Classical Score

Ahead of the upcoming production by Virginia Opera, Evan Keely speaks with composer Jake Heggie about his Grammy-winning opera Intelligence.

Ahead of the special program, Black Voices in Classical, on WETA Virtuoso on February 10 and 11, Evan Keely shares an insight into the two composers we will be exploring - Adolphus Hailstork and Margaret Bonds.

Nicole Lacroix explores the February NSO Showcase program.

After our Grammy Week special on WETA Virtuoso, James Jacobs shares his thoughts on this year's winner.

Matthew Robertson, Artistic Director of The Thirteen, guides us through Rachmaninoff’s Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom and music of the Orthodox tradition ahead of their Rachmaninoff program this month.

Linda Carducci previews the Metropolitan Opera's "Artist's Choice" series on Opera Matinee throughout February, where various opera stars choose a memorable archival production.

Ahead of Grammy Week on WETA Virtuoso where we will explore and listen to the nominees in the Classical categories, James Jacobs shares a sneak peek of each day's program.

Inspired by the recently-released movie "The Choral", Linda Carducci explores films centered around classical music worth (re)watching.

Matthew Dayton ponders the evolution of classical music and the influence of composers through the lens of the game The Hedgehog and the Fox, a single defining idea vs exploring and adapting to complexities.

Nicole Lacroix explores the January NSO Showcase program featuring Sibelius and Schumann.

Matthew Dayton speaks with Brandon Waddles, Music Director of the upcoming program by Anna H. Wang Concert Series, about his career and his approach to making music in the different styles and genres as represented on the program.

James Jacobs shares a sneak peek of our celebration of the bicentennial of Johann Strauss Jr, rightfully so on New Year's Eve! Explore the stories behind his most beloved music, rarely heard works, and more.