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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.

Ahead of the broadcast of Jacqueline du Pré: Genius and Tragedy on WETA PBS and Metro on March 28, our resident cellist James Jacobs shares his insight on one of the greatest cellists of all time.

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

Women of the Baroque

Thu, 3/7/2024 - 9:56 am

John Banther speaks with soprano Paulina Francisco about music written by women in the 17th century ahead of the program she curated with Washington Bach Consort titled Women of the Baroque.
Washington National Opera Presents a Fresh Spin on Offenbach's La Périchole

Wed, 3/6/2024 - 1:55 pm

The Washington National Opera gives you a spectacular chance to enjoy Mardi Gras like never before in Songbird, their recreation of Offenbach’s operetta, La Périchole starring Isabel Leonard and Ramin Karimloo.
A Conversation with Pianist Inna Faliks

Wed, 3/6/2024 - 1:24 pm

John Banther speaks with pianist Inna Faliks ahead of her upcoming program at the National Gallery of Art commemorating International Women's Day.
Las Místicas de México - Celebrating Four Centuries of Mexican Women Artists

Tue, 3/5/2024 - 2:28 pm

Evan Keely speaks with scholar and musician Tina Chancey, Music Director of IN Series' upcoming Las Místicas de México, exploring mystical creative expressions of four centuries of Mexican women artists.
March NSO Showcase

Tue, 3/5/2024 - 11:25 am

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.
The Force of Destiny, Meet our Recording Engineer, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 3/3/2024 - 8:36 pm

Enjoy La Forza del Destino on Opera Matinee, Classical Breakdown takes us behind the scenes with our recording engineer Charles Lawson, and more on special programs this week.
Chopin Celebration

Wed, 2/28/2024 - 9:23 am

We are celebrating Chopin's birthday with a Chopin-spree and the coverage of the 68th Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Piano Competition taking place in DC!
A Night to Remember: The NSO at La Scala

Tue, 2/27/2024 - 9:09 am

Nicole Lacroix shares her experience of hearing the National Symphony Orchestra at La Scala in Milan during their European Tour with Gianandrea Noseda.
Ciao from Milan: NSO Tour Dispatch

Mon, 2/26/2024 - 9:16 pm

Host Nicole Lacroix is in Milan to catch the National Symphony Orchestra at La Scala in Milan! She sends us a dispatch of her time in Milan and shares a glimpse of the beautiful sites she enjoyed.
An Evening of Discovery: Fortas Presents Jennifer Koh & Missy Mazzoli

Mon, 2/26/2024 - 8:50 am

Fortas Chamber Music Concerts presents Jennifer Koh and Missy Mazzoli. Collaborating for over a decade, the violin-piano duo will perform a full evening of Mazzoli’s works.
Meet the Semifinalists of the Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Piano Competition

Sun, 2/25/2024 - 7:31 pm

This year's semifinalists of the Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Piano Competition are from around the world, including Poland, Japan, and the United States. Learn more about the contestants here!
Chopin and the Piano

Fri, 2/23/2024 - 9:06 am

Ahead of Chopin's birthday on March 1, Matthew Dayton shares his thoughts on Chopin as the inventor of modern piano music.