Experience a choral meditation on national character and celebrating freedom.

As composer David Lang researched the world’s national anthems, he noticed the lyrics shared a common theme: that freedom is fragile and easily lost.  Lang channeled this discovery into his 2014 choral composition the national anthems,  a poignant reflection on national identity and finding common ground.

Join us for performances of the national anthems featuring the five-time Grammy-nominated Clarion Choir alongside Grammy winners and 2022-24 MetLiveArts Quartet in Residence Catalyst Quartet in the American Wing’s light-filled Charles Engelhard Court.

This performance is part of The Met’s programming to mark America’s 250th anniversary .