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Classical WETA celebrates the great composer all Fall long!

Beethoven 250 Celebration

This Fall, we celebrate one of the icons of classical music with special Beethoven programming.

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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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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.

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Classical WETA App

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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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.

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Learn what's happening in the world of classical music.

Classical News

Get the latest headlines from the world of classical music from our friends at NPR, PRX, and PBS Member Stations from around the country.

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Robert Schumann

Piano Concerto A Minor

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Agrippina: Act III

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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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