John Banther

Meet the Special Programs on WETA Classical

The hosts of our special programs like Front Row Washington and Opera Matinee share why the programs are important to them and what they have to offer to classical lovers.

Bruckner Organ

A Celebration of Bruckner on Choral Showcase

Bill Bukowski guides us through the life and music of Anton Bruckner, and gives us a sneak peek of the Bruckner-themed Choral Showcase programs throughout September.

Mozart and Salieri

Mozart VS Salieri

Was there a shred of truth to the beloved play and film Amadeus? Bill Bukowski delves into Mozart and Salieri's relationship ahead of the exciting back-to-back presentation of requiems by the two masters on Choral Showcase.

Brahms

Choral Brahms

Bill Bukowski speaks about Brahms' love for choral and sacred music, and helps us get our feet wet in exploring this decadent repertoire from Brahms.

Rachmaninoff

Choral Showcase Celebrates Rachmaninoff at 150

This Sunday, Choral Showcase pays tribute to Rachmaninoff's 150th birthday on April 1 with two of his lesser-known vocal works, both very much worth getting to know.

Our Lady

Music of the Americas on Choral Showcase

The "New Voices, New Recordings" of this week's Choral Showcase highlights Native American prayer and poetry, set to music. Hear more from Bill Bukowski about the program!

Magnificat Composers

Magnificat Throughout the Centuries with Choral Showcase

Choral Showcase explores settings of the Magnificat throughout the centuries, continuing with the theme of “New Voices, New Recordings”. Bill Bukowski gives us an insight into this fascinating program.

Penelope Thwaites

New Voices, New Recordings: Psalms, Hymns, and Motets

Bill Bukowski explores the theme of 'New Voices, New Recordings' throughout January on Choral Showcase. He will guide us through each week's program this month - and this week is all about Psalms, Hymns, and Motets.