Strathmore and Beth Morrison Projects will present the world premiere of Iron & Coal, a theatrical concert by composer/lyricist Jeremy Schonfeld and director Kevin Newbury, in the Music Center at Strathmore on Thursday and Friday, May 3 and 4, 2018 at 8 p.m.
The BSO welcomed revered pianist Gabriela Montero for a Saturday night showcase of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 at The Music Center at Strathmore. The concert also featured a pair of Béla Bartók arrangements; Rumanian Folk Dances, and Concerto for Orchestra. They were conducted by Marin Alsop.
After 15 years as leader of The Idan Raichel Project, world music superstar Idan Raichel is refocusing on the basic essence of his music with the stripped-down, solo piano concert Idan Raichel: Piano Songs in the Music Center at Strathmore on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 8 p.m. The intimate concert format inspired his 36-song double album Idan Raichel – Piano – Songs, due for release in January 2018 and featuring two previously unreleased compositions. Solo on stage, Raichel jumps from acoustic to electric piano, percussion, drum pad and looper, to even toys from his two young children, in a testament to the transcendent joy of music-making and his boundless enthusiasm for experimentation. This intimate and inspiring show allows Raichel to demonstrate his gifts as a singer-songwriter that have made fans and collaborators of India.Arie, Dave Matthews, and Alicia Keys. This performance is part of Strathmore’s Windows to the World series of international performances, harnessing the potential of music and art to break down barriers, spark conversation, and build understanding between people of different backgrounds. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (301) 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
The National Philharmonic opened its 2017-18 season in star-studded fashion welcoming Sarah Chang and Zuill Bailey. Sarah Chang is one of the most renowned violinists of our time and Zuill Bailey is one of the premiere cellists in the world.
The Comcast Xfinity Outdoor Film Festival returns for three consecutive days of free films under the stars from Thursday, August 24 through Saturday, August 26, 2017 with Disney’s Moana, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and The Lego Batman Movie. The country’s original outdoor film festival, the free event is underwritten by Comcast and produced by DTA Global with Strathmore, and benefits NIH Children’s Charities. More information is available by visiting www.strathmore.org or by calling (301) 581-5100.
Preeminent American humorist David Sedaris brings heart and hilarity to the Music Center at Strathmore on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 8 p.m. for a reading and forthright, funny conversation with the audience mere weeks before the release of his next book, Theft By Finding. Beginning with his wildly popular “Santaland Diaries,” Sedaris has proven himself a master of satire, using sardonic wit and incisive social critiques to cut through cultural euphemisms and political correctness. There are over 10 million copies of his books in print and they have been translated into 25 languages. His byline can often be seen in The New Yorker and he has twice been included in “The Best American Essays.” For more information or to purchase tickets, call (301) 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Champions of NBC’s “The Sing-Off” and YouTube-famous a cappella ensemble Home Free is bringing country favorites, Nashville standards, and country-dipped pop hits to the Music Center at Strathmore on Friday, April 7 at 8 p.m. Columbia Records’ five-man band has become a household name for their show-stopping performances that mix their signature no-instrument, all-vocal music with quick-witted humor. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (301) 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
This performance is part of the ASO’s four-year residency relationship with Strathmore, during which the orchestra performs in the Music Center annually.
Known for his virtuosity and probing musicianship, James Ehnes has performed in over 35 countries on 5 continents, appearing regularly in the world’s great concert halls and with many of the most celebrated orchestras and conductors. His recordings have been honored with many international awards and prizes, including a GRAMMY, a Gramophone,
Between a film premiere and a West End debut, there’s Strathmore. Unparalleled in her breadth and versatility, Audra McDonald brings the music that has shaped her career to the Music Center at Strathmoreon Friday, May 26, 2017 at 8 p.m. The concert follows the premiere of her latest film, a live action remake of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and just before her West End debut in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill. An icon of Broadway, McDonald is the winner of a record-breaking six Tony Awards, two Grammy Awards, and an Emmy Award. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (301) 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Few artists can convey the deeply resonant, affecting power of music like Tony Bennett. The legendary singer whose voice has scored American popular culture across six decades will bring his remarkable talent and charm to the Music Center when he headlines Strathmore’s Annual Spring Gala on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Bennett’s career includes such hits as “Steppin’ Out with My Baby” and “I left My heart in San Francisco” alongside projects like his 2014 collaborative album with Lady Gaga, demonstrating versatility and a deft ability to reach new audiences—something Strathmore strives for with its diverse concerts, education programs, and community outreach activities. For more information or to purchase tickets for the performance only, call (301) 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
