National Symphony Orchestra
NSO Family Concert:
Earth to Space
Concert Hall
Explore the vastness of space with music inspired by the planets, stars, and beyond! In anticipation of the upcoming voyage of Artemis II, the National Symphony Orchestra celebrates the discoveries and beauty of space through music and images. Following the performance, young audience members can ask questions and hear stories from the show’s artists and creative team including Kennedy Center Youth Ambassador for the Arts and Environment Aneeshwar Kunchala and astronaut and textile artist Karen Nyberg.
Presented as part of the Kennedy Center Festival Earth to Space
Genre
Classical Music
Most enjoyed by
Ages 5+
Festival
Let orchestral sounds send you soaring into space.
Get ready to explore the vastness of space with music inspired by the planets, stars, and beyond! In anticipation of the upcoming voyage of Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years, the National Symphony Orchestra celebrates the discoveries and beauty of space through music and images. Longtime friend of the NSO and space enthusiast, conductor Emil de Cou will lead this program of musical adventures and celestial learnings. This space-themed family concert is presented as part of the Kennedy Center Festival EARTH to SPACE, which runs from March 28–April 13, 2025.
Most enjoyed by ages 5+
Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to all families, including those with children with autism or other sensory sensitivities. If you order these performances and do not require these Accessibility accommodations, your family is still very much welcome to attend.
Prior to each performance, the NSO Volunteer Council will hold a Musical PLAYspace. Children will have the opportunity to try out the instruments they’ll see played on the stage.
Following the performance on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 1 p.m., young audience members can ask questions and hear stories from the show’s artists and creative team. Following the performance, young audience members can ask questions and hear stories from the show’s artists and creative team including Kennedy Center Youth Ambassador for the Arts and Environment Aneeshwar Kunchala and astronaut and textile artist Karen Nyberg.
Group of 20 or more? Group Sales offers special terms and discounts for most performances.
The Kimsey Endowment, Dr. Gary D. Mather and Ms. Christina Co Mather, The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, Ednah Root Foundation, The Bender Foundation,
Help build a rich legacy on the values of artistic excellence, engagement with a broad community, and a thriving future for the art form of classical music and its audiences.
All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.
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