Special Features
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Ellen Taaffe Zwilich on Her Music
John Banther speaks with the first woman composer to win the Pulitzer Prize in Music, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, about her music, including The Peanuts Gallery composed in honor of her feature on the comic strip.
Damien Geter's Declaration with J'Nai Bridges and Sphinx Virtuosi at Anna H. Wang Concert Series
John Banther speaks with composer Damien Geter about his work Declarations, to be featured on an upcoming program with Anna H Wang Concert Series featuring Sphinx Virtuosi and J'Nai Bridges.
NSO Spotlight
Learn more about this week's program and venues for the National Symphony Orchestra.
This Month in Local History
Did you enjoy learning tidbits about local history around the DMV? Check out more from Boundary Stones, WETA's site dedicated to DC history.
Programs
Front Row Washington
October 19 on Front Row Washington, the National Chamber Players perform music by Richard Strauss and Johannes Brahms, recorded from Episcopal High School.
On the October 26 program, the Gugg Piano Duo explores an orchestral favorite and challenging contemporary music from the Austrian Embassy.
Opera Matinee
This Saturday on Opera Matinee is Verdi's La Traviata with China's National Centre for the Performing Arts featuring Ekaterina Bakanova in the title role.
The following week is Wagner's Die Walküre. A recorded performance from China's National Centre for the Performing Arts.
Choral Showcase
On Choral Showcase, Bill Bukowski concludes his ghoulish showcase with Gustav Mahler's early cantata, Das Klagende Lied ("The Song of Lamentation and Accusation"). A bone flute tells the story of a brother's grisly murder.
The following week offers music of Remembrance: from Herbert Howells, Hymnus Paradisi, a requiem he wrote following the death of his son. And from Maurice Durufle, the Requiem mass, dedicated to the memory of his father.
From the Top
Hear the next generation of classical champions as talented teens play the classics in concert on From the Top. This Sunday at 6, we meet teens who have a special passion for finding connection through music and hear their outstanding performances of Schumann, Poulenc, Mendelssohn and more!
Podcast
Classical Breakdown
What's new on Classical Breakdown, your guide to classical music? Snoopy and the Gang come to life in Ellen Taafe Zwilich's Peanuts Gallery! What kind of dance is Snoopy's favorite? What is Schroeder's favorite Beethoven sonata? And will Charlie ever kick the football? John Banther and Evan Keely learn all about that and more in the imaginative piano concerto, Peanuts Gallery, by American Composer Ellen Zwilich.
WETA Virtuoso
Lunchtime Concert
Join us every weekday at noon for great performances from around the world. This week's highlight includes Gustavo Dudamel conducting the LA Philharmonic in Mahler's Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection".
Performance Today
Every weeknight at 7PM, join us for the popular program Performance Today featuring live concert recordings that can’t be heard anywhere else, highlights from new album releases, and in-studio performances and interviews.
WETA VivaLaVoce
Opera at Eight
For our opera lovers, join us every night at 8PM for a full performance of an opera. This week's highlights include Puccini's Tosca and Strauss' Die Frau ohne Schatten.
Opera Encore
For our opera lovers who are up late at night (or up early!), join us for another full performance of an opera every early morning at 3AM. This week's highlights include Wagner's Lohengrin and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro.
Classical Score Blog
Stay up to date with the latest in classical music in the DMV and beyond. The latest scoop includes James Jacob's tribute to American composer Steve Reich in honor of his 90th birthday.
PBS PASSPORT
Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA+ and PBS Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.