Light.

It plays a fundamental role in civilization, art, science, and life itself. Our evolution depended on our ability to capture it. It is a source of life and a source of destruction. There are entire fields of study devoted to optics, color, photography, and more - all of which exist solely because of the infinitesimal photons bombarding our planet each second. Mirrors, lenses, and prisms may allow us to alter, reflect and redirect it, but Light still retains metaphor-inspiring power. Songs, paintings, sculptures, and many more works of art throughout time use Light as a stand-in for knowledge, understanding, joy, and countless other states and ideas.

On October 8, 2022, The Capital Hearings will attempt to harness this gentle yet powerful element by exploring its nuances through song. From the Light of God to the shattered reflections of a disco ball, we’ll explore this basic building block of our existence from as many perspectives as possible.

The Capital Hearings

Bringing together repertoire from a diverse array of traditions, the Capital Hearings illuminate the commonalities between songs of all styles, from all eras – and the communities that birthed them. Our genre-busting mission unites complex jazz, transcendent global and classical music, and dynamic modern hits into a thought-provoking message, breaking down barriers and prompting our audiences to build new bridges of understanding. You can listen to our CARA award-winning album here, and learn more about us on our website!

Tickets

General Admission. For the safety & good health of everyone attending, masks must be worn by audience members in the performance hall. Performers will confirm a negative COVID test before performing.

$20 early bird rate (through September 12)

$25 presale

$30 at door

Free for children 12 and under!

Check in with our friends at the will call table on Concert Night! No physical tickets will be distributed.

Venue

Live at 10th & G - 945 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20001

Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown (Green, Yellow, and Red lines) or Metro Center (Red, Blue, Orange, and Silver)

Parking: Street parking is very limited. We highly recommend Metro or car share (Uber etc.).