Classical Countdown Rewind
We had a historic Classical Countdown this year with a surprising upset in the finale. We are reliving this exciting Countdown on New Year's Eve through New Year's Day! We begin the Top 100 countdown starting at 6AM on Saturday, with the big finish at 7PM on Sunday, New Year's Day.
New Year's Concert from Vienna
Join us for one of the most beloved New Year's Traditions, the New Year's Concert from Vienna! What an uplifting way to ring in the new year, full of joyous Strauss waltzes and more. The 2023 Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert takes place under the baton of Maestro Franz Welser-Möst in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna. After 2011 and 2013 the concert on January 1st marks the 3rd time, that Franz Welser-Möst conducts this prestigious concert event.
A Tribue to Doug Kehlenbrink on Front Row Washington
The last Front Row Washington of 2022 honors the passing of Doug Kehlenbrink, bassoonist and Chair of the Arts at Episcopal High School. The National Chamber Players perform music by Strauss, Tchaikovsky, and Gordon Jacob's Partita for solo bassoon as tribute to Doug Kehlenbrink. Monday night at 9PM ET.
Don't judge a theme by its composer!
Classical Breakdown uncovers secrets of Brahms' beloved Variations on a Theme by Haydn. This masterpiece is an early example of theme and variations for orchestra and has become emblematic of the genre. But who actually wrote the theme Brahms uses, how does he expand on the theme to create variations, and how does it stand apart? John Banther and Evan Keely discuss it all and even make a connection from Brahms to progressive rock.
The Met Debuts on Opera Matinee
As we say goodbye to 2022, the Met Opera celebrates the past with a special New Year's Eve presentation on Opera Matinee! An archival broadcast featuring artists who made their Met debuts in live Metropolitan Opera broadcasts from the 1930s through 2000s. Saturday at 1PM ET!
New Year, New Recordings on Choral Showcase
Choral Showcase greets the New Year by kicking off a month-long series of exploring new recordings. On the first day of the New Year, we enjoy new performances by Le Cris de Paris; The Brabant Ensemble; The Elysian Singers, and The Choir of King's College, Cambridge. Sunday night at 9PM ET.
The last sunrises of 2022 with Classical Sunrise
Greet the last remaining sunrises of 2022 with us on Classical Sunrise! We have the perfect lineup of music for each weekday's sunrise to get a fresh start to the day and the new year ahead!
- Monday 7:25AM Mozart - Flute Quartet, K 285: III. Rondeau
- Tuesday 7:25AM Kreisler - Marche miniature viennoise
- Wednesday 7:26 AM Beethoven - Piano Trio, Op. 1 No. 1: IV. Finale. Presto
- Thursday 7:26AM Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 18: III. Finale
- Friday 7:26 AM Handel - Music for the Royal Fireworks: La Réjouissance
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