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Extreme Chopin: The Finale

Strathmore

Join us for a recital featuring performances that showcase our adult students’ dedication and musical growth. Family, friends, and community members are welcome to celebrate their achievements.

Adult Student Recital

The Music Center at Strathmore

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of classical music as Washington Performing Arts presents the renowned pianist Evgeny Kissin in a solo recital. This highly anticipated performance is set to take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the prestigious Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 

Evgeny Kissin, celebrated for his expressive range and impressive skill, will grace the stage with a repertoire that showcases his renowned artistry. The program includes Beethoven’s lesser-known Sonata No. 27, Brahms’s intense yet beautiful Ballades, Prokofiev’s thrilling Piano Sonata No. 2, and Chopin’s Nocturne in F-sharp Minor and Fantaisie in F Minor. Each piece promises to highlight Kissin’s extraordinary virtuosity and deep musicality, making for an extraordinary experience for all attendees.

Washington Performing Arts is committed to accessibility, ensuring that visitors of all abilities can experience this remarkable performance. Accommodations are available, and for specific questions about accessibility at Kennedy Center events, please visit the Kennedy Center's accessibility page or contact Washington Performing Arts directly.

Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a master at work. Purchase your tickets now for an afternoon with Evgeny Kissin, a performance that promises to be a highlight of the classical music season in Washington, D.C.

Evgeny Kissin, piano

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

A perennial Washington Performing Arts audience favorite, the supremely gifted Evgeny Kissin impresses with his precision, color, and interpretive nuance. The simultaneous grandeur and intimacy of his solo recital performances give full voice to his expressive range and impressive skill. Repertoire for his May 2025 performance at Strathmore includes selections from Shostakovich’s Preludes and Fugues and Piano Sonata No. 2 in B Minor, plus Chopin’s Nocturnes in C-sharp Minor and A-flat Major, among others.

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In 2011, pianist Brian Ganz began his world-famous quest to perform all 250 works by Frédéric Chopin in what he calls the “Extreme Chopin” project, in partnership with National Philharmonic at The Music Center at Strathmore. Chopin is considered one of the greatest piano composers in history, and Ganz has been capturing over the years, one performance at a time, the magic and majesty of the Polish artistic genius. Now that he is nearly done with this mythic musical quest, he brings some of the most challenging and exciting Chopin compositions to where it all began. Join him in celebrating the composer, as he captures Chopin’s passion and power. It’s all happening on February 28th, only hours away from the composer’s 215th birthday. 

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Join us to celebrate how much our Suzuki musicians have grown this year! This recital will showcase both violin and cello Suzuki Strings group classes.

Suzuki Strings Group Class Recital

Join us for an Adult Recital at our DC Campus: NW. This recital is open to any and all current Levine adult students who wish to participate.

Adult Recital 2024

DC Campus: NW

Recitals give students of all ages and abilities the opportunity to learn and hone their performance skills and gain confidence performing in front of an audience. If you are a student interested in performing, please have your instructor complete the recital sign-up form on your behalf.

Student Recital 2024 Concert 4

Student Recital 2024 Concert 3

The piano department is pleased to celebrate ensembles again this year, with a workshop, student recital, and faculty recital.

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Student ensembles from our Honors program perform in a special chamber music showcase.

Honors Chamber Recital

An afternoon of performances by students of our Suzuki Piano Department.

Suzuki Piano Recital

An afternoon of performances by students in Levine’s Honors Program.

Honors Fall Recital

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the eminent pianist Sir András Schiff at The Music Center at Strathmore on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 8:00 PM. A cherished favorite and friend of Washington Performing Arts, Sir András Schiff is celebrated for his exquisite performances and profound musical insights. This performance promises an inspired program, to be announced from the stage, featuring a blend of reflection and shimmering execution that showcases Schiff's unparalleled mastery.

Sir András Schiff's illustrious career has seen collaborations with the world's leading orchestras and conductors, earning him prestigious accolades such as the International Mozarteum Foundation’s Golden Medal, Royal Philharmonic Society’s Gold Medal, and Germany’s Great Cross of Merit with Star. His interpretations of Bach have become a highlight of the BBC Proms, and his performances of complete cycles of Beethoven sonatas, Bach concerti, and works by Haydn, Schubert, and Bartók have captivated audiences worldwide.

This performance is part of Washington Performing Arts's The World in Our City initiative, promoting cross-cultural understanding and cultural diplomacy through international visiting artists, globally inspired local programming, and the award-winning Embassy Adoption Program in partnership with D.C. Public Schools.

Generous support for this event is provided by Ellen and Michael Gold, The Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts, Gary and Silvia Yacoubian, and Betsy and Robert Feinberg. Her Excellency Dame Karen Pierce DCMG, His Majesty’s Ambassador to the U.S. British Embassy Washington, serves as the honorary patron of this engagement.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the artistry of Sir András Schiff in an evening that promises to be a highlight of the classical music season.

Sir András Schiff, piano

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the world-renowned sitarist Anoushka Shankar at The Music Center at Strathmore on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 8:00 PM. Celebrating over a quarter-century of groundbreaking performances, Anoushka Shankar, the youngest and first female recipient of a British House of Commons Shield and the first Indian woman nominated for a Grammy, is set to captivate audiences with her innovative approach to classical Indian music.

For this special performance, Anoushka Shankar will be accompanied by a new quintet of exceptional musicians from the vibrant London music scene. The ensemble includes clarinetist Arun Ghosh, drummer-composer Sarathy Korwar, Carnatic percussionist Pirashanna Thevarajah, and bassist Tom Farmer. Together, they will present music from Shankar’s newly released mini-album, as well as fresh interpretations of classics from her extensive repertoire, showcasing her neoclassical approach and sensitive virtuosity.

This performance is not only a musical journey but also a part of Washington Performing Arts’s The World in Our City initiative, promoting cross-cultural understanding and cultural diplomacy. It is co-presented with Strathmore and made possible through the generous support of Gordon and Lisa Rush, with Her Excellency Dame Karen Pierce DCMG, His Majesty’s Ambassador to the U.S. British Embassy Washington, serving as the honorary patron.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the pioneering sounds of Anoushka Shankar and her quintet, as they lead the way in redefining the boundaries of classical Indian music. Reserve your tickets now for an evening of inventive arrangements and groundbreaking performances.

Anoushka Shankar

Spring Campus Recital

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of classical music as the renowned American pianist Emanuel Ax graces the stage at The Music Center at Strathmore. This eagerly anticipated solo recital, happening on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 4:00 PM, marks a significant return for Ax, who, despite his collaborations in recent seasons, has not given a solo performance under our auspices in over a decade. His last scheduled recital in spring 2020 was unfortunately canceled due to the onset of the pandemic.

Emanuel Ax, celebrated for his profound musical intelligence and technical mastery, will present a program that includes works by Schubert among other composers. Audiences can look forward to the SCHUBERT Sonata in A Major, Op. posth. 120, D.664, and the SCHUBERT Sonata in B-flat Major, D.960, alongside SCHUBERT/arr. LISZT Four Songs and LISZT's Années de pèlerinage I, S.160, Vallée d’Obermann, No. 6. This performance is not just a concert but an immersive experience into the depths of classical music, led by one of its finest interpreters.

This event is part of Washington Performing Arts's The World in Our City initiative, which aims to foster cross-cultural understanding and cultural diplomacy through the presentation of international visiting artists and globally inspired local programming. It is made possible with the generous support of Mary and Chris Mahle, Ellen and Michael Gold, and the Special Presenter Initiatives program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness Emanuel Ax's captivating performance, a testament to his overwhelming authority as a musician, technician, and probing intellect. Reserve your tickets now for an afternoon that promises to be both thoughtful and lustrous.

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