Welcome
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)
NCE's 2026-2027 Season
A Season of Masters from
Baroque to Soul
NCE's 2026-2027 Season (our 20th) program "A Season of Masters
from Baroque to Soul", 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.
From NCE Board President
David Wunderlich
We are thrilled to present a 20th season 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 Season of Masters from Baroque to Soul," lives up to its name — from Vivaldi's beloved Four Seasons and Romantic masterworks by Mendelssohn and Brahms, to a soulful Valentine's tribute to Roberta Flack, the energy of Beethoven and Saint-Saëns in spring, and our festive Holiday Cheer! concert.
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
Next Concert: July 10, 2026
Summer Concert at Lubber Run
Lubber Run Amphitheater
2025 Piano Competition
Sam Brose - First Place
See all Winners
Featured Video
Schubert - Trout Piano Quintet conclusion (Media clip)
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.

