The Discovery Series at The Barns at Wolf TrapDiscover a World of Chamber Music at Your Doorstep
2008 Discovery Series Performances
The Discovery Series at The Barns at Wolf Trap offers artists and patrons alike a unique environment in which to enjoy an intimate, up-close-and-personal musical experience. Venue and program format work together to create a stimulating evening of entertainment and enlightenment. Diversity is a hallmark, featuring artists ranging from established legends to rising stars of the classical instrumental and vocal world. Artists performing in The Discovery Series have included Isaac Stern, Emanuel Ax, André Watts, Christopher Parkening, Richard Stolzman, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Leila Josefowicz, the Ahn Trio, the Brentano String Quartet, Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Stephanie Blythe, David Finckel, Wu Han, Nathan Gunn, the American Brass Quintet, and Nina Kotova.
Discover New Talent and New Works
Included on the artist roster are young performers selected by the Wolf Trap Foundation as Debut Artists, recognizing the commitment of Wolf Trap founder Catherine Filene Shouse to the discovery and encouragement of new talent. Debut Artists include Jonathan Biss, Gregory Turay, the Whitman String Quartet, the Perlman/Nikkanen/Bailey Trio, Stanislav Ioudenitch, Alisa Weilerstein, and the Claremont Trio.Wolf Trap Foundation commissions premiered in The Discovery Series, including works by Samuel Adler, Dina Koston, Robert Beaser, and Stefania de Kennessey.
Discover the Nuances
The evening is hosted by international broadcaster Rich Kleinfeldt, current host of nationally syndicated radio programs Indianapolis-on-the-Air, and Center Stage from Wolf Trap. Mr. Kleinfeldt introduces the program and offers brief historical notes and anecdotes. The audience is encouraged to submit written questions for the artists, which are then presented in a short "Q&A" period immediately after intermission. The performance is followed by a free dessert reception during which the artists are invited to mingle with patrons and guests.Discover Center Stage from Wolf Trap
Center Stage from Wolf Trap is a nationally syndicated radio series compiled from live Discovery Series performances. Debuted in 1999 and carried on nearly 250 stations nationwide, the series offers listeners a fresh format in American radio. Co-hosts Rich Kleinfeldt and Bill McGlaughlin (St. Paul Sunday) engage in unscripted, insightful conversations providing in-depth analyses of the musical selections and personal commentary. Center Stage from Wolf Trap also introduces listeners to contemporary works by some of today's leading composers. This special segment of each program, "Off the Beaten Track," juxtaposes less familiar works with pieces from the standard repertoire.Musical Selections
A Mission at Work
Catherine Filene Shouse, Wolf Trap's founder, provided a mandate: to preserve significant artistic traditions while supporting new initiatives; foster the careers of the next generation of artists; and to make education a key component in its artistic offerings. The Discovery Series encompasses all aspects of this mission, and it honors Mrs. Shouse with an annual Founder's Day concert.Schedule, program and artists are subject to change.