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Contents

2 Ambassador’s Note

6 Sponsors

8 Publisher’s Note

10 Arena Stage

16 Cathedral Choral Society

20 The Corcoran Gallery of Art

26 The Kennedy Center

46 The National Philharmonic

54 National Symphony Orchestra

62 Olney Theatre Center

68 The Phillips Collection

74 Shakespeare Theatre Company

80 Signature Theatre

86 Smithsonian Institution

130 The Strathmore

144 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

148 The Washington Ballet

154 Washington National Opera

160 Washington Performing Arts Society


It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2012 Guide for the Arts for Washington, D.C. Over the three decades I’ve spent living and working in the nation’s capital, I have watched the arts community flourish into a vibrant and politically aware entity. I am delighted to serve as this year’s Arts Ambassador, and to be a part of a publication spotlighting local venues that present and produce work of high artistic and intellectual caliber. Washington, D.C.’s relevance as a national platform for theatre, dance, opera, and visual arts has grown tremendously over the past several years, and continues to attract world-class artistic endeavors.

As Artistic Director of the Shakespeare Theatre Company, I have some insight into the decisions and movements that have transformed and strengthened our arts community. Collaboration across organizations, through festivals and neighborhood arts presentations, have strengthened our bonds and increased visibility among visitors and natives alike. I hope that these initiatives continue to bring new audiences to our theatres and help to initiate relationships with the future patrons who will sustain the city’s artistic community for decades to come. The support of patrons has been instrumental in giving Washington, D.C.’s artists the latitude to create and re-create engaging works.

I hope to see you at one of these 2012-2013 season events, many of which I plan to enjoy this year. I wish my fellow artists the best in their performances and productions this season.

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Under the leadership of Artistic Director Molly Smith, Arena Stage has become the

largest theater in the country dedicated to American Voices. Founded in 1950 by Zelda Fichandler, Thomas Fichandler, and Edward Mangum, Arena Stage was one of the nation’s original resident theaters, and has a distinguished record of leadership and innovation in the field. With the opening of the new Mead Center for American Theater, Arena Stage has become a national center for the production, presentation, development, and study of the American theater.

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My Fair LadyIn the Fichandlernovember 2, 2012–january 6, 2013Based on Pygmalion by George Bernard ShawBook and lyrics by Alan Jay LernerMusic by Fredrick LoeweDirected by Molly Smith

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just as molly Smith’s record-breaking production of Oklahoma! was enthralling audiences at Arena, her fresh reinterpretation of My Fair Lady set the all-time box office record at the prestigious Shaw Festival in Canada. And now Molly is reassembling her creative team to bring this breathtaking musical to Arena Stage. When Professor Henry Higgins wagers he can transform a Cockney flower girl into an aristocratic lady, he never guesses that Eliza Doolittle will in turn transform him. Lerner and Loewe’s sparkling score includes such enduring favorites as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” “The Rain in Spain,” “On the Street Where You Live,” and “Get Me to the Church on Time.” Based on Shaw’s most incisive social satire, My Fair Lady is a joyful, crowd-pleasing celebration for the entire family. Pullman Porter BluesA co-production with Seattle Repertory TheatreIn the Kreegernovember 23, 2012–january 6, 2013By Cheryl L. WestDirected by Lisa Peterson jam-packed with 14 original and classic blues songs, including “Sweet Home Chicago,” Pullman Porter Blues is the world-premiere production that reveals the true heroes hidden within every man. It’s June 1937 and the Panama Limited, bound from Chicago to New Orleans, is bouncing to the beat of the rollicking Midwest blues. Most folks are tuned in to the Joe Louis/James Braddock championship bout, but the men of the Sykes family—three generations of porters—know there’s more at stake than just a boxing title, as they battle each other, racial tensions, and an uncertain future. Will the hope they get from the Brown Bomber be the fuel this family needs to make a better life or will progress tear them apart?

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Good PeopleIn the Kreegerfebruary 1–march 10, 2013By David Lindsay-AbaireDirected by Jackie Maxwell enter south boston’s Lower End, where minimum wage is the maximum wage and hard work and sacrifice don’t ensure success. Facing eviction, single mother and mouthy “Southie” native Margaret Walsh reunites with an old flame who “made good,”

hoping that his fortune can somehow improve her own. But not every man wants to relive his past, and with each surprising twist of their meeting they discover the dire costs the truth can hold. From Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole) and named the Best Play by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle during its Broadway run, Good People is a “poignant, brave, and almost subversive” (New York Post) drama about life in a broke and broken American town.

Double Edge Theatre PresentsThe Grand Parade (of the 20th Century)In the Kogod Cradlefebruary 6–10, 2013Directed by Stacy KleinDeveloped by Double Edge Theatre

immerse yourself in the “unpredictable and imaginative” (American Theatre) world of acclaimed theater troupe Double Edge Theatre. Inspired by the life and works of visionary artist Marc Chagall, The Grand Parade is an original world premiere event that will fill the theater with physically daring spectacle that is as emotionally nuanced as it is visually thrilling. This imaginative, kaleidoscopic mash-up of the century echoes Chagall’s life, which

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spanned nearly a century, and summons the artist’s sensibilities and personal memories. Lookingglass Theatre Company’s production of MetamorphosesIn the Fichandlerfebruary 8–march 17, 2013Written and directed by Tony Award winner Mary ZimmermanBased on the original work by Ovid back in d.c. for the first time since her smash hit productions of The Arabian Nights and Candide, and ten years after this exquisite production stormed Broadway and earned her the Tony Award for Best Director, MacArthur “Genius” Mary Zimmerman returns with Metamorphoses. Zimmerman’s magical interpretation of Ovid’s Metamorphoses proves myths about romance, family, loss and redemption never go out of style. Through lyrical storytelling and stunning imagery, Zimmerman constructs a wondrous world where gods and mortals interact in a giant pool on our famous in-the-round stage. These timeless stories—“powerful, moving, and funny” (Talkin’ Broadway)—ripple through the depths of imagination, reminding us of the transformative power of theater.

Mary T. & Lizzy K.In the Kogod Cradlemarch 15–april 28, 2013Written and directedby Tazewell Thompson

writer-director tazewell Thompson (dir. M. Butterfly, Yellowman) stitches together an insider’s look at the unlikely friendship between First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln and her talented seamstress, the

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successful freed slave Elizabeth Keckly. As one woman’s skilled hands work overtime, creating the most beautiful garments of her career, the other’s reality continues to slip ever further from her grasp. Old wounds and new recriminations explode in this riveting drama about loss, love, and the importance of promises, both kept and broken. This world premiere drama is the first commission of Arena Stage’s American President’s Project. The MountaintopIn the Kreegermarch 29–may 12, 2013By resident playwright Katori HallDirected by Robert O’Hara

hailed as “daring, rousing, and provocative” by Entertainment Weekly, The Mountaintop is Katori Hall’s bold reimagining of the last night of the historic life of Dr. Martin Luther King. Exhausted from delivering a significant speech, Dr. King rests in his room at the Lorraine Motel when an unexpected visit from a feisty young maid compels him to confront his own humanity and the fate of our nation. Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Play, The Mountaintop’s “soul-stirring” (Variety) storytelling fuses theatricality with spirituality to reach a summit that will leave audiences breathless. Other Desert CitiesIn the Fichandlerapril 26–may 26, 2013By Jon Robin BaitzDirected by Kyle Donnelly

after a six-year absence, Brooke Wyeth returns to her Reaganite parents’ Palm Springs enclave for the holidays. But the warm desert air turns chilly when news of her upcoming memoir threatens to revive the most painful chapter of the family’s history. Perception

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and reality grapple with love and mercy as old family wounds are opened, childhood memories are tested, and the Wyeth clan learns that some secrets cannot stay buried forever. Full of surprisingly touching moments, Pulitzer Prize nominee Jon Robin Baitz (A Fair Country) brings dysfunctional family drama to new heights in this witty, deeply enjoyable work NY1 called “one of the best new plays of the decade.”

ContactArena Stage1101 6th Street, SWWashington, DC 20024www.arenastage.org

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Cathedral Choral Society

Cathedral Choral Society in concert at Washington

National Cathedral

Photo: Donovan Marks

The cathedral choral society is the resident symphonic chorus of Washington National Cathedral.

The 160-voice chorus is the oldest choral group in Washington, having been founded in 1941 by Paul Callaway, who served as music director until 1984. Since 1985, J. Reilly Lewis has conducted the Society in musical masterpieces from plainsong to the classics to contemporary works. Since its founding, the Cathedral Choral Society has presented numerous world premieres, many of them commissioned by the Society, and has maintained a tradition of showcasing both promising young soloists and internationally known artists.

A Dickens Christmasdecember 17, 2012, 7:30 p.m. this engaging program celebrates the holiday season with the works of Charles Dickens. This dramatic staging features

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beloved carols for all to sing and music for chorus, organ, and brass. A perfect mix of music theatre and fun for the whole family! Written and directed by Catherine Flye, and featuring Garth Bardsley as Mr. Dickens.

Solemn Vespers february 24, 2013, 4:00 p.m.Sergei Rachmaninoff Solemn Vespers, Op. 37

this epic setting of the Divine Liturgy will be performed in Old Church Slavonic.

Celebrate Youth! The Eighth Annual Combined High SchoolChoir Festivalfebruary 27, 2013, 7:00 p.m.

the choral society brings together choirs from public, charter, and independent schools in the District of Columbia. The grand finale concert, free and open to all, includes members of the DC Youth Orchestra Program. Hear over 300 young people perform in the glorious space of the Cathedral.

A Royal Occasionmay 12, 2013, 4:00 P.M.

a royal occasion will feature music of George Frideric Handel, commemorating the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The concert will include Zadok the Priest, Ode for St. Cecelia’s Day, and Music for the Royal Fireworks.



Cathedral Sings!

several times a year, the Cathedral Choral Society presents Cathedral Sings!—sing-alongs of some of the finest choral masterworks of all time featuring soloists from the Washington National Opera’s Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program. Singers of every ability are welcome to experience singing in the glorious setting that is Washington National Cathedral. Participants also enjoy a lively interaction with CCS Music Director J. Reilly Lewis and enter for a chance to win two tickets to a CCS concert.

ContactCathedral Choral Society of Washington DCWashington Cathedral Wisconsin & Massachusetts Aves NW Washington, DC 20016www.cathedralchoralsociety.org Tickets(202) 537-2228


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The Corcoran Gallery of Art

The Corcoran Gallery of ArtEstablished in 1869, the corcoran

Gallery of Art was one of America’s first museums of art—dedicated,

in the words of founder William Wilson Corcoran, to “encouraging American genius.” Today it is Washington, D.C.’s largest nonfederal art museum, known internationally for its distinguished collection of historical and modern American art as well as contemporary art, photography, European painting, sculpture, and the decorative arts. A dynamic schedule of special exhibitions complements a range of educational programming, which together enrich the perspectives of the visiting public, support the local arts community, and encourage thoughtful interpretation of today’s most compelling social issues. The Corcoran College of Art + Design was founded as a school of art in 1890 and stands as Washington’s only four-year accredited college of art and design. The College is one of the few in the nation whose educational model includes an integral relationship with a museum, fostering the talent of the next generation of artists.



Ivan Sigal: White Road november 3, 2012–january 27, 2013

from 1998 through 2005, American photographer Ivan Sigal traveled through Central Asia, using his camera to record the unsettled lives of Eurasians in provincial towns and cities. White Road, the product of this odyssey, addresses an elusive question: What was left behind when the Soviet Union’s ideological superstructure was dismantled, eliminating the grand narrative that once imposed meaning on people’s lives? Through nearly 100 photographs and accompanying text, Sigal reveals a diverse population adapting in extraordinary times. The term “white road” means “safe journey” in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, and Uzbek. These words are imprinted on road signs at the edges of Central Asian towns, wishing travelers well as they enter the vast and empty steppe. Using both imagery and text, Sigal’s project considers the mysterious circumstances of history and power that propel us—the photographer, his subjects, and those who view the work—from encounter to encounter and from place to place, in a destabilized and uncertain time. White Road includes nearly 100 images culled from a larger selection featured in the exhibition’s catalog, to be produced by renowned photography book publisher Steidl Verlag. Alongside the exhibition, Sigal will teach a semester long course focusing on alternative production and distribution paths for visual storytelling, photojournalism, and documentary photography. This course will be available to graduate students in the Corcoran College of Art + Design’s New Media Photojournalism program.

Ivan Sigal, Fomka, Russia, 2003. Gelatin silver print.

Image courtesy of the artist. © Ivan Sigal.



Taryn Simon: A Living Man Declared Deadand Other Chapters I–XVIIInovember 10, 2012–february 24, 2013

taryn simon (b. 1975) produced A Living Man Declared Dead and Other Chapters I–XVIII over a four-year period (2008–2011), during which she traveled around the world researching and recording bloodlines and their related stories. “In each of the 18 chapters,” the photographer has explained, “you see the external forces of territory, governance, power, and religion, colliding with the internal forces of psychological and physical inheritance.” She chose a wide variety of subjects, including feuding families in Brazil, victims of genocide in Bosnia, the body double of Saddam Hussein’s son Uday, and the so-called living dead in India. Simon’s detailed archive of images and text is systematically organized in grids to reveal social changes driven by science, culture, and chance. This collection is at once cohesive and arbitrary, mapping the relationships among order, chaos, genetics, and other components of fate. In addition to the Corcoran, A Living Man Declared Dead and Other Chapters is traveling to Tate Modern, London; Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin; and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

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Dead and Other Chapters I–XVIII. (9) Yadav, Babloo,

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Yadav, Mukesh, ~10/11 (birth date unknown).

Student. Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Enoc Perez: Utopia november 10, 2012–february 10, 2013

enoc perez’s lushly figured paintings of modernist buildings at once exploit and question the seductions of architecture as well as painting itself. The exhibition presents two new bodies of work, one focusing on the Marina Towers in Chicago and the other a commissioned painting of the Watergate in Washington, D.C. These architectural portraits evoke modernism’s futurist aspirations as well as the sadness of an always impossible ideal. The Marina Towers series (2011–12), exhibited for the first time at the Corcoran, consists of eight renditions of Chicago’s skyscrapers, built in 1962. The works encourage intense, repeated looking at an object that is at once static and ever-shifting, compressing the arc of days and years into the confines of eight pictures. Perez will install a painting of the Watergate—the Washington, D.C. architectural complex built between 1963 and 1971—in the Corcoran’s Rotunda. The intertwining of the painted and printed is here made apparent, as paint is pressed and brushed on top of a photographic image. The resulting work is cinematic in effect, surrounding the viewer in an experience that is inescapably redolent of the scandal that brought the building its fame.

Enoc Perez, Watergate,

Washington, D.C., June 2012 (detail of

work in progress), 2012. Oil and acrylic on synthetic canvas. Two paintings, 163 x

624 in. each.

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Shooting Stars: Silent Film Stillsand Andy Warhol Polaroids february 10–april 21, 2013

shooting stars: silent Film Stills and Andy Warhol Polaroids brings together photographs used to promote silent films during Hollywood’s Golden Age with Polaroid portraits Andy Warhol created at his factory in the 1970s and ’80s. More than half a century apart, both types of celebrity portraiture made a lasting influence upon contemporary art and culture. Culled from the Corcoran’s collection, and featuring photographs of silent film stars like Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Lillian Rich, and Laurence Tribbett with portraits of Carly Simon, Ted Kennedy, Jackie Curtis, and others, Shooting Stars draws connections between representations of celebrities and public personalities during the 20th century. In 2008 the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design was one of several educational institutions to receive a significant donation of Polaroid photographs from the Andy Warhol Foundation. The silent film stills were amassed by a private collector in England, and donated to the Corcoran in 1997.

Pump Me Up: DC Subculture of the 1980s february 23–april 7, 2013 pump me up is the first exhibition to explore the thriving underground of Washington, D.C. during the 1980s, giving visual form to the raucous energy behind street art, Go-Go music, and a world-renowned punk scene. The exhibition examines the visual culture of the “other D.C.” as vital not only to the history of street art, but to the history of America’s capital city. Although infamous for problems with drugs and corruption, the city was also home to burgeoning art forms, as seen in posters, street art, graffiti, graphic art, archival photographs, and ephemera that capture the infectious spirit of the era. Pump Me Up tells a local history from a local point of view, while providing a framework for the contemporary surge of interest in street art and underground graphics. The exhibition will include sections on graffiti writers, notably the work of Cool “Disco” Dan, the D.C. Hip-Hop scene, Go-Go posters, Globe music posters,




and visual culture from the drug wars. The exhibition will be staged in the public spaces of the museum, creating a dynamic atmosphere that captures the irreverent, outsider spirit of the material. The Corcoran’s atrium and rotunda will be filled with ephemera, photos, flyers, posters, records, newspaper clippings, stage cloths, instruments, video loops, and much more made between 1980 and 1992, bringing this era to life. To explain the history of D.C. and put events into context, a timeline will take visitors through history, and include important points such as the development of the U Street corridor, the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and the ensuing riots, Go-Go music, crews, Globe posters, Cool “Disco” Dan, graffiti, punk rock, and more. The exhibition is curated by Roger Gastman, who began writing graffiti as a teenager in Bethesda, Maryland. Since then, he has founded and published the pop culture magazines While You Were Sleeping and Swindle, with Shepard Fairey, and authored a dozen graffiti art books including The History of American Graffiti (2011). Last year he co-curated Art in the Streets at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles with Jeffrey Deitch. Gastman’s film production credits include Banksy’s Exit Through the Gift Shop, and the graffiti documentary Infamy, and he is currently directing a documentary for Sanrio/Hello Kitty on the history of their band and its fans.

ContactThe Corcoran Gallery of Art500 Seventeenth Street NWWashington, DC 20006www.corcoran.org

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The Kennedy Center

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

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President Kennedy’s words resonate more strongly than ever for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the 21st century. The Center, which opened on September 8, 1971, continues its efforts to fulfill President Kennedy’s vision by producing and presenting an unmatched variety of theater and musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, world, and folk music, and multi-media performances for all ages. Every year the institution that bears President Kennedy’s name brings his dream to fruition, touching the lives of millions of people through thousands of performances by the greatest artists from across America and around the world.

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National Symphony Orchestra

led by music Director Christoph Eschenbach, the National Symphony Orchestra regularly participates in events of national and international importance, including performances for state occasions, presidential inaugurations, and official holiday celebrations. Through its tours of four continents and performances for heads of state, the National Symphony also fills an important international role.

(Unless specifically indicated otherwise, all performances are in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.)

Messiahdecember 20–23, 2012Rolf Beck, conductor (NSO Debut)**Katherine Whyte, soprano (NSO Debut)**Anthony Roth Costanzo, countertenor**Sunnyboy Vincent Dladla, tenor (NSO Debut)Panajotis Iconomou, bass-baritone (NSO Debut)**University of Maryland Concert Choir, Edward Maclary, directorHandel Messiah

Kennedy Center Chamber Playersjanuary 13, 2013Marissa Regni, violin Daniel Foster, violaDavid Hardy, celloLambert Orkis, pianoBrahms Scherzo for Piano and Violin in C minor, “F-A-E”Schubert Arpeggione Sonata (viola and piano)Brahms Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25

Subscriptionjanuary 17–19, 2013Christoph Eschenbach, conductorTzimon Barto, pianobeethoven Overture to Egmontbartók Piano Concerto No. 2brahms Symphony No. 2

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Subscriptionjanuary 24–26, 2013Christoph Eschenbach, conductor**Dan Zhu, violin (NSO Debut)beethoven Grosse Fugemozart Violin Concerto No. 5bartók Concerto for Orchestra

Grosse Fuge will be performed in the Weingartner edition for string orchestra.

Subscriptionfebruary 21–23, 2013Christoph von Dohnányi, conductor**Renaud Capuçon, violinHenze Adagio, Fugue, and Maenads’ Dance from The Bassarids*Mendelssohn Violin ConcertoBrahms Symphony No. 4

SubscriptionNordic Cool 2013february 28, march 1–2, 2013Christoph Eschenbach, conductor**Pekka Kuusisto, violin (NSO Debut)Sibelius Symphony No. 6Lindberg Violin Concerto*Saariaho Orion*Sibelius Symphony No. 7

Subscriptionmarch 7–9, 2013Christoph Eschenbach, conductorAnne Sofie von Otter, mezzo-soprano (NSO Debut) (A Nordic Cool 2013 artist) **University of Maryland Concert Choir, Edward Maclary, director

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mahler Blumineschubert Die Forelle (arr. Britten)schubert Gretchen am Spinnrade (arr. Reger)schubert Im Abendrot (arr. Reger)schubert An Silvia (arr. Anon)schubert Nacht und Träume (arr. Reger)schubert Erlkönig (arr. Reger)mozart Requiem

The Mozart Requiem will be performed in the editionby Franz Beyer.

PopsThe Chieftains march 14–16, 2013

Kennedy Center Chamber Playersmarch 17, 2013Marissa Regni, violin Daniel Foster, violaDavid Hardy, celloAdditional NSO Principals Program to include:Nielsen Serenata in vano (1914) (Nordic Cool 2013)Prokofiev Quintet for Oboe, Clarinet, Violin, Viola,and Double Bass

FamilyTchaikovsky Discovers America, a CKME (Classical Kids Music Education) Productionmarch 24, 2013Courtney Lewis, conductor

Subscriptionmarch 28–30, 2013Marek Janowski, conductor**Arabella Steinbacher, violin (NSO Debut)Beethoven Violin ConcertoBlacher Orchestra-Variations on a Theme of PaganiniR. Strauss Tod und Verklärung

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Subscriptionapril 4–6, 2013Hugh Wolff, conductorEmanuel Ax, pianoAlbert Rivering WatersChopin Piano Concerto No. 2Dvořák Symphony No. 5

Popsapril 18–20, 2013Chris Botti, trumpetSteven Reineke, conductor

Subscriptionapril 25–27, 2013Beyond the Score®jaap van zweden, conductor (NSO Debut)andreas haefliger, piano (April 25 and 27)wagenaar Cyrano de Bergerac, Overture*beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1(April 25 and 27)beyond the score® Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 (April 26)Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4

Subscriptionmay 2–4, 2013Christoph Eschenbach, conductor**Alisa Weilerstein, cello (May 2 and 4)Elgar Cello Concerto (May 2 and 4)Schnittke Symphony No. 6 (May 3)Shostakovich Symphony No. 5

Spring For Music 2013A Tribute to SlavaCarnegie Hallmay 11, 2013Christoph Eschenbach, conductorSchnittke Symphony No. 6Shostakovich Symphony No. 5

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PopsThe Wizard and I: The Musical Journey of Stephen Schwartzmay 16–18, 2013Steven Reineke, conductor Jennifer Laura Thompson, vocalistJulia Murney, vocalistThe Washington Chorus

Capitol ConcertWest Lawn of the U. S. Capitolmay 26, 2013

Subscriptionmay 30–31, june 1, 2013John Adams, conductor**Jeremy Denk, piano (NSO Debut)Respighi Fontane di RomaRavel Piano Concerto in G majorAdams City Noir*

Subscriptionjune 6–8, 2013**Jakub Hrůša, conductor**Augustin Hadelich, violin (NSO Debut)**Nadezhda Serdyuk, mezzo-soprano (NSO Debut)The Washington Chorus, Julian Wachner, music directorMozart Symphony No. 25, K. 183Dvořák Violin ConcertoProkofiev Alexander Nevsky

Subscriptionjune 13–15, 2013**Matthew Halls, conductorDavid Hardy, celloRavel Le Tombeau de CouperinDutilleux Tout un monde lointainVaughan Williams Symphony No. 2, “A London Symphony”

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Subscriptionjune 20–22, 2013**Krzysztof Urbanski, conductor (NSO Debut)Jean-Yves Thibaudet, pianoGrieg Suite No. 1 from Peer GyntMacMillan Piano Concerto No. 3, “The Mysteries of Light”* (June 20)Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 5 (June 21 and 22)Lutosławski Concerto for Orchestra

Capitol ConcertWest Lawn of the U. S. Capitoljuly 4, 2013

Capitol ConcertWest Lawn of the U. S. Capitolseptember 1, 2013*First Performances by the National Symphony Orchestra**Designates a Young Artist

The Suzanne Farrell Ballet

in just over a decade, The Suzanne Farrell Ballet has evolved from an educational program of the Kennedy Center to a highly lauded ballet company, hailed by the New York Times’ Chief Dance Critic in 2007 as “one of the most courageous projects in ballet today.”

Ballet West: The Nutcrackerwith the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra and National Cathedral School Lower School SingersOpera Housedecember 5, 6, and 7, 2012, 7:30 p.m.december 8 and 9, 2012, 1:30 p.m.Adam Sklute, artistic directorChoreography by Willam ChristensenMusic by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

no winter is complete without hearing the sweet sounds of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”! Ring in the

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holidays with America’s first full-length Nutcracker, when Utah’s Ballet West presents Willam Christensen’s beloved production. Ballet West’s The Nutcracker features Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, and a brilliant blend of costumes, sets, and choreography to create a magical storybook world. Performed with live orchestra, choir, and a host of young children from the area, this is the seasonal gift everyone deserves to receive.

The National Ballet of Canada: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra Opera Housejanuary 18, 22, 23, 24, and 25, 2013, 7:30 p.m.january 19, 26, and 27, 2013, 1:30 p.m.Karen Kain, artistic directorChoreography by Christopher WheeldonMusic by Joby Talbot

the national ballet of Canada returns to the Kennedy Center with an outrageous, eye-popping theatrical production of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland that is “certain to impress, delight, and amuse” (Toronto Sun). Lewis Carroll’s perpetually winsome, subversive, cunning, and hilarious children’s classic is given a glorious ballet treatment by British choreographer Christopher Wheeldon that is the very measure of the original, set to an energetic, riveting, original score by Joby Talbot. Bolstered by striking sets and costumes by Bob Crowley, Wheeldon revisits and brings to the stage many of the tale’s beloved characters in brilliant choreographic arrangements that will undoubtedly create fresh impressions of these familiar faces.

The Washington Ballet: CinderellaEisenhower Theatermarch 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2013, 7:30 p.m.march 24, 2013, 1:30 p.m.Septime Webre, artistic directorMusic by Sergei ProkofievChoreography by Septime Webre

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a spectacle for for all ages, Septime Webre’s Cinderella combines magnificent beauty, ravishing costumes, and Prokofiev’s ultra-lush score in the retelling of this popular romance of a poor girl whose fairy godmother helps her win the love of a Prince. Storytelling at its finest--magic pumpkins, evil step-sisters, and handsome courtiers in a swirling mirrored ballroom scene from Versailles.

New York City Balletwith the New York City Ballet Orchestra Opera HouseProgram Amarch 26 and 27, 2013, 7:30 p.m.march 31, 2013, 1:30 p.m.Balanchine/Tchaikovsky Swan LakeBalanchine/Tchaikovsky Allegro BrillanteBalanchine/Tchaikovsky Tschaikovsky Suite No.3

Program Bmarch 28 and 29, 2013, 7:30 p.m. march 30, 2013, 1:30 p.m.Peter Martins, Ballet Master in ChiefRobbins/Glass Glass PiecesWheeldon/Rodgers Carousel (A Dance)Balanchine/J. Strauss Jr., Lehar, and R. StraussVienna Waltzes

one of the foremost dance companies, New York City Ballet performs two signature mixed repertory programs accompanied by the New York City Ballet Orchestra. George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein shaped the history of 20th century dance when they co-founded the company, and under the direction of Peter Martins, New York City Ballet remains dedicated to the preservation of Balanchine’s ideals. The engagement will include an all-Balanchine, all-Tchaikovsky program featuring works direct from the company’s upcoming four-week Tchaikovsky Celebration at Lincoln Center in winter 2013: Balanchine’s alternately romantic and supremely classical choreography set to music from Tchaikovsky’s third suite for orchestra; his one-act setting of the lyrical and moving psychological dance drama Swan Lake; and the vigorous Allegro

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Brillante, which Balanchine said contains “everything I know about classical ballet in 13 minutes.”

New York City Ballet’s second program also features Balanchine’s choreography in Vienna Waltzes, an homage to the delights of an age of imperial grandeur, alongside Christopher Wheeldon’s salute to Richard Rodgers’s Carousel, and Jerome Robbins’s standout Glass Pieces, set to the music of minimalist composer Philip Glass.

American Ballet Theatrewith the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra Opera HouseMixed Repertory Program april 9 and 10, 2013, 7:30 p.m.Balanchine/Bizet Symphony in CLimón/Purcell The Moor’s PavaneRatmansky/Shostakovich New Ratmansky Ballet

Le Corsaire april 11 and 12, 2013, 7:30 p.m.april 13 and 14, 2013, 1:30 p.m.Choreography by Konstantin Sergeyev after Marius PetipaMusic by Adolphe Adam, Cesare Pugni, Leo Delibes, Riccardo Drigo, and Prince OldenbourgKevin McKenzie, artistic director

american ballet theatre continues to prove “why dance is not a luxury or a frill but a necessity of life” (The Washington Post) with Petipa’s tale of dashing pirates and kidnapped maidens, Le Corsaire, and a mixed repertory program.

Continuing a tradition of unsurpassed passion, athleticism, and originality, American Ballet Theatre proves “why dance is not a luxury or a frill but a necessity of life” (The Washington Post) with seven performances, including a classic tale of dashing pirates and kidnapped maidens and a dramatic mixed repertory program. The swashbuckling adventure Le Corsaire returns to the Kennedy Center 15 years after its ABT premiere, with brand new sets and costumes, and featuring the original choreography by Konstantin Sergeyev, after Marius Petipa, staged by Anna-Marie Holmes.

The company’s mixed repertory program will include

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Balanchine’s expansive Symphony in C with music by Georges Bizet. This ballet in four movements, each featuring a different ballerina, danseur, and corps de ballet, gathers all 48 dancers for an unforgettable finale. The Moor’s Pavane, José Limón’s stunning masterwork, seizes the intensity of Shakespeare’s Othello, in a powerful depiction of love, jealousy, and betrayal, performed to the music of Henry Purcell. The company will dance the DC premiere of a new work by Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky set to Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9.

The Washington Ballet: Hemingway: The Sun Also RisesEisenhower Theatermay 8, 9, and 10, 2013, 7:30 p.m.may 11 and 12, 2013, 1:30 p.m.Septime Webre, artistic directorChoreography by Septime Webre

following on the success of The Great Gatsby, The Washington Ballet unveils a new ballet based on Ernest Hemingway’s American classic, The Sun Also Rises. Considered by many to be his finest novel, the story follows American journalist Jake Barnes, a member of the “lost generation” of 1920s American expatriates, from the seedy café life of Paris’s Left Bank to the thrilling “running of the bulls” in Pamplona, Spain. Through the extraordinary vision and choreography of Septime Webre, this newest exploration into the American literary canon will capture the imagination of dance lovers everywhere.

Ballet Across America iiiwith the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra Opera Housejune 4– 9, 2013

since its debut in 2008, the Kennedy Center’s Ballet Across America series continues to showcase the best of ballet from regional companies across the nation.

Celebrate Dance Theatre of Harlem’s triumphant return to the stage, witness the Kennedy Center debut of Richmond Ballet and

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the Center premieres of multiple repertoire pieces, and delight in Ashton’s rarely seen Les Patineurs. Returning after successful runs in 2008 and 2010, the Kennedy Center’s Ballet Across America series continues to showcase the extraordinary breadth and depth of American ballet through three mixed repertory programs.

Program A june 4 and 5, 2013, 7:30 p.m.

premiered in the Richmond Ballet (Stoner Winslett, Artistic Director) New Works Festival, Ershter Vals features music based on poems from the Jewish ghettos of World War II. The captivating choreography focuses the ballet on the moments of light that can be found in even the darkest of times, creating a penetrating message of hope. Oregon Ballet Theatre (Christopher Stowell, Artistic Director) arrives from the west to present James Kudelka’s riveting Almost Mozart, which juxtaposes a gorgeous Mozart score with stunning moments of complete silence. And Boston Ballet (Mikko Nissinen, Artistic Director) brings Balanchine’s complex and energetic Symphony in Three Movements, set to Stravinsky’s music and marked by its turned-in movements and athletic sequences.

Program B june 6, 2013, 7:30 p.m.june 8, 2013, 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

other east coast companies include The Sarasota Ballet (Iain Webb, Director) with Les Patineurs, in which Sir Frederick Ashton’s choreography brings a skating rink to life on stage, complete with vivid scenes of couples skating hand in hand, the bravura “blue boy” dazzling the crowd, and beginners clinging onto the nearest support. Pennsylvania Ballet (Roy Kaiser, Artistic Director) offers the purity and angular architecture of Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments, set to Paul Hindemith’s commissioned score and inspired by the medieval belief of the four humors. And D.C.’s own The Washington Ballet (Septime Webre, Artistic Director) performs Edwaard Liang’s dazzling Wunderland, known for its mesmerizing partnerings and performed to an alluring score by Philip Glass.

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Program Cjune 7, 2013, 7:30 p.m. june 9, 2013, 1:30 p.m.

north carolina dance Theatre (Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, Artistic Director) brings Rhapsodic Dances, a contemporary take on romantic, classical ballet with inspiration from Rachmaninoff’s music. From Texas, Ballet Austin (Stephen Mills, Artistic Director) stages Mills’ enlightened and inspiring Hush, organically entwining dance with a spiraling score by Philip Glass. Finally, Dance Theatre of Harlem (Virginia Johnson, Artistic Director) returns to the stage after closing in 2004. The company brings Robert Garland’s urban/post-modern/neoclassical confection Return, making use of the music of Aretha Franklin and James Brown, in a brilliant tribute to American social dances of the ’60s and ’70s.

Washington National Opera

founded in 1956 as a modest but intrepid ensemble known as the Opera Society of Washington, Washington National Opera (WNO) is today one of America’s largest opera companies. WNO draws inspiration from a rich legacy built on the values of artistic excellence, engagement with a broad community, and a thriving future for the art form of opera and its audiences. As an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, WNO performs fall and spring seasons in the 2,200-seat Kennedy Center Opera House. WNO also offers performances on Millennium Stage and at other venues at the Center and throughout the city, and offers training, educational, and enrichment programs year-round. Holiday Family Opera Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel WNO Revivaldecember 21 and 22, 2012, 7:30 p.m.december 23, 2012, 2:00 p.m. Michael Rossi, conductor David Gately, director

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What happens next, well that’s the story of Hansel and Gretel. The timeless fairy tale comes to life for the holiday season in this delightful WNO production. Engelbert Humperdinck’s captivating opera, directed by David Gately, stars the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists with the WNO Orchestra.

Giacomo Puccini’s Manon Lescaut WNO Revivalmarch 2, 2013, 7:00 p.m.march 5 AND 8, 2013, 7:30 p.m. march 11, 2013, 7:00 p.m. march 14, 2013, 7:30 p.m. march 17, 2013, 2:00 p.m. march 20, 2013, 7:30 p.m. march 23, 2013, 7:00 p.m. Libretto by Domenico Oliva and Luigi Illica Philippe Auguin, conductor John Pascoe, director Patricia Racette, Manon Lescaut Giorgio Caoduro, Lescaut Fabio Armiliato, Chevalier des Grieux Jake Gardner, Geronte de Ravoir

sentenced by her parents to a life in the convent, Manon escapes to Paris with her young lover, the student Chevalier des Grieux. Lured away by the glamorous life offered by an elderly patron, Manon’s true feelings for her first love are rekindled when des Grieux suddenly reappears. But when she refuses to abandon her jewels, her wealthy benefactor plots a revenge that sends foolish, frivolous Manon to despair in a distant land. Intensely romantic and beguiling, Manon Lescaut introduces the first tragic heroine in a long list of Puccini favorites. Performed in Italian with English supertitles. Supertitles may not be visible from the rear of the orchestra.

Vincenzo Bellini’s NormaNew Productionmarch 9, 2013, 7:00 p.m.march 12 and 15, 2013, 7:30 p.m.

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march 18, 2013, 7:00 p.m.march 21, 2013, 7:30 p.m.march 24, 2013, 2:00 p.m.Libretto by Felice RomaniDaniele Rustioni, conductorAnne Bogart, director Angela Meade, NormaDolora Zajick, AdalgisaRafael Davila, PollioneDmitry Belosselskiy,Oroveso

a secret affair across enemy lines becomes a war of hearts when love is betrayed. In the midst of the Gallic-Roman wars, the Druid priestess Norma secretly carries on a love affair with the enemy’s proconsul, Pollione. When a younger priestess, Adalgisa, catches Pollione’s eye, the mystic Norma turns warrior, prepared to seek revenge for this betrayal. Fresh from acclaimed performances of Norma in concert, rising opera star Angela Meade makes her stage debut of the notoriously difficult title role opposite the formidable mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick, who sings the role of Norma’s rival, Adalgisa, in this thrilling new WNO production directed by Anne Bogart and conducted by Daniele Rustioni. Performed in Italian with English supertitles. Supertitles may not be visible from the rear of the orchestra.

Washington National Celebrity Seriesapril 8, 2013, 8:00 p.m.Diana Damrau, sopranoKeri-Lynn Wilson, conductor

possessing a “lustrous, agile coloratura soprano voice, and charisma galore” (The New York Times), Diana Damrau is an international sensation in opera houses and concert halls alike. The German star makes her WNO debut in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall with an unforgettable evening of dazzling music featuring the WNO Orchestra conducted by Keri-Lynn Wilson.

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Show Boat Company Premiere & New Production Co-production with Lyric Opera of Chicago, the San Francisco Opera Association, & Houston Grand Operamay 4 and 6, 2013, 7:00 p.m.may 7, 8, and 10, 2013, 7:30 p.m.may 11, 2013, 7:00 p.m.may 12, 2013, 2:00 p.m..may 16 and 17, 2013, 7:30 p.m.may 18, 2013, 7:00 p.m.may 21 and 24, 2013, 7:30 p.m.may 25, 2013, 7:00 p.m.may 26, 2013, 2:00 p.m.Music by Jerome Kern Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Based on the novel Show Boat by Edna Ferber John DeMain, conductor Francesca Zambello, director Rod Gilfry, Gaylord Ravenal (Dates TBA) Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Gaylord Ravenal (Dates TBA) Jennifer Holloway, Magnolia (Dates TBA) Andriana Chuchman, Magnolia (Dates TBA) Alyson Cambridge, Julie (Dates TBA)

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Talise Trevigne, Julie (Dates TBA) Morris Robinson, Joe (Dates TBA) Angela Renée Simpson, Queenie (Dates TBA)

this spectacular new production of Show Boat, Broadway’s original masterpiece, brings unforgettable songs, dazzling choreography, and an epic story together to make great entertainment and great art. With something in store around every bend as the Cotton Blossom travels the Mississippi with a troupe of riverboat performers, Julie, Joe, Queenie, and of course Magnolia and Ravenal make their way through the decades, navigating the trials of show business, love, and loss in a landscape overshadowed by racial inequality. Performed in English with English supertitles. Supertitles may not be visible from the rear of the orchestra.

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In its ninth year of residency at the Music Center at Strathmore, the National Philharmonic is

performing to nearly 50,000 people each year. The Philharmonic will continue its commitment to education and outreach by offering free concerts to every second and fifth grade student in Montgomery County Public Schools, free pre-concert lectures, master classes with renowned guest soloists and high quality summer string and choral programs.

The success of the Philharmonic over the past 29 years is largely credited to its critically acclaimed performances that are filled with great, time-tested music and its family friendly approach. All young people age 7 to 17 attend National Philharmonic concerts free of charge through its unique All Kids, All Free, All the Time program.

Repeat Sunday matinee performances of the Philharmonic’s most popular programs (six concerts in total) will also be offered again this year. In addition, concertgoers can attend National Philharmonic’s pre-concert lectures on featured composers and music 75 minutes before performances.

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Celebrate the Holidays With the National Philharmonic Handel’s Messiah december 8, 2012, 8:00 p.m. december 22, 2012, 8:00 p.m. december 23, 2012, 3:00 p.m. A free pre-concert lecture will be offered at 6:45 pm on December 8 and 22; 1:45 pm on December 23. Danielle Talamantes, soprano Magdalena Wór, mezzo-soprano Matthew Smith, tenor Kevin Deas, bass National Philharmonic Chorale Stan Engebretson, conductor Handel Messiah

commence the holiday season with Handel’s 1741 masterpiece, the most performed and beloved work in all of Western choral music. The critically acclaimed National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale, joined by a superb cast of soloists and led by conductor Stan Engebretson, capture the joy, spirit, and grandeur of the season. Enjoy such favorites as “And the Glory of the Lord” and the “Hallelujah Chorus.”

A Festive evening With the Washington Symphonic Brass december 18, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Washington Symphonic Brass Victoria Gau, conductor

come hear traditional holiday music performed by the Washington Symphonic Brass in its spirited annual Yuletide celebration at Strathmore! Enjoy American songs as well as selections from Europe.

Mozart and the Voice of the Viola january 5, 2013, 8:00 p.m. january 6, 2013, 3:00 p.m. A free pre-concert lecture will be offered at 6:45 pm on January 5; 1:45 pm on January 6.



Stefan Jackiw, violin Victoria Chiang, viola Piotr Gajewski, conductor Telemann Concerto for Viola Mendelssohn String Symphony No. 9 Mozart Sinfonia Concertante

the rich sound of the viola is showcased in this concert. Violist Victoria Chiang brings her “deep and communicative sound” (Baltimore Sun) to Telemann’s Concerto for Viola. Mendelssohn expands the role of the viola in the String Symphony No. 9, a brilliant and animated piece influenced by the classicist Haydn, but demonstrating a modern and intimate style. The concert culminates with Mozart’s masterful Sinfonia Concertante, featuring charming exchanges between violist Ms. Chiang, the stellar violinist Stefan Jackiw, and the orchestra.

Brian Ganz Chopin Project january 19, 2013, 8:00 p.m. Brian Ganz, piano Chopin 5 Mazurkas, Op. 7 3 Ecossaises, Op. 72, No. 3 Nocturne in C-sharp minor (Posthumous) Prelude in A-flat Major, Op. 28 Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op, 23 Ballade No. 3 In A-flat Major, Op. 47 24 Preludes, Op. 28

explore chopin’s gift for composing compelling and perfectly crafted miniatures with pianist Brian Ganz. Back by popular demand, Ganz returns to the Music Center at Strathmore with this third Chopin recital as part of his quest to perform all of the composer’s works over the next decade. Ganz has been a prizewinner in the Queen Elisabeth of Belgium and the Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud (Paris) International Piano Competitions. “There isn’t much about Chopin that Brian Ganz doesn’t know. The pianist has explored the nocturnes, the etudes, the sonatas and concertos, and the rest in concerts, master classes, and recordings for years now. His delight and wonder in this music seem to grow, apparently without bounds, as time goes on.” (The Washington Post)



Lutosławski 100th anniversary: Remembering Rostropovich january 26, 2013, 8:00 p.m. january 27, 2013, 3:00 p.m. A free pre-concert lecture will be offered at 6:45 pm on January 26; 1:45 pm on January 27. Dariusz Skoraczewski, cello Miroslaw Jacek Blaszczyk, conductor Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme Lutoslawski Cello Concerto Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4

prizewinning cellist dariusz Skoraczewski commemorates the singular spirit of the 20th century Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich and Polish composer Witold Lutosławski with performances of Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme and Lutosławski’s Cello Concerto, written for Rostropovich. The final work, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, reflects the gamut of human emotion, from tragedy to life-embracing exuberance.

Philharmonic of Many Colors february 9, 2013, 8:00 p.m. A free pre-concert lecture will be offered at 6:45 pm . Danielle Talamantes, soprano National Philharmonic Chorale Piotr Gajewski, conductor Ravel Bolero Poulenc Gloria Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade

ravel’s most famous work, the hypnotic Bolero, begins this special concert. Gloria scored for soprano, large orchestra, and chorus, is one of Poulenc’s most celebrated works. Rimsky-Korsakov’s famous Scheherazade, based on the tales of The Arabian Nights, is a symphonic suite full of dazzling orchestration and splendid violin solos.

The American Virtuoso Violin march 22, 2013, 8:00 p.m.



A free pre-concert lecture will be offered at 6:45 pm. Elena Urioste, violin Piotr Gajewski, conductor Peck Signs of Life II Gerber Two Lyric Pieces (world premiere) Makris Violin Concerto Bernstein Serenade

eminent violinist elena Urioste brings her formidable talent to this concert featuring American works for violin. Signs of Life II, by the late American composer Russell Peck, features lush and invigorating music for string orchestra. Second on the program is the world premiere of Two Lyric Pieces by Steven Gerber, one of America’s most accessible contemporary composers.

The evening also includes the late Washington, DC, composer Andreas Makris’s compelling Violin Concerto and Leonard Bernstein’s Serenade, a musical tribute to love’s power.

Bach: Sleepers Awake! april 6, 2013, 8:00 p.m. A free pre-concert lecture will be offered at 6:45 pm. Rosa Lamoreaux, soprano Matthew Smith, tenor Kevin Deas, bass Justine Lamb-Budge, violin William Neil, harpsichord David Whiteside, flute Mark Hill, oboe Kathy Ceasar-Spall, oboe


National Philharmonic Music Director and Conductor Piotr Gajewski leads the

orchestra in its annual children’s concerts at the Music Center at Strathmore.

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Fatma Daglar, oboe Michael Hall, horn Mark Wakefield, horn National Philharmonic Chorale Piotr Gajewski, conductor Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 Cantata No. 140, Wachet Auf (“Sleepers Awake”)

bach’s six Brandenburg Concertos are considered masterpieces and among the biggest hits of classical music. Each is written for a different combination of instruments. Concerto No. 1 requires the largest number of performers, with a string ensemble and a group of soloists. Concerto No. 5 features three solo instruments: harpsichord, violin, and flute. The final piece, Cantata No. 140 for chorus and orchestra, is the famous Wachet Auf (“Sleepers Awake”), a wedding cantata depicting the uniting of Christ with the human soul.

The Melodies of Brahms may 4, 2013, 8:00 p.m. may 5, 2013, 3:00 p.m. Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano National Philharmonic Chorale Piotr Gajewski, conductor Brahms Schicksalslied (“Song of Destiny”) Alto Rhapsody Symphony No. 4

the soloist in Brahms’s Alto Rhapsody, superstar mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves, has garnered popular and critical acclaim worldwide for her expressive and rich voice, elegant stage presence, and exciting theatrical gift. Brahms’s Schicksalslied (“Song of Destiny”), a beloved work for chorus and orchestra, is characterized by its lush harmonies and beautiful Romantic melodies. The concert’s final work, Symphony No. 4, one of the cornerstones of the symphonic repertoire, has been described as “elegiac” and a “character symphony,” reflecting the introspection of Brahms’s later years.



Wagner 200th Anniversary Celebration june 1, 2013, 8:00 p.m. Piotr Gajewski, conductor Wagner The Flying Dutchman Overture Tannhäuser Prelude to Act III Parsifal Good Friday Spell Das Rheingold Entry of the Gods into Valhalla Die Walküre Ride of the Valkyries Die Meistersinger Prelude Siegfried Forest Murmurs Götterdämmerung Siegfried’s Funeral Music Lohengrin Prelude to Act III Tristan and Isolde Prelude and Liebestod (“Love-Death”)

attention, wagner novices and aficionados alike! Enjoy selections from each of Richard Wagner’s 10 best-known operas to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the composer’s birth. Highlights include the Overture to The Flying Dutchman, an opera about redemption through love; Ride of the Valkyries from Die Walküre, heard in many popular movies and commercials; the stirring curtain-raiser Prelude to Die Meistersinger; and the intense Prelude and Liebestod (“Love-Death”) from Wagner’s vaunted music-drama about the immortal lovers, Tristan and Isolde.

ContactNational PhilharmonicThe Music Center at Strathmore5301 Tuckerman LaneNorth Bethesda, MD 20852www.nationalphilharmonic.org

Tickets(301) 581-5100

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Lang Lang

Photo Credit: Detlef SchneiderLed by music director Christoph Eschenbach, the National Symphony Orchestra

regularly participates in events of national and international importance, including performances for state occasions, presidential inaugurations, and official holiday celebrations. Through its tours of four continents and performances for heads of state, the National Symphony also fills an important international role.

The National Symphony Orchestra has a strong commitment to the development of America’s artistic resources. Through the John and June Hechinger Commissioning Fund for New Orchestral Works, the Orchestra has commissioned more than 60 works, including cycles of fanfares and encores, which, taken as a whole, are representative of the diverse influences in American composition today. The National Symphony has long been distinguished for its nurturing of young American conductors; that commitment was reinforced between 2000 and 2008, with the National Conducting Institute. Former Music Director Leonard Slatkin served as founder and director of the Institute throughout its duration

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Messiahdecember 20–23, 2012Rolf Beck, conductor (NSO Debut)**Katherine Whyte, soprano (NSO Debut)**Anthony Roth Costanzo, countertenor**Sunnyboy Vincent Dladla, tenor (NSO Debut)Panajotis Iconomou, bass-baritone (NSO Debut)**University of Maryland Concert Choir, Edward Maclary, directorHandel Messiah

Kennedy Center Chamber Playersjanuary 13, 2013Marissa Regni, violin Daniel Foster, violaDavid Hardy, celloLambert Orkis, pianoBrahms Scherzo for Piano and Violin in C minor, “F-A-E”Schubert Arpeggione Sonata (viola and piano)Brahms Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25

Subscriptionjanuary 17–19, 2013Christoph Eschenbach, conductorTzimon Barto, pianobeethoven Overture to Egmontbartók Piano Concerto No. 2brahms Symphony No. 2

Subscriptionjanuary 24–26, 2013Christoph Eschenbach, conductor**Dan Zhu, violin (NSO Debut)beethoven Grosse Fugemozart Violin Concerto No. 5bartók Concerto for Orchestra

Grosse Fuge will be performed in the Weingartner edition for string orchestra.



Subscriptionfebruary 21–23, 2013Christoph von Dohnányi, conductor**Renaud Capuçon, violinHenze Adagio, Fugue, and Maenads’ Dance from The Bassarids*Mendelssohn Violin ConcertoBrahms Symphony No. 4

SubscriptionNordic Cool 2013february 28, march 1–2, 2013Christoph Eschenbach, conductor**Pekka Kuusisto, violin (NSO Debut)Sibelius Symphony No. 6Lindberg Violin Concerto*Saariaho Orion*Sibelius Symphony No. 7

Subscriptionmarch 7–9, 2013Christoph Eschenbach, conductorAnne Sofie von Otter, mezzo-soprano (NSO Debut) (A Nordic Cool 2013 artist) **University of Maryland Concert Choir, Edward Maclary, directormahler Blumineschubert Die Forelle (arr. Britten)schubert Gretchen am Spinnrade (arr. Reger)schubert Im Abendrot (arr. Reger)schubert An Silvia (arr. Anon)schubert Nacht und Träume (arr. Reger)schubert Erlkönig (arr. Reger)mozart Requiem

The Mozart Requiem will be performed in the editionby Franz Beyer.



PopsThe Chieftains march 14–16, 2013

Kennedy Center Chamber Playersmarch 17, 2013Marissa Regni, violin Daniel Foster, violaDavid Hardy, celloAdditional NSO Principals Program to include:Nielsen Serenata in vano (1914) (Nordic Cool 2013)Prokofiev Quintet for Oboe, Clarinet, Violin, Viola,and Double Bass

FamilyTchaikovsky Discovers America, a CKME (Classical Kids Music Education) Productionmarch 24, 2013Courtney Lewis, conductor

Subscriptionmarch 28–30, 2013Marek Janowski, conductor**Arabella Steinbacher, violin (NSO Debut)Beethoven Violin ConcertoBlacher Orchestra-Variations on a Theme of PaganiniR. Strauss Tod und Verklärung

Subscriptionapril 4–6, 2013Hugh Wolff, conductorEmanuel Ax, pianoAlbert Rivering WatersChopin Piano Concerto No. 2Dvořák Symphony No. 5



Popsapril 18–20, 2013Chris Botti, trumpetSteven Reineke, conductor

Subscriptionapril 25–27, 2013Beyond the Score®jaap van zweden, conductor (NSO Debut)andreas haefliger, piano (April 25 and 27)wagenaar Cyrano de Bergerac, Overture*beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1(April 25 and 27)beyond the score® Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 (April 26)Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4

Subscriptionmay 2–4, 2013Christoph Eschenbach, conductor**Alisa Weilerstein, cello (May 2 and 4)Elgar Cello Concerto (May 2 and 4)Schnittke Symphony No. 6 (May 3)Shostakovich Symphony No. 5

Spring For Music 2013A Tribute to SlavaCarnegie Hallmay 11, 2013Christoph Eschenbach, conductorSchnittke Symphony No. 6Shostakovich Symphony No. 5

PopsThe Wizard and I: The Musical Journey of Stephen Schwartzmay 16–18, 2013Steven Reineke, conductor Jennifer Laura Thompson, vocalistJulia Murney, vocalistThe Washington Chorus



Capitol ConcertWest Lawn of the U. S. Capitolmay 26, 2013

Subscriptionmay 30–31, june 1, 2013John Adams, conductor**Jeremy Denk, piano (NSO Debut)Respighi Fontane di RomaRavel Piano Concerto in G majorAdams City Noir*

Subscriptionjune 6–8, 2013**Jakub Hrůša, conductor**Augustin Hadelich, violin (NSO Debut)**Nadezhda Serdyuk, mezzo-soprano (NSO Debut)The Washington Chorus, Julian Wachner, music directorMozart Symphony No. 25, K. 183Dvořák Violin ConcertoProkofiev Alexander Nevsky

Subscriptionjune 13–15, 2013**Matthew Halls, conductorDavid Hardy, celloRavel Le Tombeau de CouperinDutilleux Tout un monde lointainVaughan Williams Symphony No. 2, “A London Symphony”

Subscriptionjune 20–22, 2013**Krzysztof Urbanski, conductor (NSO Debut)Jean-Yves Thibaudet, pianoGrieg Suite No. 1 from Peer GyntMacMillan Piano Concerto No. 3, “The Mysteries of Light”* (June 20)Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 5 (June 21 and 22)Lutosławski Concerto for Orchestra



Capitol ConcertWest Lawn of the U. S. Capitoljuly 4, 2013

Capitol ConcertWest Lawn of the U. S. Capitolseptember 1, 2013

*First Performances by the National Symphony Orchestra**Designates a Young Artist

ContactThe John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts2700 F Street, NWWashington, DC 20566 www.kennedy-center.org

Tickets(202) 467-4600



Located just north of Washington, D.C. in arts-rich Montgomery County, Maryland,

Olney Theatre Center offers a diverse array of professional productions year-round that enrich, nurture, and challenge a broad range of artists, audiences, and students. One of two state theaters of Maryland, Olney Theatre Center is situated on 14 acres in the heart of the beautiful Washington-Baltimore-Frederick “triangle,” within easy access of all three cities.

CinderellaOn the Mainstagenovember 14–december 30, 2012Music by Richard RodgersBook and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

cinderella dreams of adventure and romance and unwittingly calls upon her fairy godmother with a wish to

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Center presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's

musical tale of magical proportions, CINDERELLA

with Terry Burrell (Fairy Godmother), Jessica Lauren

Ball (Cinderella) and Matt Kacergis (Christopher).

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attend the Prince’s Ball. Through this enchanting fairytale we learn that the impossible is possible and dreams truly can come true.

Spring AwakeningOn the Mainstage february 7–march 3, 2013 Music by Duncan SheikBook and lyrics by Steven Sater

winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion you will never forget. Entertainment Weekly called the music in this show “the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade.” (Recommended for ages 16 and up due to mature themes, language, and nudity)

Neville’s Island, A Comedy In Thick FogOn the Mainstageapril 4–28, 2013 By Tim FirthDirected by Martin Platt

follow four out-of-shape, middle-aged businessmen who, instead of completing a simple teambuilding exercise in England’s bucolic Lake District, succeed in being the first people ever to get shipwrecked on a tiny island in this tourist paradise. Neville’s Island…where The Office meets Lord of the Flies. (Recommended for ages 13 and up)

The SubmissionMulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Labmay 9–june 2, 2013By Jeff TalbottDirected by David Elliott

shaleeha g’ntamobi’s stirring new play about an alcoholic black mother and her card-sharp son trying to get out of the Projects has just been accepted into the nation’s preeminent theater festival. Trouble is, Shaleeha G’ntamobi doesn’t exist, except in the



imagination of wannabe white playwright Danny, who created her as a kind of affirmative-action nom-de-plume. Winner of the 2012 Outer Critics Circle John Gassner Award and the 2011 Laurents/Hatcher Award, The New York Times calls The Submission “a perky tale of racial pride and prejudice in the theatre.” (Recommended for ages 16 and up due to mature themes and language)

Angel Street (“Gaslight”)On the Historic Stagejune 20–july 14, 2013By Patrick HamiltonDirected by John Going

this victorian thriller focuses on a seemingly normal couple, the Manninghams. Is the handsome Jack Manningham a caring husband—or is he discreetly trying to drive his young wife Bella into insanity under the guise of kindness. It takes an extraordinarily dedicated Scotland Yard detective, the aptly named Inspector Rough, to unravel this delightfully twisted thriller. This is the first in an annual series of Olney Theatre Center Heritage Productions. Angel Street last thrilled audiences at Olney Theatre Center in 1950. (Recommended for ages 13 and up)

Carnival!On the Mainstageaugust 1–26, 2013Book by Michael StewartMusic & lyrics by Bob MerrillDirected by Martin Platt

based on the ever-popular 1953 film Lili and featuring the hit song “Love Makes The World Go Round,” Carnival! tells the story of a lonely orphan girl who literally runs away to join the circus—The Grande Imperial Cirque de Paris—which is in actuality a rather flea-bitten traveling troupe. There are magicians, trapezes, puppets, and romance in Carnival!—and all wrapped in some of the most wonderful Broadway music of all time. Variety calls Carnival! “a gem.” (Recommended for ages 5 and up)



Olney Theatre Center presents BEDLAM (Theatre Company) In rotating RepertoryMulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Labseptember 4–october 13, 2013

Saint JoanBy George Bernard Shaw

HamletBy William ShakespeareDirected by Eric Tucker

in the autumn, just as the leaves are turning, New York’s critically acclaimed BEDLAM Theatre brings you two great classics as you’ve never seen them before. Four actors (count them—four) bring Shakespeare and Shaw to vivid life, up close and personal. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes!

The Wall Street Journal’s Terry Teachout called BEDLAM’s production of Saint Joan “an unforgettable show…The most exciting George Bernard Shaw revival I’ve ever seen, bar none.” The Providence Journal called BEDLAM’s Hamlet “...a remarkable Hamlet—raw, vital, intense theatre, a production for all its quirkiness, is not to be missed. Tucker leads his band of players get to the heart of this great play.” (Recommended for ages 13 and up)

Tartuffe, or The HypocriteOn the Mainstageseptember 26–october 20, 2013By MolièreTranslated by Richard WilburDirected by Martin Platt

“oh, i may be devout—but I am human all the same…” Set in Modern Paris, Molière’s always relevant classic comedy Tartuffe, about a religious hypocrite and the home he invades, gets a vibrant makeover, and a Euro-pop score. The New York Times calls Tartuffe “Moliere’s hilarious raillery against religious fanatics, hypocrisy, and sex.” Molière once said, “It is a strange enterprise to make respectable people laugh.” (Recommended for ages 13 and up)




Once Upon a MattressOn the Mainstagenovember 14–december 29, 2013Music by Mary RodgersLyrics by Marshall BarerBook by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller,& Marshall Barer

the musical comedy that made Carol Burnett a star remains one of the great Broadway family shows of all time. If you thought you knew the story of The Princess and the Pea, you may be in for a walloping surprise! Carried on a wave of beguiling songs (by the daughter of Richard Rodgers and mom of Light in the Piazza’s composer Adam Guettel), a shy prince, a hen-pecked King, a Wicked Queen, and a one-of-a-kind Princess lead a cast of characters that will ensure that you’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again. A great show for the entire family during the Holiday Season. (Recommended for ages 5 and up)

ContactOlney Theatre Center2001 Olney-Sandy Spring RoadOlney, MD 20832www.olneytheatre.org

Tickets(301) 924-3400

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The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

Photo Credit: Max HirshfeldEncounter superb works of

modern art in an intimate setting at The Phillips Collection, an

internationally recognized museum in Washington’s vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood.

Paintings by Renoir and Rothko, Bonnard and O’Keeffe, van Gogh and Diebenkorn are among the many stunning impressionist and modern works that fill the museum’s distinctive building, which combines extensive new galleries with the family home of its founder, Duncan Phillips. The collection continues to develop with selective new acquisitions, many by contemporary artists.

Special exhibitions and frequent changes in the arrangement of the permanent collection mean that there’s something new on every visit to the Phillips. The museum’s Center for the Study of Modern Art offers stimulating Conversations with Artists, symposia, lectures, and more, while Sunday Concerts, Phillips after 5 programs, and other events provide additional food for thought. The museum also produces a vigorous, award-winning program of educational outreach that serves more than 6,000 students and teachers a year and indirectly reaches many tens of thousands more.

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exhibitions

Per Kirkeby: Paintings and Sculpture october 6, 2012–january 6, 2013

one of europe’s most celebrated living artists, Per Kirkeby (Danish, b. 1938), is a painter, sculptor, geologist, filmmaker, writer, and poet. The most comprehensive display of his work in the U.S. to date, the exhibition features an eclectic selection of 36 richly layered paintings and striking bronze models. Kirkeby’s art does not fit into a single style or movement; he believes that art, like science, is constantly in flux. His works incorporate

all aspects of natural history, from the progression of humanity to the scientific evolution of the world, reflecting the artist’s considerable curiosity about the infinite variety of life.

Picturing the Sublime: Photographs from the Joseph and Charlotte Lichtenberg Collection october 11, 2012–january 13, 2013

artists use the camera to capture the sublime beauty and human destruction of the natural world. Twelve photographs bring together iconic works by Ansel Adams and Brett Weston; contemporary examples by Edward Burtynsky, Lynn Davis, and Richard Misrach; and 19th century pictures by Francis Frith and Carleton Watkins.


Per Kirkeby, Dark Cave (The Dream about Uxmal and the Unknown Grottos of Yucatan),

1967. Oil, mixed media on Masonite, 48 x 48 in.

Courtesy Michael Werner Gallery, New York, London, and Berlin


Angels, Demons, and Savages: Pollock, Ossorio, Dubuffet february 9–may 12, 2013

this exhibition reveals a rare cross-cultural artistic dialogue between three prominent artists—the American painter Jackson Pollock (1912–1956); the Filipino-American artist and patron of European and American postwar art, Alfonso Ossorio (1916–1990); and the French painter Jean Dubuffet (1901–1985). Approximately 53 paintings and works on paper from 1945 to 1958 highlight visual affinities and inspired friendships among the three artists at pivotal moments in their careers. Organized by The Phillips Collection and the Parrish Art Museum, Water Mill, N.Y.

Intersections

intersections is a new series of contemporary art projects that explores—as the title suggests—the intriguing intersections between old and new traditions, modern and contemporary art practices, and museum spaces and artistic interventions. Whether engaging with the permanent collection or diverse spaces in the museum, the projects suggest new relationships with their own surprises.

Many of the projects also riff on the nontraditional nature of the museum’s galleries, sometimes activating spaces that are not typical exhibition areas with art produced specifically for those locations.


Jackson Pollock, Number 1, 1950(Lavender Mist), 1950. Oil, enamel, and

aluminum on canvas, 87 x 118 in.

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.


Sandra Cinto: One Day, After the Rain Vradenburg Café through december 30, 2013

composed of intricate ink and acrylic drawings on canvas that cover the café walls, One Day, After the Rain follows the movement of sunrise to nightfall, paying homage to Arthur Dove’s landscapes in The Phillips Collection. Sandra Cinto creates dreamlike environments with her art. “I am interested in passages of time marked by sun and moon, day and night, and the movement of water,” she says. “I chose the language of drawing because of its immediacy and direct character. My intention is to propose an immersive experience through color and form.”

Xavier Veilhan: IN(balance) Sant Building, Floor 1, and on the museum lawnat 21st and Q Streets november 3, 2012–february 10, 2013

the most elaborate Intersections project to date,(IN)balance is the first major museum presentation of Veilhan’s work in the U.S. It features approximately 15 recent pieces in various media, from sculpture and painting to installation and video work. The title refers to maintaining a balance between natural and social forces, and between new technologies and historical styles.


Xavier Veilhan, The Bear, 2010. Polyurethane, polyurethane paint, 97 x

69 1/4 x 53 1/2 in.

Private collection, New York © 2012 Veilhan / ADAGP, Paris, and ARS, New York


touring exhibition

To See as Artists See: American Art from The Phillips Collection Amon Carter Museum of American Art (Fort Worth, Texas) october 6, 2012–january 6, 2013

the first international exhibition organized by The Phillips Collection to feature an overview of the museum’s renowned American collection, To See as Artists See incorporates nearly 100 works by 68 artists, including outstanding paintings by George Inness, Winslow Homer, Maurice Prendergast, John Sloan, Arthur Dove, Georgia O’Keeffe, John Marin, Stuart Davis, Milton Avery, Jacob Lawrence, Adolph Gottlieb, Philip Guston, Richard Diebenkorn, Robert Motherwell, and many others. Since its opening in 1921, the Phillips has been an active champion of American art, singling out artists who followed their own vision independent of fashionable styles and schools. Its collection of American masterworks celebrates the very best of American art from the late 19th through the 20th centuries.

ContactThe Phillips Collection1600 21st Street Northwest Washington, DC 20009www.phillipscollection.org

Tickets(202) 387-2151


http://www.phillipscollection.org


The Harman Hall

Photo Credit: Tom ArbanThe shakespeare theatre Company’s innovative approach to Shakespeare and other classic

playwrights has earned it the reputation as the nation’s premier classical theatre company. By focusing on works with profound themes, complex characters, and poetic language written by Shakespeare, his contemporaries, and the playwrights he influenced, the Company’s artistic mission is unique among theatre companies: to present theatre of scope and size in an imaginative, skillful, and accessible American style that honors the playwrights’ language and intentions while viewing their work through a 21st century lens.

The Shakespeare Theatre Company endeavors to be an important resource to an expanded national and international community—as the nation’s premier destination for classic theatre, as a training ground for the next generation of theatre artists, and as a model provider of high-quality educational content for students and scholars.

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The National Theatre of Scotland’s The Strange Undoing of Prudencia HartLocal D.C. pub (to be announced at a later date)november 14–december 9, 2012

following a hit run at the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart is embarking on an international tour to share its dream-like journey of self discovery, magical moments, devilish encounters, and wittily wild karaoke. One wintry morning Prudencia Hart, an uptight academic, sets off to attend a conference in Kelso in the Scottish Borders and as the snow begins to fall, little does she know who or what awaits her there. Performed in an actual pub and inspired by the Border ballads, The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart will move and amuse as the peculiar twists in the tale unfold.

William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s DreamSidney Harman Hallnovember 15–december 30, 2012Directed by Ethan McSweeny

mismatched lovers hermia, Lysander, Demetrius, and Helena flee to the forest outside Athens, but they run into a supernatural squabble that will alter their destinies forever. Will mischievous Puck create harmony or cacophony within the forest? Will Bottom and his Mechanicals put on a successful show for the Duke? Love, magic, and wonder fill the air as dreams blend with reality in this must-see Shakespeare classic.

Sara Topham as Titania and Tim Campbell as Oberon in the Shakespeare

Theatre Company’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by

Ethan McSweeny.

Photo by Scott Suchman\


Théâtre de l’Atelier’s Les Liaisons DangereusesFrench with English subtitlesLansburgh Theatre (450 7th Street NW)december 6–9, 2012

acclaimed actor and director John Malkovich (Dangerous Liaisons, Places in the Heart) directs a new French-language revival of Les Liaisons Dangereuses direct from the Théâtre de l’Atelier in Paris. Playing to praise from both critics and audiences in Paris, this version of Les Liaisons incorporates several modern twists (from tweets to texts) in this classic story of sex, revenge, and the decadence of the French aristocracy. Les Liaisons Dangereuses tells the story of aristocratic French rivals the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vincomte de Valmont, both embroiled in a decadent life of amorous games and vengeful seduction. Set among the ranks of France’s pre-Revolutionary Ancien Régime, Les Liaisons reveals not only the pitfalls of revenge, but also the exploits of a powerful and corrupt aristocracy. Support for Les Liaisons Dangereuses is provided by the Laura Pels Foundation and the French American Cultural Foundation.

Eugene O’Neill’s HughieLansburgh Theatrejanuary 31–march 17, 2013Directed by Doug Hughes

one of eugene O’Neill’s later works, Hughie is a commanding study of Erie Smith, a man whose illusions of a grand lifestyle are wavering after the death of the stranger who quietly validated his larger-than-life confidence. Erie is searching for a new person to affirm his transparent fantasies or else be forced to face his own crushing self-pity. Hughie stands to transfix its audience with the raw force wrought by one of O’Neill’s most stirring characters.

The Hero/Traitor RepertoryThe First in the Clarice Smith Repertory Series

the shakespeare theatre Company is pleased to have the Robert H. Smith Family Foundation sponsor the newly established Clarice Smith Repertory Series, featuring plays in repertory




each season for the next three years. “This sponsorship will help the Shakespeare Theatre Company fulfill one of my most vital artistic objectives, to regularly incorporate repertory into our annual mainstage programming as well as educate and engage our audience in this important work,” said Artistic Director Michael Kahn. Clarice Smith stated she is happy to be able to assist Michael Kahn in achieving his goals for the company. “Michael’s work has always been an inspiration and of the highest caliber. I am pleased to honor him in this way,” Smith said. In the series’ first presentation, Shakespeare’s Coriolanus will play in repertory with Schiller’s Wallenstein, both featuring themes of war, leadership, responsibility, and loss.

William Shakespeare’s CoriolanusSidney Harman Hallmarch 28–june 2, 2013Directed by David Muse

a mighty hero, Caius Martius, earns the new name of “Coriolanus” for his triumphs. However, his inflexible self-belief and contempt for popular rule cause him to be condemned as a traitor and sent into exile. Desiring revenge against the Romans who banished him, he befriends his blood enemy, Aufidius, to launch an assault on his beloved city. Rome, in its terror, pleads with Coriolanus to end his crusade for vengeance. Directed by David Muse, former STC Associate Artistic Director, Coriolanus blurs the lines between hero and traitor in this politically driven tragedy.

Friedrich Schiller’s WallensteinSidney Harman Hallmarch 29–may 31, 2013Translated and freely adapted by Robert PinskyDirected by Michael Kahn

stc is proud to announce a newly commissioned adaptation and translation of Friedrich Schiller’s Wallenstein by former poet-laureate Robert Pinsky. Wallenstein, one of Germany’s greatest dramatic works, follows the famous general Albrecht von Wallenstein at the height of his influence and power during the Thirty Years’ War. Leading Europe’s most powerful army,


Wallenstein is caught between his ambition and the Emperor’s growing distrust. He must decide either to stay loyal to his king and lose his power or to betray his country for greater gain. STC Artistic Director Michael Kahn directs his second Schiller play, following the success of Don Carlos, which The Baltimore Sun called “a splendid production.” Wallenstein was commissioned through the generous support of The Beech Street Foundation.

William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s TaleLansburgh Theatremay 9–june 23, 2013Directed by Rebecca Bayla TaichmanCo-produced with McCarter Theatre Center

a celebration in the art of storytelling, STC presents The Winter’s Tale, one of Shakespeare’s late romances. Traveling through time, visiting the austere court at Sicilia and the bright sea shore of Bohemia, two generations transcend torment and obsession. The Winter’s Tale is a compassionate and dazzling saga that tells the tale of King Leontes, who is overcome with jealousy when he believes his pregnant wife Hermione and his good friend King Polixenes are lovers. STC revisits this classic piece with imagination and wit.

Youth and Family Series Presentations

I, PeaseblossomThe Forum in Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW)january 23–26, 2013Written and performed by Tim Crouch

the story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream as re-lived through the fevered nightmares of Shakespeare’s most neglected fairy. Funny, heart-breaking, and ever-so-slightly crazed, I, Peaseblossom is a gloriously anarchic dream of a “dream,” perfect for children and adults alike.

I, MalvolioThe Forum in Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW)january 23–26, 2013Written and performed by Tim Crouch




i, malvolio is the story of Twelfth Night told through the eyes of Shakespeare’s most pent-up steward. It is a charged, hilarious, and often unsettling rant from a man who was “notoriously wronged.” In this story of lost dignity, prudery, practical jokes, and bullying, Malvolio draws his audience into the madness of Shakespeare’s play and makes it his own.

ContactShakespeare Theatre CompanyLansburgh Theatre450 7th Street NYWashington, DC 20004

Sidney Harman Hall610 F Street NWWashington, DC 20004www.shakespearetheatre.org

Tickets(202) 547-1122

The Harman Hall

Photo Credit: Tom Arban

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Recipient of the 2009 regional Theatre Tony Award®, Signature Theatre is a non-profit professional

theater company in Arlington, Virginia dedicated to producing contemporary musicals and plays, reinventing classic musicals, and developing new work. Under the leadership of co-founder and Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and Managing Director Maggie Boland, Signature has presented 38 world premiere productions and is renowned for combining Broadway-quality productions with intimate playing spaces.

In addition to hosting the finest talent from the DC metropolitan area and New York, Signature has been home to such theatre luminaries as Chita Rivera, George Hearn, Hunter Foster, Emily Skinner, Marc Kudisch, Judy Kuhn, John Kander and Fred Ebb, Cameron Mackintosh, Terrence McNally, and the company’s signature composer, Stephen Sondheim. Since its founding in 1989, Signature has won 72 Helen Hayes Awards for excellence in the Washington, DC region’s professional theater and has been honored with 305 nominations.

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The cast of Hairspray

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DreamgirlsThe MAXnovember 13, 2012–january 6, 2013Book and lyrics by Tom EyenMusic by Henry KriegerOriginal Broadway production directed and choreographed by Michael BennettOrchestrations by Harold WheelerDirected by Matthew Gardiner

winner of six Tony Awards®, 1981. First a smash on Broadway, then an Oscar Award®-winning motion picture, Dreamgirls captures the spirit and hope of Motown when a struggling girl group from Chicago makes it big. In a business controlled by men, the female trio fights for recognition, fellowship, and love as superstardom challenges their musical and cultural identity. A rich, glowing spectacle about the price of show-biz success, Dreamgirls sizzles with sparkling dance and R&B soul. This special holiday event at Signature Theatre features the hit songs “Dreamgirls,” “And I Am Telling You,” and “One Night Only.”

“…a seismic emotional jolt that sends the audience, as one, right out of its wits. Broadway history was made...beautiful and heartbreaking.”–The New York Times

Shakespeare’s R&JThe MAXfebruary 5–march 3, 2013Adapted and directed by Joe Calarco

four young men. One scarf. Shakespeare’s transcendent saga of forbidden love is reimagined in a brave and bold in-the-round setting. A repressive, all-male Catholic boarding school bans Romeo and Juliet in favor of Latin conjugations and the Ten Commandments. Four students unearth a secret copy and steal into the night to recite the prohibited tale of adolescent passion.

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Cedric Neal in Dreamgirls

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While it begins as a lark, the story gradually draws the boys into a discovery of universal truth that parallels their own coming-of-age. A riveting drama within a drama, Shakespeare’s R&J transcends the boundaries between play and player.

“A small miracle…truly astonishing.”–The New York Times

Hello, Dolly!Ford’s Theatremarch 15–may 18, 2013Book by Michael StewartMusic & lyrics by Jerry HermanBased on the play “The Matchmaker” by Thornton WilderDirected by Eric Schaeffer

winner of 10 Tony Awards®, including “Best Musical.” One of the greatest musicals ever written, Hello, Dolly! brings to life the tale of Dolly Levi and celebrates the search for love. In an inspired new production, Signature Theatre joins forces with Ford’s Theatre to reinterpret this glorious classic tale. Playing matchmaker for herself this time, Dolly woos the impervious Mr. Horace Vandergelder, while also finding mates for two bumbling shopkeepers and persuading Horace to approve his niece’s marriage—all in a day’s work! Hello, Dolly! is a delectable treat for the whole family.

Eric Schaeffer directs this classic American musical based on Thornton Wilder’s The Matchmaker. Featuring the unforgettable songs “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” “Elegance,” and “Hello, Dolly!,” this lush new production—staged at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC—promises to delight!

“Hello, Dolly! is a musical comedy dream.”–New York Herald Tribune

Crimes of the HeartThe MAXapril 2–28, 2013Written by Beth HenleyDirected by Aaron Posner

a new production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Acclaimed director Aaron Posner (Theater J’s The Chosen, Folger Theatre’s Arcadia and Orestes: A Tragic Romp) makes his Signature Theatre

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debut with a new interpretation of Beth Henley’s dark comic-tragedy. The three eccentric Magrath sisters reunite at their Old Granddaddy’s home in Mississippi when Babe, the youngest, shoots her husband because she “didn’t like his looks.” The quintessential dysfunctional family, the sisters must now deal with past relationships and past resentments, while also trying to come to terms with the consequences of their crimes from their heart. Emotionally deranged and laugh-out-loud funny, Crimes of the Heart ignites a tragically comic family feud of epic scale.

“From time to time, a play comes along that restores one’s faith in our theatre.”–New York magazine

CompanyThe MAXmay 21–june 30, 2013Book by George FurthMusic & lyrics by Stephen SondheimDirected by Eric Schaeffer

fresh from directing the critically acclaimed production of Sondheim’s Follies on Broadway, Eric Schaeffer brings a new production of Company to the Signature stage—produced here for the first time in 20 years. On his 35th birthday, Bobby, a commitment-phobic bachelor, searches for the answers to love and life in New York City. While enjoying the company of some lovely ladies, he observes both the joys and pitfalls of marriage from his five quirky couple friends. But is he ready? Only Bobby can find the answer in this witty and piercing examination of matrimony. For how else can you treat marriage, but as a comedy?

This “Best Musical” Tony Award®-winner is pure Sondheim, featuring classics including “Being Alive,” “Side by Side,” “Another Hundred People,” and “The Ladies Who Lunch.”

Cabaret Series—2012/13

signature theatre will also continue its special Cabaret Performances this season. The cabarets remain an extension of the company’s steadfast commitment to musical theater and presented in true Signature style—with a mix of traditional and cabaret-table seating, plus drinks and light fare from Ali’s Bar. Evoking a genuine

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and lively nightclub atmosphere, the cabaret performances are presented in the intimate setting of the ARK Theatre. In addition to Holiday Follies, Signature’s annual celebration featuring holiday favorites and stockings full of cheer, the 2012/13 Cabaret line-up includes:

Euan Mortonjanuary 9–12, 2013

euan morton, tony Award® nominee and star of Signature’s Chess, is back with a new solo cabaret act. Featuring reinterpreted Broadway standards, songs from his most recent album, and Euan’s signature humor, you won’t soon forget this evening!

Nova Y. Paytonmarch 13–16, 2013

after bringing audiences to their feet as Motormouth Maybelle in Signature’s smash hit Hairspray, Ms. Payton returns to the Signature stage! Nova sings a songbook that features everything from R&B soul to Broadway. She is sure to blow the roof off of our intimate 110 seat ARK Theatre.

Lost Songs of Broadway: 1970smay 29–june 1, 2013

the perfect companion to Signature’s production of Company. Here, audiences will be treated to some songs from 1970s Broadway musicals that didn’t fare quite so well. Revisit some incredible gems that we’ve dug out of the trunk while savoring the disco groove.

ContactSignature Theatre4200 Campbell AvenueArlington, VA 22206www.signature-theatre.org

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“I then bequeath the whole of my property...to the United States of America, to found at Washington,

under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an Establishment for the increase & diffusion of knowledge among men.”

Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research facilities.

National Museum of African AmericanHistory and Culture

the national museum of African American History and Culture was established in 2003 by an Act of Congress, making it the 19th Smithsonian Institution museum. It is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American

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Exterior of The Donald W. Reynolds Center

for American Art and Portraiture, home to the National Portrait Gallery

and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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life, art, history, and culture. Construction is expected to be completed in 2015.

ContactNational Museum of African American History and CultureSecond Floor, East Wing14th Street and Constitution AvenueWashington, DC 20004http://nmaahc.si.edu/

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African Art Museum

exhibits the finest examples of traditional and contemporary art from the entire continent of Africa. Highlights: The Walt Disney-Tishman African Art Collection.

African Cosmos: Stellar Artsjune 20, 2012–december 9, 2012see some 90 African art objects that were inspired by astronomical observations and phenomena, including rainbows and eclipses.

Lalla Essaydi: Revisionsmay 9, 2012–february 24, 2013diverse media works from Moroccan-born artist Lalla Essaydi’s photographic series, as well as rarely seen paintings and installations, are featured.

African Mosaic: Celebrating a Decade of Collectingnovember 19, 2010–indefinitelythe diversity and outstanding quality of Africa’s arts are reflected in some 112 objects collected by the museum during the past 10 years.


An interior architectural rendering of

the forthcoming Smithsonian's

National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.,

expected to open in 2015.

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The Walt Disney-Tishman African Art Collection Highlightsmay 18, 2009–october 13, 2013on view are 60 objects and four in the lobby from this comprehensive 525-piece collection of African art representing 20 African countries and 75 peoples and covering five centuries of African art.

Ceramics at the National Museum of African Artjanuary 14, 1998–indefinitelydrawn from the museum’s extensive collection of ceramic works, 14 vessels represent various regions of the African continent.

Pavilion Sculpturesindefinitelysculptures and objects from the collection are displayed in the Pavilion and rotated regularly.

ContactAfrican Art Museum950 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20560www.africa.si.edu

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National Air and Space Museum

twenty-three galleries exhibiting hundreds of aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, and other flight-related artifacts. Highlights: 1903 Wright Flyer, Spirit of St. Louis, SpaceShipOne, Apollo 11 command module, Hubble Space Telescope test vehicle.

Fly Marines! The Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation: 1912–2012january 14, 2012–january 6, 2013see artwork and artifacts tracing the 100-year history of Marine Corps aviation.


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AirCraft: The Jet as Artnovember 25, 2011–november 25, 2012jeffery milstein’s supersized images of aircraft in flight transform aviation technology into fine art.

Pioneers of Flight, Barron Hiltonnovember 19, 2010–permanentthis gallery features famous “firsts” and record-setting aviators during the 1920s and 1930s.

Moving Beyond Earthnovember 19, 2009–permanentexplore the achievements and challenges of human spaceflight in the United States during the space shuttle and space station era.

Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)april 24, 2008–indefinitelyon view are six aircraft—Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). America by Airnovember 17, 2007–permanentthis exhibition traces the history of commercial air transportation in the U.S. from 1914 to today and discusses how technological innovations have revolutionized air travel.

The Wright Brothers & The Invention of the Aerial Ageoctober 11, 2003–indefinitelythis exhibition presents the Wrights’ technical achievements and examines the cultural impact of early powered flight.


The 1903 Wright Flyer hangs in the Milestones of Flight Gallery.

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Voyage—A Journey Through Our Solar Systemoctober 17, 2001–permanentthis outdoor exhibition brings to life the great distances between the planets through a scale model of our solar system at one ten-billionth actual size.

Explore the Universeseptember 21, 2001–permanentlearn what scientists think our universe is like, how the present scientific view of the universe came to be, how our universe is being shaped today, and what mysteries remain.

Space Racemay 16, 1997–permanentthis exhibition traces the competition in space between the U.S. and the former Soviet Union from its origins in the 1950s to the recent international cooperation. How Things Flyseptember 20, 1996–permanentthis interactive gallery explains the basic principles of air and space flight through hands-on activities.

Legend, Memory, and the Great War in the Air (WWI Aviation)november 13, 1991–permanentthis gallery features the emergence of air power in World War I and reexamines the reality and the romantic image of this war. Voyager: Around the World without a Pit Stopseptember 14, 1986–permanentthis exhibit features the Voyager, the first aircraft to fly around the world without landing or refueling.

Looking at Earthmay 8, 1986–permanentthis gallery traces the development of technology for viewing Earth from balloons, aircraft, and spacecraft.



The Golden Age of Flightapril 5, 1984–permanentamericans were wild about aviation in the 1920s and 1930s, the period between the two world wars that came to be known as the Golden Age of Flight.

Jet Aviationjuly 1, 1981–permanentthis gallery illustrates the first 40 years of jet aviation (1939–1979), including the evolution of commercial and military jet aircraft.

The Samuel P. Langley Gallery of Early Flightmarch 26, 1980–permanentthe early history of the airplane from antiquity through the first decade of powered flight is told.

U.S.S. Starship Enterprise Modelindefinitelythis model of the starship Enterprise was used in the filming of the Star Trek TV show, which ran from 1966 to 1969.

Exploring the Planets1979–permanentthis exhibition highlights the history and achievements of planetary exploration, both Earth-based and by spacecraft.

Apollo to the Moonjuly 1, 1976–permanentthis exhibition traces NASA’s manned space program from 1961 to 1972.

Lunar Exploration Vehiclesjuly 1, 1976–permanentThis exhibition gallery highlights NASA lunar surface exploration.

Milestones of Flightjuly 1, 1976–permanent



this gallery features famous airplanes and spacecraft that exemplify the major achievements in the history of flight.

Sea-Air Operationsjuly 1, 1976–permanentthe focus of this gallery is overwater flight, including aircraft carrier operations from 1911 to the present.

World War II Aviationjuly 1, 1976–permanentthe story of World War II is too big for a single gallery, so this one focuses on land-based fighter aviation.

Outdoor Sculptures: Air and Space Museumjuly 1, 1976–permanentSee Ad Astra by Richard Lippold and Continuum by Charles O. Perry outside the museum’s entrances and Delta Solar by Alejandro Otero on the museum’s west side.

Welcome Centerjuly 1, 1976–permanentwelcome center features selected artifacts and an information desk where information specialists assist visitors.

ContactNational Air and Space MuseumIndependence Avenue at 6th Street, SWWashington, DC 20560www.nasm.si.edu/

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National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

displays hundreds of aviation and space artifacts that are too large to exhibit in the museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., along with thousands of small flight-related artifacts.


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Highlights: Space Shuttle Discovery, B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay, Concorde, Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird, Boeing Stratoliner.

Japanese American Pioneers of the Jet Agemay 2007–indefinitelyphotographs and memorabilia provide a peek at the role Japanese-American stewardesses played in Pan American World Airways’ efforts in the mid-1950s to become the pre-eminent carrier over the Pacific.

World War II Prints by Robert Taylorearly march 2006–rotating exhibitionPrints by Robert Taylor depict World War II.

James S. McDonnell Space Hangarnovember 1, 2004–permanentsome 160 large space and missile artifacts and 500 smaller space history artifacts are on view to illustrate the scope of space exploration history.

Balloonamaniadecember 15, 2003–permanentsome 400 objects from the museum’s collection of ballooning memorabilia illustrate how ballooning captured the public’s imagination during the 18th century in Europe and America.

Boeing Aviation Hangardecember 15, 2003–permanentmore than 160 aircraft are currently on view to illustrate the scope of aviation history, including military, commercial, business, sports, and pre-1920 aviation and vertical flight (helicopters).

ContactNational Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center14390 Air and Space Museum ParkwayChantilly, Virginia 20151www.nasm.si.edu/

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Smithsonian American Art Museum

artworks—including paintings, sculpture, photographs, folk art, and decorative arts from the colonial period to today—offer an unparalleled record of the American experience. Highlights: Lunder Conservation Center; Luce Foundation Center for American Art, a public study center with more than 3,300 artworks to explore; Kogod Courtyard with free, public Wi-Fi internet access.

Abstract Drawingsjune 15, 2012–january 6, 2013some 46 works on paper reveal the rich possibilities of abstraction as a mode of artistic expression.

Inventing a Better Mousetrap: Patent Models from the Rothschild Collectionnovember 11, 2011–november 3, 2013back on view are 32 models for 19th century inventions submitted to the Patent Office by inventors from across the United States that illustrate the imaginative fervor and amazing craftsmanship of the era.


The modern and contemporary

art collection is located in the

Lincoln Gallery of the Smithsonian

American Art Museum.

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Watch This! New Directions in the Artof the Moving Imagedecember 10, 2010–indefinitelyin this permanent gallery dedicated to the media arts, the museum examines the history and the latest developments in the art of the moving image.

Thomas Moran Landscapesmay 8, 2009–permanenton view are three large landscape paintings by Thomas Moran.

Sculptures by Paul Manshipjuly 15, 2007–indefinitelyfrom the museum’s collection of nearly 500 works by Paul Manship (1885–1966) are 25 of his graceful sculptures.

David Beck’s MVSEVMjuly 1, 2006–permanentdavid beck created MVSEVM, an exquisitely crafted world in miniature; the work reflects the neoclassical architecture of the building, from the 1840s to the present day.

American Artthrough 1940july 1, 2006–permanentthis exhibition links artworks to major moments in America’s past in nine thematic sections in 31 galleries.

American Experiencejuly 1, 2006–permanentthese introductory galleries feature landscapes from across the U.S. that convey a sense of place, paintings by Edward Hopper, and photographs of outdoor sculptures by Lee Friedlander.


The entrance to the American Experience

gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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With Liberty: Folk Art from the Smithsonian American Art Museumjuly 1, 2006–permanentthese galleries serve as a reminder that not all artists are formally trained, and that the making of art is as much an act of passion as of intellect.

Art Since 1945july 1, 2006–permanenton view is modern and contemporary art, including works from Color Field, Abstract Expressionism, and Pop Art.

Modern and Contemporary Artjuly 1, 2006–permanentlocated in the Lincoln Gallery with soaring arches, this exhibition features modern and contemporary art.

Lunder Conservation Centerjuly 1, 2006–permanentthe lunder conservation Center provides the public with a unique opportunity to watch through glass walls conservators at work.

Luce Foundation Center for American Artjuly 1, 2006–permanentthe luce foundation Center for American Art is the first visible art storage and study center in Washington that showcases more than 3,300 artworks from the museum’s permanent collection.

Preamble by Mike Wilkinsjuly 1, 2006–permanentusing 51 license plates, Mike Wilkins created Preamble to honor the bicentennial of the United States Constitution.

Outdoor Sculptures: Modern Head and Vaquero1987–indefinitelythe sculptures Modern Head by Roy Lichtenstein and Vaquero by Luis Jimenez Jr. are located outside the F and G Street entrances.



ContactAmerican Art Museum750 9th Street, NW, Suite 3100Washington, DC 20001www.americanart.si.edu

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National Museum of American HistoryKenneth E. Behring Center

devoted to the scientific, cultural, social, technological, and political development of the United States. Highlights: Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired the national anthem; Washington’s uniform; Jefferson’s lap desk; Dorothy’s ruby slippers; family programs.

Girl Scouts 1912-2012june 1, 2012–tbacelebrate the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts by learning about the organization’s history.

American Storiesapril 12, 2012–tbasee more than 100 historic and cultural touchstones of American history from the museum’s vast holdings.

Snowboardingfebruary 20, 2012–tbalearn about the history of snowboarding and see the Snurfer, one of the earliest snowboard prototypes.

You Must Remember Thisfebruary 1, 2012–rotating exhibitionsee costumes worn by movie stars and other memorabilia from Warner Bros. Studio.


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The First Ladiesnovember 19, 2011–indefinitelyview two dozen dresses worn by former first ladies.

Pictures for Everyonemay 3, 2011–tbathe images on view explore how 19th century audiences received and shared visual information that crossed many barriers, including those of race, class, and language.

Sweet & Sourmarch 17, 2011–tbalearn about the evolution of Chinese food in the U.S. and the long history of Chinese immigration in this case. COBOLmarch 17, 2011–tbalearn about cobol, or Common Business Oriented Language, one of the first computer-programming languages to run successfully on different brands of computers, in this case.

Two Key Smithsonian Figures: Leonard Carmichael and Frank Taylordecember 22, 2010–tbathis display case honors two people instrumental in the creation of the National Museum of American History.

1939november 24, 2010–tbathis small exhibition reveals how Americans used entertainment to distract themselves during a turbulent year when the country was recovering from the Great Depression and World War II loomed—1939.

The Mexican Revolution! American Legacyseptember 16, 2010–tbaobjects in this case reveal how U.S. involvement in the Mexican Revolution affected politics and society on both sides of the border.



Celluloid: The First Plasticearly june 2010–tbaa range of objects made from celluloid, the world’s first commercially successful plastic, are highlighted in this case. Stories on Moneyjune 11, 2009–indefinitelythis exhibition explores the history of money—coinage and currency—from the earliest times to the present and showcases objects from the museum’s National Numismatic Collection.

On the Water: Stories from Maritime Americamay 22, 2009–permanentthis exhibition traces American maritime history from 18th century sailing ships, to 19th century steamboats and fishing craft, to today’s huge container ships.

The Star-Spangled Banner: The Flag that Inspired the National Anthemnovember 21, 2008–permanentthe sight of those “broad stripes and bright stars” inspired Francis Scott Key to write a song that eventually became the United States national anthem.

Landmark Objectsnovember 21, 2008–permanentsix large, iconic artifacts in the main corridor of each wing highlight the key themes of the exhibitions in that wing.

Artifact Walls: Mall Entrance Corridornovember 21, 2008–permanenton view in floor-to-ceiling, glass-fronted walls on both sides of the Mall entrance are objects highlighting the depth and breadth of the museum’s permanent collection and our nation’s rich and diverse history.



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Artifact Walls: Constitution Avenue Entrance Corridornovember 21, 2008–permanenton view in floor-to-ceiling, glass-fronted walls on both sides of the Constitution Avenue entrance are objects highlighting the depth and breadth of the museum’s permanent collection and our nation’s rich and diverse history.

The Price of Freedom: Americans at Warnovember 11, 2004–permanentthis exhibition surveys the history of America’s military from the Colonial Era to the present conflict in Iraq.

Taking America to Lunch april 13, 2004–permanenton view are more than 50 children’s and workers’ illustrated metal lunch boxes and beverage containers dating from the 1890s through the 1980s to celebrate the history and endurance of American lunch boxes.

America on the Move november 22, 2003–permanentthis exhibition examines how transportation—from 1876 to 1999—has shaped our American identity.

Within These Walls...may 16, 2001–permanentthe house and the exhibition that surrounds it tell the stories of five of the many families who lived there from the mid-1760s to 1945 and made history in their kitchens and parlors, through everyday choices and personal acts of courage and sacrifice.

The American Presidency: A Glorious Burdennovember 15, 2000–permanentthis exhibition of more than 900 objects related to the 43 men who have held the nation’s highest office explores the public, personal, ceremonial, and executive boundaries of the presidency.

Electricity: Lighting a Revolutionpermanent



this exhibition reveals how Thomas Edison’s incandescent electric light bulb and other inventions transformed our world.

Outdoor Sculptures: Gwenfritz and Infinityjune 1, 1967–permanentSee Gwenfritz by Alexander Calder on the northwest grounds and Infinity by Jose de Rivera outside the museum’s Mall entrance.

Gunboat Philadelphia1964–permanentbuilt in 1776, the gunboat Philadelphia is the oldest American fighting vessel in existence.

Musical Instruments Gallerypermanentthe musical instruments Gallery presents samples of instruments and music relating to the history, performance styles, and techniques of European and American music and the development of musical instruments dating from the 17th century. Power Machinery1964–permanentthis hall follows the development of the increasingly efficient power machinery that helped the United States become a world leader during the Industrial Revolution.

The Miniature World of Faith Bradford: The Dolls’ Housepermanentthis dollhouse and its 800 miniature furnishings represent a romantic view of the life of a large and affluent American family in the early 1900s.

ContactAmerican History Museum1400 Constitution Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20004www.americanhistory.si.edu

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National Museum of the American Indian

home to one of the largest and most diverse collections of Native art and historical and cultural objects; exhibitions are designed in collaboration with Native communities from across the hemisphere. Highlights: Who We Are, introductory film, in the Lelawi Theater; wall of gold objects; Geronimo’s rifle in Our Peoples gallery; Mitsitam Cafe featuring a Native-inspired menu.

A Song for the Horse Nationoctober 29, 2011–january 7, 2013this exhibition presents the epic story of the horse’s influence on American Indian tribes from the 1600s to the present.

Orientation Exhibition Casesnovember 13, 2008–indefinitelythese nine exhibition cases introduce the themes of the museum’s exhibitions.

Outdoor Sculpturesseptember 21, 2007–indefinitelysee Buffalo Dancer II by George Rivera (Pueblo of Pojoaque) outside the main entrance and Always Becoming by Nora Naranjo-Morse (Santa Clara Pueblo) outside the Maryland Ave. entrance.

Return to a Native Place: Algonquian Peoples of Chesapeakenovember 13, 2006–permanentthis small display provides an overview of the history of the Native peoples of the Chesapeake Bay region.


Southwest corner of the National Museum of the

American Indian at night.

Photo by R.A. Whiteside


Our Universes: Traditional Knowledge ShapesOur Worldseptember 21, 2004–permanentfocusing on native cosmology and organized around one solar year, this exhibition explores the annual ceremonies of Native peoples as a window on their ancestral teachings.

Our Peoples: Giving Voice to Our Historiesseptember 21, 2004–permanentthis exhibition discusses events that shaped the lives and outlook of Native peoples from 1491 to the present.

Our Lives: Contemporary Life and Identitiesseptember 21, 2004–permanentthis exhibition examines the identities of Native peoples in the 21st century, and how those identities—both individual and communal—are the results of deliberate, often difficult choices made in challenging circumstances.

Window on Collections: Many Hands, Many Voicesseptember 21, 2004–permanentthese permanent displays feature more than 3,500 items from the museum’s collection that reveal the remarkable breadth and diversity of Native American objects.

Indoor Sculptures: Tsimshian Totem Pole and Sacred Rain Arrowindefinitelysee the Tsimshian Totem Pole by David Boxley and Sacred Rain Arrow by Allan Houser.

ContactNational Museum of the American IndianFourth Street & Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20560www.nmai.si.edu

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National Museum of the American IndianGeorge Gustav Heye Center

the new york Museum presents the lifeways and traditions of Native people throughout the hemisphere through an active schedule of exhibitions, family programs, performances and film screenings. Highlights: The Diker Pavilion of Native Arts and Cultures, daily film screenings, Resource Center and numerous public programs throughout the year.

Infinity of Nations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian october 23, 2010–october 25, 2020this exhibition of some 700 works of Native art from throughout North, Central, and South America demonstrates the breadth of the museum’s renowned collection and highlight the historic importance of many of these iconic objects.

ContactAlexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House One Bowling Green New York, NY 10004www.gsa.gov/portal/category/101315

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Anacostia Community Museum

examines, documents, and interprets the impact of historical and contemporary social issues on urban communities. Highlights: Dynamic rotating exhibitions that explore various aspects of urban community life, including such issues as modernization, cultural encounters, environmental change, gentrification, employment, and globalization.

Separate and Unequaled: Black Baseball in the District of Columbianovember 10, 2008–indefinitelythis small exhibition provides an overview of the popularity


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of African American baseball teams played on segregated fields in Washington, D.C., from Reconstruction to the second half of the 20th century.

Outdoor Sculpturemay 26, 2004–permanentReal Justice was created by Washington, D.C.’s metal sculptor Allen Uzikee Nelson.

ContactAnacostia Community Museum1901 Fort Place, SEWashington, DC 20020www.anacostia.si.edu/

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Arts and Industries Buildingthe arts and Industries Building has a special role among Smithsonian buildings—as the original home of the National Museum. It opened in 1881 in time for the inaugural ball of President James A. Garfield. See the online exhibition Baird’s Dream: History of the Arts and Industries Building. Highlights: A working carousel is located on the Mall outside of the building.

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Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum

the only museum in the nation devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design, Cooper-Hewitt presents compelling perspectives on the impact of design on daily life through


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exhibitions and educational programs on-site and online. Housed in the historic Andrew Carnegie mansion, Cooper-Hewitt’s collections include wall coverings, product design and decorative arts, textiles, drawings, prints, and graphic design. Highlights: Rotating design exhibitions and dynamic education programs for people of all ages.

ContactCooper-Hewitt National Design Museum2 East 91st Street New York, NY 10128 www.cooperhewitt.org

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Freer Gallery of Art

houses one of the premier collections of Asian art, with objects dating from Neolithic times to the early 20th century, as well as the world’s most important collection of works by James McNeill Whistler. Highlights: Chinese paintings, Indian sculpture, Islamic painting and metalware, Japanese lacquer, Korean ceramics, Whistler’s Peacock Room.

Silk Road Luxuries from Chinanovember 5, 2011–indefinitelyview exceptional examples of tableware and other functional objects crafted by Chinese artisans, who were influenced by new techniques and materials used in foreign luxury goods that were traded along the Silk Road. Also featured are portions of an elaborate stone burial couch for the tomb of one of the traders from Sogdiana (modern-day Uzbekistan and Tajikistan).

Cranes and Clouds: The Korean Art of Ceramic Inlaynovember 5, 2011–indefinitelysee how the distinctive Korean ceramic decoration technique—


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sanggam—that made stamped or carved motifs appear to float within a limpid green glaze evolved.

Chinese Ceramics: 10th–13th Centurynovember 5, 2011–indefinitelychinese ceramics highlight glazes and the skills of Song dynasty artisans.

The Peacock Room Comes to Americaapril 9, 2011–spring 2013 (tba)restored to its appearance in 1908, the Peacock Room’s special exhibition highlights “points of contacts” between American and Asian art.

Ancient Chinese Jades and Bronzes november 20, 2010–indefinitelymore than 100 of the Freer’s jades and bronzes—among the greatest treasures of Chinese art outside China—are on view.

Freer & Whistler: Points of Contactfebruary 23, 2008–indefinitelySome 23 oil paintings represent a choice selection of the more than 1,300 paintings, prints, and drawings by Whistler from the gallery’s collection.

Arts of the Indian Subcontinent and the Himalayasoctober 16, 2004–indefinitelythis exhibition showcases the extraordinary range of South Asian and Himalayan art. The Religious Art of Japandecember 21, 2002–indefinitelyimportant works from the Freer’s collection of Japanese religious art are exhibited.

Entrance Sculpturespermanentsee two huge sculptures of Japanese warriors and a large stone Buddhist sculpture.



Outdoor Sculpture: Twisted Form by Shiro Hayamipermanent

Twisted Form (Traveler’s Guardian Spirit)by Shiro HayamiArts of the Islamic Worldmay 3, 1998–indefinitelythe works on view here represent the three principal media for artistic expression in the Islamic world: architecture, the arts of the book, and the arts of the object.

ContactFreer Gallery of Art/Arthur M. Sackler Gallery1050 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20013www.asia.si.edu/

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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

displays the art of our time in a cylindrical building and adjoining plaza and sunken sculpture garden. Highlights: In-depth collection of modern masters and works by emerging artists; cutting-edge films; sculptures by Rodin, Matisse, and Moore on the plaza and in the garden.

Ai Weiwei: Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads april 19, 2012–february 24, 2013see chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s monumental outdoor installation showcasing the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac. Permanent/Indefinite: Collection Highlightsindefinitelyon view on several levels are works by modern masters and emerging artists from the permanent collection in a variety of media.


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Outdoor Sculptures: Plaza and Sculpture Gardenoctober 4, 1974–indefinitelythe plaza and sunken sculpture garden include approximately 80 contemporary sculptures.

ContactHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture GardenIndependence Avenue at Seventh Street, SWWashington, DC 20560www.hirshhorn.si.edu/

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National Zoological Park

one of the world’s best zoos and home to approximately 2,000 animals representing nearly 400 species, of which about a quarter are endangered; provides leadership in animal care, science, education, and sustainability. Highlights: Giant pandas, Asian elephants, white-naped cranes, western lowland gorillas, Sumatran tigers, cheetahs, and North Island brown kiwis.

The Inside Story: Radiographymay 21, 2012–permanentview interesting x-rays to learn now animals move, eat, and play.

Jessie Cohen: An Eye for Animalsoctober 27, 2011–december 31, 2012see stunning animal portraits by long-time Zoo photographer Jessie Cohen.

New Animals at the Zoo2012–permanentvisit some of the newest members of the Zoo family.

Elephant Trails: Phase Iseptember 3, 2010–permanentas part of the Zoo’s campaign to save Asian elephants, this


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expanded and transformed home for the Zoo’s Asian elephants provides new indoor and outdoor space and features a variety of habitats that support the natural behavior of the multi-generational herd.

Giant Panda Habitat, David M. Rubenstein Familyoctober 17, 2006–permanenttian tian and Mei Xiang can be seen in their habitat wrestling in the grass, sleeping in a tree, munching on stalks of bamboo, or lounging in a misty grotto.

Asia Trailoctober 17, 2006–permanentasia trail is home to the following Asian species: sloth bears, fishing cats, red pandas, clouded leopards, Asian small-clawed otters, giant pandas, and Japanese giant salamander.

Prairie Dog Playlandnovember 19, 2005–permanentthis prairie-dog-themed playground, designed for children ages 2-6, reveals a prairie-dog’s perspective on survival.

Kids’ Farmjune 12, 2004–permanentthis child-friendly exhibition reveals that most of the food we eat comes from a farm and allows visitors to lend a hand around the farm.

Lemur Islandoctober 18, 2001–permanentthis open-air exhibition is home to both ring-tailed and red-fronted lemurs.

Reptile Discovery Centerpermanentthe reptile discovery Center is an interactive exhibition that features some 70 species of reptiles and amphibians—from snakes to frogs to turtles to lizards to crocodiles to Komodo dragons.


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Outdoor Sculptures: The Gathering, Lions,and Uncle Beazleypermanentsee the gathering by Brad Walker, the Taft Bridge Lions by Roland Perry, and Uncle Beazley by Louis Paul Jonas in various locations.

Great Cats: Lions and Tigersoctober 1, 1998–permanentsee living, breathing, roaring Sumatran tigers and African lions and learn more about these endangered animals.

Bird House and the Outdoor Flight Exhibitpermanentthe national zoo is home to hundreds of birds from all over the world.

Pollinariumapril 19, 1996–permanentliving plants, butterflies, and bees are used to explore pollination.

Think Tankoctober 27, 1995–permanentthis exhibition explores the biology and evolution of animal thinking, focusing on primates.

Amazonianovember 18, 1992–permanentanimals and plants of the New World are included in this rain forest habitat featuring a re-created microcosm of the world’s largest rain forest and the Amazon River.

Cheetah Conservation Stationaugust 19, 1992–permanentcheetahs can be seen engaged in natural behaviors in a grassland setting similar to their natural savanna habitat.



Wetlands Exhibitionmay 1989–permanentthe wetlands contain a boardwalk traversing a series of ponds and wildlife-friendly plantings. Although no captive birds inhabit this area, it is a nice place to birdwatch.

Gibbon Ridgemay 14, 1988–permanentgibbon ridge is home to three groups of white-cheeked gibbons and a group of siamangs.

Invertebratesmay 7, 1987–permanentthis exhibition is home to dozens of invertebrate species—the most abundant creatures on earth—from sea stars to spiny lobsters, to giant African millipedes, to tarantulas, to a giant Pacific octopus.

Small Mammal Houseapril 1, 1983–permanentmost species in the Zoo’s Small Mammal House are no bigger than a breadbox.

Great Ape Houseapril 15, 1981–permanentthis exhibition is home to western lowland gorillas and orangutans.

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National Museum of Natural History

exhibitions on earliest human origins; development of world cultures; ancient and modern mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and sea creatures. Highlights: Dinosaurs; history and culture of Africa; Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals; Hope diamond; Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals; Sant Ocean Hall; David H. Koch Hall of Human Origins; Butterfly Pavilion

Nature’s Best 2011 Photography Awards: Windland Smith Rice International Awardsmarch 30, 2012–april 2013 (tba)on view are winners in various categories from the 2011 Nature’s Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards.

Titanoboa: Monster Snakemarch 30, 2012–january 6, 2013see a model of Titanoboa cerrejonensis, an extinct snake measuring 48 feet long and weighing 2,500 pounds, which was discovered at a Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute-organized dig at the Cerrejon Mine in Colombia.

The Beautiful Time: Photography by Sammy Balojijanuary 7, 2012–january 6, 2013sammy baloji’s images introduces viewers to an important conversation taking place in Africa today about postcolonial history, urbanization, and the aspirations of 21st century Africans.

Eternal Life in Ancient Egyptnovember 17, 2011–indefinitelylearn about egyptian burial ritual and cosmology and what they reveal about life in ancient Egypt.


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The Evolving Universeoctober 21, 2011–july 7, 2013full-color photographs capture the awe-inspiring beauty of the cosmos as seen through high-powered terrestrial and orbiting telescopes.

More Than Meets the Eyejuly 23, 2011–november 4, 2012in this photography exhibition, learn how museum scientists examine the world’s diversity of life and culture up close.

The David H. Koch Hall of Human Origins:What Does It Mean To Be Human?march 17, 2010–permanentthis major exhibition hall focuses on the story of human origins and probes the ecological and genetic connections that human beings have had with the natural world over time.

Written in Bone: Forensic Files ofthe 17th Century Chesapeakefebruary 7, 2009–january 6, 2013this exhibition features archaeological discoveries that reveal the historic importance of Jamestown and its contribution to the American way of life.

The Sant Ocean Hallseptember 27, 2008–permanentdive in with phoenix—a model of an actual North Atlantic right whale—and discover how the ocean is a global system essential to all life in this exhibition featuring hundreds of preserved marine specimens, a living coral reef, and many interactive displays.

Butterflies + Plants: Partners in Evolutionfebruary 15, 2008–permanentthis exhibition shows how butterflies have evolved, adapted, and diversified with their plant partners over millions of years.

Korea Galleryjune 8, 2007–permanenton view are some 85 objects, including Korean ceramics, wooden



furniture, stone and wooden sculptures, paintings, and textiles.

Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammalsnovember 15, 2003–permanenttravel to four continents to see some 274 mammals in lifelike poses in their natural habitat and learn about what they share in common and what makes them unique.

African Voicesdecember 15, 1999–permanentthis exhibition examines the diversity, dynamism, and global influence of Africa’s peoples and cultures.

African Elephantpermanentdominating the rotunda, in a setting that re-creates the Angolan bush, is the museum’s 8-ton, 14-foot-tall African elephant.

Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems,and Mineralsseptember 20, 1997–permanentthis hall features 2,500 minerals and gems, including the Hope Diamond, Hooker Emerald Brooch, and Star of Asia sapphire. It also explores the birth and evolution of the solar system and the earth’s changing surface through computer interactives and video presentations.

O. Orkin Insect Zooseptember 10, 1993–permanentthe insect zoo focuses on live insects and their relationships with plants, animals, and humans.

Welcome to the National Museum of Natural Historyoctober 24, 1991–permanentthe museum welcomes visitors with several items from its collection: an Easter Island head (also called a Maoi), Northwest Coast totem poles, and Yap money.

Life in the Ancient Seasmay 18, 1990–permanent



fantastic marine fossils tell the story of evolution and extinction in the seas.

Early Life: Earliest Traces of Lifejune 27, 1986–indefinitelyan overview of the origin and early evolution of life is presented.

Fossil Mammals: Mammals in the Limelightmay 30, 1985–permanentthis exhibition focuses on the spectacular evolution of mammals as the dominant class of vertebrates following the extinction of the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago.

Outdoor Sculptures, including Sculptures from Naturepermanentsee sculptures located outside the Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive entrances.

Dinosaurs: Reptiles—Masters of Landdecember 4, 1981–spring 2014 (tba)all of the old favorites are on view in the exhibition hall—Diplodocus, T. rex, and Triceratops—and more.

Fossil Plants and Animals: The Conquest of Landapril 17, 1980–permanentthis exhibition focuses on the earliest plants and animals that evolved the complex adaptations needed to live on land.

Fossils Galore: A Grand Openingpermanentsoft-bodied and hard-shelled animals, tall sponges, and algae offer a rare glimpse into the earliest explosion of animal life more than 500 million years ago, including the famous Burgess Shale.

Birds of the District of Columbiapermanentyear-round and seasonal residents, migrants and vagrants—hundreds of bird species—are displayed.



Ice Age: Ice Age Mammals and the Emergence of Man1974–permanentthis hall provides a glimpse of the Ice Age, one of the most extraordinary times in earth’s history, and features skeletons of some of the largest Ice Age mammals, including the woolly mammoth.

Osteology: Hall of Bonespermanenthundreds of skeletons of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians are shown in characteristic poses.

ContactNational Museum of Natural History10th Street & Constitution Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20560www.mnh.si.edu/

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National Portrait Gallery

tells the stories of America through the individuals who have shaped our nation, from pre-colonial times to today, including poets and presidents, visionaries and villains, actors and activists. Highlights: America’s Presidents features the nation’s only complete collection of presidential portraits outside the White House.

One Life: Amelia Earhartjune 29, 2012–may 27, 2013portraits of aviator Amelia Earhart tell the story of her career and pay special attention to her work on behalf of women’s rights.

1812: A Nation Emergesjune 15, 2012–january 27, 2013learn about key people who influenced the outcome of the War of 1812, which transformed and unified the United States.


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A Will of Their Own: Judith Sargent Murray and Women of Achievement in the Early Republicapril 20, 2012–september 2, 2013learn about the achievements of women in the late 18th century and see portraits of eight prominent American women of the period.

The Confederate Sketches of Adalbert Volckmarch 30, 2012–january 21, 2013view some of German immigrant Adalbert J. Volck’s pictorial propaganda in support of the Confederacy.

Mathew Brady’s Photographs of Union Generals march 30, 2012–may 31, 2015studio portraits of Union military leaders from George McClellan and Ambrose Burnside to William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses Grant by photographer Mathew Brady are on view.

Portrait of Alice Watersjanuary 21, 2012–tbasee dave woody’s portrait of chef Alice Waters, founder of the restaurant Chez Panisse and the Edible Schoolyard and champion of the Slow Food Movement.

Juliette Gordon Low and the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scoutsjanuary 13, 2012–may 2013celebrate the centennial of the Girl Scouts of the United States, founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912. The Girl Scouts has grown from 18 members in 1912 to 3.3 million today.

Recent Acquisitionsnovember 18, 2011–november 4, 2012


The Smithsonian’s National Portrait

Gallery has commissioned a

photographic portrait of food pioneer Alice

Waters, founder of the Chez Panisse

Restaurant and Cafe, the Edible Schoolyard

and champion of the Slow Food movement.

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Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; acquired

through the Marc Pachter Commissioning Fund as part of the first

prize, Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition 2009


see 40 new objects the museum acquired from 2007 to 2012.

The Struggle for Justicefebruary 12, 2010–permanentthis exhibition showcases major cultural and political figures who struggled to achieve civil rights for disenfranchised or marginalized groups.

Renovating a Landmark: From Patent Office to Reynolds Centernovember 17, 2007–permanentthis small exhibition commemorates the opening of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard.

America’s Presidentsjuly 1, 2006–permanentthis exhibition displays multiple images of the presidents of the United States, including Gilbert Stuart’s “Lansdowne” portrait of George Washington.

American Origins, 1600–1900july 1, 2006–permanentthis exhibition starts from the days of contact between Native Americans and European explorers through the struggles of independence to the Gilded Age.

Twentieth Century Americansjuly 1, 2006–permanentfour galleries showcase the major cultural, scientific, and political figures of the 20th century.

Jo Davidson: Biographer in Bronzejuly 1, 2006–permanenton view are portraits made by renowned American sculptor Jo Davidson between 1908 and 1946.

Lunder Conservation Centerjuly 1, 2006–permanentthe lunder conservation Center provides a unique opportunity to view conservators at work.



Bravo! and Championsjuly 1, 2006–tbatwo exhibitions feature particular themes in American life: sports and the performing arts.

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National Postal Museum

devoted to the history of America’s mail service and the hobby of stamp collecting. Highlights: Full-size, Freightliner semitruck cab cutaway; three vintage mail planes; stagecoach; 1931 Ford Model A postal truck; replica of a railway car; letters; updated exhibition on the Pony Express; special exhibits of rare and important stamps; videos, computer interactives, and hands-on activities.

Fire & Ice: Hindenburg and Titanicmarch 22, 2012–january 6, 2014learn about postal service aboard the Hindenburg and the Titanic, the largest flying and sailing post offices in history.

Systems at Workdecember 14, 2011–permanentlearn how mail travels from sender to recipient and how the process has changed over the last 200 years!

Mail Callnovember 10, 2011–permanentthis exhibition addresses the emotional importance of mail to troops and their families during wartime and the logistics of delivering mail to troops at war.


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Pony Express: Romance vs. Realityapril 3, 2010–permanentthis exhibition examines fictional and actual stories from the history of the world’s best known mail carriers.

Abraham Lincoln Certified Plate Proofsnovember 15, 2008–october 2013 (tba)eleven certified plate proofs for postage stamps issued from 1894 to 1959 honoring Abraham Lincoln are on view in the Philatelic Gallery pullout frames.

Alphabetilately: An Alphabet of Philatelyseptember 26, 2008–january 31, 2014this exhibition presents an alphabet of philately through 26 topics, in which each letter stands for some aspect of stamp collecting or the sending of mail.

Amelia Earhart’s Personal Collectionnovember 12, 2007–permanentportraits of aviator Amelia Earhart tell the story of her career and pay special attention to her work on behalf of women’s rights.

Postal Inspectors: The Silent Service february 2, 2007–indefinitelythis exhibition spotlights the oldest federal law enforcement agency and its role in fighting crime.

Binding the Nationjuly 30, 1993–permanentthis gallery provides an overview of mail service in America from colonial times through the 19th century, stressing the importance of written communication in the young nation.

Customers and Communitiesjuly 30, 1993–permanentthis gallery focuses on the modern changes in mail service introduced at the turn of the 20th century.

Moving the Mailjuly 30, 1993–permanent


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faced with the challenge of moving the mail quickly, the postal service looked to trains, automobiles, airplanes, and buses to deliver the mail.

Philatelic Galleryjuly 30, 1993–permanentfor both the serious collector and those who know little about the renowned hobby of stamp collecting, this gallery highlights some of the best philatelic collections in the world.

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The Renwick Gallery of the SmithsonianAmerican Art Museum

dedicated to exhibiting American contemporary crafts and decorative arts from the 19th to the 21st centuries. Highlights: Larry Fuente’s Game Fish, Wendell Castle’s Ghost Clock, Grand Salon, craft sales in the Museum Store.

Grand Salon Installation: Paintings from the Smithsonian American Art Museumjune 6, 2009–permanenton view are 70 paintings from the 1840s to the 1930s installed salon style, with paintings hung one-atop-another and side by side.

Permanent Collectionpermanentthe permanent collection of the Renwick Gallery features contemporary American crafts in glass, ceramics, metal, wood, and fiber.

Octagon Roompermanent

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the octagon room is furnished with paintings from SAAM’s collection, including impressionism and the Gilded Age period.

ContactThe Renwick Gallery1661 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (at 17th Street)Washington, DC 20006www.americanart.si.edu/renwick

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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

features both permanent and temporary exhibitions of Asian art from ancient times to contemporary. Highlights: South Asian sculpture, Chinese jades and bronzes, modern Japanese ceramics.

Gifts to the Collection: 1987–2012june 23, 2012–december 15, 2012see a selection of gifts, including scholar’s rocks and seals, made by subsequent benefactors to the Sackler Gallery.

Perspectives: Ai Weiweimay 12, 2012–april 7, 2013view the monumental installation Fragments and other artworks by the prolific and provocative Chinese artist Ai Weiwei.

Feast Your Eyes: A Taste for Luxury in Ancient Iran february 4, 2012–indefinitelyview highly sophisticated ancient Iranian metalwork ranging from deep bowls to elaborate drinking vessels to objects in gold and silver.

Reinventing the Wheel: Japanese Ceramics 1930–2000 july 23, 2011–indefinitelymodern and contemporary Japanese ceramics by Living National Treasures to young virtuosos are featured in this installation.

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Ancient Iranian Ceramicsjuly 16, 2011–through 2012 (tba)see some outstanding treasures from the Sackler’s collection of ancient Iranian ceramics.

Sculpture: Monkeys Grasping for the Moon2004–indefinitelythis whimsical sculpture, hanging from the atrium to the reflecting pool, is composed of 21 laminated wood pieces, with each forming the word “monkey” in a dozen different languages.

Sculpture of South Asia and the Himalayasnovember 26, 1992–indefinitelyseveral centuries of sculptures from South India are on view.

The Arts of Chinanovember 18, 1990–indefinitelya variety of materials, techniques, and motifs, which span almost six thousand years, are explored in this exhibition.

ContactFreer Gallery of Art/Arthur M. Sackler Gallery1050 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20013www.asia.si.edu

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Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

home to the smithsonian Information Center and the permanent exhibition Smithsonian Institution: America’s Treasure Chest, as well as the Institution’s administrative headquarters. Highlights: Video orientation, a scale model of the federal city, and brochures in several languages, Castle Café, and free public Wi-Fi.

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The Smithsonian Institution: America’s Treasure Chestmay 8, 2005–permanentin display cases framing the walls of this historic room are selected objects representing all of the museums that offer a tantalizing sample of the breadth and depth of the Smithsonian’s vast collections.

Featured Areas: Children’s Room, The Commons, and Schermer Hallpermanentfeatured areas include the Children’s Room, The Commons, and Schermer Hall.

Exhibit Panels: The West Wing: A Chronologypermanentthis panel display reveals the history of the west wing of the Castle—from its first use as the Institution’s library to its use as The Commons dining room (through June 20, 2004).

Smithson’s Cryptpermanentthe final resting place of the Institution’s benefactor, James Smithson (1765–1829), is a small chapel-like room located at the north entrance to the Castle.

Smithsonian Information Centeropen–permanentsmithsonian information center includes information services for the public, an orientation theater, a gift shop, a cafe, and exhibitions.

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High quality arts programming, designed for audiences of many tastes,

served with the hospitality and warmth of a family enterprise, are the hallmarks of Strathmore. Seasonal outdoor events seek to be inclusive in their programming appeal, reaching out to people of all ages, interests and cultural heritage.

Artistic offerings presented by Strathmore in the Music Center include world-class performances by major international artists of folk, rock, blues, pop, R&B, jazz, world music, show tunes, and classical music. The Music Center is also the home to five resident artistic partner organizations to present performances in the Concert Hall and classes in the Education Center.

The Mansion at Strathmore is home to more intimate artistic programs presented by Strathmore in the warm and acoustically superb 100-seat Dorothy M. and Maurice C. Shapiro Music Room, the Gudelsky Gallery Suite exhibition spaces, the outdoor Gudelsky Concert Pavilion, and outdoor Sculpture Gardens.

As Strathmore is deeply committed to maintaining affordable and accessible arts programs to all audiences, an abiding partnership of both private and public support for Strathmore is required to nurture and perpetuate this creative endeavor ... to provide a “home for the arts” in our growing community.

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George WinstonMusic Center at Strathmoredecember 5, 2012, 8:00 p.m.

best known for his seasonally themed recordings, including December, Autumn, Winter into Spring, and Summer, Winston will perform selections from his melodic piano recordings, as well as R&B piano, stride piano, Guaraldi’s Peanuts© pieces, and more. “Innovative, celebrated and accomplished, Winston is the real deal” (Toledo City Paper).

Natalie Macmaster: Christmas In Cape BretonMusic Center at Strathmoredecember 6, 2012, 8:00 p.m.

impeccable canadian fiddler Natalie MacMaster performs traditional Scottish and Irish holiday tunes that invoke the traditions of her native Cape Breton with foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-wrenching ballads, and world-class step dancing combined with fiddling fireworks. “As congenial, funny and irresistible a host as you’re likely to find on a concert stage” (Cleveland Plain Dealer). This

performance is part of Strathmore’s series Storied Strings: The Violin in America.

Charm City Klezmer BandMansion at Strathmoredecember 12, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

the family band Michael S. Raitzyk and Charm City Klezmer celebrate the Festival of Lights with a jubilant, jazzy twist in a special Hanukkah program featuring a variety of Yiddish theatre, klezmer, and Jewish-themed music.

Mark O’connor: An Appalachian ChristmasMusic Center at Strathmoredecember 13, 2012, 8:00 p.m.

mark o’connor shares the holiday songs of his childhood—a wondrous mixture of Christmas carols and traditional American

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music that encompass the spirit of An Appalachian Christmas. O’Conner’s celebration is hailed by critics as “a model of intelligence, heart and soul” (Los Angeles Times). Audience members can join a pre-concert lecture with Mark O’Connor at 6:30 P.M., free with concert ticket. This performance is part of Strathmore’s series Storied Strings: The Violin in America.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas By Chip DavisMusic Center at Strathmoredecember 15, 2012, 4:00 & 8:00 p.m.

with its gorgeous, enveloping sound, awe-inspiring light show and orchestrations that bring new energy and majesty to Christmas classics, The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller is “a holiday feast for the ears and eyes” (Huntsville Times). Mannheim Steamroller was created more than 30 years ago, transforming popular instrumental music by combining classical compositions, rock rhythms, harpsichords, and recorders with electric bass and synthesizers.

Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra HolidayMansion at Strathmoredecember 16, 2012, 3:30, 5:15, & 7:30 p.m.

“an essential force for D.C. jazz” (City Paper), the 17-piece Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra gathers some of Washington’s best musicians to bring some swing to the holidays. Last season’s performances at Strathmore sold out in a heartbeat, so in true holiday gift giving mode, Strathmore is bringing the big band back for three shows and an all-new concert experience of fresh arrangements of holiday classics.

18th Street Singers Christmas ConcertMansion at Strathmoredecember 19, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

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named after the street where many of its members live and play, the 18th Street Singers take Strathmore up a few blocks to 34th Street with a Christmas concert that brings over 50 members of this eclectic, D.C.-based choral group together to sing festive favorites of the season.

Alasdair Fraser And Natalie HaasJay Ungar And Molly MasonAnd Dirk PowellMusic Center at Strathmorejanuary 11, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

in a brand new program to be premiered at Strathmore, renowned Scottish fiddler Alasdair Frasier returns to the Music Center to lead acclaimed performers on a journey of traditional American music. Fraser, “one of the most respected of all exponents of the Scots fiddle” and cellist Natalie Haas are together “a positive joy” (The Scotsman). Fiddlers Jay Ungar and Molly Mason have won fame for their performances on Ken Burns’ The Civil War and A Prairie Home Companion. They will perform with Dirk Powell, who has lent his Applachian heritage sound to musicians including Loretta Lynn, Sting, Jack White, Jewel, T-Bone Burnett, and Linda Ronstadt.

George Li, PianoMansion at Strathmorejanuary 12, 2013, 7:30 p.m.Johannes Sebastian Bach Chromatic Fantasiaand Fugue in D minor, BWV 903Ludwig Van Beethoven Sonata in C major, op. 53 “Waldstein”Frédéric Chopin Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35

this astonishing young pianist makes his Strathmore debut at 16 years of age, and since his first public performance at Boston Steinway Hall at the age of 10 has gained significant attention as a recitalist, chamber musician, and soloist with orchestra. The YCA Winner, pianist George Li possesses brilliant virtuosity and interpretive depth far beyond his years. He rounded off last season playing for President Obama at the White House evening honoring

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Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, along with capturing a prestigious Gilmore Young Artist Award.

Carpe Diem String QuartetMansion at Strathmorejanuary 17, 2013, 7:30 p.m.Korine Fujiwara Fiddle Suite Montana

this vibrant young quartet is committed to transforming the chamber music experience by exploring lost or rarely heard music. Hear this innovative ensemble in the Washington area premiere of Korine Fujiwara’s Fiddle Suite Montana. The group’s musical passion has led them down the paths of gypsy, tango, folk, pop, rock, and jazz inspired music, but the quartet is equally at home with the traditional string quartet repertoire.

Sing the Truth (with Angelique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves, and Lizz Wright)Music Center at Strathmorejanuary 22, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

angelique kidjo, Dianne Reeves, and Lizz Wright celebrate the legacies of legends Miriam Makeba, Abbey Lincoln, and Odetta, as well as other great women of jazz, folk, R&B, gospel, and blues, ranging from Billie Holiday to Lauryn Hill. This starry evening’s lineup includes Geri Allen, Terri Lyne Carrington, James Genus, Romero Lubambo, and percussionist Munyungo Jackson.

Ladysmith Black MambazoMusic Center at Strathmorejanuary 25, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

grammy award-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo has toured the world many times over, and returns to Strathmore with a new show that includes music from their most recent, Grammy-nominated album Songs from a Zulu Farm. Led by founder and front man Joseph Shabalala, the group celebrates more than 45 years

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Lizz Wright, Angelique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves (L-R)


of uplifting music that marries the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music.

China National Symphony OrchestraMusic Center at Strathmorefebruary 1, 2013, 8:00 p.m.En Shao, conductorPeng Peng, piano

this world class orchestra shares its “vital sound” (The Times, London) in a program that includes works by Chinese composers Xia Guan, Chengzong Yin/Zhuang Liu, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Audience members can join the pre-concert lecture, Western Music in a Changing China, in the Education Center, Room 402, at 6:30 P.M., free with concert ticket.

Aaron Weinstein TrioMansion at Strathmorefebruary 7, 2013, 7:30 p.m.

named a “rising star violinist” by Downbeat Magazine, Aaron Weinstein is quickly earning a reputation as one of the finest jazz violinists of his generation. As a featured soloist, Aaron has performed at Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland, Blue Note, the Iridium, and in 2013 makes his Strathmore debut. In addition to his musical chops, Weinstein is also a natural entertainer. Says The Village Voice, “Weinstein, habitually garbed as if about to address a Harvard class on economics, plays jazz fiddle like a demon, and he also demonstrates he’s the funniest guy with a fiddle since the hilarious Jack Benny.”

Flamenco Vivo/Carlota SantanaLa Pasión FlamencaMusic Center at Strathmorefebruary 14, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

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China National Symphony


in a fiery new gift for Valentine’s Day, the internationally-acclaimed company returns to Strathmore to showcase the passion, energy, and intensity of the folkloric fiesta of Flamenco. “The dancers broke open like flames dancing along the stage, with outright fireworks for the tableaux finale” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette).

Aviv QuartetMansion at Strathmore (presented in partnership with the Israeli Embassy)february 21, 2013, 7:30 p.m.

founded in israel and more than a decade into its expanding musical life, the Aviv String Quartet is giving concerts across the globe in critically-acclaimed performances. In its Strathmore debut, the quartet will perform works by Beethoven and Shostakovich, introducing audiences to “an ensemble that blends potent interpretative skills with technical precision. Every phrase has a purpose in the overall context; every detail emerges as a crucial element in the musical message” (Cleveland Plain Dealer).

Luma TheaterMusic Center at Strathmorefebruary 23, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

luma plunges audiences into darkness and entrances them with its inspired, whimsical, funny, and awe-inspiring creations of light. Founded by Marlin based on a fascination with astronomy, physics, and ever increasing light pollution, Luma’s show is “bedazzling, truly magical … turns an audience of adults into a bedlam of kids!” (San Francisco Chronicle).

Jennifer Koh, Violin“Bach And Beyond”Mansion at Strathmorefebruary 28, 2013 (companion performance on november 14, 2012), 7:30 p.m.Anna Clyne “In Hommage”Johannes Sebastian Bach Sonata No. 1 in G MinorBéla Bartók Sonata For Solo ViolinMissy Mazzoli Dissolve, Oh My HeartBach Partita No. 1 in B Minor

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Jennifer Koh


the second installment of Jennifer Koh’s Bach and Beyond series explores the essential influences of Bach on composers through the centuries, mixing works by contemporary American composers Anna Clyne and Missy Mazzoli with essential works by Bach and Bartók. The performance features “In Hommage,” a new work by Anna Clyne in homage to Bach’s Sonata No. 1 in G Minor. This performance is part of Strathmore’s series Storied Strings: The Violin in America.

Drumline Live!Music Center at Strathmoremarch 1, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

bold beats and history come together in a musical celebration of the Historically Black College and University marching band tradition. Produced with consultants from the hit 2002 movie, Drumline, the group performance will feature original compositions, soulful favorites from the R&B catalogue, and intricate choreography provided by the “auxiliary,” dancers who interpret the music visually with high energy dancing and stepping.

National PhilharmonicMusic Center at Strathmoremarch 2, 2013, 8:00 p.m.Elena Urioste, ViolinPiotr Gajewski, ConductorRussell Peck Signs of Life IISteven Gerber Two Lyric Pieces (world premiere)Andreas Makris Violin ConcertoLeonard Bernstein Serenade

violinist elena urioste, recently selected by Symphony Magazine as an emerging artist to watch, brings her formidable talent to this concert featuring American works for violin. This performance is part of Strathmore’s series Storied Strings: The Violin in America.

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Drumline


Cirque ZivaMusic Center at Strathmoremarch 7, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

created by the artistic director of the fabled Golden Dragon Acrobats, Danny Chang, this new troupe displays gravity-defying acrobatics with sleek, colorful costumes and evocative lighting. “Powerful music, simple themes, and explosive choreography that transcends culture—an absolute joy in exploring the full potential of the human body” (NYTheatre.com).

Marvin HamlischMusic Center at Strathmoremarch 16, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

in this intimate evening, Hamlisch shares classics from his voluminous repertoire. A composer of remarkable substance and versatility, Hamlisch performs many of his own iconic works from Broadway hits like A Chorus Line and from films including The Way We Were, The Sting, Sophie’s Choice, and more, sharing stories from his Oscar, Tony, Grammy, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning career.

Mattias Jacobsson, Classical GuitarMansion at Strathmoremarch 21, 2013, 7:30 p.m.Johannes Sebastian Bach Lute Suites

this “fresh young player, a future force in the guitar world” (Classical Guitar Magazine) has appeared as soloist with orchestras in Sweden and across the United States, and performed live on NPR’s Performance Today. In his Strathmore debut, Jacobsson will perform the iconic Bach Lute Suites. Jacobsson is distinguished by his lyrical playing, tonal quality, and charismatic interpretations as well as his virtuosic command of the guitar.

Neil Berg’s 101 Years Of BroadwayMusic Center at Strathmoremarch 24, 2013, 7:00 p.m.

following the enthusiastic response to Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway, Berg brings 101 Years of Broadway to Strathmore—an all new musical revue with more of the greatest songs from hit musicals. This highly-anticipated return engagement features a

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dazzling cast of five Broadway stars accompanied by an all-star New York band, recreating moments from the greatest musicals of the century, from such current hits as Jersey Boys, Wicked, and Mamma Mia to classics from Jerome Kern, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kander and Ebb, and Cole Porter.

Kristin Lee, ViolinMansion at Strathmoreapril 4, 2013, 7:30 p.m.John Corigliano Sonata for Violin and PianoWilliam Bolcom Sonata for Violin and PianoGeorge Gershwin 3 PreludesGeorge Walker Sonata for Violin and PianoRyan Francis RemixSamuel Barber Conzone, Op. 38

this 25-year-old violinist has won praise for her “rare stylistic aptness” and “mastery of tone and rare mood” (The Strad). To her Strathmore debut she brings a vivid and varied program of works by William Bolcom, John Corigliano, and young upcoming composer Ryan Francis. Since her explosive concerto debut with Orchestra Atlanta at age 10, she has appeared as soloist with major orchestras throughout the U.S. and abroad,.

Cameron CarpenterMusic Center at Strathmoreapril 12, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

carpenter is renowned not only for his playing of the great organ works, but also for his compositions which—in their emphasis on color, secularity, and performative freedom—follow in the footsteps of Percy Grainger, Sigfrid Karg-Elert, and Leopold Godowsky.

Maurizio Pollini, PianoMusic Center at Strathmoreapril 14, 2013, 4:00 p.m.

a lion of the keyboard, Maurizio Pollini stands tall among the legendary pianists. Protagonist of more than 40 years in all the major European, American, and Japanese concert halls and festivals, Pollini has performed with the world’s most celebrated conductors and orchestras. In 2012 Deutsche Grammophon released a three-disc set dedicated to The Art of Maurizio Pollini.

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Julie Fowlis: Music Of The Scottish IslesMansion at Strathmoreapril 15, 2013, 7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

when pixar (Finding Nemo, Toy Story, Up) was searching for the perfect, authentic singing voice to accompany its upcoming film, Brave, the new animated film set in the ancient highlands of Scotland, they went to contemporary treasure of the Western Isles, Julie Fowlis. A primary exponent of the rich tradition of Celtic song, The Evening Standard (London) says of Fowlis, “There are some voices that carry much more than a melody. They transport you to another place, give you goose flesh, and make magic out of thin air. Julie Fowlis has just such a voice.”

Voca PeopleMusic Center at Strathmoreapril 18, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

mixing flawlessly sung a cappella harmonies with amazing beat-box simulations of myriad instruments from drums to trumpets and guitars, VOCA PEOPLE transforms music from Beethoven’s Fifth to Madonna, Queen, and Dolly Parton. An illustration of the innovative contemporary arts coming out of Israel, VOCA PEOPLE follows a group of aliens who become lampooned on Earth and slowly begin to learn strange earthly habits and music, and with the help of the audience reboot their spaceship with music energy.

Marian Anderson String QuartetMansion at Strathmoreapril 25, 2013, 7:30 p.m.William Banfield Con Tone for String QuartetDBR String Quartet (# undecided)Coleridge Taylor Perkinson String Quartet based on CalvarySpirituals Arranged by Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the RockAntonin Dvořák American Quartet

the marian anderson String Quartet presents “big sound and bold theatricality” (Los Angeles Times) in a program of works by William Banfield, Coleridge Taylor Perkinson, and Antonin Dvořák, as well as spirituals arranged by Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock, part of the ensemble’s ongoing project to revitalize the Negro Spiritual as a concert work. This performance is part of Strathmore’s series Storied Strings: The Violin in America.

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Chelsey Green, ViolinMansion at Strathmoremay 2, 2013, 7:30 p.m.World premiere by composer Robert Miller

this multi-faceted performer is equally at home in classical, jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop, creating and championing original music that crosses genres to create its own new groove. A former Strathmore Artist in Residence, Chelsey Green returns to perform the world premiere of a new work by composer Robert Miller, commissioned by Strathmore. This performance is part of Strathmore’s series Storied Strings: The Violin in America.

Mak Grgic, Classical GuitarMansion at Strathmoremay 9, 2013, 7:30 p.m.Johannes Sebastian Bach ChaconneIsaac Albeniz Sevilla + AsturiasMaurice Ravel Empress of the PagodasClaude Debussy Girl with the Flaxen HairRegino Sainz de la Maza Cantilena & ZapateadoGiovanni Zamboni Ceccona Joaquín Rodrigo: Possiblyor Tedesco SonataJohannes Brahms Intermezzo in E-FlatPayton MacDonald Mak 3

this 24-year-old Slovenian guitarist has won prizes in major international music competitions, including first prize in the 2011 Pacific Guitar Festival. In performances throughout Europe and across the United States, and recently recorded music for the film Regrets of White Camellias staring Cybill Shepherd. Grgic follows in a distinguished line of some of today’s finest young guitarists emerging from the Croatian school of guitar.

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Chelsey Green


Underground Railroad: An EveningWith Kathleen BattleMusic Center at Strathmoremay 18, 2013, 8:00 p.m.Cyrus Chestnut, pianoHeritage Signature ChoraleStanley Thurston, director

in this moving evening, Battle and acclaimed pianist Cyrus Chestnut explore music that expressed the suffering and salvation of enslaved Africans as they found their way to freedom. “The songs coursed from expressions of human desperation early on to spiritual realization (Over My Head), transcendence (Ride Up in the Chariot) and, ultimately, joy (Let Us Break Bread Together)” (Los Angeles Times).

ContactMansion at Strathmore10701 Rockville PikeNorth Bethesda, MD 20852

Music Center at Strathmore5301 Tuckerman LaneNorth Bethesda, MD 20852www.strathmore.org

Tickets(301) 581-5100

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A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. Federal support guarantees the Museum’s permanent place on the National Mall, and its far-reaching educational programs and global impact are made possible by generous donors.

Located among our national monuments to freedom on the National Mall, the Museum provides a powerful lesson in the fragility of freedom, the myth of progress, and the need for vigilance in preserving democratic values. With unique power and authenticity, the Museum teaches millions of people each year about the dangers of unchecked hatred and the need to prevent genocide. And we encourage them to act, cultivating a sense of moral responsibility among our citizens so that they will respond to the monumental challenges that confront our world. Today we face an alarming rise in Holocaust denial and antisemitism—even in the very lands where the Holocaust happened—as well as genocide and threats of genocide in other parts of the world. All of this when we

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Visitors to the Museum pass under this gate, a cast taken

from the original entrance to the Auschwitz death camp,

inscribed with the ironic phrase Arbeit Macht Frei (Work Makes One Free).

Memorial Museum.

Photo Credit: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum


are soon approaching a time when Holocaust survivors and other eyewitnesses will no longer be alive.

Since its dedication in 1993, the Museum has welcomed more than 30 million visitors, including more than 9 million school children and 91 heads of state. Today 90 percent of the Museum’s visitors are not Jewish, and our Web site, the world’s leading online authority on the Holocaust, on average receives visits from over 100 different countries daily. With hundreds of thousands of online visitors from countries with majority Muslim populations, translating our Web site into Arabic and Farsi is a top priority; already, portions are available in more than 20 languages.

exhibitions

The Holocaust

the museum’s permanent exhibition, The Holocaust spans three floors of the Museum building. It presents a narrative history using more than 900 artifacts, 70 video monitors, and four theaters that include historic film footage and eyewitness testimonies. The exhibition is divided into three parts: “Nazi Assault,” “Final Solution,” and “Last Chapter.” The narrative begins with images of death and destruction as witnessed by American soldiers during the liberation of Nazi concentration camps in 1945. Most first-time visitors spend an average of two to three hours in this self-guided exhibition. Recommended for visitors 11 years of age and older.

Remember the Children: Daniel’s Story

Remember the Children: Daniel’s Story, an exhibition for children, opened at the Museum in 1993. It presents the history of the Holocaust in ways that children can understand. It is the main program for elementary and middle school children at the Museum. Millions of young visitors, their parents, and teachers continue to visit the exhibition and recommend it to others. Professionals in all fields of child development assisted in and reviewed the making of Daniel’s Story. Museum and classroom educators and interpreters participated in the creation of the exhibition. Three eminent child psychiatrists reviewed every detail.

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A Dangerous Lie: The Protocols of the Elders of Zion

A Dangerous Lie: The Protocols of the Elders of Zion explores the continuing impact of the most widely distributed antisemitic publication of modern times. Despite countless exposures of the Protocols as a fraud, the myth of a Jewish world conspiracy has retained incredible power for Nazis and others who seek to spread hatred of Jews. Today, technology has made the Protocols available to anyone with Internet access, and it continues to be circulated by those who promote hatred, violence, and even genocide.

State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda

State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda reveals how the Nazi Party used modern techniques as well as new technologies and carefully crafted messages to sway millions with its vision for a new Germany. This groundbreaking exhibition presents rare posters, photographs, artifacts, and film documenting the pivotal role of propaganda in the Nazi effort to achieve and consolidate power and drive the world into a war that cost some 55 million lives, including six million Jews, in the Holocaust. The legacy of this era continues today, influencing debates about hate speech and the dangers of propaganda in democratic societies, as well as efforts to prevent and punish the crime of genocide.

Wexner Center

From Memory to Action: Meeting the Challenge of Genocide

Innovative technology and compelling eyewitness testimony introduces visitors to genocide today and asks them to respond to the question: What will you do to meet the challenge of genocide?

The Nuremberg Trials: What is Justice?

how do you prosecute unprecedented crimes? Trace the legacy of the International Military Tribunal in an interactive display of film, photos, and oral history.


http://www.ushmm.org/genocide/take_action/

http://www.ushmm.org/genocide/take_action/


Genocide Emergency—Darfur, Sudan: Who Will Survive Today?

a display of photographs and extensive resource materials documenting the 2003–2005 genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan.

Meed Survivors Registry

user-friendly touch screen monitors provide access to the Museum’s database of nearly 200,000 survivors and their families from 49 states and 59 countries.

ContactUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW Washington, DC 20024-2126 www.ushmm.org

Tickets(202) 488-0400


Front view of the railcar on display at the U.S. Holocaust

Memorial Museum.

Photo Credit: Edward Owen, courtesy USHMM Photo Arvhives.

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Originally founded as the Washington School of Ballet in 1944 by legendary ballet

pioneer Mary Day and incorporated as a professional company in 1976, The Washington Ballet (TWB) is one of the pre-eminent ballet organizations in the United States. TWB built an international reputation presenting bold works by choreographers from around the world, including Choo-San Goh, Christopher Wheeldon, Mark Morris, Twyla Tharp, and Nacho Duato, as well as Neoclassical masterworks and fresh stagings of 19th century classics. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Septime Webre and Executive Director Peter M. Branch, TWB has embraced a three-part mission: ensuring excellence in its professional performance company; growing the next generation of dancers through its Washington School of Ballet; and serving the community in which it resides through robust community engagement programs.

The Nutcracker (2004)Performed at the Warner Theatre november 29, 2012, 7:00 p.m. (preview) november 30, 2012, 7:00 p.m. (opening)

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The Nutcracker - Chong Sun in Chinese Dance

Photo Credit: Steve Vaccariello


december 1, 2012, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. december 2, 2012, 1:00 p.m. december 5, 6, 7, 2012, 7:00 p.m. december 8, 2012, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. december 9, 2012, 1:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. december 12, 13, 14, 2012, 7:00 p.m. december 15, 2012, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. december 16, 2012, 1:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. december 18, 19, 20, 2012, 7:00 p.m. december 21, 22, 2012, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. december 23, 2012, 1:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.Music by Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky Choreography by Septime WebreScenic design by Peter HorneCostume design by Judanna LynnLighting design by Tony Tucci

septime webre’s critically acclaimed The Nutcracker transports us back in time to historic Washington, DC and stars George Washington as the heroic Nutcracker. Full of swirling snowflakes, magnificent sets and costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, the curtain rises and the stage bursts with waltzing cherry blossoms, dancing sugar plums and other enchanting adaptations that have made Webre’s Nutcracker a Washington tradition with raves from critics and sold-out crowds.

L ‘Amour (love, baby) Performed at The Harman Center, Sidney Harman Hallfebruary 13, 2013, 7:30 p.m. (preview)february 14, 2013, 7:30 p.m. (opening)february 15, 2013, 7:30 p.m.february 16, 2013, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.february 17, 2013, 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. from three of today’s most exciting choreographers come stories about the many aspects of love. Dangerous Liaison, a world premiere by David Palmer, is a high stakes game of opulent lust, passion, and betrayal as only 18th century French aristocrats can play. Set to Vivaldi’s lush Four Seasons, The Marquise challenges Valmont to seduce an innocent girl before she marries. Set to an



alluring score by Philip Glass, Edwaard Liang’s dazzling Wunderland evokes a myriad of feelings, especially longing, in its incredibly passionate partnerings. And, a soon to be announced world premiere on the theme of “love” by one of the ballet world’s up-and-coming choreographers. Dangerous Liaisons (2013)World PremiereMusic: Antonio Vivaldi’sFour Seasons Choreography by David Palmer Wunderland (2009)Music by Philip GlassChoreography by Edwaard Liang Tour-de-Force: Stars & StripesPerformed at The Harman Center, Sidney Harman Hallfebruary 21, 2013, 7:30 p.m. (preview)february 22, 2013, 7:30 p.m. (opening)february 23, 2013, 2:30 p.m. (stars & stripes/kids) & 7:30 p.m.february 24, 2013, 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

with its first Tour-de-Force showcase evening of classical and contemporary works, The Washington Ballet pays tribute to the Presidential inaugural season. The evening begins with magnificent excerpts of classical ballets (Le Corsaire and Don Quixote) and contemporary masterpieces (Opposites Distract). Set to the marches of Conrad Sousa, the evening’s centerpiece, Balanchine’s exuberantly patriotic Stars and Stripes, contains as much pure dance as many full-length ballets.

Program includes excerpts from:Le Corsaire (1856)Music by Adolphe Adam, Cesare Pugni, Léo Delibes, Riccardo Drigo, Prince OldenburgChoreography by Anna Marie Holmes after Marius Petipa and Konstantin Sergeyev


Emily Ellis and Jared Nelson in Dangerous

Liaisons part of L’Amour (love, baby).

Photo Credit: Steve Vaccariello


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Don Quixote (1869)Music by Leon MinkusChoreography by Anna Marie Holmes after Marius Petipa and Alexander Grosky Opposites Distract (1999)(Company Premiere)Music by Ottmar LeibertChoreography by Elaine Kudo Stars and Stripes (1958)(Company Premiere)Music by Conrad SousaChoreography by George Balanchine Cinderella (2003)Performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Eisenhower Theatermarch 20, 2013, 7:30 p.m. (preview)march 21, 2013, 7:30 p.m. (opening)march 22, 2013, 7:30 p.m.march 23, 24, 2013, 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.Music by Sergei ProkofievChoreography by Septime WebreSets by James KronzerCostumes by Judanna LynnLighting by Joshua Michaels

septime webre’s Cinderella combines magnificent beauty, ravishing costumes, and Prokofiev’s ultra-lush score in the retelling of this popular romance of a poor girl whose fairy godmother helps her win the love of a Prince. Storytelling at its finest—magic pumpkins, evil step-sisters, and handsome courtiers in a swirling mirrored ballroom scene from Versailles. Crackling with wit, lavish costumes, and dazzling dance, Cinderella will sweep you off your feet.

Hemingway: The Sun Also Rises (2013)World PremierePerformed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Eisenhower Theater


Maki Onuki inTour-de-Force Stars

and Stripes

Photo Credit: Brianne Bland


may 8, 2013, 7:30 p.m. (preview)may 9, 2013, 7:30 p.m. (opening)may 10, 2013, 7:30 p.m.may 11, 12, 2013, 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.Choreography by Septime Webre

as part of The Washington Ballet American Experience, TWB unveils a new ballet based on Ernest Hemingway’s American classic, The Sun Also Rises. Considered by many to be his finest novel, the story follows an American journalist, Jake Barnes, a member of the “lost generation” of 1920s American expatriates, from the seedy café life of Paris’ Westbank to the thrilling “running of the bulls” at the Pamplona Festival. Through the extraordinary vision and choreography of Septime Webre, this newest exploration into the American literary canon will capture the imagination of dance lovers everywhere.

Peter and the Wolf (2006)Performed at THEARC Theatermay 18, 19, 2013, 1:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.Music by Sergei ProkofievChoreography by Brian Reeder

against his grandfather’s wishes, brave Peter sets out to capture a wolf. Along the way he encounters some animal friends and becomes the hero of his village. Based on the popular Russian children’s story and set to Prokofiev’s world-famous music, this captivating ballet performed by The Washington Ballet Studio Company in the intimate THEARC Theater, will delight audiences of all ages.

Contact The Washington Ballet3515 Wisconsin Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20016www.washingtonballet.org

Tickets(202) 362-3606


http://www.washingtonballet.org



Founded in 1956 as a modest but intrepid ensemble known as the Opera Society of Washington,

Washington National Opera (WNO) is today one of America’s largest opera companies. WNO draws inspiration from a rich legacy built on the values of artistic excellence, engagement with a broad community, and a thriving future for the art form of opera and its audiences. As an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, WNO performs fall and spring seasons in the 2,200-seat Kennedy Center Opera House. WNO also offers performances on Millennium Stage and at other venues at the Center and throughout the city, and offers training, educational, and enrichment programs year-round.

Holiday Family OperaEngelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and GretelWNO Revivaldecember 21 and 22, 2012, 7:30 p.m.december 23, 2012, 2:00 p.m.Michael Rossi, conductorDavid Gately, director

Manon Lescaut

Photo by: Karin Cooper for WNO

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Once upon a time, two children found themselves lost in the woods-until they happened upon a house made entirely of sweets. What happens next, well that’s the story of Hansel and Gretel. The timeless fairy tale comes to life for the holiday season in this delightful WNO production. Engelbert Humperdinck’s captivating opera, directed by David Gately, stars the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists with the WNO Orchestra. The Washington Post declared Hansel and Gretel “a great idea ... as enjoyable as it is to rediscover classical music around the holidays, it’s even better to experience it for the first time.” Recommended for age 9 and up. Performed in English with English supertitles.

Giacomo Puccini’s Manon LescautWNO Revivalmarch 2, 2013, 7:00 p.m.march 5 and 8, 2013, 7:30 p.m.march 11, 2013, 7:00 p.m.march 14, 2013, 7:30 p.m.march 17, 2013, 2:00 p.m.march 20, 2013, 7:30 p.m.march 23, 2013, 7:00 p.m.Libretto by Domenico Oliva and Luigi IllicaPhilippe Auguin, conductorJohn Pascoe, director Patricia Racette, Manon LescautGiorgio Caoduro, LescautFabio Armiliato,Chevalier des GrieuxJake Gardner, Geronte de Ravoir

sentenced by her parents to a life in the convent, Manon escapes to Paris with her young lover, the student Chevalier des Grieux. Lured away by the glamorous life offered by an elderly patron, Manon’s true feelings for her first love are rekindled when des Grieux suddenly reappears. But when she refuses to abandon her jewels, her wealthy benefactor plots a revenge that sends foolish, frivolous Manon to despair in a distant land. Intensely romantic and beguiling, Manon Lescaut introduces the first tragic heroine in a long list of Puccini favorites. Performed in Italian with English supertitles. Supertitles may not be visible from the rear of the orchestra.



Vincenzo Bellini’s NormaNew Productionmarch 9, 2013, 7:00 p.m.march 12 and 15, 2013, 7:30 p.m.march 18, 2013, 7:00 p.m.march 21, 2013, 7:30 p.m.march 24, 2013, 2:00 p.m.Libretto by Felice RomaniDaniele Rustioni, conductorAnne Bogart, director Angela Meade, NormaDolora Zajick, AdalgisaRafael Davila, PollioneDmitry Belosselskiy,Oroveso

a secret affair across enemy lines becomes a war of hearts when love is betrayed. In the midst of the Gallic-Roman wars, the Druid priestess Norma secretly carries on a love affair with the enemy’s proconsul, Pollione. When a younger priestess, Adalgisa, catches Pollione’s eye, the mystic Norma turns warrior, prepared to seek revenge for this betrayal. Fresh from acclaimed performances of Norma in concert, rising opera star Angela Meade makes her stage debut of the notoriously difficult title role opposite the formidable mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick, who sings the role of Norma’s rival, Adalgisa, in this thrilling new WNO production directed by Anne Bogart and conducted by Daniele Rustioni. Performed in Italian with English supertitles. Supertitles may not be visible from the rear of the orchestra.

Washington National Celebrity Seriesapril 8, 2013, 8:00 p.m.Diana Damrau, sopranoKeri-Lynn Wilson, conductor

possessing a “lustrous, agile coloratura soprano voice, and charisma galore” (The New York Times), Diana Damrau is an international sensation in opera houses and concert halls alike. The German star makes her WNO debut in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall with an unforgettable evening of dazzling music featuring the WNO Orchestra conducted by Keri-Lynn Wilson.



Show BoatCompany Premiere & New ProductionCo-production with Lyric Opera of Chicago, the San Francisco Opera Association, & Houston Grand Operamay 4 and 6, 2013, 7:00 p.m.may 7, 8, and 10, 2013, 7:30 p.m.may 11, 2013, 7:00 p.m.may 12, 2013, 2:00 p.m.may 16 and 17, 2013, 7:30 p.m.may 18, 2013, 7:00 p.m.may 21 and 24, 2013, 7:30 p.m.may 25, 2013, 7:00 p.m.may 26, 2013, 2:00 p.m.Music by Jerome KernBook & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIBased on the novel Show Boatby Edna Ferber John DeMain, conductorFrancesca Zambello, director Rod Gilfry, Gaylord Ravenal (Dates TBA)Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Gaylord Ravenal (Dates TBA)Jennifer Holloway, Magnolia (Dates TBA)Andriana Chuchman, Magnolia (Dates TBA)Alyson Cambridge, Julie (Dates TBA)Talise Trevigne, Julie (Dates TBA)Morris Robinson, Joe (Dates TBA)Angela Renée Simpson, Queenie (Dates TBA)

this spectacular new production of Show Boat, Broadway’s original masterpiece, brings unforgettable songs, dazzling choreography, and an epic story together to make great entertainment and great art. With something in store around every bend as the Cotton Blossom travels the Mississippi with a troupe of riverboat performers, Julie, Joe, Queenie, and of course Magnolia and Ravenal make their way through the decades, navigating the

Show Boat

Photo by: Dan RestLyric Opera of Chicago



trials of show business, love, and loss in a landscape overshadowed by racial inequality. Performed in English with English supertitles. Supertitles may not be visible from the rear of the orchestra. ContactWashington National Opera2600 Virginia Avenue NW, #301Washington, DC 20037www.dc-opera.org

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Wpas’ stellar 2012–13 season continues our mission of bringing the best of the

performing arts to the nation’s capital. This season features such renowned artists as Yo-Yo Ma, Evgeny Kissin, Anne-Sophie Mutter, James Galway, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and the return of Gustavo Dudamel with his Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela. WPAS is expanding our “beyond classical” programming, presenting the greatest artists in many diverse genres, including Wynton Marsalis, Chucho Valdés, Hugh Masekela, KODO Drummers of Japan, and Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Brian Stokes Mitchell.

Lukáš Vondráček, piano (Hayes Piano Series) Kennedy Center Terrace Theater december 1, 2012, 2:00 p.m. Haydn Sonata in C Major, Hob.XVI:50 Rachmaninoff Variations on a theme of Corelli, Op. 42 Brahms Six Pieces for Piano, Op. 118 Prokofiev Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, Op. 83

Washington Performing Arts Society

Brooklyn Rider performing on Saturday,

January 26 at 8 p.m. at Sixth & I Historic

Synagogue



Yo-Yo Ma, cello (Stars Series) Kennedy Center Concert Hall december 3, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Bach Selected solo cello suites

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela (Orchestra Series) Kennedy Center Concert Hall december 4, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Gustavo Dudamel, music director Carlos Chávez Sinfonia India Julián Orbón Tres Versiones Sinfonicas R. Strauss An Alpine Symphony

Chucho Valdés Quartet (Sessions @Sixth) Sixth & I Historic Synagogue december 6, 2012, 7:00 p.m.

What Makes It Great?™ with Rob Kapilow Baird Auditorium december 9, 2012, 6:00 p.m. Musicians from the Curtis Institute of Music Dvořák Quartet in F, Op. 96, “American” Presented in partnership with The Smithsonian Associates

Daniil Trifonov, piano (Hayes Piano Series) Kennedy Center Terrace Theater january 19, 2013, 2:00 p.m. Scriabin Sonata No. 2 in G-sharp minor, Op. 19 Liszt Sonata in B minor, S.178 Chopin Preludes, Op. 28

Brooklyn Rider (Sessions @ Sixth) Sixth & I Historic Synagogue january 26, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

Chucho Valdés

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Vilde Frang performing Sunday, January 27 at

7:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

Almanac: Commissioned works by Bill Frisell, Nik Bärtsch, Shara Warden, Greg Saunier, Padma Newsome and Ethan Iverson

Vilde Frang, violin(Virtuoso Series) Michail Lifits, piano Kennedy Center Terrace Theater january 27, 2013, 7:30 p.m. Mozart Sonata in F Major K.376 Fauré Sonata No. 1 in A Major, Op. 13 Brahms Three Hungarian Dances (Nos. 2, 11, 17) Prokofiev Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 94

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Kennedy Center Concert Hall january 29, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin (Celebrity Series) New Century Chamber Orchestra The Music Center at Strathmore january 30, 2013, 8:00 p.m. Mendelssohn String Symphony No. 10 Bach Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, BWV 1065 Villa-Lobos Bachiana Brasileiras No. 5R. Strauss Metamorphosen

Angela Hewitt, piano (Piano Masters Series) Kennedy Center Terrace Theater february 8, 2013, 7:30 p.m. Bach French Suite No. 6 in E Major, BMV 817 Bach Toccata in D Major, BWV 912 Debussy Pour le Piano Bach French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BMV 816 Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin


WPAS Men, Women and Children of the Gospel Choir The Choral Arts Society of Washington Kennedy Center Concert Hall february 10, 2013, 7:00 p.m. Living the Dream…Singing the Dream Co-presented with the Choral Arts Society of Washington

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (Orchestra Series) Kennedy Center Concert Hall february 12, 2013, 8:00 p.m. Mariss Jansons, music director Leonidas Kavakos, violin Bartók Violin Concerto No. 2 Mahler Symphony No. 1

Hilary Hahn, violin (Stars Series) Valentina Lisitsa, piano Kennedy Center Concert Hall february 16, 2013, 8:00 p.m. Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 4 Bach Sonata No. 2 in A minor for solo violin, BWV 1003

Various Selections from 27 Encores by Edgar Meyer, Krzysztof Penderecki and others Simone Dinnerstein, piano (Celebrity Series) The Music Center at Strathmore february 24, 2013, 7:00 p.m. Bach The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988

Suzanne Vega (Sessions @Sixth) Sixth & I Historic Synagogue march 2, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

Gretchen Parlato(Sessions @ Sixth) Sixth & I Historic Synagogue march 9, 2013, 8:00 p.m.



What Makes It Great?™with Rob Kapilow Peabody Chamber Orchestra Baird Auditorium march 10, 2013, 6:00 p.m. Mozart Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551, “Jupiter” Presented in partnership with the Smithsonian Associates and the Peabody Institute of Music at Johns Hopkins University

Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin (Celebrity Series) Lambert Orkis, piano The Music Center at Strathmore march 12, 2013, 8:00 p.m. Lutoslawski Partita Schubert Fantasie in C Major, D.934 Previn Sonata No. 2 for violin and piano (DC debut) Saint-Saëns Sonata No. 3 in D minor

Kodo Drummers of Japan DAR Constitution Hall march 16, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

Sir James Galway, flute (Stars Series)Lady Jeanne Galway, flute Michael McHale, piano String Trio Kennedy Center Concert Hall march 17, 2013, 4:00 p.m. Mozart Flute Quartet in D Major, K. 285 Debussy Clair de Lune Doppler Rigoletto Fantasie for Two Flutes, Op. 38 Bizet/Borne Carmen Fantasy (arr. James Galway) Selected Irish folk tunes and dances

Dmitri Hvorostovsky, baritone (Stars Series) Ivari Ilja, piano Kennedy Center Concert Hall march 20, 2013, 8:00 p.m. Songs and arias by Rachmaninoff and others Presented in partnership with the Choral Arts Society of Washington



San Francisco Symphony (Orchestra Series) Michael Tilson Thomas, music director Kennedy Center Concert Hall march 23, 2013, 8:00 p.m. Mahler Symphony No. 9

Amit Peled, cello (Virtuoso Series) Alon Goldstein, piano Kennedy Center Terrace Theater march 24, 2013, 2:00 p.m. Beethoven Variations in E-flat Major, Op. 44 Brahms Sonata in F Major, Op. 99 Chopin Sonata in G minor, Op. 65

What Makes It Great?™ with Rob Kapilow Musicians from the Curtis Institute of Music Baird Auditorium april 7, 2013, 6:00 p.m. Schumann Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 Presented in partnership with the Smithsonian Associates

Hugh Masekela Lisner Auditorium april 12, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

Dresden Staatskapelle (Celebrity Series) Christian Thielemann, music director Lisa Batiashvili, violin The Music Center at Strathmore april 16, 2013, 8:00 p.m. Brahms Academic Festival Overture Brahms Violin Concerto Brahms Symphony No. 4

Evgeny Kissin, piano (Stars Series) Kennedy Center Concert Hall april 24, 2013, 8:00 p.m. Hadyn Sonata in E-flat Major, Hob.XVI:49 Beethoven Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111 Schubert Impromptu No. 1 in F minor, D.935



Schubert Impromptu No. 3 in G-flat Major, D.899 Schubert Impromptu No. 3 in B-flat Major, D.935 Schubert Impromptu No. 4 in A-flat Major, D.899 Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12 in C-sharp minor, S.244

Rafal Blechacz, piano (Piano Masters Series) Kennedy Center Terrace Theater april 27, 2013, 7:30 p.m. Bach Partita No. 3 in A minor, BWV 827 Beethoven Sonata in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3 Chopin Two Polonaises, Op. 40 Chopin Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor, Op.39 Szymanowski Sonata No. 1 in C minor, Op. 8

Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition Winner (Virtuoso Series) Kennedy Center Terrace Theater april 28, 2013, 2:00 p.m. Program: TBA Co-presented with Vocal Arts DC

The Philadelphia Orchestra (Orchestra Series) Yannick Nézet-Séguin, music director Hilary Hahn, violin Kennedy Center Concert Hall may 1, 2013, 8:00 p.m. Korngold Violin Concerto Bruckner Symphony No. 7

Carducci String Quartet (Virtuoso Series) Kennedy Center Terrace Theater may 4, 2013, 2:00 p.m. Haydn Quartet in C Major, Op. 76, No. 3, “Emperor” Dvořák Quartet in F Major, Op. 96, “American” Beethoven Quartet in A minor, Op. 132

Shai Wosner, piano (Hayes Piano Series) Kennedy Center Terrace Theater may 11, 2013, 2:00 p.m. Schubert Impromptus, D.899, Nos. 1-2



Schubert Allegretto in C minor, D.915 Widmann Idyll and Abyss (Six Schubert Reminiscences) (2009) Schubert Impromptus, D.899, Nos. 3-4 Schubert Sonata in D Major, D.850

Brian Stokes Mitchell The Choral Arts Society of Washington Scott Tucker, music director Kennedy Center Concert Hall may 12, 2013, 5:00 p.m. Best of Broadway Co-presented with the Choral Arts Society of Washington

Ute Lemper (Sessions @ Sixth) Sixth & I Historic Synagogue may 18 2013, 8:00 p.m. Last Tango in Berlin: Songs by Weill, Piazzola, Piaf, Brel and more

Markus Groh, piano (Hayes Piano Series) Kennedy Center Terrace Theater june 1, 2013, 2:00 p.m. Osvaldo Golijov Levante for piano solo (2004) Beethoven Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, Op. 110 Liszt Selections from Années de pèlerinage I: Suisse Hindemith Sonata No.3 Wagner Overture from Tannhauser (arr. Liszt)

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