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Bill Bukowski

Bill Bukowski is the weekday afternoon on-air host on Classical WETA. He also serves as an announcer for WETA's all-vocal classical station, VivaLaVoce.

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NSO Showcase

October’s NSO Showcase on demand programs are part of Classical WETA's Beethoven 250 celebration, and include the Symphony No.3, the “Eroica” as well as the Violin Concerto.

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Classical Breakdown

The Life of Tchaikovsky: From his humble beginnings to becoming one of the greatest composers, explore the life and music of Tchaikovsky.

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Take beautiful classical music with you on-the-go with our new Classical WETA mobile app. Now available in the iOS App Store and the Google Play Store.

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Evan Keely

Evan Keely is a weekend host on Classical WETA 90.9 FM. A composer, arranger and vocalist, he has a degree in Music History from the Boston University School of Music.

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In Lara Downes' New Series, Black Musicians Rise To A Pivotal Moment

Monday, October 26, 2020

The pianist joins Ari Shapiro to discuss Amplify With Lara Downes, a video series on Black musicians who have experienced renewed creativity regarding racial injustice.

Central Park Is Alive With The Sound Of Music, Thanks To A Site-Specific App

Saturday, October 24, 2020

Created by Pulitzer-winning composer Ellen Reid, Soundwalk lets visitors score their socially distanced walks around the park with an ever-changing, GPS-sensitive soundtrack.

'A Chance Of A Great Spiritual Awakening': Rhiannon Giddens Talks With Lara Downes

Saturday, October 17, 2020

Eavesdrop on the forward-thinking pianist as she talks with musical omnivore Rhiannon Giddens, who has just taken over Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road organization.

Requiem For A Theme: Film Composer Clint Mansell On The Sound Of Sadness

Friday, October 16, 2020

Darren Aronofsky's 2000 film <em>Requiem for a Dream</em> spawned a musical motif that's rippled through media — and jumpstarted a new career for Clint Mansell, the composer of its haunted score.

New York Philharmonic Cancels Its Entire 2020-21 Season, Due To Coronavirus

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

This is the first time that the New York Philharmonic has been forced to cancel its entire concert season. No previously scheduled concerts will happen before June 2021.

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