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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New year, new music! Start 2018 off right with a concert. See (and hear) what’s coming up in January at The Barns. The Verve Pipe Fri, Jan 19 “A confident rockin’-steady melodic fortress” (SPIN) Lucy Kaplansky Sat, Jan 20 Enchanting folk singer-songwriter Krakauer-Tagg Duo Sun, Jan 21 Eclectic clarinet-piano duo Aaron Tveit Fri, Jan 26 & Sat, Jan 27 “Wicked” superstar Broadway...
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The seasons are changing, but great music remains! Take a peek at what’s coming up this fall. Bernhoft Wed, Nov 1 Grammy-nominated retro-soul singer Attacca Quartet Sun, Nov 5 One of America’s premier young string quartets JD Souther Wed, Nov 8 Grammy-nominated country rock singer-songwriter Red Baraat Fri, Nov 10 “A big band for the world” (The Wall Street Journal) George...
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What better way to get in the holiday spirit than with songs of the season? This December, you have three chances to celebrate the holidays with Wolf Trap. The Swingles Yule Songs The Barns December 2, 7:30pm The Swingles are a London-based Grammy-winning a cappella group comprised of seven talented young singers. Their show will feature a wintry mix of well-known carols such as Silent...
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With an evening at The Barns, there’s no need to cross continents or state lines. Your destination for great music, near and far, arrives all in one place. This season, follow Wolf Trap on a musical journey to many corners of the globe and find exotic treasures originating here in the DC area. View Schedule. Location: Celtic territories Alan Doyle & the Beautiful Gypsies For fans...
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With an evening at The Barns, there’s no need to cross continents or state lines. Your destination for great music, near and far, arrives all in one place. This season, follow Wolf Trap on a musical journey to many corners of the globe and find exotic treasures originating here in the DC area. View Schedule. Location: India Bickram Ghosh’s Drums of India For fans of: AR...
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Smaller is often better. These are words that chamber musicians live by. The grandeur of Beethoven’s symphonies, for example, is undeniable, but his late string quartets are often thought to be superior, reflecting a depth and complexity that the composer achieved only in his later years. For 20 years, Chamber Music at The Barns has followed the same principle, making Wolf Trap’s most intimate venue...
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Summer’s over, but the music doesn’t stop. Get a look inside The Barns—featuring some of the finest acts in music, this year-round, historic theater has a one-of-a-kind, intimate setting. View the schedule here. It’s rustic, yet refined. Constructed from two 18th-century barns, The Barns has been outfitted with 21st-century refinements that provide awesome acoustics, state-of-the-art lighting, and civilized amenities. Rich in history, this intimate space (only...
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