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to the National Chamber Ensemble

"Delightful"  - The Washington Post
"One of the gems of the entire Metro area" - DC Theater Arts
"Enriched the musical skyline...amazing!"  - Nina Totenberg (NPR)

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NCE's 2025-2026 Season
A Celebration of music from Europe to the Americas


NCE's 2025-2026 Season (our 19th) program "A Celebration of music from Europe to the Americas", will feature chamber works that embody the National Chamber Ensemble’s mission to present masterworks and discoveries with artistry, accessibility, and joy, while celebrating diversity, community partnerships, and the transformative power of live music.

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From NCE Board President
David Wunderlich


We are thrilled to present an 19th year of the world’s best music performed by the world’s best musicians, right here in the Washington DC area! We are so grateful to our loyal fans and especially our season ticket holders. This year’s season, “A Celebration of music from Europe to the Americas” includes music from Ecuador, Paris, Broadway and more. Our season ticket will be available in July for best value and confirmed availability!

As with the last few seasons, we will continue to provide a superb-quality view-at-home option for your convenience. This is a great benefit for ticket purchasers and for those who cannot attend in person.

We hope you will join us and experience the warm connection to NCE and to the best classical music in the world!

Wishing you good health and happiness,

David Wunderlich,
NCE Board President

Last  Concert: Thursday June 12, 2025
Vivaldi's Extraordinary Four Seasons

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2024 String Competition
 Lilia Li 15 - First Place
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Featured Video

Schubert - Trout Piano Quintet conclusion (Media clip)

National Chamber Ensemble

The National Chamber Ensemble is supported in part by the Arlington Cultural Affairs Division of Arlington Economic Development and the Arlington Commission for the Arts. This project was supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

   
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