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Jennifer Koh, left, is revamping the venerable chamber music program at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. with innovative programming and community engagement.

Jennifer Koh, left, is revamping the venerable chamber music program at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. with innovative programming and community engagement. Derek Baker/The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hide caption

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Jennifer Koh seeks innovation and 'artistic risk' in revamping chamber music series

Jennifer Koh is shaking up the long-established chamber music series at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. An example of that is her collaboration with pianist-composer Missy Mazzoli.

Jennifer Koh seeks innovation and 'artistic risk' in revamping chamber music series

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Isolated By Pandemic, Violinist Jennifer Koh Nurtured A New Community Online

"It was one of the most beautiful experiences I've had, to be honest," Jennifer Koh says about creating Alone Together. Jürgen Frank/Shuman Associates hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Isolated By Pandemic, Violinist Jennifer Koh Nurtured A New Community Online

Isolated by pandemic last year, violinist Jennifer Koh asked prominent composers to donate tiny pieces, and to nominate fellow up-and-coming composers to receive paid commissions.

Isolated By Pandemic, Violinist Jennifer Koh Nurtured A New Community Online

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From Symphony Orchestras To Wedding Bands, Musicians Cope With The Coronavirus

Left to right: Jennifer Koh, Molly Kirk Palier and Rory Ferreira Juergen Frank, Liz Rhode/Courtesy of the artists hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

From Symphony Orchestras To Wedding Bands, Musicians Cope With The Coronavirus

Bigger artists may count on fan support and labels to carry them through canceled tours, but working musicians — from orchestra members and wedding singers to indie rappers — are looking elsewhere.

From Symphony Orchestras To Wedding Bands, Musicians Cope With The Coronavirus

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