The Barns at Wolf Trap2008 - 2009 Discovery Series Just Announced!

  • Eroica Trio

    The Grammy-nominated Eroica Trio returns to The Barns with their signature passion and elegance.

  • Jeremy Denk

    This charismatic pianist is known for both his technical virtuosity and expressivity

  • Patricia Risley

    Metropolitan Opera artists Patricia Risley and Keith Phares are alumni of the Wolf Trap Opera Company. Opera News hails mezzo-soprano Patricia Risley for “her voice… luscious and agile, her characterization both boisterous and tender.” Noted by the press for his dashingly attractive stage presence, commanding vocal authority, and creamy, warm baritone voice, Keith Phares is acclaimed both on the opera and concert stage as one of today’s most versatile artists.

  • Miro Quartet

    “The Miró Quartet has a way of going inside music, exposing its architecture, so that a listener can ‘see’ the nuts and bolts and the whole sweep of it. If that sounds like a clinical approach, it's not. The group's playing is not only super-clear, but also vital, simmering with emotion.” —The San Jose Mercury

  • Emmanuel Ceysson

    Praised by The Indianapolis Star for his "poetic expressiveness," harpist Emmanuel Ceysson's playing has been likened to an angel's, "…one of those rare beings who has a pure and direct connection to music, and is able to transmit it to his audience with consummate skill and grace." —New York Concert Review.

  • Lara St. John

    A high-powered soloist who has been described as a phenomenon by The Strad. This sought-after Canadian-born violinist has a close-to-symphonic tone and a personal way with a phrase. “St. John brings to the stage personal charisma, an unflagging musical imagination, and genuine passion.” Los Angeles Times

  • Pacifica Quartet

    The Pacifica Quartet excites and invigorates “with incredibly impassioned playing” declares the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style, and often daring repertory choices, this vibrant string quartet has carved out a compelling musical path. Recipients of the 2006 Avery Fisher Career Grant, their playing is frequently described as inspirational.

  • Chicago Chamber Musicians

    Chicago’s leading chamber music institution is known for exploring selections from the entire chamber music canon with intellectual vigor and superior musicianship. They bring the marvelous Schubert Octet for clarinet, horn, bassoon and strings to The Discovery Series for the first time.

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Q. What time do the doors open?

A. The doors to the performance space open 30 minutes prior to show time. The bar at The Barns at Wolf Trap serves a variety of concession items starting one hour prior to show time.

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