Events for April 27, 2026

https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/music-inspired-by-natural-worldA painter can create entire worlds on a flat piece of paper. But where is a composer to start when seeking to represent the natural universe through sound? Centuries of exquisite nature-inspired concert works show just how well it can be done through direct imitation, allegory, and symbolism. Over time, composers have fashioned powerful musical […]