Get out of your comfort zone Discover new artists, new songs, and new genres! Venture out of your comfort zone and start experimenting with music. Plus, you may discover a talented, unknown artist before they get big. Use music to motivate you Whether you’ve decided to take on a new exercise regime in 2019 or just need motivation to get through the last...
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Goodbye, 2018. Hello, 2019! Now that it’s 2019, it’s time to kick start your New Year’s Resolutions! Here are some tips to help you stick to your goals: Get healthy Be more active. Lose a few pounds. Get more fresh air. There are tons of reasons why these are regular New Year’s resolutions —but we know, the struggle is real. For a jolt of...
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Wolf Trap’s signature cocktails, the Kentucky Buck and Sage Sipper, are packed with seasonal flavors and will pair perfectly with your next holiday celebration! Wolf Trap’s Kentucky Buck The Kentucky Buck was inspired by the apple trees founder Catherine Filene Shouse grew on her farm. With notes of apple and cinnamon, this drink is sure to be a seasonal favorite! Ingredients 1 ½ oz bourbon ½ oz apple cider...
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Here at Wolf Trap we’re proud to present artists that are multi-talented and capable of storytelling both on and off the stage. In celebration of National Author’s Day we’ve put together a list of current and past Wolf Trap performers that are more than musicians; they also share their stories as authors of written works including novels, children’s books, and memoirs. Grab a blanket and...
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Each summer, the best young professional classical singers from around the world come to Wolf Trap to participate in the powerful and magical experience that is a Wolf Trap Opera residency. An operatic career is both grueling and gratifying, and while opera is glorious, it is an obscure art form in the 21st century. What is it about singing opera that attracts these 20- and...
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For many of Wolf Trap’s 2018 artists, summer marks their official debut on the massive Filene Center stage. But for one acclaimed musician, Chris Thile, Wolf Trap isn’t merely a short stop on a journey of musical success—instead it’s a place that has become intertwined with his remarkable career....
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If you love music and going to concerts, you must be familiar with that "feel good" mood boost before, during, and after a performance. Research has shown attending shows has its health benefits. Check out 5 reasons why a concert experience is good for you. ...
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By Walker Konkle, Development Intern Bob Grimes, heading into his 35th season as the Production Manager of The Barns at Wolf Trap, knows all there is to know about its performances and history. In almost four decades of serving in this role, Bob has presented more than 80 performances annually, with programming ranging from jazz greats to chamber musicians to legendary folk singers. As Production...
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Canadian born violinist and musical maverick Lara St. John curated the 2017-2018 Chamber Music at The Barns season. Check out these videos to hear in more detail about each of the artists she selected, and what makes them special! To learn more about Chamber Music at The Barns, and to purchase tickets, visit: wolftrap.org/chamber...
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