About Washington Musica Viva
Washington Musica Viva (WMV) is a chamber music non-profit organization based in Takoma Park Maryland.
WMV is dedicated to the performance of classical, contemporary, and jazz-based chamber music in intimate settings, bringing performers and audience close enough together to share an authentic musical experience. WMV often incorporates visual arts, poetry, and food in its productions. Washington Musica Viva is the non-profit arm of BannerArts, the husband and wife team of artist Marilyn Banner and pianist Carl Banner.
Freedom of Speech and Assembly at BannerArts
A (somewhat pretentious, but accurate) description of our monthly house concerts: assembly at a private home, meeting new people, talking freely, and experiencing uncensored art and music, all without fear of being reported to the police (or reviewed by the Washington Post). Intermission may be the best and most significant part of these events! It may seem silly, but it seems increasingly necessary to notice and appreciate these freedoms, lest they erode further and begin to disappear.
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Definitions:
"Classical" music means music that has been written down in some way so that other people can play it. According to tradition, "classical" music employs clean and precise intonation and rhythms, but this is not essential to its nature.
"Jazz" means music which is often (but not always) improvised, relies heavily on syncopation and swing, and often utilizes flexible intonation.
"Chamber music" means music suitable for small rooms and intimate audiences.
"Contemporary" means music that has been written recently.