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On Air This Week

From special programs to short features and interviews, if you heard something on air that piqued your interest, you can learn more here, including NSO Spotlight, and an interview with DC-based composer Greg Sandow.

NSO Spotlight

Click here to learn more about the National Symphony Orchestra's performance schedule and venues this month!

Bach Comes to Life in STC's The Score

Learn more about Shakespeare Theatre Company's The Score with Brian Cox as J.S. Bach, WETA Night at STC on October 2, and our upcoming special program exploring Bach's Musical Offering, which is the masterpiece in question in The Score.

Latest Episode

Bonus! A performance of Mozart's Requiem

November 3, 2026

We learned all about Mozart's final work last week with Steven Fox, and now we get to put our ears to work and enjoy a full performance.

Introducing WETA Virtuoso

For listeners seeking a deeper classical experience, our new station WETA Virtuoso explores the full breadth of the classical repertoire. 

Recent Posts from Classical Score

  • James Lee III

    DC Composer James Lee III

    Linda Carducci speaks with Maryland-based composer James Lee III about his visions and influences, his compositions, and his thoughts for the evolving nature of Classical music.

  • Greg Sandow

    DC Composer Greg Sandow

    James Jacobs speaks with DC-based composer Greg Sandow about his works and highlights his album "Three Quartets" recorded by Terra String Quartet.

  • ariel

    Ariel Quartet Plays Late Beethoven

    James Jacobs speaks with Ariel Quartet's violist Jan Grüning about completing their Beethoven cycle with their release of the third and final recording of Beethoven's string quartets.

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