Classical Score

Our special programs celebrate Women's History Month, and the birthdays of Bach and Rachmaninoff.

James Jacobs speaks with Cathedral Choral Society's Music Director, Steven Fox, about the upcoming program celebrating Rachmaninoff at 150 with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Bach CantataFest on WETA VivaLaVoce continues, Front Row Washington celebrates chamber music by women composers, and more on our special programs this week!

Nicole Lacroix speaks with Francesca Zambello, Artistic Director of WNO, about the DC premiere of Blue, telling the story of a family and community's struggle when a police officer kills a teenager.

On this week on WETA Classical, Classical Breakdown highlights six works by six living women composers, we hear a live broadcast of La Traviata, and more.

Nicole Lacroix speaks with pianist Sarah Cahill about her upcoming program of works by women composers at the National Gallery of Art, celebrating International Women’s Day.

The DC area is in store for a season of amazing concerts, from the biggest opera productions to the most intimate chamber settings. Hear from our hosts about which concerts they're most looking forward to.

Nicole Lacroix speaks with Finnish-Ukrainian conductor Dalia Stasevska about conducting, the upcoming program with the NSO, and her relief efforts in Ukraine.

March’s NSO Showcase is dedicated to guest musicians from Austria, Britain, Finland, and Baltimore.

We are joined by the living clarinet legend Charles Neidich on Front Row Washington, enjoy a listener's choice broadcast from The Metropolitan, and more on WETA Classical this week.

Evan Keely speaks with the outstanding artists of many disciplines who unite to explore African American stories told in the song cycle Cotton, presented on the inaugural Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Recital.

Artistic Director of The Thirteen, Matthew Robertson, shares a special guest blog speaking about Rachmaninoff's Vespers in light of The Thirteen's upcoming performances of the vocal masterpiece.