Praised for its authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound,  The String Queens (TSQ) is a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine! With an array of repertoire spanning from the Baroque era to the Jazz Age to today’s Billboard Hot 100 Chart, TSQ performs versatile programs that take listeners on a rousing musical journey through time and a multitude of musical genres.

Join us in person at The Clarice! Please note that this event will not be livestreamed.

Spanning generations, from the shores of the Black Sea to the glit­tering concert halls of New York, The Nightingale’s Sonata is a richly woven tapestry centered around the virtuoso Lea Luboshutz. The author of the book, Thomas Wolf, will read passages from the book interspersed with movements of Cesar Frank's Violin and Piano Sonata, performed by Irina Muresanu and Daniel del Pino.

Performances: March 2 @7pm, March 4@8pm

Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 1 is a rule-breaking, neo-Baroque romp filled with rapid-paced rhythms and comic punch lines—and there’s no better duo to bring its humor to life than award-winning pianist Conrad Tao and NSO Principal Trumpet William Gerlach. The charismatic Dalia Stasevska also conducts Sibelius’ great Second Symphony and a new co-commission by innovative composer Jessie Montgomery.

Performances: March 2 @7pm, March 4@8pm

Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 1 is a rule-breaking, neo-Baroque romp filled with rapid-paced rhythms and comic punch lines—and there’s no better duo to bring its humor to life than award-winning pianist Conrad Tao and NSO Principal Trumpet William Gerlach. The charismatic Dalia Stasevska also conducts Sibelius’ great Second Symphony and a new co-commission by innovative composer Jessie Montgomery.

Known internationally for her prowess as both a soloist and chamber musician, violinist Stephanie Chase has had an illustrious career that has brought her to the stage with over 170 orchestras across the globe, including solo performances with the New York, London and Hong Kong Philharmonics and the Chicago, San Francisco, Atlanta, Baltimore and London Symphony Orchestras. Join us as Chase and pianist Sara Davis Buechner present a recital of classical and romantic works, including pieces by Mozart, Strauss and Rachmaninoff.

Program:

Wolfgang Mozart: Sonata in D Major, K. 306
Richard Strauss: Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 18
Joaquin Turina: Selections from Sonata No. 2, Op. 82, "Espagnola"
Sergei Rachmaninoff (Trans. Stephanie Chase): Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19 - Andante
Fritz Kreisler: Liebesfreud (Love’s Joy)
Jean-Delphin Alard: 16 Morceaux de salon, Op.49 - Brindisi-valse

Germán López is one of the most internationally distinguished “timple” virtuosos from the Canary Islands. Since his professional beginnings, López has been betting on the sonorous possibilities of this diminutive five-string instrument that soars above its assumed role as an accompanying instrument, and center it as a voice for melody.

Making its Kennedy Center debut, the Israeli Chamber Project brings together today’s most distinguished musicians in a dynamic ensemble of strings, winds, harp, and piano. Based in Israel and New York, the ensemble brings a program of works by Saint-Saëns, Stravinsky, Ravel, and more.

This is the final round of the strings competition. Six finalists will play for 20 minutes each with a 15-minute intermission. At the conclusion of the competition, the three judges will deliberate backstage. During this time, the two winning chamber music compositions from the Washington International competition for compositions will be premiered. The announcement of winners and presentation of awards will conclude the event.

The Renaissance Music Academy and the Yao Jue Music Academy partner to present a multicultural concert. The program will feature music of European origin as well as Chinese and American music, performed by young talented string players.

Free

OWEL is a 5-piece band hailing from NJ that takes a unique approach to instrumentation, incorporating orchestral strings and glockenspiel over traditional guitar, drums, and bass.

Dedicated to musical excellence with a distinctly Australian character, the Australian String Quartet (ASQ) has created unforgettable performances for audiences across the globe for more than 30 years, all with the goal of creating chemistry and amplifying intimacy through experiences that connect people. Their distinctive sound is enhanced by a matched set of 18th century Guadagnini instruments, handcrafted between 1743 and 1784 in Turin and Piacenza, Italy.

Dale Barltrop, Violin; Francesca Hiew, Violin; Stephen King, Viola; Sharon Grigoryan, Cello