All patients, their families and visitors as well as NIH staff are invited to attend these performances. The north atrium is a comfortable, welcoming gathering place at the center of the Clinical Center. These concerts are intended to support the Clinical Center's environment of care and healing.
"I love that NIH hosts concerts in the Clinical Center atrium. A tangible way that artists and scientists help make each other better, literally." - Barbra Streisand (Guest Speaker at the May 2018 NIH J. Edward Rall Cultural Lecture)
The NIH Clinical Center has resumed scheduling concerts that include wind instruments and vocal performance. Please note this is subject to change at anytime.
If you are interested in performing in the Clinical Center atrium, please submit a request.
Please check back often for new performance dates.
Upcoming Performances
National Symphony Orchestra Chamber Strings
Sept. 4
1:30 – 2:30 pmA 60-piece chamber strings group will perform a special repertoire for the Clinical Center. This performance is sponsored by the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences.
The National Symphony Orchestra Ensemble
Dec. 12
12:30 – 1:30 pmPlease join us for a special performance by the NSO's ensemble. This performance is sponsored by the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences.
The National Symphony Orchestra Ensemble
Jan. 28, 2025
12:30 – 1:30 pmPlease join us for a special performance by the NSO's ensemble. This performance is sponsored by the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences.
Cello World
Jan. 30, 2025
12:30 – 1:30 pmSusanna Mendlow, cellist, is a versatile performer, arranger, and educator living in Washington D.C. She is a member of Kassia Music and Cello, World and is the most recent cellist of QuinTango. Susanna plays a variety of genres, including western classical, world music, experimental jazz, and pop. As both a soloist and chamber musician, she has performed extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Mexico, South America, and Central Asia. Please join us for a special performance by Cellist Susanna Mendlow.
The National Symphony Orchestra Ensemble
May 15, 2025
12:30 – 1:30 pmPlease join us for a special performance by the NSO's ensemble. This performance is sponsored by the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences.