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Classical performances by top local musicians and ensembles at venues throughout the Washington area.

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21st Century Consort performs works by Wuorinen, Seo, Bolcolm, Adams, and more!

February 23, 2026 9:00 pm

From the Hirshorn Museum's Ring Auditorium

The 21st Century Consort is one of today's leading contemporary ensembles and offers free performances to the public in the Ring Auditorium of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.

  • The wind quintet Imani Winds poses in front of a burnt orange background with their instruments.

    Imani Winds give the world premiere of Giants by Carlos Simon

    March 2, 2026 9:00 pm

    Presented by Shriver Hall Concert Series

    Celebrating 25 years of music-making, the Grammy-nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet. Hailed as “dazzling” and “exhilarating” by The Washington Post, the Quintet’s program draws on Yoruban, Hindustani, South American, and jazz traditions, and features the world premiere of a new piece from Sphinx Medal of Excellence recipient Carlos Simon.