Explore the Arts: Interactives
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1940sThe 1940s in America was a decade of great social change and artistic exploration. The Kennedy Center explores the rich spectrum of music, dance, theater, film, and fashion produced by the many remarkable artists who triumphed during this turbulent and exhilarating era.
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The Music of Budapest, Prague, and ViennaA popular destination of Central European tour groups, these three beautiful cities contain a great deal of European history within their walls. Part of the same empire until 1918, they are now the respective capitals of three different sovereign nations.
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Jazz in TimeDeveloped for middle and high school audiences, this interactive timeline follows the development of this great American art form. Divided by decade, the timeline highlights events that helped shape jazz and illustrates the styles of each period through music and images.
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NSO 75thThe National Symphony Orchestra has been America’s symphonic leader for over 75 years. Its history and mission are inextricably intertwined with the growth of America and the nation’s capital, which it calls home. Take a moment to explore the history of the NSO.
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NSO: Meet the MusiciansLearn more about the National Symphony Orchestra using the new interactive feature above. Click on the options on the top right hand side of the feature to learn more about the individual musicians of the NSO, the different instruments of the orchestra, the NSO administrative staff and governance, and more.
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Perfect PitchThis interactive explores the variety of musical instruments in orchestras from baroque to modern. Players can learn how instruments are made, create their own orchestral arrangements, find out about famous players and composers, and put instruments into their historical context. Guided listening is combined with questions about the history, construction, and use of the instruments. A baseball metaphor and lots of options for exploration and play will keep students coming back to this one!
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The Sondheim Celebration: Ten Years LaterA decade ago, the Kennedy Center hosted an unprecedented look into the mind of a modern genius by exploring the works of Stephen Sondheim through the Sondheim Celebration.
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Shakespeare ExplorerWilliam Shakespeare wrote some of the most amazing works of the Elizabethan era; however, we underestimate Will when we limit him to the role of "bard" when he was so much more than a playwright. Explore the stories behind the legend and how others adapted his works for their audience.
