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National Symphony Orchestra: Bronfman plays Beethoven / Holst's The Planets

  • The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20566 United States (map)

Performances: Jan 16 @7pm; Jan 18 @8pm, Jan 19 @3pm

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From menacing Mars to enigmatic Neptune, a wondrous cosmic dance comes to symphonic life in Holst’s The Planets. Recently appointed Principal Guest Conductor of the Dallas Symphony, New Zealand–born Gemma New makes her NSO debut with this uplifting cornerstone of classical music, taking the audience on a transcendent trip through the solar system. World-renowned pianist Yefim Bronfman joins the program to perform Beethoven’s poetic Fourth Piano Concerto.

Earlier Event: January 16
Offensive Live in Concert
Later Event: January 16
Young Concert Artists presents Do-Hyun Kim, piano