Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
Friday, February 13, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Rising star pianist makes her Washington debut with a
varied and virtuosic program
Every once in a while, Dumbarton Concerts is treated to a preview, if you will – a brilliant young musician emerging into their full prowess and launching a dazzling career. This is your chance to witness such an artist. Launched into the public eye in 2015 along with her six famously musical siblings, 21-year-old British pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason shoulders her fame with ease, impressing audiences across Europe and around the world. Join us as we welcome this wunderkind to Washington for the very first time, a major stop on her debut American solo tour. With repertoire ranging from intricate Bach to languid Debussy and capped off with fiery Chopin ballades, this is both a performance and a performer you will want to remember.
Johann Sebastian Bach Partita No. 5 in G Major, BWV 829
Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, (“Tempest”)
William Grant Still Summerland
Claude Debussy
La fille aux cheveux de lin
Bruyères
Florence Price Fantasie nègre No. 1 in E Minor
Frédéric Chopin
Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47
Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 52
