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Ahead of the premiere of Loving v. Virginia commissioned by Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony, Evan Keely speaks with composer Damien Geter, librettist Jessica Murphy Moo, and director and opera superstar, Denyce Graves.

WETA Classical listener Maria Voultsides shares about her quest to install a grave marker for American treasure, Florence Price, after discovering her music and the story of her life.

Nicole Lacroix shares what she's looking forward to at the Kennedy Center in April.

March NSO Showcase

Tue, 3/4/2025 - 12:38 pm

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on the March NSO Showcase program of music by Carlos Simon, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Igor Stravinsky.
Women in Music

Sat, 3/1/2025 - 1:20 pm

We are celebrating Women's History Month by highlighting women in music through the centuries. Check out our catalogue of Classical Breakdown episodes on composers and performers.
Her Story: Storytelling from the Female Perspective at the NSO

Wed, 2/26/2025 - 1:34 pm

Marin Alsop conducts the National Symphony Orchestra in two works that recount the story of women’s struggles and achievements throughout history.
A Wonderful Journey: A Few Thoughts from Station Manager Dan DeVany

Mon, 2/24/2025 - 11:01 am

Ahead of his retirement, Vice President and Station Manager Dan DeVany shares a few words after 35 memorable years filled with extraordinary experiences.
Introducing Edgar Moreau

Sat, 2/22/2025 - 10:13 am

Nicole Lacroix catches up with cellist Edgar Moreau ahead of his performances of Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No.1 with the National Symphony Orchestra.
Thank you, Dan DeVany

Thu, 2/20/2025 - 11:29 am

After 35 years of service to WETA, Vice President and General Manager of WETA Classical is retiring. He has left a mark here at WETA Classical, and our hosts and staff share a few words of gratitude.
A Guide to Early Music: A Look Into Capitol Early Music's Upcoming Program

Wed, 2/19/2025 - 2:29 pm

Ahead of Capitol Early Music's presentation of the Abella Harp Consort this weekend, Matthew Dayton guides us through the program and an insight into Early Music.
NSO In Your Neighborhood

Tue, 2/18/2025 - 11:40 am

Nicole Lacroix shares a sneak peek of NSO In Your Neighborhood this week, coming to neighborhoods near you like DC's Ward 4 and Takoma Park.
Verdi's Falstaff: A Conversation with Saul Lilienstein

Tue, 2/18/2025 - 10:52 am

Ahead of the Metropolitan Opera's archival broadcast of Verdi's Falstaff, Linda Carducci speaks with opera scholar Saul Lilienstein, going in-depth into Verdi's final opera.
Love Messages 2025

Thu, 2/13/2025 - 2:10 pm

Your love messages from our February 11 Pledge Drive are shared here!
Brian Ganz's Quest for Chopin

Tue, 2/11/2025 - 11:25 am

Pianist Brian Ganz shares his passion for Chopin and his quest to perform Chopin's entire catalog. You can learn more about Brian's quest for Chopin on this month's WETA Arts.
Sawing Away at the National Symphony Orchestra

Thu, 2/6/2025 - 6:35 pm

The National Symphony Orchestra has some fun with a musical saw on this week's program of Khachaturian’s Piano Concerto!