Honors Highlights of 2012
The 35th Kennedy Center Honors presented awards to bluesman Buddy Guy, actor Dustin Hoffman, comedian and television host David Letterman, ballerina Natalia Makarova, and rock band Led Zeppelin for their contributions to the arts.
Celebrate artists recognized for their contributions to American culture through the performing arts — whether in music, dance, theater, opera, motion pictures, or television.
Watch extraordinary performances from the Kennedy Center's stages and beyond.
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Famed for its four-note opening, Beethoven’s Fifth is imaginative, violent, and brimming with drama.
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Experience something extraordinary live from the Kennedy Center. Attend in person or watch our livestreams and explore a video archive from over 20 years of great performances.
Explore our deep archive of video highlights from this annual event paying tribute to our nation's preeminent artists with performances by the great stars of today who have followed in their footsteps.
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