Classical Score

James Jacobs shares a sneak peek of our celebration of the bicentennial of Johann Strauss Jr, rightfully so on New Year's Eve! Explore the stories behind his most beloved music, rarely heard works, and more.

From our holiday schedule to exploring yuletide favorites on our blog and podcast, this is your guide to the holidays with WETA Classical!

Judy Meschel, Senior Producer of WETA Arts, writes a guest blog sharing the story of the annual holiday favorite Songs of the Season, celebrating and bringing together local communities.

Listen to James Jacobs speak with Matthew Robertson, Artistic Director of The Thirteen, about Handel's Messiah ahead of their upcoming performances in Bethesda and Washington DC.

David Martosko explores the new musicological finding that Beethoven thought adding the choral movement at the end of his 9th symphony was a mistake.

A roundup of holiday concerts to attend in the DMV this week.

A roundup of holiday concerts to attend in the DMV this week.

Washington Conservatory of Music announces the appointment of renowned violinist and pedagogue Daniel Heifetz as its Artistic Advisor.

Linda Carducci shares a glimpse into the 2025-2026 Metropolitan Opera broadcast season ahead of the return on Opera Matinee on December 6.

Nicole Lacroix shares holiday concerts events she's looking forward to in the DMV to celebrate the season.

Nicole Lacroix speaks with Charles King, author of Every Valley: The Desperate Lives and Troubled Times That Made Handel's Messiah, an epic journey behind Handel's Messiah.

Evan Keely explores a new opera commissioned by IN Series, with stylistic elements drawn from both classical and blues elements. Music by Damien Geter and libretto by Jarrod Lee.