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NSO favorite James Gaffigan conducts film music by classical composers—including Leonard Bernstein’s On the Waterfront and Nino Rota’s The Godfather—in a program that spotlights concertos by three of today's greatest film composers. On Thursday, Grammy winner James Ehnes plays Violin Concerto No. 2 by James Newton Howard. Friday’s concert features Delights and Dances by Michael Abels. Abel Pereira takes center stage Saturday in the Horn Concerto by Academy Award–winning legend John Williams.

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James Gaffigan conducts John Williams, James Newton Howard & Michael Abels

Kennedy Center

Comprising titled musicians of the National Symphony Orchestra, this acclaimed ensemble presents chamber music classics.

Kennedy Center Chamber Players: Winter Concert

An Evening of P.D.Q. Bach

Aspen Meadows Resort

Outstanding NSO musicians take center stage for one of Schumann’s most unique and dazzing works: Konzertstück for Four Horns—the horn-playing equivalent of running a four-minute mile! The program also includes Mendelssohn’s ever-popular Overture to The Hebrides and Schubert’s infectiously fun Symphony No. 3.

Noseda conducts Schubert & Mendelssohn NSO Horns play Schumann

Groton Hill Music Center

Comprising titled musicians of the NSO, this acclaimed ensemble presents classics from four centuries of chamber music.

Hornist

Abel Pereira

Events

Past events

12 - 14 Jun, 2025

James Gaffigan conducts John Williams, James Newton Howard & Michael Abels · National Symphony Orchestra

Jan 19, 2025

Kennedy Center Chamber Players: Winter Concert · National Symphony Orchestra

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