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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)

Strict social distancing measures will be maintained. At this time, wind instruments and vocals are not permitted. Health and safety are our main concerns.

If you have questions or wish to perform, please contact ccspecialevents@cc.nih.gov.

Please check back often for new performance dates.

Upcoming Performances

• Piano Recital by Anna Bray
  Jan. 10
  12 pm - 1 pm

  This performance features pianist Anna Bray from the Tacy Foundation. The Tacy Foundation empowers children and teens in the Nation's Capital and surrounding areas to share hope with hospital patients, senior citizens, and disadvantaged youth through the power of music.

• Parker Quartet
  Jan. 26
  1 pm- 2 pm

  Internationally recognized for their “fearless, yet probingly beautiful” (The Strad) performances, the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation, dedicated purely to the sound and depth of their music. Inspired performances and exceptional musicianship are hallmarks of the Quartet, having appeared at the world’s most illustrious venues since its founding in 2002.

• Tacy Foundation
  Jan. 27
  1 pm - 2 pm

  This performance features the Tacy Foundation. The Tacy Foundation empowers children and teens in the Nation's Capital and surrounding areas to share hope with hospital patients, senior citizens, and disadvantaged youth through the power of music.

• National Symphony Orchestra Ensemble
  March 17
  12 pm – 12:45 pm

  A string ensemble will perform a concert of classical music.

• Loudoun Youth Guitars
  March 30
  12 pm – 1 pm

  Loudoun Youth Guitars is composed of some of the most talented and accomplished middle-school and high-school students from Loudoun County.

• National Symphony Orchestra Ensemble
  June 2
  12 pm – 12:45 pm

  A string ensemble will perform a concert of classical music.