Friends of Music
Season Schedule 2009–2010
Upcoming Events
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October 18 & 19, 2009
Jason Vieaux is expanding the definition of the classical guitarist and changing the face of guitar programming. The award-winning musician brings his expressive gifts and virtuosity to the Music Room in a program of works by Isaac Albéniz, Leo Brouwer, J. S. Bach, and Pat Metheny.
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November 8 & 9, 2009
Apollo's Fire, led by Jeannette Sorrell, presents "Mediterranean Nights," an evening of Spanish and Italian love songs, driving dances, castanets, and foot percussion, with soprano-actress Nell Snaidas and Spanish dancer Steve Player. The chamber works on the program include music by Castello, Marini, Martin y Coll, Uccellini, Merula, Hidalgo, and Boccherini.
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November 29 & 30, 2009
Renowned for their unearthly vocal blend and virtuosic ensemble singing, the four women of Anonymous 4 create ingeniously designed programs. For our holiday concert, the a cappella ensemble presents The Cherry Tree, a new program of some of its favorite medieval carols and ballads, along with traditional old American Christmas songs with British roots.
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January 31 & February 1, 2010
The Capuçon-Angelich Trio, one of the most promising young ensembles in the world of chamber music, features the French duo of brothers Renaud Capuçon, violin, and Gautier Capuçon, cello, together with the American-born, award-winning pianist Nicholas Angelich. The ensemble will play piano trios by Josef Haydn, Johannes Brahms, and Felix Mendelssohn.
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February 21 & 22, 2010
A young, classically trained string quartet, Brooklyn Rider also tours with Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road project, gathering influences and inspiration from around the world. Their innovative program includes quartets by Claude Debussy, Philip Glass, and Colin Jacobsen.
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March 21 & 22, 2010
The Iranian-born Mahan Esfahani, one of the BBC's New Generation Artists, is quickly gaining international attention for his technical prowess and musical sensitivity as an active concert harpsichordist, concerto soloist, and collaborative artist. In his Washington, DC, recital debut at Dumbarton Oaks, he plays music by Louis Couperin, J. S. Bach, Domenico Scarlatti, and Richard Strauss.
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April 11 & 12, 2010
Canada's dynamic Adaskin String Trio performs trios by Lennox Berkeley and Jean Françaix, and joins forces with the brilliant Bosnian-born pianist Pedja Mužijević for piano quartets by Beethoven and Dvořák.
Further Information
Performance times have changed
Performances take place on Sunday nights at 7pm and Monday nights at 8pm. Programs are subject to change.
Tickets by Subscription
Tickets are available by subscription only. When available, additional tickets may be purchased the week before the concert. If you wish to subscribe to the Friends of Music, please contact Cindy Greene, Administrative Coordinator, at the Friends of Music office, 202-339-6436. If you require further information or have questions about accessibility, please call the Friends of Music office.
Performing at Dumbarton Oaks
For information about performing at Dumbarton Oaks, or to be considered for the series, please contact Valerie Stains, Artistic Director and Music Advisor (202-339-6468).