The Barns


Age of the Instruments
Feb 10, 2025

Age of the Instruments

Did you know that a musician’s instrument has a story all its own? High-quality instruments transcend age. To celebrate pianist Wu Han’s final season as Artistic Advisor, Wolf Trap asked her and her husband, cellist David Finckel, about all things instruments....

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Crafting a Season at The Barns
Oct 24, 2024

Crafting a Season at The Barns

Building a season at The Barns at Wolf Trap is akin to assembling a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Every year, Wolf Trap’s programming team creates a captivating lineup that reflects a variety of genres, piques audiences’ ever-changing interests, and accommodates artists’ availabilities. The search for the best performers and entertainment is the goal....

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A Legacy of Chamber Excellence
Oct 24, 2024

A Legacy of Chamber Excellence

Chamber music has played a treasured role at The Barns for more than 40 years. Over the last five seasons, the chamber series thrived at Wolf Trap thanks largely to the vision of highly accomplished pianist, Co-Artistic Director of Chamber Music Society at Lincoln Center, and Chamber Music at The Barns Artistic Advisor Wu Han. Before the 2024-2025 season, Wolf Trap sat down with Wu Han to reflect on her indelible legacy as she takes her final bow as artistic advisor for Chamber Music at The Barns....

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5 Reasons Why You Need to Experience Chamber Music at The Barns
Oct 15, 2024

5 Reasons Why You Need to Experience Chamber Music at The Barns

If you haven’t attended Chamber Music at The Barns yet, you’re missing out! Curated specifically for Wolf Trap audiences by a world-renowned artistic advisor, these performances marry exquisite compositions and one of the world’s most acoustically incredible venues. Within The Barns historic walls, you’re drawn closer to the musicians, creating a truly immersive experience. Here are five reasons you need to visit The Barns this...

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You’re Invited to The Barns
Oct 03, 2024

You’re Invited to The Barns

Calling all music lovers! You’re cordially invited to the most intimate live music experience of the fall and spring. Immerse yourself in musical artistry from around the world in two 18th-century barns at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Explore the invitation below for tips to make the most of your concert experience. ...

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A Chat with Jamie Barton, 2024 Filene Artist in Residence
May 28, 2024

A Chat with Jamie Barton, 2024 Filene Artist in Residence

Before the 2024 season, Wolf Trap Opera spoke with Filene Artist in Residence Jamie Barton (’09) to reflect on her time with WTO and what she’s excited to share with this year’s artists. Wolf Trap Opera (WTO): How did WTO’s program set you up for success in your creative and professional endeavors? Any special moments that stand out? Jamie Barton (JB): My summer with Wolf...

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Drawing Upon the Power of Community
Mar 08, 2024

Drawing Upon the Power of Community

Roberta Lea Discusses the Intersection Between Music and Education Ahead of Her Performance at The Barns at Wolf Trap on March 29 There is an African proverb that neo-pop-country singer/songwriter Roberta Lea lives by: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Lea, who was named one of Country Music Television’s Next Women in Country in 2023,...

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