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James Jacobs speaks with Marin Alsop about the timeless genius of Bernstein's West Side Story ahead of the Washington National Opera's production this month.

This week on America 250: A Classical Portrait, James Jacobs explores musical contributions of our Founding Fathers during the time of the Revolutionary War.

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on the May NSO Showcase program featuring Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, Mahler's Symphony No. 4, and more.

Special Programs on WETA Classical This Week

Sun, 5/7/2023 - 7:44 pm

We enjoy performances by the 21st Century Consort, a production of Aida from the Met Opera, and more.
WoCo (Women Composers) Festival with the Boulanger Initiative

Tue, 5/2/2023 - 10:55 am

Boulanger Initiative co-founder Laura Colgate speaks about their upcoming WoCo (Women Composers) Festival this weekend, with music to "leave you enraptured, delighted, and giddy."
Beethoven and American Masters Festival, a Preview

Mon, 5/1/2023 - 2:00 pm

This month's NSO Showcase gives a preview of the National Symphony Orchestra's Beethoven and American Masters Festival with Maestro Gianandrea Noseda throughout May and June, pairing the Beethoven symphonies with works by trailblazing American composers George Walker and William Grant Still.
Meet Maestro Noseda, celebrate the coronation, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 4/30/2023 - 8:38 pm

Classical Breakdown brings you a conversation with Maestro Gianandrea Noseda, Choral Showcase celebrations the coronation of King Charles, and more on special programs this week.
A Conversation with Composer Danny Elfman

Fri, 4/28/2023 - 12:36 pm

Composer Danny Elfman speaks about his process, influences, and what is essential for him as an artist, as he prepares for a world premiere with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, presented by the Library of Congress.
Rameau's Io Gets Its World Premiere with Opera Lafayette

Wed, 4/26/2023 - 3:01 pm

After nearly three centuries, a Rameau opera finally receives its world premiere at the Kennedy Center with Opera Lafayette. Artistic Director Ryan Brown speaks about the incredible process.
A piano showcase, choral music of Dvořák and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 4/23/2023 - 7:35 pm
Rachmaninoff’s Retreat in Switzerland Opens to the Public

Thu, 4/20/2023 - 2:55 pm

Program Director Jim Allison gives us the ultimate travel guide to Rachmaninoff's summer retreat off the shores of Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, as the property opens for public presentations for the first time.
Songs of Separation: A World Premiere by Carlos Simon with the National Symphony Orchestra

Mon, 4/17/2023 - 10:48 am

Grammy-nominated composer Carlos Simon speaks about his profoundly moving work and world premiere, Songs of Separation, based on poems by Rūmī, with the NSO and mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges.
Mahler, Mozart, Marc-André Hamelin and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 4/16/2023 - 8:26 pm

Classical Breakdown explores Mahler's Symphony No. 1, we enjoy Mozart's Idomeneo on Opera Matinee, pianist Marc-André Hamelin is featured on Front Row Washington, and more on WETA Classical special programs this week.
Emanuel Ax in Recital: Schubert and Liszt at Transformative Periods

Tue, 4/11/2023 - 8:44 am

Speaking about his program of Schubert and Liszt on his upcoming recital at Strathmore, Emanuel Ax delves into the transformative period of the two musical giants.
The Phillips Collection presents Music from Marlboro Chamber Music

Mon, 4/10/2023 - 9:33 am

Linda Carducci speaks with soprano Lucy Fitz Gibbon and violinist Alexi Kenney about the upcoming inventive program at the Phillips Collection featuring Musicians from Marlboro.