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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.

February at the Kennedy Center

Tue, 2/4/2025 - 11:14 am

From Scheherazade with Marin Alsop to Grammy-winning Third Coast Percussion, Nicole Lacroix shares what she's looking forward to at the Kennedy Center this month.
From Stormy Waters to a Symphony of Defiance

Tue, 2/4/2025 - 11:00 am

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on February's NSO Showcase program.
Celebrate Black History Month

Fri, 1/31/2025 - 12:34 pm

Join us as we celebrate the contributions and impact of Black artists this Black History Month with blogs and podcast episodes telling the stories of musicians from the past and present.
Meet Florence Price

Fri, 1/31/2025 - 9:51 am

A quick guide to the life and music of Florence Price!
The Discovery and World Premiere of Dédé's Morgiane

Tue, 1/28/2025 - 1:27 pm

Did you know that the first complete opera by a Black American has been hidden in a manuscript for over 130 years? John Banther speaks with Opera Lafayette about the premiere of Dédé's Morgiane.
La Traviata: A Conversation with Saul Lilienstein

Tue, 1/28/2025 - 10:55 am

Ahead of the broadcast on Opera Matinee on February 1, Linda Carducci and opera scholar Saul Lilienstein explore Verdi's La Traviata.
A Conversation with Violinist Paul Huang

Mon, 1/27/2025 - 3:16 pm

Ahead of his recital presented by Anna H. Wang Concert Series, Evan Keely chats with Paul Huang about his long-time collaboration with pianist Helen Huang, the upcoming program, and more.
Who was Samuel Barber?

Fri, 1/24/2025 - 8:17 am

His Adagio for Strings is instantly recognizable, but that is just the tip of the iceberg in the life and music of American composer, Samuel Barber. James Jacobs guides us through his life and some of his most important works.
Samuel Barber’s Vanessa: NSO's Opera in Concert

Thu, 1/23/2025 - 10:51 am

Ahead of the National Symphony Orchestra's upcoming Opera in Concert with Gianandrea Noseda, Nicole Lacroix offers a guide to Samuel Barber's Pulitzer-winning Vanessa.
Verdi's Aida: A Conversation with Saul Lilienstein

Tue, 1/21/2025 - 9:01 am

Linda Carducci speaks with opera scholar Saul Lilienstein about Verdi's Aida, showing an in-depth guide to the beloved opera ahead of the Met Opera broadcast on January 25.
A Conversation About A Bioengineered Whale: An Opera in One Act

Mon, 1/13/2025 - 4:21 pm

Ahead of the Washington National Opera's American Opera Initiative presenting 3 new operas by 3 composer/librettist teams, Nicole Lacroix speaks with Kyle Brenn and Lex Brown about their work Tati.
Mozart Meets Bob Dylan: Amadeus VS A Complete Unknown

Mon, 1/13/2025 - 9:22 am

James Jacobs explores parallels between two musical geniuses - Mozart and Bob Dylan, in real life and in the films Amadeus and A Complete Unknown.