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Classical Countdown

Classical Countdown

Join in on our yearly tradition beloved by listeners, Classical Countown! Vote for your favorite pieces and listen back during Thanksgiving week to see where it landed in the Top 100. Voting is open now through November 15.

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Bayreuth at 150: Curious Choices

Ahead of the broadcast of Wagner's Rienzi on WETA Classical's Opera Matinee on November 14, Jim Allison shares his reflections on this year's Bayreuth Festival after attending the 150th-anniversary season.

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DC Composer James Lee III

Linda Carducci speaks with Maryland-based composer James Lee III about his visions and influences, his compositions, and his thoughts for the evolving nature of Classical music.

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Opera Lafayette Celebrates Rameau 350

James Jacobs speaks with Artistic Director of Opera Lafayette, Patrick Dupre Quigley, about their Rameau 350 project, starting with Les Surprises des l'Amour this month.

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NSO Spotlight

Learn more about this week's program and venues for the National Symphony Orchestra.

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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

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Front Row Washington

November 9 on Front Row Washington, Moser and Hamelin play 20th century French works, Presented by Shriver Hall Concert Series. Don't miss these two stars coming together in a Shriver Hall Concert Series performance that also includes music by one of the musicians.

On November 16, PostClassical Ensemble presents Orpheus: The Magic of The Arts.

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Opera Matinee

This Saturday on Opera Matinee is Wagner's Rienzi, a recorded performance from the Bayreuth Festival.

Next Saturday is Cilea's Adriana Lecouvreur, a recorded performance from Vienna State Opera led by Marco Armiliato with Ermonela Jaho in the title role.

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Choral Showcase

On Choral Showcase, Bill Bukowski offers Eight Sacred Pieces on Choral Showcase; Verdi's Four Sacred Pieces plus four more, from Renaissance composers Gesualdo & Gabrieli, Palestrina and Pergolesi.

The following week offers Handel's Te Deum.

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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’re in Philadelphia celebrating the city’s vibrant classical music scene with co-host Joseph Conyers, Philadelphia Orchestra’s principal bassist and Founder of Project 440, a music and leadership program for teens.

Podcast

Classical Breakdown

What's new on Classical Breakdown, your guide to classical music? John Banther and Evan Keely explore the life and music of composer Alexander Scriabin. This is a composer who, for some, unlocks a whole new world of music and philosophy, and for others is considered a muddled mess. We explore specific aspects of his music that evolved over 3 distinct periods of his life, and show you what to listen for in his music. We'll also go over foundational aspects of his philosophy that shaped his music, and whether or not Scriabin actually had Synesthesia. 

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Lunchtime Concert

Join us every weekday at noon for great performances from around the world. This week's highlight includes Mahler's Symphony No. 6 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra led by Jaap van Zweden on Monday.

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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.

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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 Verdi's La Traviata and Berlioz' Damnation of Faust.

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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 Bellini's La sonnambula and Offenbach's Tales of Hoffman.

Blog

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Classical Score Blog

Stay up to date with the latest in classical music in the DMV and beyond. The latest scoop includes more information behind the interviews with tenor Matthew White, DC composer James Lee III, and Opera Lafayette's Patrick Dupre Quigley.

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