James Gaffigan conducts John Williams, James Newton Howard & Michael Abels | Kennedy Center, Washington, DC Tickets 2026
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James Gaffigan conducts John Williams, James Newton Howard & Michael Abels

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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 ...

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3 dates (12 Jun - 14 Jun)

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12

Thu

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7:00 pm

Kennedy Center

Washington, DC, United States

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13

Fri

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8:00 pm

Kennedy Center

Washington, DC, United States

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14

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8:00 pm

Kennedy Center

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