Sounds of US
To Begin
Studio K
For the opening Sounds of US mainstage concert, support students in the early stages of their music pursuits in a program featuring world premiere works by Nick Bentz, Anthony Cheung, Adeliia Faizullina, Linda May Han Oh, and Hilary Purrington, performed by NSO musicians as well as students of the NSO Youth Fellowship.
Sat. Nov. 16, 2024
Sat. Nov. 16, 2024 2p.m.
Genre
Fortas
Music festival
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To be a musician, one must first begin the journey. For the opening Sounds of US mainstage concert, support students in the early stages of their music pursuits in a program featuring world premiere works by Nick Bentz, Anthony Cheung, Adeliia Faizullina, Linda May Han Oh, and Hilary Purrington, performed by NSO musicians Robert Rearden, Loewi Lin, and Jennifer Mondie, as well as NSO Youth Fellowship students (Enzo Baldanza, Esther Bonney, Jessica Chen, and Chloe Lee).
HILARY PURRINGTON
Brio
ADELIIA FAIZULLINA
A luna moth, swaying on strings of air
LINDA MAY HAN OH
Call to the Maverick
NICK BENTZ
playing again
ANTHONY CHEUNG
Ways of Undoing
The four Sounds of US mainstage concerts highlight the steps of a musician’s journey: To Begin the pursuit, To Believe in the dream, To Become what one envisions, and finally To Be in the life of a working musician. The programs feature established composers and performers alongside emerging young composers and performers in this constantly evolving field of performance.
In between the mainstage concerts, don’t miss “Free for US” performances in the Peace Corps Gallery at the REACH.
Drawing inspiration from America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, Sounds of US reflects on the values that have shaped the nation—mentorship, innovation, and the passing of traditions—to envision a brighter future.
Created and curated by Jennifer Koh, violinist and artistic director of the Fortas Chamber Music Concerts, Sounds of US provides a space for all voices to be heard and a new way to enjoy music as a community—unrestricted by genre or exclusivity.
Filled with nonstop music, the festival includes over 40 world premiere commissions by artist-driven nonprofit ARCO Collaborative. Sounds of US highlights the importance of mentorship and education by showcasing the most celebrated composers and performers of today alongside the next generation of musical talent.
Studio K concerts at 2, 4, 6 & 8 p.m. are paid, ticketed events.
FREE performances open to the public take place at 1, 3, 5 & 7 p.m. in the Peace Corps Gallery at the REACH.
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Miró Quartet
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Miró Quartet is one of America’s highest-profile chamber groups, captivating audiences around the world with its thoughtful expressivity and imaginative interpretations.
Millennium Stage (In-Person and Livestream)
NSO Youth Fellows
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Kennedy Center Chamber Players: Winter Concert
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