Peabody in Washington
Peabody faculty artists, students, and alumni often perform—or have their works performed—in our nation’s capital. The following chronological listing features some of the Peabody Institute’s upcoming contributions to Washington’s musical life.
Please contact the host venue to obtain tickets to a specific concert, if applicable.
Nasar Abadey and SUPERNOVA
Jazz drummer Nasar Abadey performs with his band.
September 28 & 29, 2012, 8:30 pm & 10:30 pm
Bohemian Caverns, Washington, DC
What Makes It Great?
Washington Performing Arts Society Presents: What Makes It Great? Brian Ganz performs Chopin mazurkas, nocturnes, and polonaises with commentary by Rob Kapilow.
October 14, 2012, 6:00 pm
Baird Auditorium, Smithsonian Institution Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC
Steinway Series
Bassoonist Phillip Kolker presents a concert of works for woodwinds and piano by American composers. Kokler will be joined by faculty, colleagues, and recent Peabody alumni.
November 11, 2012, 3:00 pm
McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC
What Makes It Great?
Washington Performing Arts Society Presents: What Makes It Great? Rob Kapilow conducts the Peabody Chamber Orchestra in a study of Mozart's Symphony No. 41, "Jupiter."
March 10, 2013, 6:00 pm
Baird Auditorium, Smithsonian Institution Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC
Amit Peled
Cellist Amit Peled and pianist Alon Goldstein perform works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Brahms.
March 24, 2013, 2:00 pm
Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, Washington, DC
Reviews
A fine 'Fandango' and fabulous finale
The Washington Post, June 4, 2012
Pianist Leon Fleisher proves a master at musicianship
The Washington Post, March 9, 2012
Music review: National Gallery of Art Orchestra, with guest conductor Markand Thakar
The Washington Post, November 21, 2011
Pianists Lin and Johnson are a virtuosic duo in Smithsonian concert
The Washington Post, July 11, 2011
High-class experimentalism from League of the Unsound Sound
The Washington Post, March 21, 2011
Weekend whirlwind, round 3: The multi-cultural music of Lou Harrison
Clef Notes, March 7, 2011
