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Ahead of his program with the National Symphony Orchestra, James Gaffigan speaks about the music of Ives, Copland, and Mahler, the link between three very different composers and what to listen for.

The first two presentations of Opera Matinee in June features 2025 productions from Wolf Trap Opera, The Marriage of Figaro, and Dialogues of the Carmelites. Linda Carducci shares more.

On the next program of America 250: A Classical Portrait, James Jacobs explores the birth of the American sound, including Dvořák's campaign to incorporate American spirituals in classical music.

Waltzing Noseda, and Other Highlights of the NSO Season Opening Gala Concert

Mon, 9/26/2022 - 1:28 pm

Nicole Lacroix brings you all the exciting moments from this year's National Symphony Orchestra Season Opening Gala Concert.
World-class performances from Washington fill WETA Classical this week

Sun, 9/25/2022 - 7:25 pm

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.
Trombone Champ: You too can play Beethoven - on the trombone

Wed, 9/21/2022 - 2:56 pm

Trombones. Beethoven. Hot dogs. Baboons. Collectible cards. Lore. Trombone Champ has it all.
Music for the Queen on Monday, September 19

Sun, 9/18/2022 - 8:05 pm

WETA Classical honors Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her funeral with music from her coronation in 1953, celebrating her 70 years of reign and service to her country.
Music for the Queen, a Debussy deep-dive and more, on WETA Classical this week!

Sun, 9/18/2022 - 6:26 pm

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!
Washington Bach Consort Ponders the Power of Music Past and Present

Wed, 9/14/2022 - 2:55 pm

New music performed on period instruments - The queries surrounding the value of old and new music in 'A New Song' are appropriately represented by the Washington Bach Consort.
A MASS for Our Time

Mon, 9/12/2022 - 9:13 am

51 years later, the NSO and the Kennedy Center celebrate Leonard Bernstein's MASS and its much-needed message of hope, multiculturalism, and inclusivity once again.
A contemporary piano duo to Prokofiev's cantata - this week on WETA Classical

Sun, 9/11/2022 - 7:11 pm

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.
A classical fall vibes playlist

Tue, 9/6/2022 - 4:52 pm

The perfect classical playlist for cozy fall vibes.
Parker Quartet, Rachmaninoff, and more - on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 9/4/2022 - 7:52 pm

This week's program highlights include the Parker Quartet on our social media and the return of our podcast, Classical Breakdown for its fourth season!
Cinderella Moments at the NSO Season Opening Gala Concert

Thu, 9/1/2022 - 5:53 pm

Nicole Lacroix anticipates her Cinderella moment and musical delights at the NSO Season Opening Gala Concert
Choral Showcase presents classical scoundrels on a Rogues' Gallery

Mon, 8/29/2022 - 4:53 pm

Bill Bukowski presents the best (or worst) of classical criminals on a Rogues' Gallery Choral Showcase this September.