Chamber Music at The Barns

UNKNOWN is a dramatic song cycle honoring the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery, which occurs on November 11, 2021. UNKNOWN explores the ideas of war, honor, and memory through the eyes of soldiers, family members, and Tomb Guards who are connected to each other and the Tomb through their mutual service and sacrifice. In an effort to capture the national significance of the Tomb, UrbanArias has partnered with opera companies from around the country for the project, which will include a live performance and a film. UNKNOWN is commissioned by UrbanArias with Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Opera Colorado, Minnesota Opera, Opera Birmingham, and Stephen E. and Dorothy P. Bird.

• Thursday, Dec 02 | 11:30 PM

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Artistic Advisor Wu Han joins Arnaud Sussmann, Matthew Lipman, and David Finckel in an evening of works that showcase the friendship and musical influences between composers. Featured works include Dvorak’s Sonatina in G Major for violin and piano, Suk’s Quartet for Piano and Strings in A minor Op.1, and Brahms Quartet for Piano and Strings in G-minor, Op 25.

• Sunday, Oct 24 | 3 PM

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Members of Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Wolf Trap Opera Alumnus (baritone) Will Liverman explore several centuries of Spanish and Spanish-influenced music, including the Turina Piano Quartet and Sarasate’s Navarra for Two Violins and Piano.

• Friday, Nov 12 | 7:30 PM

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The ethereal vocal ensemble Cantus returns to The Barns for an evening of holiday favorites. From Latin hymnody to Spanish folksong, from Sacred Harp to Irving Berlin, this is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season.

• Friday, Dec 03 | 7:30 PM

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Multi-Grammy Award-winning guitarist returns to The Barns after many years for her first solo performance. Isbin will explore the rich and multifaceted legacy of Spanish solo guitar works.

• Sunday, Jan 23 | 3 PM

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The Miró Quartet returns to The Barns in a wide ranging program that focuses on two key works: contemporary composer Kevin Puts’ sonorous String Quartet No. 4 (subtitled “Home”) and Ravel’s iconic String Quartet in F.

• Sunday, Feb 20 | 7:30 PM

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Musicians from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center take the audience on a deep dive of Chopin’s oeuvre. Pianists Gloria Chien and Michael Brown, violinist Cho-Liang Lin, and cellist Nick Canellakis return to The Barns stage to perform solo works including the cello sonata, as well as Chopin’s darkly tempestuous piano trio.

• Friday, Mar 11 | 7:30 PM

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Recognized as the heavy-hitters of the chamber music canon, Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms are often heard in concert halls with large orchestras. In this performance, an all-star Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center line up presents a selection of trios, quintets, and sextets, allowing us to revel in the beauty and power of these titans of classical music in an intimate setting.

• Friday, Apr 01 | 7:30 PM

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Pianists Orion Weiss, Wu Han, and the Orion String Quartet explore the influence jazz has made on the classical music canon. Repertoire spans Gershwin’s beloved Rhapsody in Blue to Marsalis’ At the Octoroon Balls.

• Sunday, May 08 | 3 PM

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