Classical Score

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. 

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. 

Evan Keely speaks with Angel Gil-Ordóñez, Artistic Director of PostClassical Ensemble, about their upcoming program featuring the premiere of the chamber arrangment of Debussy's La Mer.

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.

Nicole Lacroix speaks with violinist and humanitarian Midori about her upcoming recital program at Sixth and I, presented by the Washington Performing Arts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.