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WETA Classical listener Maria Voultsides shares about her quest to install a grave marker for American treasure, Florence Price, after discovering her music and the story of her life.

Ahead of the broadcast of Jacqueline du Pré: Genius and Tragedy on WETA PBS and Metro on March 28, our resident cellist James Jacobs shares his insight on one of the greatest cellists of all time.

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

Haydn and Humor

Thu, 1/11/2024 - 11:19 am

One of the "best of" moments of our podcast Classical Breakdown is the telling of how Haydn composed music for clocks, as included in our 100th special episode. Here, Evan Keely explores more of Haydn's humor and whimsy!
A Few Thoughts After 100 Episodes of Classical Breakdown

Thu, 1/11/2024 - 11:08 am

John Banther shares a few thoughts after 100 episodes of Classical Podcasts. Read his perspective after researching, recording, and producing 100 episodes on all things classical!
The Ring Without Words and Kennedy Center Chamber Players

Tue, 1/9/2024 - 2:06 pm

The Kennedy Center presents The Ring Without Words with the National Symphony Orchestra with Maestro Noseda, and an electrifying program from the Kennedy Center Chamber Players.
Celebrating Classical Breakdown's 100th Episode, Voices of America, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 1/7/2024 - 9:37 pm

We celebrate the 100th episode of our podcast Classical Breakdown, Front Row Washington showcase voices of America, and more on our special programs this week.
A Guide to Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte on PBS Great Performances at the Met

Tue, 1/2/2024 - 10:29 am

Linda Carducci guides us through the synopsis and production of PBS Great Performances at the Met: Die Zauberflöte, airing on WETA Metro on January 7 at 9AM.
Travels with the NSO, The Creation, and more on WETA Classical this week

Mon, 1/1/2024 - 6:29 pm

NSO Showcase takes us on a European tour with an exciting program, Choral Showcase celebrates the new year with Haydn's oratorio The Creation, and more on our special programs this week.
New Year's in Vienna

Fri, 12/29/2023 - 10:04 am

Waltz into the New Year with the Vienna Philharmonic and Maestro Christian Thielemann in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna! Tune-in to hear the beloved New Year's tradition at 8PM on January 1.
Classical Countdown Rewind

Fri, 12/29/2023 - 9:24 am

We ring in the New Year playing back the 100 top pieces voted for by our listeners this year on Classical Countdown. Join us New Year's Eve through New Year's Day to enjoy our favorite pieces.
Romantic Vistas on NSO Showcase

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 10:40 am

Next month the NSO is off to Great Places, from Carnegie Hall to La Scala! January’s NSO Showcase program takes us on a European journey to the Czech Republic, Austria, and France.
New Year's Resolutions with Choral Showcase

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 2:42 pm

Choral Showcase in January might help you jumpstart some of your New Year's resolutions, whether they be visiting old friends, making new ones, or discovering new things, musically speaking of course!
My New Year’s resolutions for 2024: more opera, more Haydn, and more reading

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 1:53 pm

Host Evan Keely shares his New Year's Resolution for 2024. Perhaps his listening and reading wish-list for the new year will inspire your own resolutions!
The Kennedy Center Honors Renée Fleming

Tue, 12/26/2023 - 9:33 am

In light of Renée Fleming receiving this year's Kennedy Center Honors, Nicole Lacroix explores her achievements in artistry, advocacy, and leadership, illuminating the valuable impact of the arts in our lives.