Gianandrea Noseda leads the National Symphony Orchestra in Ludwig van Beethoven’s final symphony - No. 9 - a masterpiece of classical music.

Sunday Morning Symphonies brings you a playlist of weekly orchestral excerpts from the National Symphony Orchestra—performed at the Kennedy Center and shared digitally to add beauty and calm to your day.

Experience the sweeping drama of Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman Overture, performed live by the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Gianandrea Noseda.

Michael Daugherty’s bold orchestral writing, combined with Myers’ virtuosity interpretation, brings Earhart’s story to life through soaring melodies and evocative textures.

Gianandrea Noseda leads the National Symphony Orchestra in the world premiere of Carlos Simon's "Songs of Separation," featuring Grammy-Award-winning J'Nai Bridges.

Gianandrea Noseda leads The National Symphony Orchestra in an electric performance of Edvard Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Movement 1 (Morning Mood).

Gianandrea Noseda leads The National Symphony Orchestra in an electric performance of Edvard Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Movement 2 (The Death of Åse).

Pop icon, multi-faceted artist, and activist Sara Bareilles brings an unforgettable performance of "Saint Honesty” with Emily King, David Ryan Harris, Rob Moose, Alan Hampton, and the National Symphony Orchestra. In a retrospective concert, Sara journeys through her life and career as an artist, sharing emotional and oftentimes comedic stories of experiences that shaped her past.

Devilishly dexterous and eclectic, Chris Thile is at home in every genre—from bluegrass to Baroque to jazz to indie pop. The Grammy winner’s brand-new work for mandolin, vocals, and orchestra will feature his trademark whimsical songwriting and storytelling, instrumental virtuosity, and ever-present sense of humor.

Jazz artist, @laufey joins the National Symphony Orchestra to perform a refreshing rendition of her piece "From the Start." Laufey’s vocal and instrumental skills take over the stage while the orchestra kicks off the contemporary jazz tone that provides a new sentiment and meaning for listeners.

FILMED SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2023

Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir takes the stage with the National Symphony Orchestra in the Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall.

“What fun!,” Ben Rector says as he has a blast playing his hit song accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra and his friend and fellow singer/songwriter Cody Fry.

The American singer/songwriter’s soaring work gets a symphonic arrangement and is performed flawlessly by the NSO and his friend and fellow musician, Ben Rector.

Ben Folds premiered a new song with the National Symphony Orchestra on July 20, 2022 as part of the “Declassified: Ben Folds Presents” concert series at the John F Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts.

Ben Folds premiered a new song with the National Symphony Orchestra on July 20, 2022 as part of the “Declassified: Ben Folds Presents” concert series at the John F Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts.

Regina Spektor and Ben Folds perform "Dear Theodosia" from the #HamiltonMixtape with the National Symphony Orchestra.

Celebrate Star Wars Day - May the 4th - with the NSO's performance of the classic intro to the film series.