Step into a world of passion, tragedy, and deception with Puccini’s Il trittico, a trio of one-act operas led by world-renowned opera conductor Gianandrea Noseda. Suor Angelica plunges into the depths of sacrifice behind convent walls. Il tabarro unveils a shadowy tale of love and betrayal along the Seine. Gianni Schicchi turns deception into delight in a sharp-witted comedy of intrigue. Three stories, three distinct worlds—one unforgettable evening of Opera in Concert.

Through world-class musical presentations and ceremonies, the United States Air Force Band uses music to bridge cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic differences to advance international relationships and inspire positive and long-lasting impressions of the U.S. Air Force and the United States of America.

Students from the National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship Program perform chamber music on the Millennium Stage.

JChris (vocals/piano) and Qi Yu (Chinese zither/Guzheng) take you on a musical journey through Latin America and East Asia. Inspired by Silk Road’s legacy of cultural exchange, SilkBeat infuses the melodies, rhythms, and textures of China and Peru.