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Verdi considered this character worthy of a Shakespearean tragedy, and he delivers just that! John Banther and Linda Carducci explore Verdi's masterpiece and show you what to listen for, intricacies of the characters and plot, the banned origin story, and so much more.

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Recent Posts from Classical Score

“From the Heart, may it go to the Heart.” A Conversation with soprano Erika Grimaldi about Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis with the NSO

Wed, 5/14/2025 - 9:16 am

Nicole Lacroix speaks with soprano Erika Grimaldi ahead of the NSO's performance of Beethoven's tour-de-force, Missa Solemnis with Gianandrea Noseda.
Battle of the Birthday Twins: Brahms VS Tchaikovsky, the Follow-Up

Wed, 5/7/2025 - 9:30 am

To celebrate the birthdays of Brahms and Tchaikovsky on May 7, James Jacobs shares a few words from our hosts and the results of our poll asking you to share whose music you prefer.
NSO Showcase May Program

Tue, 5/6/2025 - 11:26 am

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on the May NSO Showcase program of Mahler and Grant Still.
May at the Kennedy Center

Mon, 5/5/2025 - 10:38 am

Nicole Lacroix shares what she's looking forward to this month at the Kennedy Center, from WNO's Porgy and Bess to Mahler's Symphony No. 6 with the NSO.
Happy Birthday to Two Unhappy Composers: Brahms and Tchaikovsky

Mon, 5/5/2025 - 7:35 am

May 7 celebrates the birthdays of Brahms and Tchaikovsky. To celebrate the occasion, James Jacobs explores the famous feud between the two composers and asks us to decide whose music we prefer!

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Bill Bukowski

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Chip Brienza

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Linda Carducci

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Bill Bukowski

10:00 am
Nicole Lacroix

3:00 pm
PBS News Hour

7:00 pm
Matthew Dayton

8:00 pm

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Linda Carducci

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Bill Bukowski

10:00 am
Nicole Lacroix

3:00 pm
PBS News Hour

7:00 pm
James Jacobs

8:00 pm

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Bill Bukowski

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Evan Keely

6:00 am
Matthew Dayton

12:00 pm
Opera Matinee

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Matthew Dayton

3:00 pm
Scott Tucker

6:00 pm

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