Tag: performance


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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Movie Magic: Behind the Scores
Jul 19, 2024

Movie Magic: Behind the Scores

Every summer, Wolf Trap audiences are awestruck by the popular film scores performed by the National Symphony Orchestra. Ever wonder what it takes to conduct a live orchestra in time to a movie? Wolf Trap caught up with esteemed conductor Emil de Cou for a behind-the-scenes scoop on bringing these movies to life!...

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