 Francesco Corti, harpsichord
Saturday, February 1, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here Italian harpsichordist Francesco Corti adds a joyful spontaneity to virtuosity and flair in this recital of magisterial keyboard works by George Frideric Handel and J.S. Bach. RUSH Passes
Guests without assigned seats are welcome to attend space permitting and may register for a numbered RUSH pass upon arrival. Guests with RUSH passes will be seated five minutes before showtime pending availability of unclaimed seats. Advance registrants who arrive after that time will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager space permitting. |  Holger Falk, baritone & Steffen Schleiermacher, piano Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here Baritone Holger Falk and pianist Steffen Schleiermacher perform the music of Hanns Eisler and Franz Schubert in a one-of-a-kind vocal recital. |  Jupiter Quartet Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here Celebrated as "an ensemble of eloquent intensity" (The New Yorker), the award-winning Jupiter String Quartet brings a program of Carlos Simon, Shulamit Ran and Beethoven to the Library of Congress, performing on its renowned Stradivari instruments. |  "Elevator to the Gallows" NR, 1h 33min (1958) Friday, February 28, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
James Madison Building - Pickford Theater (LM302)
101 Independence Ave. SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here In a late-night session on December 4, 1957, Miles Davis and his French quintet recorded an improvised, modal score for Louis Malle's debut film "Ascenseur pour l'échafaud" (Elevator to the Gallows). |  José James Friday, February 28, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here José James returns to the Coolidge Auditorium to perform music from his deeply personal, self-produced album, 1978. |  Music of Anthony Braxton Saturday, March 8, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here Anthony Braxton headlines a concert commemorating the Library of Congress' acquisition of his papers. An array of stellar collaborators come together with Braxton to celebrate the music of this iconic American contemporary composer and multi-instrumentalist. |  "The Heat's On" NR, 1h 19min (1943) Friday, March 14, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
James Madison Building - Pickford Theater (LM302)
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here Anthony Braxton headlines a concert commemorating the Library of Congress' acquisition of his papers. An array of stellar collaborators come together with Braxton to celebrate the music of this iconic American contemporary composer and multi-instrumentalist. |  Brandee Younger Friday, March 14, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here Experience the melodic and dynamic sounds of Brandee Younger's harp. Grammy-nominated, 2024 NAACP Image Award winner, celebrated harpist, composer and educator, Brandee Younger is a leading voice of the harp today. |  AMS Lecture: Happy Little Seahorses: Brahms' Unwritten "Melusine" Opera Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
James Madison Building - Mumford Room (LM649)
101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20540 Reserve tickets here Laurie McManus of Shenandoah Conservatory gives a talk on a little-known opera libretto that was given to Johannes Brahms for consideration. The libretto might be called a "hidden gem" of the Library's Brahms collection, given that it has never been transcribed or discussed in any substantial form in the Brahms literature—until now! |  Saturday, March 29, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here Admired worldwide as soloists, a trio of leading touring artists unite for a rare chamber music collaboration. Swedish clarinetist Martin Fröst, French violinist Antoine Tamestit and American pianist Shai Wosner perform their own arrangements of works by Bizet, Brahms and Dvořák, and their irresistible Dance Mosaic of European folk tunes. |  The String Queens Friday, April 4, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here Praised for its authentic, soulful and orchestral sound, The String Queens is a dynamic trio of artists who create stimulating musical experiences that inspire audiences to love, hope, feel and imagine. |  Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin
Lambert Orkis, piano Friday, April 8, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here The Library welcomes the extraordinary violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and pianist Lambert Orkis for a concert of music by Mozart, Schubert and Respighi, and a new work by Iranian composer Aftab Darvishi. |  Jennifer Koh, violin & Del Sol String Quartet Friday, April 11, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here Celebrate the creativity, brilliance, and legacy of Cuban-born American composer, conductor, and educator Tania León in an evening featuring Grammy-winning violinist Jennifer Koh and Chamber Music America Award-winning Del Sol String Quartet. |  Hélène Grimaud, piano Friday, April 25, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here Praised for its authentic, soulful and orchestral sound, The String Queens is a dynamic trio of artists who create stimulating musical experiences that inspire audiences to love, hope, feel and imagine. |  Horszowski Trio Saturday, April 26, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here The multi-dimensional Horszowski Trio performs the music of Rebecca Clarke, Charles Wuorinen, and Franz Schubert. |  Live! At the Library: Somi Thursday, May 1, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here With a sound that blends her Rwandan and Ugandan heritage with jazz and other rhythms, Grammy-nominated and NAACP Image Award-winning artist Somi brings her sextet to the Library of Congress for an evening of rich musical textures. Tickets available for this event starting at 10am on Wednesday, March 12th. |  Live! At the Library: Jlin Wednesday, May 15, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Great Hall
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here Jlin brings her signature electronic dance party energy to the Library of Congress, where she will present the world premiere of the first electronic music piece commissioned by the Library. Tickets available for this event starting at 10am on Wednesday, March 12th. |  loadbang with Christopher Otto, violin and Ning Yu, piano Friday, May 30, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here loadbang, the only group we know of for bass clarinet, baritone voice, trumpet, and trombone, offers an evening of new music, with guest artists Christopher Otto, violin, and Ning Yu, piano. Tickets available for this event starting at 10am on Wednesday, March 12th. |  Piece Offerings: Muntendorf's Trilogy Saturday, May 31, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here The brilliant German-Austrian composer Brigitta Muntendorf will be featured in a D.C.-premiere of her work Trilogy for Two Pianos. Hear the composer speak about her work in conjunction with the performance. Tickets available for this event starting at 10am on Wednesday, March 12th. |  The (Effortless) Now: Dances of Erick Hawkins and Lucia Dlugoszewski Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here Choreographer Katherine Duke and the Erick Hawkins Dance Company join some of Lucia Dlugoszewski's most ardent advocates—pianist Agnese Toniutti and the Daedalus String Quartet—for a can't-miss exploration of the creative team. Features music and choreography from the Library's Erick Hawkins and Lucia Dlugoszewski papers. Tickets available for this event starting at 10am on Wednesday, March 12th. |  An Evening with Judy Collins Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here Join us for a concert and book signing with one of America's most-loved performers: the legendary singer-songwriter Judy Collins. Tickets available for this event starting at 10am on Wednesday, March 12th. |  Live! At the Library: Marvin Gaye: Melancholy and Genius in Black Culture and Media Thursday, June 5, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Whittall Pavilion
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here Commemorate Black Music Month with an engaging talk that explores connections between Marvin Gaye's music and the influence of George Gershwin. Featuring Dr. I. Augustus Durham (Assistant Professor of English, University of Toronto) and Morgan Davis (Music Reference Specialist, Music Division, Library of Congress). Dr. Durham is the author of "Stay Black and Die: On Melancholy and Genius" (Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2023). Tickets available for this event starting at 10am on Wednesday, March 12th. |  Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Building - Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540
Reserve tickets here Grammy-winning saxophonist and 2024 NEA Jazz Master Gary Bartz brings his legendary groove to the historic Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. With a career spanning over seven decades, Bartz has released more than 45 solo albums and contributed to over 200 as a guest artist. A luminary in his own right, Bartz has collaborated with jazz icons such as Max Roach, Charles Mingus, Art Blakey, and Miles Davis. Join us for an unforgettable evening of extraordinary music from one of America's most influential saxophonists.
Tickets available for this event starting at 10am on Wednesday, March 12th | | Etix
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Guests without assigned seats are welcome to attend space permitting and may register for a numbered RUSH pass upon arrival. Guests with RUSH passes will be seated five minutes before showtime pending availability of unclaimed seats. Advance registrants who arrive after that time will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager space permitting.  Did you miss one of our concerts? It may be available online. Check it out!
For nearly a century music lovers worldwide and in the nation's capital have enjoyed concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress. Come explore and watch and listen to videos of this season's concerts as well as past concerts here.
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From music composition to influences to Afro-Cuban music, these short videos cover a wide range of topics that we hope will spark your curiosity and inspire you to discover your inner musician.
| | | | Your contributions enable the Library to continue its tradition of offering concerts free to the public today, tomorrow, and for future generations! Your support will help us grow, advance, and make universally accessible the Library's unparalleled performing arts programs. | |  WATCH: Family Sing-Along with Natalie Merchant Natalie Merchant performed a special concert as part of the David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery Opening Week festivities, specifically designed for families. The concert included music, items from the Library's collections and sing-alongs. Event Date: June 14, 2024 |
