Jan 19, 2017
Emerson Violinist Eugene Drucker on Passing the Torch
In February, three members of the Emerson String Quartet—violinist Eugene Drucker, violist Lawrence Dutton, and cellist Paul Watkins—introduce three of their finest protégés from the renowned program at SUNY Stony Brook—violinist Emily Daggett Smith, violist Colin Brookes, and cellist Alison Rowe. The Emerson will play Mozart’s Divertimento in E-flat major, and the entire ensemble will come together for a Brahms sextet. Drucker emphasizes the importance...
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Dec 20, 2016
Looking Back: Our Favorite Moments From 2016
As we look back on an amazing year at Wolf Trap, we’re counting down some of the most ‘grammable moments from 2016! Did your favorite moment make the top 10?...
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Dec 15, 2016
The Season of Giving
Especially during the holiday season, Wolf Trap Foundation is grateful to the many donors, patrons, and artists who have joined us and supported us over the past 12 months. Your generosity enables Wolf Trap to be a unique place that welcomes thousands of people each and every year. The artists who performed at Wolf Trap in 2016 also support a wide variety of charities and...
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Dec 14, 2016
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Now that it’s 2017, it’s time to kick start your New Year’s Resolutions! Read on to learn how Wolf Trap can help you stick to your goals! Get healthy Lose weight. Be more active. There’s a reason these goals are a regular New Year’s resolution—but let’s face it, they’re hard to stick to. For a jolt of inspiration, go outside and hike the trails of Wolf...
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Dec 12, 2016
Color Wolf Trap This Holiday Season!
Have a little one in your life that loves to color? Or perhaps you’ve jumped on the adult coloring craze? If either of these sound like you, then Wolf Trap created these special printables with you in mind! These line-art versions of the Filene Center, Frosty, and our woodland friends were developed as part of the annual Holiday Sing-A-Long program book, and shared here for...
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Dec 12, 2016
2016 Wolf Trap Holiday Giveaway
We ❤︎ our fans! To celebrate the season of giving, we’re giving you the chance to win the ultimate #WolfTrap prize pack! The winner will receive one premium Wolf Trap Membership – Soloist Level, a 4-pack of tickets to 2017 show of your choice, passes to our VIP lounge, a $50 gift certificate and more! Comment on our Facebook page with the name of your...
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Dec 02, 2016
Two Become One: Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung
On stage and off, Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung share everything—their music, their home, their marriage, their life. They are among the foremost practitioners of piano four hands, where two people share the same 88 keys. After the holiday break, Chamber Music at The Barns resumes with their January 8 performance of works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Stravinsky, and Piazzolla. They were happy to answer a...
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Nov 21, 2016
Share Your Love of Wolf Trap on #GivingTuesday
This year, Wolf Trap Foundation is asking you to share your love of Wolf Trap on #GivingTuesday, Tuesday November 29. What is #GivingTuesday? #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving—a movement that was founded by non-profits in response to the commercial shopping holidays Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving, non-profits ask their supporters to participate in a global day of philanthropy to...
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Nov 18, 2016
Inside the Great American Songbook with John Eaton
For nearly 30 years, John Eaton has been a fixture of the Barns schedule. His evenings exploring the mainstays of the Great American Songbook have won him a large and devoted following of listeners who prize the compositional flair and lyrical sophistication of these highly esteemed writers of popular song. This year, Eaton’s annual Thanksgiving weekend concert showcases the music of The Fabulous ’40s, an...
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Nov 18, 2016
Wolf Trap Recipes: Thanksgiving Edition
When thinking about the upcoming holiday season, we thought it best to check in with Chris Faessen, Wolf Trap’s Executive Chef and Bee Keeper to see what he might be whipping up this holiday season. When not busy keeping Barns patrons warm and happy with signature creations like tomato bisque, flatbreads, and panini, Chef Chris is coming up with other ways to incorporate his sustainable...
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