Virtuoso violinist Robert McDuffie looks forward to performing at the National Memorial Day Concert on the Mall to mark its 20th anniversary. The live musical program honoring the service and sacrifice of men and women in uniform and their families is broadcast to millions of viewers on PBS.

Along with McDuffie, the celebrated musical artists featured are country star Trace Adkins, pianist Lang Lang, opera singer Denyce Graves and Broadway stars Brian Stokes Mitchell and Colm Wilkinson. They and crack musical organizations from various services will be backed by Erich Kunzel conducting the National Symphony Orchestra.