Topic: NSO Showcase

James Jacobs looks back on the legacy of Rostropovich during his tenure with the National Symphony Orchestra. 

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on the November NSO Showcase program, showcasing Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6.

Nicole Lacroix shares her impressions from the National Symphony Orchestra's 2024 Season Opening Gala Concert ahead of our exclusive broadcast on October 2 at 11AM ET.

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.

Nicole Lacroix guides us through the July NSO Showcase program, consisting of Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and Stravinsky.

Nicole Lacroix reflects on the June NSO Showcase program which highlights the operatic nature of the symphony orchestra.

Nicole Lacroix speaks about the program of Britten's Cello Symphony and Bruckner's Symphony No. 6 on this month's NSO Showcase.

Three conductors are featured in April’s NSO Showcase with works by Glazunov, Schubert, and Shostakovich.

Nicole Lacroix reflects on the March NSO Showcase program, with music from Austria, England, and France. Enjoy selections by Johann Strauss Jr, Ravel, Vaughan Williams, and more.

In honor of the National Symphony Orchestra’s European tour February 16-28, February’s NSO Showcase program is a sort of musical travelogue with NSO music director Gianandrea Noseda as our guide.