Oct 15, 2024
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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Oct 03, 2024
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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Oct 01, 2024
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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Aug 14, 2024
Did you know that members are at the heart of Wolf Trap Foundation’s mission? Member contributions support all that Wolf Trap does—sustaining the caliber and accessibility of performances, developing arts-learning programs, training the next generation of opera artists, and providing the community with a setting for all to enjoy. When you become a member, you not only receive all the benefits Wolf Trap has to offer, but you become part of the Foundation’s family. ...
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Jul 23, 2024
Twenty years ago, Wolf Trap Opera premiered my first libretto for a full-length opera at The Barns at Wolf Trap. The composer was John Musto, the commissioner/producer was Kim Pensinger Witman, the director was Leon Major, and the opera was Volpone. Some 40+ operatic works later, I look back on that nurturing, fun, and wonderfully collaborative experience with great fondness; I had been working in musical theater and, somehow in a barn in Northern Virginia, I found a home in this strange, new (at least to me) world called opera. ...
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Jul 23, 2024
Silent Night begins with an opera interrupted by war, and at its climax, war is interrupted by art when enemies begin to make music together, defying their superior officers with a truce on Christmas Eve....
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Jun 28, 2024
Wolf Trap’s 2024 lineup has it all, from up-and-coming country singers and psychedelic soul artists to rock icons and famous R&B stars. Many of this summer’s artists graced the stage of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts before making their way over to the Filene Center. Check out just a few of the virtual concerts from these talented stars before seeing them live at Wolf Trap!...
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Jun 20, 2024
Wolf Trap is proud to welcome dozens of talented artists to the Filene Center this summer, and their accomplishments span far beyond the stage. Many of these impressive stars have even become storytellers of the page. Check out a few of the new and upcoming book releases from some of your favorite performers in this season’s lineup. Grab one now and get reading! John StamosIf...
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Jun 07, 2024
From recent returnee John Legend to seasoned entertainer Lyle Lovett, lots of artists travel back to the Filene Center to perform shows every year. While Wolf Trap holds memories for countless fans, it’s also a special place for many artists. Find out what keeps such fantastic performers returning year after year. Returning Favorites There’s a good reason why you’ll see artists popping up on Wolf...
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Jun 06, 2024
La bohème became the world’s most cherished opera because of its magical ability to reinvent itself in every performance. ...
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