From an all Chopin program on Front Row Washington to a showcase of music by American composer John Corigliano on Center Stage from Wolf Trap, WETA Classical offers exciting special programs this week.
The fate of this year's Classical Countdown is determined this week with your votes. We also hear exciting programs of innovative chamber music with A Far Cry, the timeless tale of Romeo and Juliet, and more on our special programs.
Special programs this week feature works by American composers. We also hear a new Classical Breakdown episode on the saxophone in celebration of National Saxophone Day, and more!
Choral Showcase presents the perfect prelude to Halloween with Mahler's ghost story. We also enjoy a performance of Verdi's Aida, Bach on the guitar, and more on our special programs this week!
From the Dublin Guitar Quartet on Front Row Washington to Sarah Willis of the Berlin Philharmonic playing Mozart and mambo on Classical Breakdown, WETA Classical brings you music from around the world on our special programs.
From the return of Center Stage from Wolf Trap to the exclusive airing of the NSO Season Opening Gala concert, WETA Classical celebrates world-class performances from our very own backyard this week.
From music for the Queen throughout the day on Monday to a new episode of Classical Breakdown exploring the life and music of Debussy, WETA Classical has an exciting week of great music ahead!
Program highlights this week include Front Row Washington featuring a piano duo of Steinway Artists, Bizet's Pearl Fishers, and Prokofiev's epic cantata, Ivan the Terrible.