Whether it’s an artist you fell in love with, ballads belted out after heartbreak, or an album that became a vacation soundtrack, music can unlock countless memories. Songs remind us of treasured moments and mark some of life’s greatest transitions from graduations and weddings to losses and life lessons. As personal as the music is to us, the creators have their own connections which are...
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Born in 1948 in Tel Aviv, Israel to newly arrived refugees who had survived the Holocaust, Pinchas Zukerman began studying music with his father (a musician in Poland before World War II) and renowned Hungarian-Israeli violin teacher Ilona Fehér. In 1962 he came to America with the help of Isaac Stern, Pablo Casals, and the America Israel Cultural Foundation to eventually study at The Juilliard...
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Greg Artzner and Terry Leonino Take a Look Back at Their Storied Careers as Singer-songwriters and Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artists During Their 50th Anniversary Tour For 50 years, Magpie (a duo composed of singer-songwriters Greg Artzner and Terry Leonino) has captured the attention of local audiences with performances spanning country, folk, swing, vintage blues, and original contemporary songs—all with a distinct purpose. Greg and...
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From Tango and Arabic orchestral works to Hawaiian melodies and a celebration of South Asian culture, The Barns takes you across borders this season to explore global sounds. Ali Sethi Breakout Pakistani singer Ali Sethi made waves at Coachella last year with his viral hit “Pasoori.” The Harvard grad majored in South Asian studies and later trained in Hindustani classical music. His music marries traditional...
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Expand your horizons this spring with 17 performances that are sure to inspire your future trips around the country and world. Even if you can’t actually travel, you can still explore new areas and cultures with shows at The Barns. There’s plenty of Irish music in store for those who wish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all month long. Hear the sound of flamenco in...
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The Barns’ spring 2023 season welcomes back the collaboration of Wolf Trap and District of Raga! This captivating series features four more dynamic performances celebrating the musical and cultural influences of South Asian artists in the US. Ahead of the upcoming February 25 performance of Rachna Nivas’ Unedited: Kathak Indian Classical Dance, Wolf Trap sat down with District of Raga founder Nistha Raj to discuss...
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February may be the shortest month of the year but there’s no shortage of exciting performances and entertainment coming to The Barns. From pop and rock to comedy and jazz, there’s something for everyone in February. Check out what’s in store: February 2: Joe Pug Local artist alert! DMV native Joe Pug, known for his lyrical cleverness and plaintive harmonica stylings, makes his Wolf Trap...
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As the weather turns chilly and the new year approaches, The Barns continues its lineup of phenomenal artists. If you’re planning to host guests this holiday season and early 2023, bring them along to experience the magic of this intimate venue. December 1: John Lloyd Young What better way to usher in the month of December than a night of holiday favorites? Celebrate the festive...
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As the temperatures fall this autumn, there’s no better way to warm up than with an exciting indoor concert at The Barns! From Brazilian jazz and singer/songwriters to Grateful Dead piano covers and Mozart, check out what’s next in our concert line-up for November. November 4: Stephen Kellogg Singer/songwriter Stephen Kellogg is a storyteller at heart. He’s presented a TEDx talk and released a book...
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Wolf Trap and District of Raga join forces to present a series of dynamic performances at The Barns celebrating the musical and cultural influences of South Asian artists in the United States. Curated by District of Raga founder and director Nistha Raj and Wolf Trap’s Director of Programming Diana Ezerins, this new series highlights diverse offerings of traditional classical music and dance from the South...
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