Concertos with A Far Cry on Front Row Washington
Called a “world-wide phenomenon” by WBUR, A Far Cry has nurtured a distinct approach to music-making since its founding in 2007. The self-conducted orchestra is a democracy in which decisions are made collectively and leadership rotates among the players (“Criers”). This structure has led to consistently thoughtful, innovative, and unpredictable programming — and impactful collaborations with celebrated performers and composers. This Monday at 9PM ET on Front Row Washington, we hear them play concertos written centuries apart, with works by Bach, Stravinsky, and Barber.
Hallelujah! It's Handel's Messiah on NSO Showcase!
The National Symphony Orchestra has a December tradition: each year, a new conductor leads the ensemble in Handel’s Messiah, offering a personal interpretation of the beloved masterpiece. On this month's NSO Showcase we feature the NSO debut of Baroque specialist Jeannette Sorrell. Ms. Sorrell is renowned as the founder and music director of Apollo’s Fire, one of the country’s premier early-music ensembles. Wednesday night at 9PM ET!
The Metropolitan Opera returns for live broadcasts on Opera Matinee
The live broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera return this week on Opera Matinee! We kick off the season with the world-premiere production of Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts’ The Hours, adapted from Michael Cunningham’s novel and inspired by Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway. It is a powerful story that follows three women from different eras who each grapple with their inner demons and their roles in society. Featuring Renée Fleming, Kelli O’Hara and Joyce DiDonato, led by Met Music Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Saturday at 1PM ET.
An intimate piano recital on Center Stage from Wolf Trap
Described by the Washington Post as “an artist of strikingly original ideas and irrefutable integrity," Simone Dinnerstein is a leading pianist of today with a unique and distinctive voice. This week on Center Stage from Wolf Trap, she presents a recital of Schubert's Piano Sonata No. 21. Saturday night at 9PM ET.
Christmas with Ralph Vaughan Williams
It is a Ralph Vaughan Williams Christmas this week on Choral Showcase. In addition to his work on the English Hymnal, Ralph Vaughan Williams also edited the Oxford Book of Christmas Carols, a task which inspired some of his own seasonal works. We'll hear two this week: A Fantasia on Christmas Carols, followed by Hodie - "This Day". We'll finish with selections from the Oxford Book of Carols. Join us Sunday night at 9PM ET.
Brahms, Debussy, and Marimba on From the Top
On From the Top airing 6PM ET on Sunday, a 16-year-old violist plays one of Brahms’ most beautiful sonatas, a young percussionist shares an experience that inspired him to connect with his Mexican-American heritage, and a teen violinist recalls his “bucket list” performance at the White House for First Lady Michelle Obama.
A great morning with Classical Sunrise
The best part of waking up with the sun is Classical Sunrise with Linda Carducci! A perfectly paired musical masterpiece greets the sunrise every week day morning. Here is this week's selections!
- Monday 7:11AM Playford - Prince Rupert March
- Tuesday 7:12AM Gabrieli - Cazon septimi toni No. 2
- Wednesday 7:13AM Mozart - Symphony No. 40: IV. Allegro assai
- Thursday 7:14AM Grainger - Handel in the Strand
- Friday 7:14AM Vivaldi - Violin Concerto, RV 310: I. Allegro
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