WETA Classical

The Washington National Opera presents the perfect holiday opera for the entire family, The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me. Whimsical costumes. Endearing characters. Playful music. 

Grammy-winning pianist Yefim Bronfman joins the National Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2. Fortas Chamber Music Concerts presents the return of Two x Four (two violinists x four composers).

Front Row Washington presents the Emerson String Quartet's farewell concert at Wolf Trap, Classical Breakdown guides you through the history of opera, and more on our special programs this week.

Our highly anticipated Classical Countdown begins this Monday, wrapping up on Thanksgiving night! We begin to celebrate the seasons with advent music on Choral Showcase, and more on WETA Classical this week.

Our Program Director, Jim Allison, offers his thoughts on the annual favorite, Classical Countdown. What has stayed true over the years and what exciting changes have we seen? Read on and be sure to follow this year's Countdown!