Classical Score

Linda Carducci speaks with opera scholar Saul Lilienstein about Verdi's Aida, showing an in-depth guide to the beloved opera ahead of the Met Opera broadcast on January 25.

Ahead of the Washington National Opera's American Opera Initiative presenting 3 new operas by 3 composer/librettist teams, Nicole Lacroix speaks with Kyle Brenn and Lex Brown about their work Tati.

James Jacobs explores parallels between two musical geniuses - Mozart and Bob Dylan, in real life and in the films Amadeus and A Complete Unknown.

John Banther speaks with Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate about the program he curated for the PostClassical Ensemble of his music and works by Barber and Prokofiev.

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on the January NSO Showcase program.

Ahead of the broadcast of Verdi's Rigoletto with the Met Opera, Linda Carducci speaks with opera scholar Saul Lilienstein for his insight on Verdi’s mid-to-late career masterpiece.

Matthew Robertson, Artistic Director of The Thirteen, writes a guest blog sharing his process and experience of recording The Thirteen's latest release, Monteverdi: The 'Lost' Vespers. Choral Showcase will be featuring this recording on January 5.

Elizabeth Field, concertmaster of The Bach Choir of Bethlehem, shares her experience of performing the live performance recording of Bach/Mendelssohn St. Matthew Passion which can be heard on Choral Showcase on January 12.

From Barber's Vanessa with the NSO to an intimate chamber program with mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton, there's something for everyone to enjoy at the Kennedy Center this January.

Bill Bukowski greets the new year with new recordings on Choral Showcase throughout January with music from Monteverdi to Duruflé by ensembles from Washington and beyond.

Nicole Lacroix shares her musical New Year's resolutions to make the most of 2025. From singing everyday to simply enjoying music, there's a resolution for every WETA Classical listener to try out!

Nicole Lacroix looks forward to The Miró Quartet's performance on the Kennedy Center's Fortas Chamber Music Concerts with a program of Haydn, Shaw and Beethoven.