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Winter/Spring Ticket Release for Concerts from the Library of Congress

Posted by: David Plylar

This post has been modified from an article originally written by Nicholas A. Brown. Tickets for winter and spring Concerts from the Library of Congress events, presented by the Music Division, will be released to the public on Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. via Eventbrite. All concerts, films and lectures are free but require advance …

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Shooting Stars: Bowie and Prince on Film

Posted by: Pat Padua

This year we’ve lost too many beloved figures in the entertainment world.  Among them, the deaths of David Bowie and Prince struck the Music Division particularly hard. These two iconic performers made a lot of great records, and a lot of perhaps less-than-great movies. Many of their films have been screened in area repertory theaters, …

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2016-2017 Concerts from the Library of Congress Season

Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres

The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived! We are pleased to announce the 2016-2017 season of Concerts from the Library of Congress, which builds on our continuing mission: to give the music on the shelves of the Library a living voice, and let the people hear it. You can read the season announcement press …

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Film by Ezra Hurwitz: “Martha Graham at the Library”

Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres

The “Martha Graham at the Library” Festival is in full-swing! We were thrilled to see many of you at the events on Thursday and Saturday of last week. As we get closer to the performances by the Martha Graham Dance Company (April 1-8pm; April 2-2pm & 8pm), we have a special treat for you. The …

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Martha Graham at the Library Festival

Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres

“Martha Graham at the Library” Festival March 24-April 2, 2016 Library of Congress, Washington, DCMade possible by: The Irving and Verna Fine Fund in the Library of Congress Dr. Sachiko Kuno and Dr. Ryuji Ueno Embassy of Sweden & Swedish Arts Council Press Release Program Booklet Event Listings Thursday, March 24, 2016 | 7 pm …

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Thunderbirds are GO! Tonight in the Mary Pickford Theater

Posted by: Pat Padua

For those unable to attend Friday night’s program in the film series Time Capsule: 1966, here’s a guest post by Brian Taves of the Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Divsion at the Library of Congress. I want to thank Pat Padua for selecting tonight’s program and asking if I would introduce it. He knows …

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UPCOMING EVENTS: ENSEMBLE INTERCONTEMPORAIN

Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres

    Thursday, November 12, 2015 – 7:00 pm (Pickford Theater) FILM: Pierre Boulez & the Lucerne Festival Academy: Inheriting the Future of Music Pierre Boulez and the Lucerne Festival Academy: Inheriting the Future of Music (2009) A film by Günter Atteln and Angelika Stiehler Featuring music by Stravinsky, Boulez, Adamek and Stockhausen Concert excerpts …

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Are you ready for the 9/2 ticket release?

Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres

ARE YOU READY FOR THE FALL TICKET RELEASE ON SEPTEMBER 2 at 10am (ET)? If you’re all set for Wednesday, read no further and we’ll see you soon at an event! If you have questions about ticketing, we’re here to help. As you may know, beginning this season Concerts from the Library of Congress ticketing will …

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2015-2016 Season Brochure

Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres

DIGITAL SEASON BROCHURE Come one, come all! The 2015-2016 Concerts from the Library of Congress season brochure is now available! You can view the digital version here. Print copies will be mailed in the coming weeks. You can join our print mailing list by sending your address to concerts [at] loc [dot] gov. Note: For …