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Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on this month's NSO Showcase program, Samuel Barber's opera Vanessa in concert with the NSO and Gianandrea Noseda.

Linda Carducci speaks with Lee Anne Myslewski, Wolf Trap's Vice President of Opera and Classical Programming, about the exciting classical offerings at Wolf Trap this summer.

On the next program of America 250: A Classical Portrait, we explore a foundational cultural contribution America has made: its own unique take on musical theater.

The Budapest Quartet: A Century of Music at the Library of Congress

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 8:49 am

On this week's program of Celebrating a Century of Concerts at the Library of Congress, James Jacobs highlights The Budapest Quartet, who played 462 concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium between 1938 and 1962.
Five Centuries of Music with The Thirteen

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 4:30 pm

Evan Keely speaks with The Thirteen's Artistic Director Matthew Robertson about their upcoming program, Light of a Clear Blue Morning, the first time The Thirteen has put on a performance with just four voices.
Debussy's La Mer: Chamber Premiere by PostClassical Ensemble

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 11:23 am

Evan Keely speaks with Angel Gil-Ordóñez, Artistic Director of PostClassical Ensemble, about their upcoming program featuring the premiere of the chamber arrangement of Debussy's La Mer.
Béla Bartók and Joseph Szigeti, April 13, 1940: Celebrating a Century of Music at the Library of Congress

Wed, 11/5/2025 - 9:18 am

James Jacobs explores the historic recital given by Béla Bartók and Joseph Szigeti in 1940 at the Library of Congress, ahead of the special program showcasing the recital recording this Thursday at 8PM on WETA Classical.
Midori, Violinist and Humanitarian, In Performance at Sixth & I

Tue, 11/4/2025 - 11:31 am

Nicole Lacroix speaks with violinist and humanitarian Midori about her upcoming recital program at Sixth and I, presented by the Washington Performing Arts.
WETA Classical's NSO Showcase Returns

Mon, 11/3/2025 - 9:10 am

Nicole Lacroix celebrates the return of NSO Showcase on WETA Classical with a sneak peek into upcoming programs of archival recordings from the National Symphony Orchestra.
2025 Bayreuth Festival on Opera Matinee

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 9:58 am

Jim Allison gives a sneak peek of the three operas from Wagner's Bayreuth Festival: Die Meistersinger, Parsifal, and Lohengrin ahead of their broadcast on Opera Matinee this November.
Mezzo-Soprano Sasha Cooke Reflects on America at 250

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 9:11 am

Nicole Lacroix speaks with mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke about her upcoming program "Of Thee I Sing”, a deeply moving recital celebrates the rich tapestry of American song, presented by Vocal Arts DC.
Celebrating 100 years of Coolidge Auditorium and 81 Years of Appalachian Spring

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 8:58 am

The first program of our celebration of a Century of Concerts at the Library of Congress highlights the premiere of Copland's Appalachian Spring. James Jacobs explores more.
A Listening Guide to Wagner's Die Meistersinger

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 12:36 pm

Ahead of the broadcast of Wagner's Die Meistersinger from the 2025 Bayreuth Festival, Linda Carducci speaks with opera scholar Saul Lilienstein to provide a step by step listening guide.
Benjamin Beilman, David Finckel, and Wu Han Play Schubert: A Concert Review

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 10:33 am

Evan Keely shares his thoughts and impressions from a performance of Schubert trios with Benjamin Beilman, David Finckel, and Wu Han with Anna H Wang Concert series.
Celebrating a Century of Music at the Library of Congress

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 9:13 am

We are celebrating the 100th anniversary of concerts at the Library of Congress. James Jacobs shares the history behind the concerts and upcoming special programs of historic recordings.