Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. 703/790-9223, www.mcleancenter.org
• Emily Phelps, piano. 3 p.m. April 20. Free.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Crypt, 400 Michigan Ave. NE. 202/526-8300, www.nationalshrine.com
• Choir of the Cathedral of St. Julien du Mans, Le Mans, France. The choristers of the medieval cathedral in a musical tribute to Pope Benedict XVI. 6 p.m. April 20. Free; no tickets required.
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
1725 Rhode Island Ave. NW. 202/347-3215, www.stmatthewscathedral.org/main.html
• Choir of the Cathedral of St. Julien du Mans, Le Mans, France. The choristers of the medieval cathedral in a musical tribute to Pope Benedict XVI. 7:30 p.m. April 18. Free; no tickets required.
Church of the Epiphany
1317 G St. NW. 202/347-2635, www.epiphanydc.org
• Tuesday Concert Series: Rock Creek Trio. 12:10-1 p.m. April 15. Free; donation requested for artists.
• Tuesday Concert Series: Chantry. David Taylor, director. 12:10-1 p.m. April 22. Free; donation requested for artists. See www.chantrydc.com
• Catholic University Chorus: “An Evening of Sacred Music for Chorus and Organ.” Guest conductor Edward Alan Moore, assistant conductor Leon Griesbach. Jonathan Laird, organ. Dvorak’s Mass in D Major, Leo Nestor's “An American Triptych.” 7:30 p.m. April 26. Free. Information at 202/319-5414.
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
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