We are very excited to announce the fall 2023 Concerts from the Library of Congress events. We are grateful to all of the people who worked to get the Coolidge Auditorium ready for action again in time for our fall concerts, and we are crossing our fingers that these unexpected challenges are all behind us!
You can see an overview of the events by checking out our press release here. Below you will find some brief descriptions drawn from our website of the events along with links to more information. From there you can register for each event. All events are free and open to the public, but you do need to register to attend and we recommend arriving at least 30 minutes in advance of each event. Please note that reservations are for general admission and are not the same as tickets—seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis for registered guests at each event. Having said that, in almost all cases we are able to seat every guest who arrives 15 minutes in advance of the event, so there is little risk of not getting a seat.
As always, we appreciate your continued support. Keep an eye out for an announcement of our winter/spring lineup in mid-December, and we hope to see you soon at the Library!
Friday, October 13, 2023, 8pm
Coolidge Auditorium
Eliane Elias Quartet

As the curtains rise on our season-opening concert, let the captivating artistry of Eliane Elias sweep you off your feet and into a realm of musical magic that you won’t want to miss.
Eliane Elias is a highly acclaimed pianist, composer, and vocalist, with numerous Grammy and Latin Grammy awards to her name. Her unique style seamlessly blends jazz with the lively rhythms of her Brazilian heritage, showcasing her exceptional piano skills and smooth vocals. Eliane has collaborated with some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz, including Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Chucho Valdés, to name just a few. Her worldwide recognition has firmly established her as one of the most prominent jazz artists of the modern era.
There will be no preconcert talk for this event.
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 8pm
Coolidge Auditorium
Meta4 Quartet

Dive into the brimming sea of the Meta4 Quartet’s musicianship; rarely performing in the U.S., Meta4 offers performances of Saariaho and Sibelius that are analogous to none.
Meta4 brings its distinctive, sometimes flamboyant performing style to works by two composers for whom they have made benchmark recordings, Kaija Saariaho and Dmitri Shostakovich. Saariaho’s poetic “Terra Memoria” (“Earth Memory”) is dedicated “for those departed.” “Certain memories keep on haunting us in our dreams,” she writes. “Even after many years, some of these memories change some remain clear flashes which we can relive.” A work by another Finnish master is the concert’s centerpiece: Jean Sibelius’s String Quartet “Intimate Voices,” op. 56.
Preconcert Conversation with the Artists: 6:30pm, Whittall Pavilion
Program:
KAIJA SAARIAHO, Terra Memoria
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH, String Quartet no. 4 in D major, op. 83
JEAN SIBELIUS, String Quartet “Voces Intimae,” op. 56
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Monday, October 30, 2023, 7pm
Coolidge Auditorium
Founder’s Day: Piece Offerings—Focused Encounters with Recent Works by Roger Reynolds and Kate Soper

Accept our “Piece Offerings,” and experience a novel hybrid of performance and discussion as dynamic composers Roger Reynolds and Kate Soper discuss their music and collaborations with performers on recent works.
In the spirit of Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge’s intrepid support of new music, the Library of Congress is pleased to celebrate the birthday of the founder of its historic concert series with a twist on the usual format.
This year’s Founder’s Day concert features an inaugural set of “Piece Offerings: Focused Encounters with Recent Works,” where audiences will hear a single work or portion of a work, followed by an onstage discussion with its creators. Composers Roger Reynolds and Kate Soper will be joined by pianist Eric Huebner, computer musician Jacob Sundstrom and the Wet Ink Ensemble for this novel experience, with a special start time of 7 p.m.
There will be no pre-concert talk, as conversations with the artists will be part of the concert experience.
Program:
ROGER REYNOLDS, ACTIONS
KATE SOPER, Excerpts from IPSA DIXIT
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Thursday, November 2, 2023, 8pm
Coolidge Auditorium
Lakecia Benjamin

Transcend ordinary sounds with an electrifying night with Lakecia Benjamin in concert.
Her tribute to Alice and John Coltrane in her successful release of “Pursuance” in 2020 showcases her artistic growth, while her latest album, “Phoenix,” released in 2023, proves her continued success. As the 2023 Jazz Scholar Fellow and mini-residency performer at the Library of Congress, Benjamin will inspire and educate through both her performance and educational engagement.
There will be no pre-concert talk for this event.
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Monday, November 20, 2023, 8pm
Coolidge Auditorium
Richard O’Neill, Viola and Jeremy Denk, Piano

Voila! Feel the magic as classics of the viola repertoire come to life in the hands of Richard O’Neill and Jeremy Denk, with a little help from the Library’s Tuscan-Medici Stradivari viola.
Richard O’Neill and Jeremy Denk bring a program of landmark works for the viola, two composed by master violists better known today as composers: Rebecca Clarke and Paul Hindemith. Expect a searing performance of Clarke’s eloquent 1919 sonata, now a classic in the repertoire. A third star appearing in this concert is the Library’s 1690 magnificent Tuscan-Medici viola, on loan from the Tuscan Corporation, one of only a handful of Stradivari violas in existence.
Preconcert Conversation with the Artists: 6:30pm, Whittall Pavilion
Program:
ROBERT SCHUMANN, Märchenbilder
PAUL HINDEMITH, Sonata for Viola and Piano, op. 11/4
J.S. BACH, Cello Suite no. 3 in C major, BWV 1009 (version for viola)
REBECCA CLARKE, Sonata for Viola and Piano
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This concert was rescheduled from the 2022/23 season, due to repairs of the Coolidge Auditorium. Tickets from the previous date will not be honored. All interested in attending must register for the new date.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 8pm
Coolidge Auditorium
Escher Quartet with Jason Vieaux, Guitar

Explore music for string quartet and guitar from a different perspective with the Escher Quartet and Jason Vieaux. From Bach to Boccherini, the program has something for everyone.
The quartet has broadened its reputation by becoming collaborators with a wide range of artists. One of its more enduring and rewarding partnerships has been with Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux. They join forces for a delightful program of chamber music by Boccherini, Bach, Beethoven and Castelnuovo-Tedesco, some of which is held in manuscript at the Library of Congress.
Preconcert Conversation with the Artists: 6:30pm, Whittall Pavilion
Program:
JOSEPH HAYDN, Quartet in D major, op. 64/5, HIII:63 (“The Lark”)
MARIO CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO, Guitar Quintet, op. 143
J.S. BACH /VIEAUX, Excerpts from Violin Sonata in G minor, BWV 1001: Siciliano and Presto
PAT METHENY, Excerpt from Four Paths of Light: Movement II; composed for and dedicated to Vieaux
ANTÓNIO JOBIM / ROLAND DYENS, A felicidade
LUIGI BOCCHERINI, Guitar Quintet in D major, G. 448 “Fandango”
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This concert was rescheduled from the 2022/23 season, due to repairs of the Coolidge Auditorium. Tickets from the previous date will not be honored. All interested in attending must register for the new date.
Friday, December 1, 2023, 8pm
Coolidge Auditorium
Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah

Step into a world of unparalleled musical virtuosity as we proudly present an evening with Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah.
Two-time Edison Award-winner and six-time Grammy nominee Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott) comes to the Library of Congress with his latest work, “Axiom.”
Trumpeter, composer, producer and innovative artist, he is the creator of “Stretch Music,” a jazz-rooted, genre-blind musical form that tries to “stretch” jazz’s rhythmic, melodic and harmonic conventions to encompass multiple musical forms and cultures. Chief Adjuah is also the creator of a signature line of instruments including the new Adjuah Bow. Join the Library for an evening of powerful sounds from the mind of one of the finest and most fearless sons of New Orleans.
There will be no pre-concert talk for this event.
Click here for more information and to register.
This concert was rescheduled from the 2022/23 season, due to repairs of the Coolidge Auditorium. Tickets from the previous date will not be honored. All interested in attending must register for the new date.
Friday, December 15, 2023, 8pm
Coolidge Auditorium
Cécile McLorin Salvant Quintet

Cécile the deal with a memorable night out with the incomparable vocal stylings of Cécile McLorin Salvant and her quintet, who will take us on an otherworldly journey with their “Ghost Song” program.
Cécile McLorin Salvant is “one of the most daring and resourceful vocalists in jazz—or any other genre, for that matter” (Uncut). A MacArthur Fellow and recipient of the Doris Duke Award, Salvant is a visionary performer and composer, a master storyteller inspired by visual art, whose first three recordings each earned a Grammy Award for jazz vocals. In this concert she performs music from her recent project, “Ghost Song.” “Disarmingly beautiful” is Downbeat’s verdict for this album, an intriguing mix of seven original songs and five covers on themes of ghosts, nostalgia and yearning. As Salvant described it, “The idea of dancing with a ghost, or a memory—I connect with that idea so much. To me, the domain of memory, of reminiscing, is a form of celebrating something that is not with you… like unrequited love. It points to how fleeting everything is.”
There will be no pre-concert talk for this event.
Click here for more information and to register.
This concert was rescheduled from the 2022/23 season, due to repairs of the Coolidge Auditorium. Tickets from the previous date will not be honored. All interested in attending must register for the new date.
Monday, December 18, 2023, 8pm
Coolidge Auditorium
Dalí Quartet with Ricardo Morales, Clarinet

Embark on a harmonious celebration of musical excellence as the Dali Quartet joins forces with the illustrious clarinetist Ricardo Morales in a remarkable collaboration. In honor of the Stradivari anniversary, these exceptional artists unite their talents to weave a mesmerizing tapestry of sound that pays homage to the timeless craftsmanship of Stradivarius instruments. The following elements are all in the Coolidge Auditorium:
6:30 p.m: Conversation with the Artists
Join the Dalí Quartet as they share their reflections on their experience of working with the Library’s Stradivari instruments and the program they have prepared for the Stradivari Anniversary Concert.
7:00 p.m.: David Fulton: “Two Gentlemen of Cremona: 42 Years with Strads and del Gesùs … Adventures of a Violin Collector”
Violin collector David Fulton comes to the Library to share his longtime love for violins and his journey as a collector.
8:00 p.m. Dalí Quartet with Ricardo Morales, Clarinet
Silver Medal winner of the Piazzolla Music Competition, the Dalí Quartet is renowned for their innovative programming bringing the spotlight to Latin American repertoire. They come to the Library of Congress to perform on the Library’s historic stringed instruments with a beautifully curated program featuring works by Puerto Rican composer Sonia Morales-Matos, Spanish composer Turina, Cuban clarinetist and composer Paquito D’Rivera, Beethoven and Weber.
Program:
SONIA MORALES-MATOS, Divertimento Caribeño no. 3
CARL MARIA VON WEBER, Clarinet Quintet in B-flat major, op. 34
PAQUITO D’RIVERA/GUSTAVO TAVARES, Preludio y Merengue
JOAQUÍN TURINA, La oración del torero, op. 34
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, String Quartet in C major, op. 59/3 (“Rasumovsky”)
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