Classical Score

Artistic Director of IN Series, Timonthy Nelson, guides us through Monteverdi's Poppea ahead of the IN Series' upcoming innovative production of the opera.

Celebrating the 150th birthday anniversary of Maurice Ravel this year is a welcome opportunity to explore a composer who, like many innovative composers, doesn’t fit neatly into one category. 

Our host of Choral Showcase, Bill Bukowski, introduces us to the extraordinary Dame Ethel Smyth and her Mass in D.

Nicole Lacroix shares what she's looking forward to at the Kennedy Center in March.

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on the March NSO Showcase program of music by Carlos Simon, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Igor Stravinsky.

We are celebrating Women's History Month by highlighting women in music through the centuries. Check out our catalogue of Classical Breakdown episodes on composers and performers. 

Marin Alsop conducts the National Symphony Orchestra in two works that recount the story of women’s struggles and achievements throughout history.

Ahead of his retirement, Vice President and Station Manager Dan DeVany shares a few words after 35 memorable years filled with extraordinary experiences.

Nicole Lacroix catches up with cellist Edgar Moreau ahead of his performances of Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No.1 with the National Symphony Orchestra.

After 35 years of service to WETA, Vice President and General Manager of WETA Classical is retiring. He has left a mark here at WETA Classical, and our hosts and staff share a few words of gratitude.

Ahead of Capitol Early Music's presentation of the Abella Harp Consort this weekend, Matthew Dayton guides us through the program and an insight into Early Music. 

Nicole Lacroix shares a sneak peek of NSO In Your Neighborhood this week, coming to neighborhoods near you like DC's Ward 4 and Takoma Park.