Tag: performance


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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Barns Playlist: November & December
Oct 30, 2017

Barns Playlist: November & December

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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Jan 30, 2017

12 Wolf Trap Artists to Watch at the Grammy Awards

From award-show veterans to first-time nominees, we’re celebrating the Grammy nominations of 12 of our recent and future artists. Watch live on February 12 to find out who takes home the most coveted prize in the biz. Coming Soon 1. Ari Hest (with Judy Collins) (at The Barns solo, Mar 10) Category: Best Folk Album (Silver Skies Blue) This marks Ari Hest’s first Grammy nomination, turning...

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Emerson String Quartet: A Living Legacy of Chamber Music
Sep 12, 2016

Emerson String Quartet: A Living Legacy of Chamber Music

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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Inside The Barns: 10 Things You Might Not Know
Sep 12, 2016

Inside The Barns: 10 Things You Might Not Know

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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