NSO & Chris Thile: ATTENTION! A narrative song cycle for extroverted mandolinist & orchestra

• Chris Thile, mandolin
• Eric Jacobsen, conductor

Devilishly dexterous and eclectic, Chris Thile is at home in every genre—from bluegrass to Baroque to jazz to indie pop. Thile's enormous talent and boundless energy have resulted in multiple Grammys, a MacArthur "Genius" grant, hosting duties on Live From Here (formerly A Prairie Home Companion), and dozens of albums as a solo artist and as a member of bands like Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers.

Thile's brand-new work for mandolin, vocals, and orchestra will feature his trademark whimsical songwriting and storytelling, instrumental virtuosity, and ever-present sense of humor. Don't miss this brilliant exploration of American music both old and new!

About National Symphony Orchestra

https://www.kennedy-center.org/nso/home/

About Chris Thile, mandolin

https://www.christhile.com/

About Eric Jacobsen, conductor

http://www.jacobseneric.com/about#conductor