was about to go to bed when I suddenly remembered an idea Iad had for an article a few months ago. Though I say so myself, it was a great idea, and I was keen to revisit it, so I opened up the Scrivener project where I had written it downa| and […]
The post Ideas Are Leprechauns appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
Avoiding the Advice Trap with Michael Bungay Stanier
Todayas guest on The 21st Century Creative is Michael Bungay Stanier, a returning guest whose interview way back in Season 1 proved very popular. And his book The Coaching Habit turned out to be even more popular, as it went on to sell three quarters of a million copies. Michael is back with some excellent […]
The post Avoiding the Advice Trap with Michael Bungay Stanier appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
Every Creative Project Is a Revolving Door
A lot of productivity advice tells us that we need to stop procrastinating, beat Resistance, and get things done. The Americans like to talk about ashippinga, meaning finished and sent out for delivery. This emphasis on getting things done and out to market is part of their extraordinary entrepreneurial culture. Famously, Guy Kawasaki even said […]
The post Every Creative Project Is a Revolving Door appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
The 21st Century Illustrator with Krystal Lauk
Todayas guest on The 21st Century Creative is Krystal Lauk, an illustrator who took an unconventional path by creating illustrations for tech companies, and founded a studio that counts Google, Uber, Facebook and The New York Times among its clients. Itas a fascinating story of discovery and enterprise at what Krystal calls athe intersection of […]
The post The 21st Century Illustrator with Krystal Lauk appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
You Have to be Bad to Get Good
Iave recently started taking one-to-one Japanese conversation lessons. It hasnat been easy. In fact, itas been a bit of a humbling experience. Between work and family responsibilities, I only have 30 minutes a day to study Japanese, and Iave spent this time every day for the past two years memorising kanji characters, vocabulary and grammar […]
The post You Have to be Bad to Get Good appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
Writing a World-Changing Book with Cynthia Morris
Todayas guest on The 21st Century Creative is Cynthia Morris, a coach for creatives who shares insights on the book-writing process, based on her latest book The Busy Womanas Guide to Writing a World-Changing Book. So if you are contemplating writing a book – whether itas your first one or your twenty-first – there is […]
The post Writing a World-Changing Book with Cynthia Morris appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
The Art of Overhearing Yourself
If you think about overhearing something, you probably think of listening to someone elseas conversation, whether deliberately or accidentally, and picking up a titbit of information that you would never otherwise have been privy to. It might be funny, or shocking or useful, or – as in the case of so many loud phone calls […]
The post The Art of Overhearing Yourself appeared first on Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996.
The Adventure of Writing with Emily Kimelman
Todayas guest on The 21st Century Creative is Emily Kimelman, a thriller author who has travelled the world in a boat and criss-crossed the USA in an Airstream trailer while writing and publishing her books, and selling hundreds of thousands of copies in the process. Emilyas adventurous spirit shines through in her writing as well […]
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Fall 2023 Calendar of Events
| Monday, November 20, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here Richard OaNeill and Jeremy Denk bring a program of landmark works for the viola, two composed by master violists better known today as composers: Rebecca Clarke and Paul Hindemith. Expect a searing performance of Clarkeas eloquent 1919 sonata, now a classic in the repertoire. A third star appearing in this concert is the Libraryas 1690 magnificent Tuscan-Medici viola, on loan from the Tuscan Corporation, one of only a handful of Stradivari violas in existence.A A | Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here A The quartet has broadened its reputation by becoming collaborators with a wide range of artists. One of its more enduring and rewarding partnerships has been with Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. They join forces for a delightful program of chamber music by Boccherini, Bach, Beethoven and Castelnuovo-Tedesco, some of which is held in manuscript at the Library of Congress. | Friday, December 1, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Trumpeter, composer, producer and innovative artist, he is the creator of aStretch Music,a a jazz-rooted, genre-blind musical form that tries to astretcha jazzas rhythmic, melodic and harmonic conventions to encompass multiple musical forms and cultures. Chief Adjuah is also the creator of a signature line of instruments including the new Adjuah Bow. Join the Library for an evening of powerful sounds from the mind of one of the finest and most fearless sons of New Orleans.A | Friday, December 15, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 This performance has reached its in-advance registration limit. However, we encourage patrons without registrations to attend the night of the event and join the standby group. Patrons without registrations will receive a number based on the order of arrival, and at 7:55 p.m., available seats will be filled from this group, space permitting. CA(c)cile McLorin Salvant is aone of the most daring and resourceful vocalists in jazzaor any other genre, for that mattera (Uncut). A MacArthur Fellow and recipient of the Doris Duke Award, Salvant is a visionary performer and composer, a master storyteller inspired by visual art, whose first three recordings each earned a Grammy Award for jazz vocals. In this concert she performs music from her recent project, aGhost Song.aA A aDisarmingly beautifula is Downbeatas verdict for this album, an intriguing mix of seven original songs and five covers on themes of ghosts, nostalgia and yearning. As Salvant described it, aThe idea of dancing with a ghost, or a memoryaI connect with that idea so much. To me, the domain of memory, of reminiscing, is a form of celebrating something that is not with youa| like unrequited love. It points to how fleeting everything is.a | Monday, December 18, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 A Silver Medal winner of the Piazzolla Music Competition, the DalA Quartet is renowned for their innovative programming bringing the spotlight to Latin American repertoire.A They come to the Library of Congress to perform on the Libraryas historic stringed instruments with a beautifully curated program featuring works by Puerto Rican composer Sonia Morales-Matos, Spanish composer Turina, Cuban clarinetist and composer Paquito DaRivera, Beethoven and Weber. 6:30 p.m:A Conversation with the Artists Join the DalA Quartet as they share their reflections on their experience of working with the Libraryas Stradivari instruments and the program they have prepared for the Stradivari Anniversary Concert. David Fultonas talk scheduled for 7:00 pm has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience. | Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online.A Check it out! For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nationas capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this seasonas concerts as well as past concerts here. | We have great educational videos.A Let's watch! From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician. | Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
Live! At the Library: Shakespeare Everywhere Festival Concert
| Live! At the Library: Shakespeare Everywhere Festival Concert Cafritz Young Artists of the Washington National Opera Thursday, November 9, 2023, 6:30 p.m. Coolidge Auditorium 10 1st Street SE, Washington, DC 20540 If you are asked for a timed entry pass, notify staff that you are just attending the concert Enjoy a wide ranging concert of Shakespeare-inspired music featuring the Cafritz Young Artists of the Washington National Opera as part of the citywide Shakespeare Everywhere Festival. Performers include Teresa Perrotta, Kresley Figueroa, Tiffany Choe, Winona Martin, Sahel Salam, Justin Burgess, Jonathan Patton, Sergio MartAnez, Nicole Cloutier, and Pei-Hsuan Lin. Co-presented by the Library of Congress and Washington National Opera. WNO is presenting the Charles Gounodas masterworkA Romeo et JulietteA in November and this event will include a range of arias, scenes, and ensembles from operating repertoire based on Shakespeareas works. Excerpts include aThe Willow Songa and aAve Mariaa from VerdiasA Otello, aOpheliaas Mad Scenea from ThomasaA Hamlet, excerpts fromA Romeo and JulietA by Gounod, and more. Visitors will also be able to see a special Shakespearean treasures display in the Coolidge Foyer in conjunction with the performance. Co-presented by the Music Division and Rare Book and Special Collections Division. | Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online.A Check it out! For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nationas capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this seasonas concerts as well as past concerts here. | We have great educational videos.A Let's watch! From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician. | Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
Fall 2023 Calendar of Events
| Monday, October 30, 2023, 7:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here This yearas Founderas Day concert features an inaugural set of aPiece Offerings: Focused Encounters with Recent Works,a where audiences will hear a single work or portion of a work, followed by an onstage discussion with its creators. Composers Roger Reynolds and Kate Soper will be joined by pianist Eric Huebner, computer musician Jacob Sundstrom and the Wet Ink Ensemble for this novel experience, with a special start time of 7 pm. | Thursday, November 2, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Kluge Center LJ 119 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
Register Here A Her talent has been recognized by the Downbeat Critics Poll, which voted her as the "Rising Star Alto Saxophonist" in 2020, and the Jazz Journalists Association, which named her the "Up and Coming Artist of the Year."A Her tribute to Alice and John Coltrane in her successful release of aPursuancea in 2020 showcases her artistic growth, while her latest album, aPhoenix,a released in 2023, proves her continued success.A | Monday, November 20, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here Richard OaNeill and Jeremy Denk bring a program of landmark works for the viola, two composed by master violists better known today as composers: Rebecca Clarke and Paul Hindemith. Expect a searing performance of Clarkeas eloquent 1919 sonata, now a classic in the repertoire. A third star appearing in this concert is the Libraryas 1690 magnificent Tuscan-Medici viola, on loan from the Tuscan Corporation, one of only a handful of Stradivari violas in existence.A A | Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here A The quartet has broadened its reputation by becoming collaborators with a wide range of artists. One of its more enduring and rewarding partnerships has been with Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. They join forces for a delightful program of chamber music by Boccherini, Bach, Beethoven and Castelnuovo-Tedesco, some of which is held in manuscript at the Library of Congress. | Friday, December 1, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 This performance has reached its in-advance registration limit. However, we encourage patrons without registrations to attend the night of the event and join the standby group. Patrons without registrations will receive a number based on the order of arrival, and at 7:55 p.m., available seats will be filled from this group, space permitting. Trumpeter, composer, producer and innovative artist, he is the creator of aStretch Music,a a jazz-rooted, genre-blind musical form that tries to astretcha jazzas rhythmic, melodic and harmonic conventions to encompass multiple musical forms and cultures. Chief Adjuah is also the creator of a signature line of instruments including the new Adjuah Bow. Join the Library for an evening of powerful sounds from the mind of one of the finest and most fearless sons of New Orleans.A | Friday, December 15, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 This performance has reached its in-advance registration limit. However, we encourage patrons without registrations to attend the night of the event and join the standby group. Patrons without registrations will receive a number based on the order of arrival, and at 7:55 p.m., available seats will be filled from this group, space permitting. CA(c)cile McLorin Salvant is aone of the most daring and resourceful vocalists in jazzaor any other genre, for that mattera (Uncut). A MacArthur Fellow and recipient of the Doris Duke Award, Salvant is a visionary performer and composer, a master storyteller inspired by visual art, whose first three recordings each earned a Grammy Award for jazz vocals. In this concert she performs music from her recent project, aGhost Song.aA A aDisarmingly beautifula is Downbeatas verdict for this album, an intriguing mix of seven original songs and five covers on themes of ghosts, nostalgia and yearning. As Salvant described it, aThe idea of dancing with a ghost, or a memoryaI connect with that idea so much. To me, the domain of memory, of reminiscing, is a form of celebrating something that is not with youa| like unrequited love. It points to how fleeting everything is.a | Monday, December 18, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 This performance has reached its in-advance registration limit. However, we encourage patrons without registrations to attend the night of the event and join the standby group. Patrons without registrations will receive a number based on the order of arrival, and at 7:55 p.m., available seats will be filled from this group, space permitting. Silver Medal winner of the Piazzolla Music Competition, the DalA Quartet is renowned for their innovative programming bringing the spotlight to Latin American repertoire.A They come to the Library of Congress to perform on the Libraryas historic stringed instruments with a beautifully curated program featuring works by Puerto Rican composer Sonia Morales-Matos, Spanish composer Turina, Cuban clarinetist and composer Paquito DaRivera, Beethoven and Weber. 6:30 p.m:A Conversation with the Artists Join the DalA Quartet as they share their reflections on their experience of working with the Libraryas Stradivari instruments and the program they have prepared for the Stradivari Anniversary Concert. David Fultonas talk scheduled for 7:00 pm has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience. | Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online.A Check it out! For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nationas capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this seasonas concerts as well as past concerts here. | We have great educational videos.A Let's watch! From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician. | Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
Fall 2023 Calendar of Events
| Monday, October 30, 2023, 7:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here This yearas Founderas Day concert features an inaugural set of aPiece Offerings: Focused Encounters with Recent Works,a where audiences will hear a single work or portion of a work, followed by an onstage discussion with its creators. Composers Roger Reynolds and Kate Soper will be joined by pianist Eric Huebner, computer musician Jacob Sundstrom and the Wet Ink Ensemble for this novel experience, with a special start time of 7 pm. | Thursday, November 2, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Kluge Center LJ 119 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
Register Here A Her talent has been recognized by the Downbeat Critics Poll, which voted her as the "Rising Star Alto Saxophonist" in 2020, and the Jazz Journalists Association, which named her the "Up and Coming Artist of the Year."A Her tribute to Alice and John Coltrane in her successful release of aPursuancea in 2020 showcases her artistic growth, while her latest album, aPhoenix,a released in 2023, proves her continued success.A | Monday, November 20, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here Richard OaNeill and Jeremy Denk bring a program of landmark works for the viola, two composed by master violists better known today as composers: Rebecca Clarke and Paul Hindemith. Expect a searing performance of Clarkeas eloquent 1919 sonata, now a classic in the repertoire. A third star appearing in this concert is the Libraryas 1690 magnificent Tuscan-Medici viola, on loan from the Tuscan Corporation, one of only a handful of Stradivari violas in existence.A A | Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here A The quartet has broadened its reputation by becoming collaborators with a wide range of artists. One of its more enduring and rewarding partnerships has been with Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. They join forces for a delightful program of chamber music by Boccherini, Bach, Beethoven and Castelnuovo-Tedesco, some of which is held in manuscript at the Library of Congress. | Friday, December 1, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here
Trumpeter, composer, producer and innovative artist, he is the creator of aStretch Music,a a jazz-rooted, genre-blind musical form that tries to astretcha jazzas rhythmic, melodic and harmonic conventions to encompass multiple musical forms and cultures. Chief Adjuah is also the creator of a signature line of instruments including the new Adjuah Bow. Join the Library for an evening of powerful sounds from the mind of one of the finest and most fearless sons of New Orleans.A | Friday, December 15, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 This performance has reached its in-advance registration limit. However, we encourage patrons without registrations to attend the night of the event and join the standby group. Patrons without registrations will receive a number based on the order of arrival, and at 7:55 p.m., available seats will be filled from this group, space permitting. CA(c)cile McLorin Salvant is aone of the most daring and resourceful vocalists in jazzaor any other genre, for that mattera (Uncut). A MacArthur Fellow and recipient of the Doris Duke Award, Salvant is a visionary performer and composer, a master storyteller inspired by visual art, whose first three recordings each earned a Grammy Award for jazz vocals. In this concert she performs music from her recent project, aGhost Song.aA A aDisarmingly beautifula is Downbeatas verdict for this album, an intriguing mix of seven original songs and five covers on themes of ghosts, nostalgia and yearning. As Salvant described it, aThe idea of dancing with a ghost, or a memoryaI connect with that idea so much. To me, the domain of memory, of reminiscing, is a form of celebrating something that is not with youa| like unrequited love. It points to how fleeting everything is.a | Monday, December 18, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here Silver Medal winner of the Piazzolla Music Competition, the DalA Quartet is renowned for their innovative programming bringing the spotlight to Latin American repertoire.A They come to the Library of Congress to perform on the Libraryas historic stringed instruments with a beautifully curated program featuring works by Puerto Rican composer Sonia Morales-Matos, Spanish composer Turina, Cuban clarinetist and composer Paquito DaRivera, Beethoven and Weber. 6:30 p.m:A Conversation with the Artists Join the DalA Quartet as they share their reflections on their experience of working with the Libraryas Stradivari instruments and the program they have prepared for the Stradivari Anniversary Concert. David Fultonas talk scheduled for 7:00 pm has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience. | Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online.A Check it out! For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nationas capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this seasonas concerts as well as past concerts here. | We have great educational videos.A Let's watch! From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician. | Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
Fall 2023 Calendar of Events
| Friday, October 13, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 This performance has reached its in-advance registration limit. However, we encourage patrons without registrations to attend the night of the event and join the standby group. Patrons without registrations will receive a number based on the order of arrival, and at 7:55 pm, available seats will be filled from this group, space permitting. Eliane Elias is a highly acclaimed pianist, composer, and vocalist, with numerous Grammy and Latin Grammy awards to her name. Her unique style seamlessly blends jazz with the lively rhythms of her Brazilian heritage, showcasing her exceptional piano skills and smooth vocals. Eliane has collaborated with some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz, including Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Chucho ValdA(c)s, to name just a few. Her worldwide recognition has firmly established her as one of the most prominent jazz artists of the modern era. | META4A Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here Well known in music centers like the Vienna Konzerthaus and Madridas Auditorio Nacional de MAosica, Finlandas META4 appears at the Library on a rare U.S. tour. The group is noted for a striking range of color and articulation and abreathtaking levels of technical and interpretive finessea (The Times, U.K.). | Monday, October 30, 2023, 7:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here This yearas Founderas Day concert features an inaugural set of aPiece Offerings: Focused Encounters with Recent Works,a where audiences will hear a single work or portion of a work, followed by an onstage discussion with its creators. Composers Roger Reynolds and Kate Soper will be joined by pianist Eric Huebner, computer musician Jacob Sundstrom and the Wet Ink Ensemble for this novel experience, with a special start time of 7 pm. | Thursday, November 2, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Kluge Center LJ 119 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
Register Here A Her talent has been recognized by the Downbeat Critics Poll, which voted her as the "Rising Star Alto Saxophonist" in 2020, and the Jazz Journalists Association, which named her the "Up and Coming Artist of the Year."A Her tribute to Alice and John Coltrane in her successful release of aPursuancea in 2020 showcases her artistic growth, while her latest album, aPhoenix,a released in 2023, proves her continued success.A | Monday, November 20, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here Richard OaNeill and Jeremy Denk bring a program of landmark works for the viola, two composed by master violists better known today as composers: Rebecca Clarke and Paul Hindemith. Expect a searing performance of Clarkeas eloquent 1919 sonata, now a classic in the repertoire. A third star appearing in this concert is the Libraryas 1690 magnificent Tuscan-Medici viola, on loan from the Tuscan Corporation, one of only a handful of Stradivari violas in existence.A A | Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here A The quartet has broadened its reputation by becoming collaborators with a wide range of artists. One of its more enduring and rewarding partnerships has been with Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. They join forces for a delightful program of chamber music by Boccherini, Bach, Beethoven and Castelnuovo-Tedesco, some of which is held in manuscript at the Library of Congress. | Friday, December 1, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here
Trumpeter, composer, producer and innovative artist, he is the creator of aStretch Music,a a jazz-rooted, genre-blind musical form that tries to astretcha jazzas rhythmic, melodic and harmonic conventions to encompass multiple musical forms and cultures. Chief Adjuah is also the creator of a signature line of instruments including the new Adjuah Bow. Join the Library for an evening of powerful sounds from the mind of one of the finest and most fearless sons of New Orleans.A | Friday, December 15, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 This performance has reached its in-advance registration limit. However, we encourage patrons without registrations to attend the night of the event and join the standby group. Patrons without registrations will receive a number based on the order of arrival, and at 7:55 p.m., available seats will be filled from this group, space permitting. CA(c)cile McLorin Salvant is aone of the most daring and resourceful vocalists in jazzaor any other genre, for that mattera (Uncut). A MacArthur Fellow and recipient of the Doris Duke Award, Salvant is a visionary performer and composer, a master storyteller inspired by visual art, whose first three recordings each earned a Grammy Award for jazz vocals. In this concert she performs music from her recent project, aGhost Song.aA A aDisarmingly beautifula is Downbeatas verdict for this album, an intriguing mix of seven original songs and five covers on themes of ghosts, nostalgia and yearning. As Salvant described it, aThe idea of dancing with a ghost, or a memoryaI connect with that idea so much. To me, the domain of memory, of reminiscing, is a form of celebrating something that is not with youa| like unrequited love. It points to how fleeting everything is.a | Monday, December 18, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here Silver Medal winner of the Piazzolla Music Competition, the DalA Quartet is renowned for their innovative programming bringing the spotlight to Latin American repertoire.A They come to the Library of Congress to perform on the Libraryas historic stringed instruments with a beautifully curated program featuring works by Puerto Rican composer Sonia Morales-Matos, Spanish composer Turina, Cuban clarinetist and composer Paquito DaRivera, Beethoven and Weber. 6:30 p.m:A Conversation with the Artists Join the DalA Quartet as they share their reflections on their experience of working with the Libraryas Stradivari instruments and the program they have prepared for the Stradivari Anniversary Concert. David Fultonas talk scheduled for 7:00 pm has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience. | Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online.A Check it out! For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nationas capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this seasonas concerts as well as past concerts here. | We have great educational videos.A Let's watch! From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician. | Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
Fall 2023 Calendar of Events
| Friday, October 13, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 This performance has reached its in-advance registration limit. However, we encourage patrons without registrations to attend the night of the event and join the standby group. Patrons without registrations will receive a number based on the order of arrival, and at 7:55 pm, available seats will be filled from this group, space permitting. Eliane Elias is a highly acclaimed pianist, composer, and vocalist, with numerous Grammy and Latin Grammy awards to her name. Her unique style seamlessly blends jazz with the lively rhythms of her Brazilian heritage, showcasing her exceptional piano skills and smooth vocals. Eliane has collaborated with some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz, including Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Chucho ValdA(c)s, to name just a few. Her worldwide recognition has firmly established her as one of the most prominent jazz artists of the modern era. | META4A Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here Well known in music centers like the Vienna Konzerthaus and Madridas Auditorio Nacional de MAosica, Finlandas META4 appears at the Library on a rare U.S. tour. The group is noted for a striking range of color and articulation and abreathtaking levels of technical and interpretive finessea (The Times, U.K.). | Monday, October 30, 2023, 7:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here This yearas Founderas Day concert features an inaugural set of aPiece Offerings: Focused Encounters with Recent Works,a where audiences will hear a single work or portion of a work, followed by an onstage discussion with its creators. Composers Roger Reynolds and Kate Soper will be joined by pianist Eric Huebner, computer musician Jacob Sundstrom and the Wet Ink Ensemble for this novel experience, with a special start time of 7 pm. | Thursday, November 2, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Kluge Center LJ 119 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
Register Here A Her talent has been recognized by the Downbeat Critics Poll, which voted her as the "Rising Star Alto Saxophonist" in 2020, and the Jazz Journalists Association, which named her the "Up and Coming Artist of the Year."A Her tribute to Alice and John Coltrane in her successful release of aPursuancea in 2020 showcases her artistic growth, while her latest album, aPhoenix,a released in 2023, proves her continued success.A | Monday, November 20, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here Richard OaNeill and Jeremy Denk bring a program of landmark works for the viola, two composed by master violists better known today as composers: Rebecca Clarke and Paul Hindemith. Expect a searing performance of Clarkeas eloquent 1919 sonata, now a classic in the repertoire. A third star appearing in this concert is the Libraryas 1690 magnificent Tuscan-Medici viola, on loan from the Tuscan Corporation, one of only a handful of Stradivari violas in existence.A A | Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here A The quartet has broadened its reputation by becoming collaborators with a wide range of artists. One of its more enduring and rewarding partnerships has been with Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. They join forces for a delightful program of chamber music by Boccherini, Bach, Beethoven and Castelnuovo-Tedesco, some of which is held in manuscript at the Library of Congress. | Friday, December 1, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here
Trumpeter, composer, producer and innovative artist, he is the creator of aStretch Music,a a jazz-rooted, genre-blind musical form that tries to astretcha jazzas rhythmic, melodic and harmonic conventions to encompass multiple musical forms and cultures. Chief Adjuah is also the creator of a signature line of instruments including the new Adjuah Bow. Join the Library for an evening of powerful sounds from the mind of one of the finest and most fearless sons of New Orleans.A | Friday, December 15, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 This performance has reached its in-advance registration limit. However, we encourage patrons without registrations to attend the night of the event and join the standby group. Patrons without registrations will receive a number based on the order of arrival, and at 7:55 p.m., available seats will be filled from this group, space permitting. CA(c)cile McLorin Salvant is aone of the most daring and resourceful vocalists in jazzaor any other genre, for that mattera (Uncut). A MacArthur Fellow and recipient of the Doris Duke Award, Salvant is a visionary performer and composer, a master storyteller inspired by visual art, whose first three recordings each earned a Grammy Award for jazz vocals. In this concert she performs music from her recent project, aGhost Song.aA A aDisarmingly beautifula is Downbeatas verdict for this album, an intriguing mix of seven original songs and five covers on themes of ghosts, nostalgia and yearning. As Salvant described it, aThe idea of dancing with a ghost, or a memoryaI connect with that idea so much. To me, the domain of memory, of reminiscing, is a form of celebrating something that is not with youa| like unrequited love. It points to how fleeting everything is.a | Monday, December 18, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here Silver Medal winner of the Piazzolla Music Competition, the DalA Quartet is renowned for their innovative programming bringing the spotlight to Latin American repertoire.A They come to the Library of Congress to perform on the Libraryas historic stringed instruments with a beautifully curated program featuring works by Puerto Rican composer Sonia Morales-Matos, Spanish composer Turina, Cuban clarinetist and composer Paquito DaRivera, Beethoven and Weber. 6:30 p.m:A Conversation with the Artists Join the DalA Quartet as they share their reflections on their experience of working with the Libraryas Stradivari instruments and the program they have prepared for the Stradivari Anniversary Concert. David Fultonas talk scheduled for 7:00 pm has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience. | Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online.A Check it out! For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nationas capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this seasonas concerts as well as past concerts here. | We have great educational videos.A Let's watch! From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician. | Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
Advisory: Library Funding Status
| Dear Concerts from the Library of Congress Patron, We want to inform you that in the event of a temporary lapse in appropriated funding starting October 1st, some of our events may be impacted. Rest assured that once operations resume, we will provide updates accordingly. During this time, Library of Congress employees will not have access to email or phone, so please stay informed by monitoring news reports.A In the meantime, check out our digital collections and on demand videos of past performances.A Recent releases: Signum Quartet a Works by Haydn, Van Dijk, Rainier, and Schubert Quatuor Van Kuijk a Works by FaurA(c) and Mendelssohn Harlem Quartet with Michael Brown a Works by Beach, GavilA!n, Strayhorn, Schauroth, Mendelssohn, and Schumann Mingus @ 100: Mingus Dynasty Quintet Orpheus Chamber Orchestra: Danny Elfmanas Suite for Chamber Orchestra Orpheus Chamber Orchestra a Works by Mendelssohn and Mussorgsky Peter Phillips Music Collections Interview Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online. Check it out! For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nationas capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this seasonas concerts as well as past concerts here.
| We have great educational videos. Let's watch! From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician.
| Looking for additional events? You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | | | | |
Founders Day Event: Piece Offerings by Reynolds and Soper
| Monday, October 30, 2023 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 1st Street SE, Washington, DC 20540 Register Here This event is free and open to the public but registration in advance is suggested.A | Musicians Eric Huebner, piano Jacob Sundstrom, computer musician Wet Ink Ensemble
In the spirit of Elizabeth Sprague Coolidgeas intrepid support of new music, the Library of Congress is pleased to celebrate the birthday of the founder of its historic concert series with a twist on the usual format. For our Founderas Day celebration this year, we are giving the audience a window into the composeras mind. Our aPiece Offeringsa will include a novel hybrid of performance and discussion, both enhancing and demystifying works by celebrated composers. For our inaugural edition of the series, extreme virtuosity of concept and performance will be on display in music by Roger Reynolds and Kate Soper. First, pianist Eric Huebneras phenomenal technique interacts seamlessly with live electronics managed by Jacob Sundstrom, and we will get to hear the performers and Reynolds himself speak about the consequences of his ACTIONS. The astounding musicianship of composer/performer Kate Soper will be on display as she performs excerpts from her evening-length work IPSA DIXIT, together with fellow musicians from the always-innovative Wet Ink Ensemble. It will be a treat to hear the composers and performers offer insights about this vital music.
There will be no pre-concert talk, as conversations with the artists will be part of the concert experience. Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online. Check it out! For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nationas capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this seasonas concerts as well as past concerts here.
| We have great educational videos. Let's watch! From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician.
| Looking for additional events? You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | | | | |
Concerts from the Library of Congress
| Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online. Check it out! For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nationas capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this seasonas concerts as well as past concerts here.
| We have great educational videos. Let's watch! From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician.
| Looking for additional events? You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | | | | |
Concerts from the Library of Congress
| Friday, October 13, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here A Eliane Elias is a highly acclaimed pianist, composer, and vocalist, with numerous Grammy and Latin Grammy awards to her name. Her unique style seamlessly blends jazz with the lively rhythms of her Brazilian heritage, showcasing her exceptional piano skills and smooth vocals. Eliane has collaborated with some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz, including Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Chucho ValdA(c)s, to name just a few. Her worldwide recognition has firmly established her as one of the most prominent jazz artists of the modern era. | Meta4 Quartet Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here Well known in music centers like the Vienna Konzerthaus and Madridas Auditorio Nacional de MAosica, Finlandas Meta4 Quartet appears at the Library on a rare U.S. tour. The group is noted for a striking range of color and articulation and abreathtaking levels of technical and interpretive finessea (The Times, U.K.). | Monday, October 30, 2023, 7:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here This yearas Founderas Day concert features an inaugural set of aPiece Offerings: Focused Encounters with Recent Works,a where audiences will hear a single work or portion of a work, followed by an onstage discussion with its creators. Composers Roger Reynolds and Kate Soper will be joined by pianist Eric Huebner, computer musician Jacob Sundstrom and the Wet Ink Ensemble for this novel experience, with a special start time of 7 p.m. | Thursday, November 2, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Kluge Center LJ 119 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003
Register Here A Her talent has been recognized by the Downbeat Critics Poll, which voted her as the "Rising Star Alto Saxophonist" in 2020, and the Jazz Journalists Association, which named her the "Up and Coming Artist of the Year."A Her tribute to Alice and John Coltrane in her successful release of aPursuancea in 2020 showcases her artistic growth, while her latest album, aPhoenix,a released in 2023, proves her continued success.A | Monday, November 20, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here Richard OaNeill and Jeremy Denk bring a program of landmark works for the viola, two composed by master violists better known today as composers: Rebecca Clarke and Paul Hindemith. Expect a searing performance of Clarkeas eloquent 1919 sonata, now a classic in the repertoire. A third star appearing in this concert is the Libraryas 1690 magnificent Tuscan-Medici viola, on loan from the Tuscan Corporation, one of only a handful of Stradivari violas in existence.A A | Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here A The quartet has broadened its reputation by becoming collaborators with a wide range of artists. One of its more enduring and rewarding partnerships has been with Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. They join forces for a delightful program of chamber music by Boccherini, Bach, Beethoven and Castelnuovo-Tedesco, some of which is held in manuscript at the Library of Congress. | Friday, December 1, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here
Trumpeter, composer, producer and innovative artist, he is the creator of aStretch Music,a a jazz-rooted, genre-blind musical form that tries to astretcha jazzas rhythmic, melodic and harmonic conventions to encompass multiple musical forms and cultures. Chief Adjuah is also the creator of a signature line of instruments including the new Adjuah Bow. Join the Library for an evening of powerful sounds from the mind of one of the finest and most fearless sons of New Orleans.A | Friday, December 15, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here CA(c)cile McLorin Salvant is aone of the most daring and resourceful vocalists in jazzaor any other genre, for that mattera (Uncut). A MacArthur Fellow and recipient of the Doris Duke Award, Salvant is a visionary performer and composer, a master storyteller inspired by visual art, whose first three recordings each earned a Grammy Award for jazz vocals. In this concert she performs music from her recent project, aGhost Song.aA A aDisarmingly beautifula is Downbeatas verdict for this album, an intriguing mix of seven original songs and five covers on themes of ghosts, nostalgia and yearning. As Salvant described it, aThe idea of dancing with a ghost, or a memoryaI connect with that idea so much. To me, the domain of memory, of reminiscing, is a form of celebrating something that is not with youa| like unrequited love. It points to how fleeting everything is.a | Monday, December 18, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here Silver Medal winner of the Piazzolla Music Competition, the DalA Quartet is renowned for their innovative programming bringing the spotlight to Latin American repertoire.A They come to the Library of Congress to perform on the Libraryas historic stringed instruments with a beautifully curated program featuring works by Puerto Rican composer Sonia Morales-Matos, Spanish composer Turina, Cuban clarinetist and composer Paquito DaRivera, Beethoven and Weber. 6:30 p.m:A Conversation with the Artists Join the DalA Quartet as they share their reflections on their experience of working with the Libraryas Stradivari instruments and the program they have prepared for the Stradivari Anniversary Concert.
7:00 p.m.: David Fulton: aTwo Gentlemen of Cremona:A 42 Years with Strads and del GesA1s a|A Adventures of a Violin Collector" Violin collector David Fulton comes to the Library to share his longtime love for violins and his journey as a collector. | Looking for additional events? You can check out last seasonas Season-At-A-Glance here for access to existing content. You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
Concerts from the Library of Congress
| Friday, October 13, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here A Eliane Elias is a highly acclaimed pianist, composer, and vocalist, with numerous Grammy and Latin Grammy awards to her name. Her unique style seamlessly blends jazz with the lively rhythms of her Brazilian heritage, showcasing her exceptional piano skills and smooth vocals. Eliane has collaborated with some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz, including Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Chucho ValdA(c)s, to name just a few. Her worldwide recognition has firmly established her as one of the most prominent jazz artists of the modern era. | Meta4 Quartet Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here Well known in music centers like the Vienna Konzerthaus and Madridas Auditorio Nacional de MAosica, Finlandas Meta4 Quartet appears at the Library on a rare U.S. tour. The group is noted for a striking range of color and articulation and abreathtaking levels of technical and interpretive finessea (The Times, U.K.). | Monday, October 30, 2023, 7:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here This yearas Founderas Day concert features an inaugural set of aPiece Offerings: Focused Encounters with Recent Works,a where audiences will hear a single work or portion of a work, followed by an onstage discussion with its creators. Composers Roger Reynolds and Kate Soper will be joined by pianist Eric Huebner, computer musician Jacob Sundstrom and the Wet Ink Ensemble for this novel experience, with a special start time of 7 p.m. | Thursday, November 2, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Kluge Center LJ 119 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003
Register Here A Her talent has been recognized by the Downbeat Critics Poll, which voted her as the "Rising Star Alto Saxophonist" in 2020, and the Jazz Journalists Association, which named her the "Up and Coming Artist of the Year."A Her tribute to Alice and John Coltrane in her successful release of aPursuancea in 2020 showcases her artistic growth, while her latest album, aPhoenix,a released in 2023, proves her continued success.A | Monday, November 20, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here Richard OaNeill and Jeremy Denk bring a program of landmark works for the viola, two composed by master violists better known today as composers: Rebecca Clarke and Paul Hindemith. Expect a searing performance of Clarkeas eloquent 1919 sonata, now a classic in the repertoire. A third star appearing in this concert is the Libraryas 1690 magnificent Tuscan-Medici viola, on loan from the Tuscan Corporation, one of only a handful of Stradivari violas in existence.A A | Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here A The quartet has broadened its reputation by becoming collaborators with a wide range of artists. One of its more enduring and rewarding partnerships has been with Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. They join forces for a delightful program of chamber music by Boccherini, Bach, Beethoven and Castelnuovo-Tedesco, some of which is held in manuscript at the Library of Congress. | Friday, December 1, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here
Trumpeter, composer, producer and innovative artist, he is the creator of aStretch Music,a a jazz-rooted, genre-blind musical form that tries to astretcha jazzas rhythmic, melodic and harmonic conventions to encompass multiple musical forms and cultures. Chief Adjuah is also the creator of a signature line of instruments including the new Adjuah Bow. Join the Library for an evening of powerful sounds from the mind of one of the finest and most fearless sons of New Orleans.A | Friday, December 15, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here CA(c)cile McLorin Salvant is aone of the most daring and resourceful vocalists in jazzaor any other genre, for that mattera (Uncut). A MacArthur Fellow and recipient of the Doris Duke Award, Salvant is a visionary performer and composer, a master storyteller inspired by visual art, whose first three recordings each earned a Grammy Award for jazz vocals. In this concert she performs music from her recent project, aGhost Song.aA A aDisarmingly beautifula is Downbeatas verdict for this album, an intriguing mix of seven original songs and five covers on themes of ghosts, nostalgia and yearning. As Salvant described it, aThe idea of dancing with a ghost, or a memoryaI connect with that idea so much. To me, the domain of memory, of reminiscing, is a form of celebrating something that is not with youa| like unrequited love. It points to how fleeting everything is.a | Monday, December 18, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here Silver Medal winner of the Piazzolla Music Competition, the DalA Quartet is renowned for their innovative programming bringing the spotlight to Latin American repertoire.A They come to the Library of Congress to perform on the Libraryas historic stringed instruments with a beautifully curated program featuring works by Puerto Rican composer Sonia Morales-Matos, Spanish composer Turina, Cuban clarinetist and composer Paquito DaRivera, Beethoven and Weber. 6:30 p.m:A Conversation with the Artists Join the DalA Quartet as they share their reflections on their experience of working with the Libraryas Stradivari instruments and the program they have prepared for the Stradivari Anniversary Concert.
7:00 p.m.: David Fulton: aTwo Gentlemen of Cremona:A 42 Years with Strads and del GesA1s a|A Adventures of a Violin Collector" Violin collector David Fulton comes to the Library to share his longtime love for violins and his journey as a collector. | Looking for additional events? You can check out last seasonas Season-At-A-Glance here for access to existing content. You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
Library of Congress Announces Fall 2023 Concert Series
Library of Congress Announces Fall 2023 Concert Series
Brazilian jazz pianist, composer and vocalist Eliane Elias kicks off the fall 2023 season of Concerts from the Library of Congress on Oct. 13. The series presents a diverse lineup of chamber music and jazz concerts in the Library’s Coolidge Auditorium, along with conversations with musicians and composers, educational projects, and curated displays showcasing collections from the Library’s Music Division.
Events are free and open to the public. Patrons can register to attend events on the Concerts from the Library of Congress website. Due to upgrades to the Library’s event registration system, spring 2024 events will be announced separately in December.
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Concerts from the Library of Congress: aSalute to Strayhorna at the Coolidge Auditorium
| We are thrilled to announce our grand return to the Coolidge Auditorium. Please join us from June 8-10, 2023 to pay tribute to the American jazz composer, bandleader, pianist and arranger, Billy Strayhorn with a fantastic festival, aSalute to Strayhorn."A The Libraryas salute to Billy Strayhorn celebrates the music and legacy of an original American voice, presenting two remarkable concerts, a lecture by the composeras biographer David Hajdu, a symposium and screenings of two landmark movies with scores representing his work in the realm of film.A Our festival is a unique offering curated from the riches of the Billy Strayhorn Collection: nearly 8,000 documents, including manuscripts, sketches, photos, and papers. Expert Strayhorn scholars will examine the composeras career, from his earliest years in Pittsburgh through his 28-year collaboration with Duke Ellington.A A Presented through the generous support of the Revada Foundation of the Logan Family. Thursday, June 8, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here A Bill Charlap and his Trio appear with a terrific partner for a charming, close-focus encounter with Strayhornas unforgettable songsaand some scintillating piano solos.A Trumpeter Jon Faddis is an artist known for aa|making the practically impossible seem effortlessa (Time Out New York). Itas a sizzling collaboration, one appropriate to honor what jazz scholar Larry Appelbaum called athe creative work of a musical architect of the highest ordera|one who added greatly to the brilliance and beauty of 20th-century music.aA | Anatomy of a Murder
Friday, June 9, 2023, 6:00 pmA James Madison Building - Pickford TheaterA 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20540 Register Here Otto Premingeras epic courtroom drama featuring a stellar cast led by James Stewart, Lee Remick, George C. Scott and Ben Gazarra was nominated for seven Academy Awards. The music of Strayhorn and Ellington plays an important role in the film, which was one of the first blockbusters to highlight jazz and African American composers. | Saturday, June 10, 2023, 2:00 pm James Madison Building - Pickford TheaterA 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20540 Register Here Paris BluesA is a classic love story about American expatriate jazz musicians in Paris, with memorable performances by figures including Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier and Louis Armstrong. Billy Strayhornas significant contributions toA Paris BluesA went uncredited, with an Oscar nomination going instead to Duke Ellington for Best Music and Scoring. | Saturday, June 10, 2023, 4:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Kluge Center LJ 119 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 A Register Here Join us to hear experts on Strayhorn and his legacy celebrate this important figure and his collection at the Library of Congress with a lecture and panel discussion.. Keynote Lecture: David Hajdu, author ofA Lush Life: A Biography of Billy Strayhorn 4pm Panel Discussion: Strayhorn: Known and Unknown 5pm | Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Register Here Saxophonist and conductor Loren Schoenberg, Senior Scholar at The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, has delved into the Libraryas archives to design a standout big band evening bringing to life both great Strayhorn classics and a few rediscovered gems.A Youall hear lesser-known Strayhorn masterpieces like aOverture To A Jam Session,a aOrson,a and aBoll Weevil Ballet,a along with the classics: aTake the A Train,a aSatin Doll,a aLost In Meditation,a aChelsea Bridge,a and others. Russell Malone will share his new interpretations of Strayhornas music, in a very rare chance to hear electric guitar merged with the magical Strayhorn arrangements.A | Looking for additional events? You can check out last seasonas Season-At-A-Glance here for access to existing content. You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
May News from the Library of Congress
Concerts from the Library of Congress: aSalute to Strayhorna at the Coolidge Auditorium
| We are thrilled to announce our grand return to the Coolidge Auditorium. Please join us from June 8-10, 2023 to pay tribute to the American jazz composer, bandleader, pianist and arranger, Billy Strayhorn with a fantastic festival, aSalute to Strayhorn."A The Libraryas salute to Billy Strayhorn celebrates the music and legacy of an original American voice, presenting two remarkable concerts, a lecture by the composeras biographer David Hajdu, a symposium and screenings of two landmark movies with scores representing his work in the realm of film.A Our festival is a unique offering curated from the riches of the Billy Strayhorn Collection: nearly 8,000 documents, including manuscripts, sketches, photos, and papers. Expert Strayhorn scholars will examine the composeras career, from his earliest years in Pittsburgh through his 28-year collaboration with Duke Ellington.A A Presented through the generous support of the Revada Foundation of the Logan Family. Thursday, June 8, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here A Bill Charlap and his Trio appear with two terrific partners for a charming, close-focus encounter with Strayhornas unforgettable songsaand some scintillating piano solos.A Trumpeter Jon Faddis is an artist known for aa|making the practically impossible seem effortlessa (Time Out New York). Joining them is rising star Samara Joy, newly signed to Verve Records and a recent headliner for the Jazz Society of Lincoln Center. Itas a sizzling collaboration, one appropriate to honor what jazz scholar Larry Appelbaum called athe creative work of a musical architect of the highest ordera|one who added greatly to the brilliance and beauty of 20th-century music.aA | Anatomy of a Murder
Friday, June 9, 2023, 6:00 pmA James Madison Building - Pickford TheaterA 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20540 Register Here Otto Premingeras epic courtroom drama featuring a stellar cast led by James Stewart, Lee Remick, George C. Scott and Ben Gazarra was nominated for seven Academy Awards. The music of Strayhorn and Ellington plays an important role in the film, which was one of the first blockbusters to highlight jazz and African American composers. | Saturday, June 10, 2023, 2:00 pm James Madison Building - Pickford TheaterA 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20540 Register Here Paris BluesA is a classic love story about American expatriate jazz musicians in Paris, with memorable performances by figures including Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier and Louis Armstrong. Billy Strayhornas significant contributions toA Paris BluesA went uncredited, with an Oscar nomination going instead to Duke Ellington for Best Music and Scoring. | Saturday, June 10, 2023, 4:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Kluge Center LJ 119 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 A Register Here Join us to hear experts on Strayhorn and his legacy celebrate this important figure and his collection at the Library of Congress with a lecture and panel discussion.. Keynote Lecture: David Hajdu, author ofA Lush Life: A Biography of Billy Strayhorn 4pm Panel Discussion: Strayhorn: Known and Unknown 5pm | Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Register Here Saxophonist and conductor Loren Schoenberg, Senior Scholar at The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, has delved into the Libraryas archives to design a standout big band evening bringing to life both great Strayhorn classics and a few rediscovered gems.A Youall hear lesser-known Strayhorn masterpieces like aOverture To A Jam Session,a aOrson,a and aBoll Weevil Ballet,a along with the classics: aTake the A Train,a aSatin Doll,a aLost In Meditation,a aChelsea Bridge,a and others. Russell Malone will share his new interpretations of Strayhornas music, in a very rare chance to hear electric guitar merged with the magical Strayhorn arrangements.A | Looking for additional events? You can check out last seasonas Season-At-A-Glance here for access to existing content. You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
April News from the Library of Congress
Concerts from the Library of Congress: April Events
| Harlem Quartet with Michael Brown, piano Friday, April 21, 2023, 8:00 pmA St. Marks Episcopal ChurchA 301 A St. SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here A Ilmar GavilA!n & Melissa White, violin Jaime Amador, viola Felix Umansky, cello
The Grammy-winning, New York-based Harlem Quartet and pianist-composer Michael Brown come to the Library of Congress with a fierce program that features the beauty and versatility of the string quartet and piano. Known for its concept of cross-pollination, the idea that there are common factors across different musical styles, the Harlem Quartet brings together an extraordinarily diverse program drawn from composers of different times and backgrounds Program AMY BEACH Piano Quintet in F minor, op. 67 GUIDO LAPEZ-GAVILAN Cuarteto en GuaguancA3 BILLY STRAYHORN Take the A Train DELPHINE VON SCHAUROTH SelectedA Song Without Words, op. 18/1, 3 & 4 FELIX MENDELSSOHN Rondo Capriccioso, op. 14 ROBERT SCHUMANN Piano Quintet in E-flat major, op. 44 | Looking for additional events? You can check out last seasonas Season-At-A-Glance here for access to existing content. You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
March News from the Library of Congress
Concerts from the Library of Congress: March Events
| Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hiller, artistic director Monday, March 20, 2023,A 8:00 pmA St. Marks Episcopal ChurchA 301 A Street SE, Washington DC 20003 A Register HereA With aMy end is my beginning,a the gorgeous voices of Ars Nova Copenhagen link the worlds of Machaut and Gibbons to those of the 20th-century and beyond. Known for their performances of early and new music, the ensemble led by Paul Hillier is equally at home voicing the Cries of London and Copenhagen. The second half of their concert is devoted to a recent work by Caroline Shaw, the title of which suggests some delicate origami in its construction. | Stephen Hough, Piano Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 8:00 pmA St. Marks Episcopal ChurchA 301 A Street SE, Washington DC 20003 Register Here Sir Stephen Hough brings his trademark eloquence and precision to a recital filled with music by composers close to his heart. From the mysterious and mystical realms of Mompou and Scriabin to the evocative imagery of Debussy and Houghas own Partita, Hough leaves a stamp on all of this repertoire. His recital closes with a suite of pieces selected from the second volume of LisztasA AnnA(c)es de pA"lerinageathe famous Petrarch sonnets as well as the astounding aDante Sonata.a The Library has several works by Mompou in its collections, and an original song manuscript that is a darker revision of one of Lisztas most beloved songs and piano transcriptions, theA Sonetto 104 del Petrarca. | Immanuel Wilkins Quartet Friday, March 31, 2023, 8:00 pmA Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 6th St. SW. Washington DC 20024 Register Here
Saxophonist, composer and arranger,A Blue NoteA artist andA DownbeatA Rising Star, Immanuel Wilkins is a vital voice in a new generation of jazz thinkers. aHis sound is most often silky and lusha|with a gorgeous tone and phrasinga| but he can shift into a grittier gospel feel or an airier whisper as the art requires.a (Pop Matters.com).A aMy work is the intersection between spiritual practice and Black aesthetics,a Wilkins says, referencing John Coltrane and the music of the Baptist and Pentecostal churches of his Philadelphia childhood. Last fall, he toured major jazz havens in Europe, hitting festivals in Stockholm, Berlin and Madrid and venues like Hamburgas Elb Philharmonie. In March, after a residency at New Yorkas The Stone, performing with Bill Frisell, Susie Ibarra and other colleagues, Wilkins makes a stop at the Library as part of a nationwide swing across the heartland with his longtime quartet:A Micah Thomas on piano, Rick Rosato on bass, and Kweku Sumbry on drums. | Looking for additional events? You can check out last seasonas Season-At-A-Glance here for access to existing content. You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
February News from the Library of Congress
Concerts from the Library of Congress: March Events
| Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hiller, artistic director Monday, March 20, 2023,A 8:00 pmA St. Marks Episcopal ChurchA 301 A Street SE, Washington DC 20003 A Register HereA With aMy end is my beginning,a the gorgeous voices of Ars Nova Copenhagen link the worlds of Machaut and Gibbons to those of the 20th-century and beyond. Known for their performances of early and new music, the ensemble led by Paul Hillier is equally at home voicing the Cries of London and Copenhagen. The second half of their concert is devoted to a recent work by Caroline Shaw, the title of which suggests some delicate origami in its construction. | Stephen Hough, Piano Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 8:00 pmA St. Marks Episcopal ChurchA 301 A Street SE, Washington DC 20003 Register Here Sir Stephen Hough brings his trademark eloquence and precision to a recital filled with music by composers close to his heart. From the mysterious and mystical realms of Mompou and Scriabin to the evocative imagery of Debussy and Houghas own Partita, Hough leaves a stamp on all of this repertoire. His recital closes with a suite of pieces selected from the second volume of LisztasA AnnA(c)es de pA"lerinageathe famous Petrarch sonnets as well as the astounding aDante Sonata.a The Library has several works by Mompou in its collections, and an original song manuscript that is a darker revision of one of Lisztas most beloved songs and piano transcriptions, theA Sonetto 104 del Petrarca. | Immanuel Wilkins Quartet Friday, March 31, 2023, 8:00 pmA Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 6th St. SW. Washington DC 20024 Register Here
Saxophonist, composer and arranger,A Blue NoteA artist andA DownbeatA Rising Star, Immanuel Wilkins is a vital voice in a new generation of jazz thinkers. aHis sound is most often silky and lusha|with a gorgeous tone and phrasinga| but he can shift into a grittier gospel feel or an airier whisper as the art requires.a (Pop Matters.com).A aMy work is the intersection between spiritual practice and Black aesthetics,a Wilkins says, referencing John Coltrane and the music of the Baptist and Pentecostal churches of his Philadelphia childhood. Last fall, he toured major jazz havens in Europe, hitting festivals in Stockholm, Berlin and Madrid and venues like Hamburgas Elb Philharmonie. In March, after a residency at New Yorkas The Stone, performing with Bill Frisell, Susie Ibarra and other colleagues, Wilkins makes a stop at the Library as part of a nationwide swing across the heartland with his longtime quartet:A Micah Thomas on piano, Rick Rosato on bass, and Kweku Sumbry on drums. | Looking for additional events? You can check out last seasonas Season-At-A-Glance here for access to existing content. You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
Concerts from the Library of Congress: February and March Events
| Tuesday, February 21, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST (online only) Streaming information will be available closer to the event date. Watch Frank Albinder and the Washington Menas Camerata take us through a survey of music by Barber, Beach, Fine, Foote, Weber, Wagner and more! This program of music for menas chorus by American and German composers is drawn mostly from music that the Library holds in manuscript. From the zany McCordas Menagerie of Irving Fine to the beautiful and little-known So Sweet is She by Patty Stair, this repertoire has a lot to offer. BONUS: You can join James Wintle of the Music Division in a webinar for a special behind-the-scenes look at this music at 1pm ET on February 21. Register for aMusic for Menas Chorus at the Library of Congressa here, all are welcome! | Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hiller, artistic director Monday, March 20, 2023,A 8:00 pmA St. Marks Episcopal ChurchA 301 A Street SE, Washington DC 20003 A Register HereA With aMy end is my beginning,a the gorgeous voices of Ars Nova Copenhagen link the worlds of Machaut and Gibbons to those of the 20th-century and beyond. Known for their performances of early and new music, the ensemble led by Paul Hillier is equally at home voicing the Cries of London and Copenhagen. The second half of their concert is devoted to a recent work by Caroline Shaw, the title of which suggests some delicate origami in its construction. | Stephen Hough, Piano Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 8:00 pmA St. Marks Episcopal ChurchA 301 A Street SE, Washington DC 20003 Register Here Sir Stephen Hough brings his trademark eloquence and precision to a recital filled with music by composers close to his heart. From the mysterious and mystical realms of Mompou and Scriabin to the evocative imagery of Debussy and Houghas own Partita, Hough leaves a stamp on all of this repertoire. His recital closes with a suite of pieces selected from the second volume of LisztasA AnnA(c)es de pA"lerinageathe famous Petrarch sonnets as well as the astounding aDante Sonata.a The Library has several works by Mompou in its collections, and an original song manuscript that is a darker revision of one of Lisztas most beloved songs and piano transcriptions, theA Sonetto 104 del Petrarca. | Immanuel Wilkins Quartet Friday, March 31, 2023, 8:00 pmA Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 6th St. SW. Washington DC 20024 Register Here
Saxophonist, composer and arranger,A Blue NoteA artist andA DownbeatA Rising Star, Immanuel Wilkins is a vital voice in a new generation of jazz thinkers. aHis sound is most often silky and lusha|with a gorgeous tone and phrasinga| but he can shift into a grittier gospel feel or an airier whisper as the art requires.a (Pop Matters.com).A aMy work is the intersection between spiritual practice and Black aesthetics,a Wilkins says, referencing John Coltrane and the music of the Baptist and Pentecostal churches of his Philadelphia childhood. Last fall, he toured major jazz havens in Europe, hitting festivals in Stockholm, Berlin and Madrid and venues like Hamburgas Elb Philharmonie. In March, after a residency at New Yorkas The Stone, performing with Bill Frisell, Susie Ibarra and other colleagues, Wilkins makes a stop at the Library as part of a nationwide swing across the heartland with his longtime quartet:A Micah Thomas on piano, Rick Rosato on bass, and Kweku Sumbry on drums. | Looking for additional events? You can check out last seasonas Season-At-A-Glance here for access to existing content. You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
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Fall 2023 Calendar of Events
| Monday, November 20, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here Richard OaNeill and Jeremy Denk bring a program of landmark works for the viola, two composed by master violists better known today as composers: Rebecca Clarke and Paul Hindemith. Expect a searing performance of Clarkeas eloquent 1919 sonata, now a classic in the repertoire. A third star appearing in this concert is the Libraryas 1690 magnificent Tuscan-Medici viola, on loan from the Tuscan Corporation, one of only a handful of Stradivari violas in existence.A A | Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here A The quartet has broadened its reputation by becoming collaborators with a wide range of artists. One of its more enduring and rewarding partnerships has been with Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. They join forces for a delightful program of chamber music by Boccherini, Bach, Beethoven and Castelnuovo-Tedesco, some of which is held in manuscript at the Library of Congress. | Friday, December 1, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Trumpeter, composer, producer and innovative artist, he is the creator of aStretch Music,a a jazz-rooted, genre-blind musical form that tries to astretcha jazzas rhythmic, melodic and harmonic conventions to encompass multiple musical forms and cultures. Chief Adjuah is also the creator of a signature line of instruments including the new Adjuah Bow. Join the Library for an evening of powerful sounds from the mind of one of the finest and most fearless sons of New Orleans.A | Friday, December 15, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 This performance has reached its in-advance registration limit. However, we encourage patrons without registrations to attend the night of the event and join the standby group. Patrons without registrations will receive a number based on the order of arrival, and at 7:55 p.m., available seats will be filled from this group, space permitting. CA(c)cile McLorin Salvant is aone of the most daring and resourceful vocalists in jazzaor any other genre, for that mattera (Uncut). A MacArthur Fellow and recipient of the Doris Duke Award, Salvant is a visionary performer and composer, a master storyteller inspired by visual art, whose first three recordings each earned a Grammy Award for jazz vocals. In this concert she performs music from her recent project, aGhost Song.aA A aDisarmingly beautifula is Downbeatas verdict for this album, an intriguing mix of seven original songs and five covers on themes of ghosts, nostalgia and yearning. As Salvant described it, aThe idea of dancing with a ghost, or a memoryaI connect with that idea so much. To me, the domain of memory, of reminiscing, is a form of celebrating something that is not with youa| like unrequited love. It points to how fleeting everything is.a | Monday, December 18, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 A Silver Medal winner of the Piazzolla Music Competition, the DalA Quartet is renowned for their innovative programming bringing the spotlight to Latin American repertoire.A They come to the Library of Congress to perform on the Libraryas historic stringed instruments with a beautifully curated program featuring works by Puerto Rican composer Sonia Morales-Matos, Spanish composer Turina, Cuban clarinetist and composer Paquito DaRivera, Beethoven and Weber. 6:30 p.m:A Conversation with the Artists Join the DalA Quartet as they share their reflections on their experience of working with the Libraryas Stradivari instruments and the program they have prepared for the Stradivari Anniversary Concert. David Fultonas talk scheduled for 7:00 pm has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience. | Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online.A Check it out! For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nationas capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this seasonas concerts as well as past concerts here. | We have great educational videos.A Let's watch! From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician. | Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
Live! At the Library: Shakespeare Everywhere Festival Concert
| Live! At the Library: Shakespeare Everywhere Festival Concert Cafritz Young Artists of the Washington National Opera Thursday, November 9, 2023, 6:30 p.m. Coolidge Auditorium 10 1st Street SE, Washington, DC 20540 If you are asked for a timed entry pass, notify staff that you are just attending the concert Enjoy a wide ranging concert of Shakespeare-inspired music featuring the Cafritz Young Artists of the Washington National Opera as part of the citywide Shakespeare Everywhere Festival. Performers include Teresa Perrotta, Kresley Figueroa, Tiffany Choe, Winona Martin, Sahel Salam, Justin Burgess, Jonathan Patton, Sergio MartAnez, Nicole Cloutier, and Pei-Hsuan Lin. Co-presented by the Library of Congress and Washington National Opera. WNO is presenting the Charles Gounodas masterworkA Romeo et JulietteA in November and this event will include a range of arias, scenes, and ensembles from operating repertoire based on Shakespeareas works. Excerpts include aThe Willow Songa and aAve Mariaa from VerdiasA Otello, aOpheliaas Mad Scenea from ThomasaA Hamlet, excerpts fromA Romeo and JulietA by Gounod, and more. Visitors will also be able to see a special Shakespearean treasures display in the Coolidge Foyer in conjunction with the performance. Co-presented by the Music Division and Rare Book and Special Collections Division. | Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online.A Check it out! For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nationas capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this seasonas concerts as well as past concerts here. | We have great educational videos.A Let's watch! From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician. | Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
Fall 2023 Calendar of Events
| Monday, October 30, 2023, 7:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here This yearas Founderas Day concert features an inaugural set of aPiece Offerings: Focused Encounters with Recent Works,a where audiences will hear a single work or portion of a work, followed by an onstage discussion with its creators. Composers Roger Reynolds and Kate Soper will be joined by pianist Eric Huebner, computer musician Jacob Sundstrom and the Wet Ink Ensemble for this novel experience, with a special start time of 7 pm. | Thursday, November 2, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Kluge Center LJ 119 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
Register Here A Her talent has been recognized by the Downbeat Critics Poll, which voted her as the "Rising Star Alto Saxophonist" in 2020, and the Jazz Journalists Association, which named her the "Up and Coming Artist of the Year."A Her tribute to Alice and John Coltrane in her successful release of aPursuancea in 2020 showcases her artistic growth, while her latest album, aPhoenix,a released in 2023, proves her continued success.A | Monday, November 20, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here Richard OaNeill and Jeremy Denk bring a program of landmark works for the viola, two composed by master violists better known today as composers: Rebecca Clarke and Paul Hindemith. Expect a searing performance of Clarkeas eloquent 1919 sonata, now a classic in the repertoire. A third star appearing in this concert is the Libraryas 1690 magnificent Tuscan-Medici viola, on loan from the Tuscan Corporation, one of only a handful of Stradivari violas in existence.A A | Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here A The quartet has broadened its reputation by becoming collaborators with a wide range of artists. One of its more enduring and rewarding partnerships has been with Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. They join forces for a delightful program of chamber music by Boccherini, Bach, Beethoven and Castelnuovo-Tedesco, some of which is held in manuscript at the Library of Congress. | Friday, December 1, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 This performance has reached its in-advance registration limit. However, we encourage patrons without registrations to attend the night of the event and join the standby group. Patrons without registrations will receive a number based on the order of arrival, and at 7:55 p.m., available seats will be filled from this group, space permitting. Trumpeter, composer, producer and innovative artist, he is the creator of aStretch Music,a a jazz-rooted, genre-blind musical form that tries to astretcha jazzas rhythmic, melodic and harmonic conventions to encompass multiple musical forms and cultures. Chief Adjuah is also the creator of a signature line of instruments including the new Adjuah Bow. Join the Library for an evening of powerful sounds from the mind of one of the finest and most fearless sons of New Orleans.A | Friday, December 15, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 This performance has reached its in-advance registration limit. However, we encourage patrons without registrations to attend the night of the event and join the standby group. Patrons without registrations will receive a number based on the order of arrival, and at 7:55 p.m., available seats will be filled from this group, space permitting. CA(c)cile McLorin Salvant is aone of the most daring and resourceful vocalists in jazzaor any other genre, for that mattera (Uncut). A MacArthur Fellow and recipient of the Doris Duke Award, Salvant is a visionary performer and composer, a master storyteller inspired by visual art, whose first three recordings each earned a Grammy Award for jazz vocals. In this concert she performs music from her recent project, aGhost Song.aA A aDisarmingly beautifula is Downbeatas verdict for this album, an intriguing mix of seven original songs and five covers on themes of ghosts, nostalgia and yearning. As Salvant described it, aThe idea of dancing with a ghost, or a memoryaI connect with that idea so much. To me, the domain of memory, of reminiscing, is a form of celebrating something that is not with youa| like unrequited love. It points to how fleeting everything is.a | Monday, December 18, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 This performance has reached its in-advance registration limit. However, we encourage patrons without registrations to attend the night of the event and join the standby group. Patrons without registrations will receive a number based on the order of arrival, and at 7:55 p.m., available seats will be filled from this group, space permitting. Silver Medal winner of the Piazzolla Music Competition, the DalA Quartet is renowned for their innovative programming bringing the spotlight to Latin American repertoire.A They come to the Library of Congress to perform on the Libraryas historic stringed instruments with a beautifully curated program featuring works by Puerto Rican composer Sonia Morales-Matos, Spanish composer Turina, Cuban clarinetist and composer Paquito DaRivera, Beethoven and Weber. 6:30 p.m:A Conversation with the Artists Join the DalA Quartet as they share their reflections on their experience of working with the Libraryas Stradivari instruments and the program they have prepared for the Stradivari Anniversary Concert. David Fultonas talk scheduled for 7:00 pm has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience. | Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online.A Check it out! For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nationas capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this seasonas concerts as well as past concerts here. | We have great educational videos.A Let's watch! From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician. | Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
Fall 2023 Calendar of Events
| Monday, October 30, 2023, 7:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here This yearas Founderas Day concert features an inaugural set of aPiece Offerings: Focused Encounters with Recent Works,a where audiences will hear a single work or portion of a work, followed by an onstage discussion with its creators. Composers Roger Reynolds and Kate Soper will be joined by pianist Eric Huebner, computer musician Jacob Sundstrom and the Wet Ink Ensemble for this novel experience, with a special start time of 7 pm. | Thursday, November 2, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Kluge Center LJ 119 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
Register Here A Her talent has been recognized by the Downbeat Critics Poll, which voted her as the "Rising Star Alto Saxophonist" in 2020, and the Jazz Journalists Association, which named her the "Up and Coming Artist of the Year."A Her tribute to Alice and John Coltrane in her successful release of aPursuancea in 2020 showcases her artistic growth, while her latest album, aPhoenix,a released in 2023, proves her continued success.A | Monday, November 20, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here Richard OaNeill and Jeremy Denk bring a program of landmark works for the viola, two composed by master violists better known today as composers: Rebecca Clarke and Paul Hindemith. Expect a searing performance of Clarkeas eloquent 1919 sonata, now a classic in the repertoire. A third star appearing in this concert is the Libraryas 1690 magnificent Tuscan-Medici viola, on loan from the Tuscan Corporation, one of only a handful of Stradivari violas in existence.A A | Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here A The quartet has broadened its reputation by becoming collaborators with a wide range of artists. One of its more enduring and rewarding partnerships has been with Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. They join forces for a delightful program of chamber music by Boccherini, Bach, Beethoven and Castelnuovo-Tedesco, some of which is held in manuscript at the Library of Congress. | Friday, December 1, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here
Trumpeter, composer, producer and innovative artist, he is the creator of aStretch Music,a a jazz-rooted, genre-blind musical form that tries to astretcha jazzas rhythmic, melodic and harmonic conventions to encompass multiple musical forms and cultures. Chief Adjuah is also the creator of a signature line of instruments including the new Adjuah Bow. Join the Library for an evening of powerful sounds from the mind of one of the finest and most fearless sons of New Orleans.A | Friday, December 15, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 This performance has reached its in-advance registration limit. However, we encourage patrons without registrations to attend the night of the event and join the standby group. Patrons without registrations will receive a number based on the order of arrival, and at 7:55 p.m., available seats will be filled from this group, space permitting. CA(c)cile McLorin Salvant is aone of the most daring and resourceful vocalists in jazzaor any other genre, for that mattera (Uncut). A MacArthur Fellow and recipient of the Doris Duke Award, Salvant is a visionary performer and composer, a master storyteller inspired by visual art, whose first three recordings each earned a Grammy Award for jazz vocals. In this concert she performs music from her recent project, aGhost Song.aA A aDisarmingly beautifula is Downbeatas verdict for this album, an intriguing mix of seven original songs and five covers on themes of ghosts, nostalgia and yearning. As Salvant described it, aThe idea of dancing with a ghost, or a memoryaI connect with that idea so much. To me, the domain of memory, of reminiscing, is a form of celebrating something that is not with youa| like unrequited love. It points to how fleeting everything is.a | Monday, December 18, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here Silver Medal winner of the Piazzolla Music Competition, the DalA Quartet is renowned for their innovative programming bringing the spotlight to Latin American repertoire.A They come to the Library of Congress to perform on the Libraryas historic stringed instruments with a beautifully curated program featuring works by Puerto Rican composer Sonia Morales-Matos, Spanish composer Turina, Cuban clarinetist and composer Paquito DaRivera, Beethoven and Weber. 6:30 p.m:A Conversation with the Artists Join the DalA Quartet as they share their reflections on their experience of working with the Libraryas Stradivari instruments and the program they have prepared for the Stradivari Anniversary Concert. David Fultonas talk scheduled for 7:00 pm has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience. | Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online.A Check it out! For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nationas capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this seasonas concerts as well as past concerts here. | We have great educational videos.A Let's watch! From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician. | Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
Fall 2023 Calendar of Events
| Friday, October 13, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 This performance has reached its in-advance registration limit. However, we encourage patrons without registrations to attend the night of the event and join the standby group. Patrons without registrations will receive a number based on the order of arrival, and at 7:55 pm, available seats will be filled from this group, space permitting. Eliane Elias is a highly acclaimed pianist, composer, and vocalist, with numerous Grammy and Latin Grammy awards to her name. Her unique style seamlessly blends jazz with the lively rhythms of her Brazilian heritage, showcasing her exceptional piano skills and smooth vocals. Eliane has collaborated with some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz, including Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Chucho ValdA(c)s, to name just a few. Her worldwide recognition has firmly established her as one of the most prominent jazz artists of the modern era. | META4A Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here Well known in music centers like the Vienna Konzerthaus and Madridas Auditorio Nacional de MAosica, Finlandas META4 appears at the Library on a rare U.S. tour. The group is noted for a striking range of color and articulation and abreathtaking levels of technical and interpretive finessea (The Times, U.K.). | Monday, October 30, 2023, 7:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here This yearas Founderas Day concert features an inaugural set of aPiece Offerings: Focused Encounters with Recent Works,a where audiences will hear a single work or portion of a work, followed by an onstage discussion with its creators. Composers Roger Reynolds and Kate Soper will be joined by pianist Eric Huebner, computer musician Jacob Sundstrom and the Wet Ink Ensemble for this novel experience, with a special start time of 7 pm. | Thursday, November 2, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Kluge Center LJ 119 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
Register Here A Her talent has been recognized by the Downbeat Critics Poll, which voted her as the "Rising Star Alto Saxophonist" in 2020, and the Jazz Journalists Association, which named her the "Up and Coming Artist of the Year."A Her tribute to Alice and John Coltrane in her successful release of aPursuancea in 2020 showcases her artistic growth, while her latest album, aPhoenix,a released in 2023, proves her continued success.A | Monday, November 20, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here Richard OaNeill and Jeremy Denk bring a program of landmark works for the viola, two composed by master violists better known today as composers: Rebecca Clarke and Paul Hindemith. Expect a searing performance of Clarkeas eloquent 1919 sonata, now a classic in the repertoire. A third star appearing in this concert is the Libraryas 1690 magnificent Tuscan-Medici viola, on loan from the Tuscan Corporation, one of only a handful of Stradivari violas in existence.A A | Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here A The quartet has broadened its reputation by becoming collaborators with a wide range of artists. One of its more enduring and rewarding partnerships has been with Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. They join forces for a delightful program of chamber music by Boccherini, Bach, Beethoven and Castelnuovo-Tedesco, some of which is held in manuscript at the Library of Congress. | Friday, December 1, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here
Trumpeter, composer, producer and innovative artist, he is the creator of aStretch Music,a a jazz-rooted, genre-blind musical form that tries to astretcha jazzas rhythmic, melodic and harmonic conventions to encompass multiple musical forms and cultures. Chief Adjuah is also the creator of a signature line of instruments including the new Adjuah Bow. Join the Library for an evening of powerful sounds from the mind of one of the finest and most fearless sons of New Orleans.A | Friday, December 15, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 This performance has reached its in-advance registration limit. However, we encourage patrons without registrations to attend the night of the event and join the standby group. Patrons without registrations will receive a number based on the order of arrival, and at 7:55 p.m., available seats will be filled from this group, space permitting. CA(c)cile McLorin Salvant is aone of the most daring and resourceful vocalists in jazzaor any other genre, for that mattera (Uncut). A MacArthur Fellow and recipient of the Doris Duke Award, Salvant is a visionary performer and composer, a master storyteller inspired by visual art, whose first three recordings each earned a Grammy Award for jazz vocals. In this concert she performs music from her recent project, aGhost Song.aA A aDisarmingly beautifula is Downbeatas verdict for this album, an intriguing mix of seven original songs and five covers on themes of ghosts, nostalgia and yearning. As Salvant described it, aThe idea of dancing with a ghost, or a memoryaI connect with that idea so much. To me, the domain of memory, of reminiscing, is a form of celebrating something that is not with youa| like unrequited love. It points to how fleeting everything is.a | Monday, December 18, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here Silver Medal winner of the Piazzolla Music Competition, the DalA Quartet is renowned for their innovative programming bringing the spotlight to Latin American repertoire.A They come to the Library of Congress to perform on the Libraryas historic stringed instruments with a beautifully curated program featuring works by Puerto Rican composer Sonia Morales-Matos, Spanish composer Turina, Cuban clarinetist and composer Paquito DaRivera, Beethoven and Weber. 6:30 p.m:A Conversation with the Artists Join the DalA Quartet as they share their reflections on their experience of working with the Libraryas Stradivari instruments and the program they have prepared for the Stradivari Anniversary Concert. David Fultonas talk scheduled for 7:00 pm has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience. | Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online.A Check it out! For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nationas capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this seasonas concerts as well as past concerts here. | We have great educational videos.A Let's watch! From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician. | Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
Fall 2023 Calendar of Events
| Friday, October 13, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 This performance has reached its in-advance registration limit. However, we encourage patrons without registrations to attend the night of the event and join the standby group. Patrons without registrations will receive a number based on the order of arrival, and at 7:55 pm, available seats will be filled from this group, space permitting. Eliane Elias is a highly acclaimed pianist, composer, and vocalist, with numerous Grammy and Latin Grammy awards to her name. Her unique style seamlessly blends jazz with the lively rhythms of her Brazilian heritage, showcasing her exceptional piano skills and smooth vocals. Eliane has collaborated with some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz, including Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Chucho ValdA(c)s, to name just a few. Her worldwide recognition has firmly established her as one of the most prominent jazz artists of the modern era. | META4A Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here Well known in music centers like the Vienna Konzerthaus and Madridas Auditorio Nacional de MAosica, Finlandas META4 appears at the Library on a rare U.S. tour. The group is noted for a striking range of color and articulation and abreathtaking levels of technical and interpretive finessea (The Times, U.K.). | Monday, October 30, 2023, 7:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here This yearas Founderas Day concert features an inaugural set of aPiece Offerings: Focused Encounters with Recent Works,a where audiences will hear a single work or portion of a work, followed by an onstage discussion with its creators. Composers Roger Reynolds and Kate Soper will be joined by pianist Eric Huebner, computer musician Jacob Sundstrom and the Wet Ink Ensemble for this novel experience, with a special start time of 7 pm. | Thursday, November 2, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Kluge Center LJ 119 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
Register Here A Her talent has been recognized by the Downbeat Critics Poll, which voted her as the "Rising Star Alto Saxophonist" in 2020, and the Jazz Journalists Association, which named her the "Up and Coming Artist of the Year."A Her tribute to Alice and John Coltrane in her successful release of aPursuancea in 2020 showcases her artistic growth, while her latest album, aPhoenix,a released in 2023, proves her continued success.A | Monday, November 20, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here Richard OaNeill and Jeremy Denk bring a program of landmark works for the viola, two composed by master violists better known today as composers: Rebecca Clarke and Paul Hindemith. Expect a searing performance of Clarkeas eloquent 1919 sonata, now a classic in the repertoire. A third star appearing in this concert is the Libraryas 1690 magnificent Tuscan-Medici viola, on loan from the Tuscan Corporation, one of only a handful of Stradivari violas in existence.A A | Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here A The quartet has broadened its reputation by becoming collaborators with a wide range of artists. One of its more enduring and rewarding partnerships has been with Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. They join forces for a delightful program of chamber music by Boccherini, Bach, Beethoven and Castelnuovo-Tedesco, some of which is held in manuscript at the Library of Congress. | Friday, December 1, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here
Trumpeter, composer, producer and innovative artist, he is the creator of aStretch Music,a a jazz-rooted, genre-blind musical form that tries to astretcha jazzas rhythmic, melodic and harmonic conventions to encompass multiple musical forms and cultures. Chief Adjuah is also the creator of a signature line of instruments including the new Adjuah Bow. Join the Library for an evening of powerful sounds from the mind of one of the finest and most fearless sons of New Orleans.A | Friday, December 15, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 This performance has reached its in-advance registration limit. However, we encourage patrons without registrations to attend the night of the event and join the standby group. Patrons without registrations will receive a number based on the order of arrival, and at 7:55 p.m., available seats will be filled from this group, space permitting. CA(c)cile McLorin Salvant is aone of the most daring and resourceful vocalists in jazzaor any other genre, for that mattera (Uncut). A MacArthur Fellow and recipient of the Doris Duke Award, Salvant is a visionary performer and composer, a master storyteller inspired by visual art, whose first three recordings each earned a Grammy Award for jazz vocals. In this concert she performs music from her recent project, aGhost Song.aA A aDisarmingly beautifula is Downbeatas verdict for this album, an intriguing mix of seven original songs and five covers on themes of ghosts, nostalgia and yearning. As Salvant described it, aThe idea of dancing with a ghost, or a memoryaI connect with that idea so much. To me, the domain of memory, of reminiscing, is a form of celebrating something that is not with youa| like unrequited love. It points to how fleeting everything is.a | Monday, December 18, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here Silver Medal winner of the Piazzolla Music Competition, the DalA Quartet is renowned for their innovative programming bringing the spotlight to Latin American repertoire.A They come to the Library of Congress to perform on the Libraryas historic stringed instruments with a beautifully curated program featuring works by Puerto Rican composer Sonia Morales-Matos, Spanish composer Turina, Cuban clarinetist and composer Paquito DaRivera, Beethoven and Weber. 6:30 p.m:A Conversation with the Artists Join the DalA Quartet as they share their reflections on their experience of working with the Libraryas Stradivari instruments and the program they have prepared for the Stradivari Anniversary Concert. David Fultonas talk scheduled for 7:00 pm has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience. | Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online.A Check it out! For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nationas capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this seasonas concerts as well as past concerts here. | We have great educational videos.A Let's watch! From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician. | Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
Advisory: Library Funding Status
| Dear Concerts from the Library of Congress Patron, We want to inform you that in the event of a temporary lapse in appropriated funding starting October 1st, some of our events may be impacted. Rest assured that once operations resume, we will provide updates accordingly. During this time, Library of Congress employees will not have access to email or phone, so please stay informed by monitoring news reports.A In the meantime, check out our digital collections and on demand videos of past performances.A Recent releases: Signum Quartet a Works by Haydn, Van Dijk, Rainier, and Schubert Quatuor Van Kuijk a Works by FaurA(c) and Mendelssohn Harlem Quartet with Michael Brown a Works by Beach, GavilA!n, Strayhorn, Schauroth, Mendelssohn, and Schumann Mingus @ 100: Mingus Dynasty Quintet Orpheus Chamber Orchestra: Danny Elfmanas Suite for Chamber Orchestra Orpheus Chamber Orchestra a Works by Mendelssohn and Mussorgsky Peter Phillips Music Collections Interview Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online. Check it out! For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nationas capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this seasonas concerts as well as past concerts here.
| We have great educational videos. Let's watch! From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician.
| Looking for additional events? You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | | | | |
Founders Day Event: Piece Offerings by Reynolds and Soper
| Monday, October 30, 2023 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 1st Street SE, Washington, DC 20540 Register Here This event is free and open to the public but registration in advance is suggested.A | Musicians Eric Huebner, piano Jacob Sundstrom, computer musician Wet Ink Ensemble
In the spirit of Elizabeth Sprague Coolidgeas intrepid support of new music, the Library of Congress is pleased to celebrate the birthday of the founder of its historic concert series with a twist on the usual format. For our Founderas Day celebration this year, we are giving the audience a window into the composeras mind. Our aPiece Offeringsa will include a novel hybrid of performance and discussion, both enhancing and demystifying works by celebrated composers. For our inaugural edition of the series, extreme virtuosity of concept and performance will be on display in music by Roger Reynolds and Kate Soper. First, pianist Eric Huebneras phenomenal technique interacts seamlessly with live electronics managed by Jacob Sundstrom, and we will get to hear the performers and Reynolds himself speak about the consequences of his ACTIONS. The astounding musicianship of composer/performer Kate Soper will be on display as she performs excerpts from her evening-length work IPSA DIXIT, together with fellow musicians from the always-innovative Wet Ink Ensemble. It will be a treat to hear the composers and performers offer insights about this vital music.
There will be no pre-concert talk, as conversations with the artists will be part of the concert experience. Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online. Check it out! For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nationas capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this seasonas concerts as well as past concerts here.
| We have great educational videos. Let's watch! From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician.
| Looking for additional events? You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | | | | |
Concerts from the Library of Congress
| Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online. Check it out! For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nationas capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this seasonas concerts as well as past concerts here.
| We have great educational videos. Let's watch! From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician.
| Looking for additional events? You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | | | | |
Concerts from the Library of Congress
| Friday, October 13, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here A Eliane Elias is a highly acclaimed pianist, composer, and vocalist, with numerous Grammy and Latin Grammy awards to her name. Her unique style seamlessly blends jazz with the lively rhythms of her Brazilian heritage, showcasing her exceptional piano skills and smooth vocals. Eliane has collaborated with some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz, including Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Chucho ValdA(c)s, to name just a few. Her worldwide recognition has firmly established her as one of the most prominent jazz artists of the modern era. | Meta4 Quartet Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here Well known in music centers like the Vienna Konzerthaus and Madridas Auditorio Nacional de MAosica, Finlandas Meta4 Quartet appears at the Library on a rare U.S. tour. The group is noted for a striking range of color and articulation and abreathtaking levels of technical and interpretive finessea (The Times, U.K.). | Monday, October 30, 2023, 7:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here This yearas Founderas Day concert features an inaugural set of aPiece Offerings: Focused Encounters with Recent Works,a where audiences will hear a single work or portion of a work, followed by an onstage discussion with its creators. Composers Roger Reynolds and Kate Soper will be joined by pianist Eric Huebner, computer musician Jacob Sundstrom and the Wet Ink Ensemble for this novel experience, with a special start time of 7 p.m. | Thursday, November 2, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Kluge Center LJ 119 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003
Register Here A Her talent has been recognized by the Downbeat Critics Poll, which voted her as the "Rising Star Alto Saxophonist" in 2020, and the Jazz Journalists Association, which named her the "Up and Coming Artist of the Year."A Her tribute to Alice and John Coltrane in her successful release of aPursuancea in 2020 showcases her artistic growth, while her latest album, aPhoenix,a released in 2023, proves her continued success.A | Monday, November 20, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here Richard OaNeill and Jeremy Denk bring a program of landmark works for the viola, two composed by master violists better known today as composers: Rebecca Clarke and Paul Hindemith. Expect a searing performance of Clarkeas eloquent 1919 sonata, now a classic in the repertoire. A third star appearing in this concert is the Libraryas 1690 magnificent Tuscan-Medici viola, on loan from the Tuscan Corporation, one of only a handful of Stradivari violas in existence.A A | Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here A The quartet has broadened its reputation by becoming collaborators with a wide range of artists. One of its more enduring and rewarding partnerships has been with Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. They join forces for a delightful program of chamber music by Boccherini, Bach, Beethoven and Castelnuovo-Tedesco, some of which is held in manuscript at the Library of Congress. | Friday, December 1, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here
Trumpeter, composer, producer and innovative artist, he is the creator of aStretch Music,a a jazz-rooted, genre-blind musical form that tries to astretcha jazzas rhythmic, melodic and harmonic conventions to encompass multiple musical forms and cultures. Chief Adjuah is also the creator of a signature line of instruments including the new Adjuah Bow. Join the Library for an evening of powerful sounds from the mind of one of the finest and most fearless sons of New Orleans.A | Friday, December 15, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here CA(c)cile McLorin Salvant is aone of the most daring and resourceful vocalists in jazzaor any other genre, for that mattera (Uncut). A MacArthur Fellow and recipient of the Doris Duke Award, Salvant is a visionary performer and composer, a master storyteller inspired by visual art, whose first three recordings each earned a Grammy Award for jazz vocals. In this concert she performs music from her recent project, aGhost Song.aA A aDisarmingly beautifula is Downbeatas verdict for this album, an intriguing mix of seven original songs and five covers on themes of ghosts, nostalgia and yearning. As Salvant described it, aThe idea of dancing with a ghost, or a memoryaI connect with that idea so much. To me, the domain of memory, of reminiscing, is a form of celebrating something that is not with youa| like unrequited love. It points to how fleeting everything is.a | Monday, December 18, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here Silver Medal winner of the Piazzolla Music Competition, the DalA Quartet is renowned for their innovative programming bringing the spotlight to Latin American repertoire.A They come to the Library of Congress to perform on the Libraryas historic stringed instruments with a beautifully curated program featuring works by Puerto Rican composer Sonia Morales-Matos, Spanish composer Turina, Cuban clarinetist and composer Paquito DaRivera, Beethoven and Weber. 6:30 p.m:A Conversation with the Artists Join the DalA Quartet as they share their reflections on their experience of working with the Libraryas Stradivari instruments and the program they have prepared for the Stradivari Anniversary Concert.
7:00 p.m.: David Fulton: aTwo Gentlemen of Cremona:A 42 Years with Strads and del GesA1s a|A Adventures of a Violin Collector" Violin collector David Fulton comes to the Library to share his longtime love for violins and his journey as a collector. | Looking for additional events? You can check out last seasonas Season-At-A-Glance here for access to existing content. You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
Concerts from the Library of Congress
| Friday, October 13, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here A Eliane Elias is a highly acclaimed pianist, composer, and vocalist, with numerous Grammy and Latin Grammy awards to her name. Her unique style seamlessly blends jazz with the lively rhythms of her Brazilian heritage, showcasing her exceptional piano skills and smooth vocals. Eliane has collaborated with some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz, including Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Chucho ValdA(c)s, to name just a few. Her worldwide recognition has firmly established her as one of the most prominent jazz artists of the modern era. | Meta4 Quartet Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here Well known in music centers like the Vienna Konzerthaus and Madridas Auditorio Nacional de MAosica, Finlandas Meta4 Quartet appears at the Library on a rare U.S. tour. The group is noted for a striking range of color and articulation and abreathtaking levels of technical and interpretive finessea (The Times, U.K.). | Monday, October 30, 2023, 7:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here This yearas Founderas Day concert features an inaugural set of aPiece Offerings: Focused Encounters with Recent Works,a where audiences will hear a single work or portion of a work, followed by an onstage discussion with its creators. Composers Roger Reynolds and Kate Soper will be joined by pianist Eric Huebner, computer musician Jacob Sundstrom and the Wet Ink Ensemble for this novel experience, with a special start time of 7 p.m. | Thursday, November 2, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Kluge Center LJ 119 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003
Register Here A Her talent has been recognized by the Downbeat Critics Poll, which voted her as the "Rising Star Alto Saxophonist" in 2020, and the Jazz Journalists Association, which named her the "Up and Coming Artist of the Year."A Her tribute to Alice and John Coltrane in her successful release of aPursuancea in 2020 showcases her artistic growth, while her latest album, aPhoenix,a released in 2023, proves her continued success.A | Monday, November 20, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here Richard OaNeill and Jeremy Denk bring a program of landmark works for the viola, two composed by master violists better known today as composers: Rebecca Clarke and Paul Hindemith. Expect a searing performance of Clarkeas eloquent 1919 sonata, now a classic in the repertoire. A third star appearing in this concert is the Libraryas 1690 magnificent Tuscan-Medici viola, on loan from the Tuscan Corporation, one of only a handful of Stradivari violas in existence.A A | Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003
A Register Here A The quartet has broadened its reputation by becoming collaborators with a wide range of artists. One of its more enduring and rewarding partnerships has been with Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. They join forces for a delightful program of chamber music by Boccherini, Bach, Beethoven and Castelnuovo-Tedesco, some of which is held in manuscript at the Library of Congress. | Friday, December 1, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here
Trumpeter, composer, producer and innovative artist, he is the creator of aStretch Music,a a jazz-rooted, genre-blind musical form that tries to astretcha jazzas rhythmic, melodic and harmonic conventions to encompass multiple musical forms and cultures. Chief Adjuah is also the creator of a signature line of instruments including the new Adjuah Bow. Join the Library for an evening of powerful sounds from the mind of one of the finest and most fearless sons of New Orleans.A | Friday, December 15, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here CA(c)cile McLorin Salvant is aone of the most daring and resourceful vocalists in jazzaor any other genre, for that mattera (Uncut). A MacArthur Fellow and recipient of the Doris Duke Award, Salvant is a visionary performer and composer, a master storyteller inspired by visual art, whose first three recordings each earned a Grammy Award for jazz vocals. In this concert she performs music from her recent project, aGhost Song.aA A aDisarmingly beautifula is Downbeatas verdict for this album, an intriguing mix of seven original songs and five covers on themes of ghosts, nostalgia and yearning. As Salvant described it, aThe idea of dancing with a ghost, or a memoryaI connect with that idea so much. To me, the domain of memory, of reminiscing, is a form of celebrating something that is not with youa| like unrequited love. It points to how fleeting everything is.a | Monday, December 18, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here Silver Medal winner of the Piazzolla Music Competition, the DalA Quartet is renowned for their innovative programming bringing the spotlight to Latin American repertoire.A They come to the Library of Congress to perform on the Libraryas historic stringed instruments with a beautifully curated program featuring works by Puerto Rican composer Sonia Morales-Matos, Spanish composer Turina, Cuban clarinetist and composer Paquito DaRivera, Beethoven and Weber. 6:30 p.m:A Conversation with the Artists Join the DalA Quartet as they share their reflections on their experience of working with the Libraryas Stradivari instruments and the program they have prepared for the Stradivari Anniversary Concert.
7:00 p.m.: David Fulton: aTwo Gentlemen of Cremona:A 42 Years with Strads and del GesA1s a|A Adventures of a Violin Collector" Violin collector David Fulton comes to the Library to share his longtime love for violins and his journey as a collector. | Looking for additional events? You can check out last seasonas Season-At-A-Glance here for access to existing content. You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
Library of Congress Announces Fall 2023 Concert Series
Library of Congress Announces Fall 2023 Concert Series
Brazilian jazz pianist, composer and vocalist Eliane Elias kicks off the fall 2023 season of Concerts from the Library of Congress on Oct. 13. The series presents a diverse lineup of chamber music and jazz concerts in the Library’s Coolidge Auditorium, along with conversations with musicians and composers, educational projects, and curated displays showcasing collections from the Library’s Music Division.
Events are free and open to the public. Patrons can register to attend events on the Concerts from the Library of Congress website. Due to upgrades to the Library’s event registration system, spring 2024 events will be announced separately in December.
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July News from the Library of Congress
June News from the Library of Congress
Concerts from the Library of Congress: aSalute to Strayhorna at the Coolidge Auditorium
| We are thrilled to announce our grand return to the Coolidge Auditorium. Please join us from June 8-10, 2023 to pay tribute to the American jazz composer, bandleader, pianist and arranger, Billy Strayhorn with a fantastic festival, aSalute to Strayhorn."A The Libraryas salute to Billy Strayhorn celebrates the music and legacy of an original American voice, presenting two remarkable concerts, a lecture by the composeras biographer David Hajdu, a symposium and screenings of two landmark movies with scores representing his work in the realm of film.A Our festival is a unique offering curated from the riches of the Billy Strayhorn Collection: nearly 8,000 documents, including manuscripts, sketches, photos, and papers. Expert Strayhorn scholars will examine the composeras career, from his earliest years in Pittsburgh through his 28-year collaboration with Duke Ellington.A A Presented through the generous support of the Revada Foundation of the Logan Family. Thursday, June 8, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here A Bill Charlap and his Trio appear with a terrific partner for a charming, close-focus encounter with Strayhornas unforgettable songsaand some scintillating piano solos.A Trumpeter Jon Faddis is an artist known for aa|making the practically impossible seem effortlessa (Time Out New York). Itas a sizzling collaboration, one appropriate to honor what jazz scholar Larry Appelbaum called athe creative work of a musical architect of the highest ordera|one who added greatly to the brilliance and beauty of 20th-century music.aA | Anatomy of a Murder
Friday, June 9, 2023, 6:00 pmA James Madison Building - Pickford TheaterA 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20540 Register Here Otto Premingeras epic courtroom drama featuring a stellar cast led by James Stewart, Lee Remick, George C. Scott and Ben Gazarra was nominated for seven Academy Awards. The music of Strayhorn and Ellington plays an important role in the film, which was one of the first blockbusters to highlight jazz and African American composers. | Saturday, June 10, 2023, 2:00 pm James Madison Building - Pickford TheaterA 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20540 Register Here Paris BluesA is a classic love story about American expatriate jazz musicians in Paris, with memorable performances by figures including Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier and Louis Armstrong. Billy Strayhornas significant contributions toA Paris BluesA went uncredited, with an Oscar nomination going instead to Duke Ellington for Best Music and Scoring. | Saturday, June 10, 2023, 4:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Kluge Center LJ 119 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 A Register Here Join us to hear experts on Strayhorn and his legacy celebrate this important figure and his collection at the Library of Congress with a lecture and panel discussion.. Keynote Lecture: David Hajdu, author ofA Lush Life: A Biography of Billy Strayhorn 4pm Panel Discussion: Strayhorn: Known and Unknown 5pm | Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Register Here Saxophonist and conductor Loren Schoenberg, Senior Scholar at The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, has delved into the Libraryas archives to design a standout big band evening bringing to life both great Strayhorn classics and a few rediscovered gems.A Youall hear lesser-known Strayhorn masterpieces like aOverture To A Jam Session,a aOrson,a and aBoll Weevil Ballet,a along with the classics: aTake the A Train,a aSatin Doll,a aLost In Meditation,a aChelsea Bridge,a and others. Russell Malone will share his new interpretations of Strayhornas music, in a very rare chance to hear electric guitar merged with the magical Strayhorn arrangements.A | Looking for additional events? You can check out last seasonas Season-At-A-Glance here for access to existing content. You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
May News from the Library of Congress
Concerts from the Library of Congress: aSalute to Strayhorna at the Coolidge Auditorium
| We are thrilled to announce our grand return to the Coolidge Auditorium. Please join us from June 8-10, 2023 to pay tribute to the American jazz composer, bandleader, pianist and arranger, Billy Strayhorn with a fantastic festival, aSalute to Strayhorn."A The Libraryas salute to Billy Strayhorn celebrates the music and legacy of an original American voice, presenting two remarkable concerts, a lecture by the composeras biographer David Hajdu, a symposium and screenings of two landmark movies with scores representing his work in the realm of film.A Our festival is a unique offering curated from the riches of the Billy Strayhorn Collection: nearly 8,000 documents, including manuscripts, sketches, photos, and papers. Expert Strayhorn scholars will examine the composeras career, from his earliest years in Pittsburgh through his 28-year collaboration with Duke Ellington.A A Presented through the generous support of the Revada Foundation of the Logan Family. Thursday, June 8, 2023, 8:00 pmA Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge AuditoriumA 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here A Bill Charlap and his Trio appear with two terrific partners for a charming, close-focus encounter with Strayhornas unforgettable songsaand some scintillating piano solos.A Trumpeter Jon Faddis is an artist known for aa|making the practically impossible seem effortlessa (Time Out New York). Joining them is rising star Samara Joy, newly signed to Verve Records and a recent headliner for the Jazz Society of Lincoln Center. Itas a sizzling collaboration, one appropriate to honor what jazz scholar Larry Appelbaum called athe creative work of a musical architect of the highest ordera|one who added greatly to the brilliance and beauty of 20th-century music.aA | Anatomy of a Murder
Friday, June 9, 2023, 6:00 pmA James Madison Building - Pickford TheaterA 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20540 Register Here Otto Premingeras epic courtroom drama featuring a stellar cast led by James Stewart, Lee Remick, George C. Scott and Ben Gazarra was nominated for seven Academy Awards. The music of Strayhorn and Ellington plays an important role in the film, which was one of the first blockbusters to highlight jazz and African American composers. | Saturday, June 10, 2023, 2:00 pm James Madison Building - Pickford TheaterA 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20540 Register Here Paris BluesA is a classic love story about American expatriate jazz musicians in Paris, with memorable performances by figures including Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier and Louis Armstrong. Billy Strayhornas significant contributions toA Paris BluesA went uncredited, with an Oscar nomination going instead to Duke Ellington for Best Music and Scoring. | Saturday, June 10, 2023, 4:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Kluge Center LJ 119 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 A Register Here Join us to hear experts on Strayhorn and his legacy celebrate this important figure and his collection at the Library of Congress with a lecture and panel discussion.. Keynote Lecture: David Hajdu, author ofA Lush Life: A Biography of Billy Strayhorn 4pm Panel Discussion: Strayhorn: Known and Unknown 5pm | Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8:00 pm Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium 10 First StreetA SE. Washington DC 20003 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Register Here Saxophonist and conductor Loren Schoenberg, Senior Scholar at The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, has delved into the Libraryas archives to design a standout big band evening bringing to life both great Strayhorn classics and a few rediscovered gems.A Youall hear lesser-known Strayhorn masterpieces like aOverture To A Jam Session,a aOrson,a and aBoll Weevil Ballet,a along with the classics: aTake the A Train,a aSatin Doll,a aLost In Meditation,a aChelsea Bridge,a and others. Russell Malone will share his new interpretations of Strayhornas music, in a very rare chance to hear electric guitar merged with the magical Strayhorn arrangements.A | Looking for additional events? You can check out last seasonas Season-At-A-Glance here for access to existing content. You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
April News from the Library of Congress
Concerts from the Library of Congress: April Events
| Harlem Quartet with Michael Brown, piano Friday, April 21, 2023, 8:00 pmA St. Marks Episcopal ChurchA 301 A St. SE. Washington DC 20003 Register Here A Ilmar GavilA!n & Melissa White, violin Jaime Amador, viola Felix Umansky, cello
The Grammy-winning, New York-based Harlem Quartet and pianist-composer Michael Brown come to the Library of Congress with a fierce program that features the beauty and versatility of the string quartet and piano. Known for its concept of cross-pollination, the idea that there are common factors across different musical styles, the Harlem Quartet brings together an extraordinarily diverse program drawn from composers of different times and backgrounds Program AMY BEACH Piano Quintet in F minor, op. 67 GUIDO LAPEZ-GAVILAN Cuarteto en GuaguancA3 BILLY STRAYHORN Take the A Train DELPHINE VON SCHAUROTH SelectedA Song Without Words, op. 18/1, 3 & 4 FELIX MENDELSSOHN Rondo Capriccioso, op. 14 ROBERT SCHUMANN Piano Quintet in E-flat major, op. 44 | Looking for additional events? You can check out last seasonas Season-At-A-Glance here for access to existing content. You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
March News from the Library of Congress
Concerts from the Library of Congress: March Events
| Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hiller, artistic director Monday, March 20, 2023,A 8:00 pmA St. Marks Episcopal ChurchA 301 A Street SE, Washington DC 20003 A Register HereA With aMy end is my beginning,a the gorgeous voices of Ars Nova Copenhagen link the worlds of Machaut and Gibbons to those of the 20th-century and beyond. Known for their performances of early and new music, the ensemble led by Paul Hillier is equally at home voicing the Cries of London and Copenhagen. The second half of their concert is devoted to a recent work by Caroline Shaw, the title of which suggests some delicate origami in its construction. | Stephen Hough, Piano Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 8:00 pmA St. Marks Episcopal ChurchA 301 A Street SE, Washington DC 20003 Register Here Sir Stephen Hough brings his trademark eloquence and precision to a recital filled with music by composers close to his heart. From the mysterious and mystical realms of Mompou and Scriabin to the evocative imagery of Debussy and Houghas own Partita, Hough leaves a stamp on all of this repertoire. His recital closes with a suite of pieces selected from the second volume of LisztasA AnnA(c)es de pA"lerinageathe famous Petrarch sonnets as well as the astounding aDante Sonata.a The Library has several works by Mompou in its collections, and an original song manuscript that is a darker revision of one of Lisztas most beloved songs and piano transcriptions, theA Sonetto 104 del Petrarca. | Immanuel Wilkins Quartet Friday, March 31, 2023, 8:00 pmA Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 6th St. SW. Washington DC 20024 Register Here
Saxophonist, composer and arranger,A Blue NoteA artist andA DownbeatA Rising Star, Immanuel Wilkins is a vital voice in a new generation of jazz thinkers. aHis sound is most often silky and lusha|with a gorgeous tone and phrasinga| but he can shift into a grittier gospel feel or an airier whisper as the art requires.a (Pop Matters.com).A aMy work is the intersection between spiritual practice and Black aesthetics,a Wilkins says, referencing John Coltrane and the music of the Baptist and Pentecostal churches of his Philadelphia childhood. Last fall, he toured major jazz havens in Europe, hitting festivals in Stockholm, Berlin and Madrid and venues like Hamburgas Elb Philharmonie. In March, after a residency at New Yorkas The Stone, performing with Bill Frisell, Susie Ibarra and other colleagues, Wilkins makes a stop at the Library as part of a nationwide swing across the heartland with his longtime quartet:A Micah Thomas on piano, Rick Rosato on bass, and Kweku Sumbry on drums. | Looking for additional events? You can check out last seasonas Season-At-A-Glance here for access to existing content. You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
February News from the Library of Congress
Concerts from the Library of Congress: March Events
| Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hiller, artistic director Monday, March 20, 2023,A 8:00 pmA St. Marks Episcopal ChurchA 301 A Street SE, Washington DC 20003 A Register HereA With aMy end is my beginning,a the gorgeous voices of Ars Nova Copenhagen link the worlds of Machaut and Gibbons to those of the 20th-century and beyond. Known for their performances of early and new music, the ensemble led by Paul Hillier is equally at home voicing the Cries of London and Copenhagen. The second half of their concert is devoted to a recent work by Caroline Shaw, the title of which suggests some delicate origami in its construction. | Stephen Hough, Piano Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 8:00 pmA St. Marks Episcopal ChurchA 301 A Street SE, Washington DC 20003 Register Here Sir Stephen Hough brings his trademark eloquence and precision to a recital filled with music by composers close to his heart. From the mysterious and mystical realms of Mompou and Scriabin to the evocative imagery of Debussy and Houghas own Partita, Hough leaves a stamp on all of this repertoire. His recital closes with a suite of pieces selected from the second volume of LisztasA AnnA(c)es de pA"lerinageathe famous Petrarch sonnets as well as the astounding aDante Sonata.a The Library has several works by Mompou in its collections, and an original song manuscript that is a darker revision of one of Lisztas most beloved songs and piano transcriptions, theA Sonetto 104 del Petrarca. | Immanuel Wilkins Quartet Friday, March 31, 2023, 8:00 pmA Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 6th St. SW. Washington DC 20024 Register Here
Saxophonist, composer and arranger,A Blue NoteA artist andA DownbeatA Rising Star, Immanuel Wilkins is a vital voice in a new generation of jazz thinkers. aHis sound is most often silky and lusha|with a gorgeous tone and phrasinga| but he can shift into a grittier gospel feel or an airier whisper as the art requires.a (Pop Matters.com).A aMy work is the intersection between spiritual practice and Black aesthetics,a Wilkins says, referencing John Coltrane and the music of the Baptist and Pentecostal churches of his Philadelphia childhood. Last fall, he toured major jazz havens in Europe, hitting festivals in Stockholm, Berlin and Madrid and venues like Hamburgas Elb Philharmonie. In March, after a residency at New Yorkas The Stone, performing with Bill Frisell, Susie Ibarra and other colleagues, Wilkins makes a stop at the Library as part of a nationwide swing across the heartland with his longtime quartet:A Micah Thomas on piano, Rick Rosato on bass, and Kweku Sumbry on drums. | Looking for additional events? You can check out last seasonas Season-At-A-Glance here for access to existing content. You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
Concerts from the Library of Congress: February and March Events
| Tuesday, February 21, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST (online only) Streaming information will be available closer to the event date. Watch Frank Albinder and the Washington Menas Camerata take us through a survey of music by Barber, Beach, Fine, Foote, Weber, Wagner and more! This program of music for menas chorus by American and German composers is drawn mostly from music that the Library holds in manuscript. From the zany McCordas Menagerie of Irving Fine to the beautiful and little-known So Sweet is She by Patty Stair, this repertoire has a lot to offer. BONUS: You can join James Wintle of the Music Division in a webinar for a special behind-the-scenes look at this music at 1pm ET on February 21. Register for aMusic for Menas Chorus at the Library of Congressa here, all are welcome! | Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hiller, artistic director Monday, March 20, 2023,A 8:00 pmA St. Marks Episcopal ChurchA 301 A Street SE, Washington DC 20003 A Register HereA With aMy end is my beginning,a the gorgeous voices of Ars Nova Copenhagen link the worlds of Machaut and Gibbons to those of the 20th-century and beyond. Known for their performances of early and new music, the ensemble led by Paul Hillier is equally at home voicing the Cries of London and Copenhagen. The second half of their concert is devoted to a recent work by Caroline Shaw, the title of which suggests some delicate origami in its construction. | Stephen Hough, Piano Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 8:00 pmA St. Marks Episcopal ChurchA 301 A Street SE, Washington DC 20003 Register Here Sir Stephen Hough brings his trademark eloquence and precision to a recital filled with music by composers close to his heart. From the mysterious and mystical realms of Mompou and Scriabin to the evocative imagery of Debussy and Houghas own Partita, Hough leaves a stamp on all of this repertoire. His recital closes with a suite of pieces selected from the second volume of LisztasA AnnA(c)es de pA"lerinageathe famous Petrarch sonnets as well as the astounding aDante Sonata.a The Library has several works by Mompou in its collections, and an original song manuscript that is a darker revision of one of Lisztas most beloved songs and piano transcriptions, theA Sonetto 104 del Petrarca. | Immanuel Wilkins Quartet Friday, March 31, 2023, 8:00 pmA Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 6th St. SW. Washington DC 20024 Register Here
Saxophonist, composer and arranger,A Blue NoteA artist andA DownbeatA Rising Star, Immanuel Wilkins is a vital voice in a new generation of jazz thinkers. aHis sound is most often silky and lusha|with a gorgeous tone and phrasinga| but he can shift into a grittier gospel feel or an airier whisper as the art requires.a (Pop Matters.com).A aMy work is the intersection between spiritual practice and Black aesthetics,a Wilkins says, referencing John Coltrane and the music of the Baptist and Pentecostal churches of his Philadelphia childhood. Last fall, he toured major jazz havens in Europe, hitting festivals in Stockholm, Berlin and Madrid and venues like Hamburgas Elb Philharmonie. In March, after a residency at New Yorkas The Stone, performing with Bill Frisell, Susie Ibarra and other colleagues, Wilkins makes a stop at the Library as part of a nationwide swing across the heartland with his longtime quartet:A Micah Thomas on piano, Rick Rosato on bass, and Kweku Sumbry on drums. | Looking for additional events? You can check out last seasonas Season-At-A-Glance here for access to existing content. You can also check out these special hubs that offer additional exciting material for you to view and read: Throwback Thursday (Re)Hearing Beethoven The Boccaccio Project | | Looking for a past edition of theA Pick of the Week?A Visit us at theA Pick of the WeekA LibGuide | | | | |
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