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Members of the National Symphony Orchestra play an assortment of chamber music.
In the final movement of his Ninth Symphony, Ludwig van Beethoven gives musical expression to a vision of joyful brotherhood under God. Drawing on Friedrich Schiller's Ode to Joy, Beethoven …
Singer, guitarist, and folk music interpreter Jake Xerxes Fussell has distinguished himself as one of his generation's preeminent interpreters of traditional (and not-so-traditional) "folk" …
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Sounds of the Arab World: A Celebration from Taarab to Pop is a vibrant musical journey honoring the rich cultural heritage of the Arab…
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AFreeSymphony is making a kingdom-sized impact! This group features the best musicians and artists, fusing big-band horns, rhythm secti…
Did you know the Kennedy Center has a free shuttle service? Catch the KC Shuttle right outside the Foggy Bottom metro station for a quick trip to our front door. Whether you're running to se…
Conan O'Brien honors Will Ferrell during the 2011 Mark Twain Prize ceremony at The Kennedy Center.
The Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recognizes individuals who have …
Conan O'Brien honors Will Ferrell during the 2011 Mark Twain Prize ceremony at The Kennedy Center.
The Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recognizes individuals who have …
The second movement of Beethoven's 9th Symphony bursts forth with rhythmic vitality and driving energy. Performed by the National Symphony Orchestra with Gianandrea Noseda, this scherzo dazz…
The third movement of Beethoven's 9th is an oasis of beauty and reflection. In this Adagio molto e cantabile, the National Symphony Orchestra, led by Gianandrea Noseda, brings out the depth …
Tom Hanks narrates an immersive experience that offers a unique new perspective on humankind's past and future voyages to the moon. Projected in 360 degrees on the walls and the floor, The M…
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From the Artist
This is my first album. Most of these tunes were originally recorded by the great blues men and women who were making r…
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Sticks+Bars Youth Marimba Ensemble was founded in 2014 by award winning D.C. Public School music teacher and composer Premila Mistry. S…
Foster + Partners' designs for lunar habitats feature 3D printed modules that protect inhabitants from gamma radiation, meteorite impacts, and extreme temperature fluctuations.
Wave: From S…
Guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has been hailed by the Boston Globe for "reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz." He's expanded his repertoire by including …
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Join the Cafritz Young Artists of Washington National Opera for a preview of our spring season, featuring selections from The (R)evolut…
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Seán Heely is a U.S. National champion in Scottish fiddle and Gà idhlig singing. Irish fiddle legend Liz Carroll calls Heely "one …
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In partnership with Together, We Rise
This special gathering will bring together Vietnamese American youth, artists, cultural leaders,…
Relive the hilarious speeches delivered by 2025 Mark Twain Prize recipient Conan O'Brien over the years. Watch as he honors comedy legends Lorne Michaels (2004), Will Ferrell (2011), and Ada…
Conan O'Brien honors Lorne Michaels during the 2004 Mark Twain Prize ceremony at The Kennedy Center.
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Brendan Murphy's awe-inspiring 22-foot BOONJI spaceman sculpture, "A Step Forward," is constructed with carbon fiber and eight layers of silver-based chrome finish, weighing 3,000 lbs.
Jitis…
Conan O'Brien honors Lorne Michaels during the 2004 Mark Twain Prize ceremony at The Kennedy Center.
The Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recognizes individuals who hav…
Join Aneeshwar Kunchala for an inspiring journey through the extraordinary art featured at the Kennedy Center's EARTH to SPACE: Arts Breaking the Sky festival, March 28"April 20, 2025.
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Each week, we invite you to pause, breathe, and enjoy moments of beauty through symphonic excerpts"performed live on the Kennedy Center stage. Whether you're waking up, reflecting, or resett…
Experience the powerful opening of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, performed live by the National Symphony Orchestra under Gianandrea Noseda. The first movement sets the tone with its brooding i…
