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A roundup of holiday concerts to attend in the DMV this week.

Nicole Lacroix shares holiday concerts events she's looking forward to in the DMV to celebrate the season.

Explore the profound impact the American Revolution had on classical music with James Jacobs and stream Ken Burns' new film American Revolution on WETA+.

A Madrigal on Horseback is Four Centuries Old

Wed, 2/21/2024 - 2:33 pm

February 24 celebrates the 400th anniversary of the world premiere of Claudio Monteverdi's madrigal Il Combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda, which included live horses in the performance!
The Kosciuszko Foundation's Chopin Piano Competition

Wed, 2/21/2024 - 11:10 am

On February 28 through March 3, Washington DC will host 68th The Kosciuszko Foundation's Chopin Piano Competition. Learn more about the rich history and star laureates of the competition.
300 Years of Handel’s Julius Caesar

Mon, 2/19/2024 - 9:42 pm

This February 20th marks the 300th anniversary of the world premiere of Handel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto, which took place on February 20, 1724 in London at the King's Theatre in Haymarket.
The Life of Dvorak, Mozart and Beethoven in Concert with the Met, and more on WETA Classical this weel

Sun, 2/18/2024 - 9:34 pm

Classical Breakdown explores the life and music of one of the most beloved composers, Antonin Dvorak, Opera Matinee presents a concert of Mozart and Beethoven, and more on special programs this week.
NSO On Tour

Thu, 2/15/2024 - 3:30 pm

Follow the NSO and Maestro Noseda on their 9-city European tour! Check here for updates from musicians and staff, blog stories, and more.
Love Messages 2024 ❤️

Tue, 2/13/2024 - 2:46 pm

Your love messages from the I Love WETA Classical celebration can be seen and shared here!
The Devil Pulls the Strings Which Make Us Dance

Tue, 2/13/2024 - 10:38 am

The Kennedy Center's Fortas Chamber Music Concerts presents the Gateways Chamber Players, an all-star lineup of leading musicians coming together to perform two iconic works: Igor Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale Suite and Wynton Marsalis’ A Fiddler’s Tale.
NSO Beethoven Boxset Giveaway

Mon, 2/12/2024 - 10:44 pm

We are giving away four boxsets of the National Symphony Orchestra's soon-to-be released boxset of Beethoven: The Complete Symphonies! Learn how to enter here.
The NSO European Tour, Part 2: The Music

Mon, 2/12/2024 - 12:39 pm

In Part 2 of Nicole Lacroix's preview of the upcoming NSO European Tour, she explores the repertoire and soloists which make up the perfect formula for an exciting tour program.
Monumental: The Beethoven Cycle with the NSO and Gianandrea Noseda

Mon, 2/12/2024 - 12:22 pm

Program Director Jim Allison shares a few thoughts on the National Symphony Orchestra's newly completed Beethoven cycle ahead of our NSO-Beethoven marathon on February 15.
NSO on Tour, Lunar New Year, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 2/11/2024 - 10:06 pm

We are celebrating the National Symphony Orchestra's European tour kicking off this week, Front Row Washington celebrates the Lunar New Year, and more on special programs.
Rhapsody in Blue: Celebrating the 100th Birthday of an Inconvenient Masterpiece

Sun, 2/11/2024 - 4:17 pm

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Rhapsody in Blue, James Jacobs delves into the fascinating history behind the beloved American masterpiece.