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“El Niño.” Outline of text and musical movements, in the hand of John Adams, John Adams Music Manuscripts and Papers, Box 21 / folder 14, Music Division. John Adams’s manuscripts for "El Niño," and his other works, may be examined in the Performing Arts Reading Room of the Library of Congress.
 An Evening with Composer John Adams and the Washington National OperaTuesday, October 13, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Thomas Jefferson Building, Coolidge Auditorium
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John Adams is the guest of honor at a special event celebrating the John Adams Papers at the Library and previewing Washington National Opera’s (WNO) upcoming production of "Nixon in China." The evening will include an interview with Adams and a panel discussion with WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello and members of the production team for “Nixon.” Part of the Library’s commemoration of America 250.
 Musicians from the Teatro Real of SpainMonday, October 19, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Thomas Jefferson Building, Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540 Reserve Tickets Here Musicians from the Teatro Real of Spain present a program in commemoration of America's semiquincentennial, featuring Antonín Dvořák's Quartet no. 12, op. 96, "American" and Amy Beach's String Quartet. The Teatro Real is considered the leading institution of the performing arts in Spain, the foremost national opera house and one of the most important Spanish cultural institutions. |
 “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band Chamber OrchestraWednesday, October 21, 2026, 8:00 p.m. Thomas Jefferson Building, Coolidge Auditorium
10 First Street SE. Washington DC 20540 Reserve Tickets Here Drawing on the Library’s collection, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band Chamber Orchestra presents a survey of American music for chamber orchestra as part of the Library’s America 250 celebration. The program includes works by Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, Henry Cwell, Ruth Crawford, David Diamond, George Walker, and Vivian Fine. |
 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 55th Anniversary CelebrationMonday, October 26, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Thomas Jefferson Building, Coolidge Auditorium
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The Library of Congress presents a celebration of the 55th anniversary of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” which is featured on the National Film Registry. This special event includes a panel discussion moderated by Tommy McFly (NBC4) with original cast members and the screenwriter, a performance of excerpts from composer and lyricist Leslie Bricusse’s score, and a display of original materials from the creation of the film. |
 Founder's Day: Attacca String QuartetFriday, October 30, 2026, 8:00 p.m. Thomas Jefferson Building, Coolidge Auditorium
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Grammy Award–winning Attacca Quartet presents a program featuring the Washington, D.C. premiere of John Adams’s most recent string quartet "Iron Jig," co-commissioned by the Library of Congress and dedicated to the memory of former Music Division Chief Susan Vita. |
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