Welcome to the fourth season of the Washington Early Music Festival! This year the Festival visits the music of German composers from the Middle Ages to the Baroque. The Festival looks forward to exploring the rich cultural history of Germany with multiple concerts, lectures and workshops. The Festival always features many excellent DC-area early music performers and performers from further afield, including both the familiar and well established, and new and establishing ensembles.

This year, join Armonia Nova, Carmina, The Countertop Quartet, Ensemble Gaudior, Hesperus, Modern Musick, The Suspicious Cheese Lords, The Washington Bach Consort, and others as they perform their favorite works from the vast early German repertoire.

The Washington Early Music Festival was founded in 2003 and is made up of volunteers who give their time, talents and enthusiasm to create a festival full of music, dance, lectures, art and workshops. We create an informal and welcoming atmosphere for all: young and old, seasoned early music lovers and people giving it a first try. Early music is both beautiful and fun -- come and see for yourself!

Enjoy an evening with a favorite German composer or discover a new one at our concerts.

Explore the world of early music for yourself -- participate in a workshop.

Discover the delight of combining the visual arts with the auditory at the National Gallery of Art.

Re-discover the heart of Washington DC: between concerts visit galleries, museums, restaurants and other attractions within walking distances of our venues.

New information will be posted on the website periodically from now through June 2008, as additional details become available. So, bookmark the Washington Early Music website and visit us again!

Thank you for joining us. We look forward to seeing you in June.