As the classical radio station in the nation's capital, Classical WETA 90.9 FM counts among its listeners many classical music devotees who work on Capitol Hill. Each month, Classical WETA interviews U.S. Senators and Congressmen about the music they enjoy and what they like to see and do while living and working in Washington.

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• Congressional Classics interview with Sen. Barbara Mikulski
• Other Congressional Classics interviews

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Senator Barbara Mikulski

Senator Barbara Mikulski is a trailblazer. Her first election was a successful run for Baltimore City Council in 1971, where she served for five years. In 1976, she ran for Congress and won, representing Maryland's 3rd district for 10 years. In 1986, she ran for Senate and won, becoming the first Democratic woman Senator elected in her own right.

This month, Classical WETA 90.9 FM talked with Senator Mikulski about classical music, her likes and interests, and how she divides her time between Washington, D.C. and Maryland.

What is your favorite classical music piece?

Frédéric Chopin's 'Heroic' Polonaise in A flat major, Op.53

What is your favorite D.C. area restaurant or chef?

The Monocle

Which is your favorite local museum?

Smithsonian's Air & Space Museum

Where do you like to go on your day off?

Any of the wonderful sites in my home state of Maryland

What is your favorite guilty pleasure?

Eating in Baltimore's Little Italy or Fell's Point

Which three people would you most like to have dinner with?

Al and Tipper Gore and Edwin Powell Hubble, one of the leading astronomers of the 20th century (Hubble Space Telescope is named after him).

What is your favorite sports team?

Baltimore Orioles

What is your favorite local arts venue?

Glen Echo - you can ride the carousel or do the tango, I've done both!

What is one thing you'd like everyone to know about your home state?

Which locality was the U.S. Capital for a Day on August 26, 1814? The Town of Brookeville, Maryland!