Classical Breakdown

Exploring Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21: You might not know this concerto by its number, but you're surely familiar with one of its aria-like melodies that has appeared in film and popular music.

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NSO Showcase: From Chaos to Serenity

January’s NSO Showcase features Baroque music expert Ton Koopman conducting Rebel’s Le Cahos, and Edward Gardner leading the NSO in Dvořák’s Cello Concerto and Berlioz’ Symphonie fantastique. All performances were recorded live at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Classical WETA Host

Nicole Lacroix

Nicole Lacroix is the weekday afternoon host on Classical WETA 90.9 FM. After receiving a degree in music from Trinity College, Lacroix spent fifteen years at WGMS in Washington, with stints at VOA, KDFC San Francisco and at Baltimore's WJHU and WBJC.

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Classical WETA Host

James Jacobs

James Jacobs can be heard evenings on Classical WETA 90.9 FM. His varied career has included performing on programs like A Prairie Home Companion and working as a producer for both recorded programs and concert broadcasts.

VivaLaVoce

Classical WETA's online station VivaLaVoce presents classical vocal music in all its forms, from the Middle Ages to the present, 24 hours per day. Featuring Opera, Choral Music, and Art Song, the station offers something for everyone who loves vocal classical music.