Acclaimed violinist Daniel Hope brings his extraordinary musical expertise to Wolf Trap this season as the new Artistic Advisor for Chamber Music at The Barns. With a career that includes more than 35 years of international performance experience and over 30 albums, Hope now turns his sights to organizing an exceptional lineup of concerts alongside Wolf Trap’s classical programming team. “Wolf Trap has long been...
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Cozy season calls for the return of Chamber Music at The Barns! Between artists like Imani Winds, The Aznavoorian Sisters, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and the exciting debut of the series’ new Artistic Advisor Daniel Hope, your outing to The Barns has never sounded so special. Made up of two 18th-century barns—one of which is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year—Wolf Trap’s indoor venue offers a...
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Opera productions, recitals, and salons, oh my! Get started on your opera journey at The Barns this summer by learning all the tips and tricks, including opera etiquette, directions, dining, and ticketing info....
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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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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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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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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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While the warm summer nights at the Filene Center are behind us for now, the music doesn’t stop this fall. If you want to discover something new or enjoy a long-beloved artist, The Barns has a show for you!...
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Wolf Trap is thrilled to debut Black Opry Revue on March 29 at The Barns, featuring a genre-bending group of musicians including Sug Daniels, Roberta Lea, Tylar Bryant, Rachel Maxann, and Grace Givertz. With a stunning blend of modern and traditional country, folk, and Americana, each artist will showcase their music during an intimate, compelling concert you’re sure to remember....
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Long before the lights dim and a hush comes over the audience, The Barns’ nearly 300-year-old timber walls are infused with life. From backstage setup and soundchecks to food preparation and usher briefings, it takes a small army to get each artist and the space ready for a performance. Take a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of The Barns. 9 AM: Wolf...
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