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On the next program of America 250: A Classical Portrait, James Jacobs explores eight American visionaries who shaped American music in the pivotal period of the 1800's.

Linda Carducci speaks with Angel Gil-Ordóñez, Artistic Director of the PostClassical Ensemble and Phillips Collection's Director Emerita Dorothy Kosinsky on the upcoming program exploring the myth of Orpheus through music, dance, and visual arts.

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

Looking Back at Rostropovich with the NSO

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 9:18 am

James Jacobs looks back on the legacy of Rostropovich during his tenure with the National Symphony Orchestra.
Verdi's Masked Ball (Un Ballo in Maschera): A Conversation with Saul Lilienstein

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 9:56 am

Linda Carducci speaks with opera scholar, Saul Lilienstein, about Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball), based on a historic event – the assassination of King Gustav of Sweden.
Rossini Recipes To Try This Thanksgiving

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 9:36 am

Rossini was a well-known foodie, with recipes of his own, and recipes by Parisian celebrity chefs creating recipes for him. Check out a three-course meal inspired by Rossini to try this Thanksgiving, plus a cocktail!
A Conversation About Macbeth With Soprano Ewa Płonka

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 9:43 am

Nicole Lacroix speaks with soprano Ewa Płonka about her role as Lady Macbeth in Washington National Opera's production of Macbeth.
Sounds of US Festival with Jennifer Koh

Mon, 11/11/2024 - 2:37 pm

Nicole Lacroix speaks with violinist and artistic director of Fortas Chamber Music Concerts, Jennifer Koh, about the Sounds of US Festival, an immersive new music festival.
NSO Showcase: November Nostalgia

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 9:17 am

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on the November NSO Showcase program, showcasing Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6.
November at the Kennedy Center

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 9:15 am

Nicole Lacroix shares what she's looking forward to attending at the Kennedy Center this November.
A Guide to Beethoven's Fidelio

Fri, 10/25/2024 - 8:36 am

Ahead of Washington National Opera's season opening production, Nicole Lacroix guides you through Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio, a product his whole-hearted devotion.
The Spooky Side of Opera: Operas to Enjoy This Halloween

Thu, 10/17/2024 - 12:47 pm

The opera repertoire is full of spooky themes, and appearances by the devil, ghosts, witches, and more! Linda Carducci shares her recommendations for spooky operas to enjoy this Halloween.
A Conversation with Percussionist Britton-René Collins

Wed, 10/9/2024 - 10:01 am

Evan Keely chats with groundbreaking percussion soloist Britton-René Collins about her upcoming tour with Sphinx Virtuosi, including a DC stop at the Kennedy Center.
A Guide to Tristan und Isolde from the Bayreuth Festival

Mon, 10/7/2024 - 8:48 am

Ahead of our broadcast of Tristan und Isolde from the Bayreuth Festival on October 19, our Program Director Jim Allison guides us through the production from his first-hand experience of being in attendance at the particular performance.
October at the Kennedy Center

Mon, 10/7/2024 - 8:09 am

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