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Classical WETA Opera House: Norma

Bellini's masterpiece of bel canto remains a staple in operatic repertoire. Marina Rebeka sings the role of Norma in this production of Hamburg State Opera.

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Julie Huang Tucker

Julie Huang Tucker is a fill-in host on Classical WETA 90.9 FM. She is Music Director at the Falls Church Episcopal and appears regularly at the Kennedy Center and National Cathedral as an organist, accompanist, and chorister.

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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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Austin Vitaliano

Austin Vitaliano is a weekend host on Classical WETA 90.9 FM. Austin is an active vocalist and performer based in the D.C. area.

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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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Listen to this month's NSO Showcase performance!

NSO Showcase On Demand

Celebrate our hometown orchestra with special performances from the National Symphony Orchestra, which you can enjoy all month long right here on ClassicalWETA.org!

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Piano Concerto #15

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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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