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Library of Congress Unveils 2026-27 Concert Season with Historic Anniversaries

4 Aug 2026 1:13 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Library of Congress announces its 2026-27 Concert Season, celebrating America's semiquincentennial, jazz centennials for Miles Davis and John Coltrane, and Beethoven's legacy. The season features diverse performances, new commissions, and talks at the Coolidge Auditorium.

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Library of Congress Uncovers First Piece Performed in Coolidge Auditorium

22 May 2026 11:04 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

After a century, researchers have identified J.S. Bach’s BWV 715 as the inaugural work in the Coolidge Auditorium, revealing the thoughtful programming that blended tradition and innovation for the Library of Congress concert series.

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