Christmas Opera

Christmas at the Opera: It’s More than Just the Manger

Composers have celebrated Christmas in opera throughout the centuries, from quintessential opera composer Puccini to modern-day composer Kevin Puts. Host David Martosko guides us through Christmastime in opera.

Christmas Music

A Guide to Holiday Classics

Our Station Manager, Dan DeVany, gives us the ultimate guide to classical music for the holidays, from perennial favorites, your soon-to-be favorites, to Sleigh Ride by both Leroy Anderson and Leopold Mozart.

Adoration of the Shepherds

A Quick Guide to Bach's Christmas Oratorio

Bill Bukowski guides us through Bach's Christmas Oratorio, including your chance to hear it live with the Washington Bach Consort and on air on WETA Classical.