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Nicole Lacroix shares a sampling of the busy and exciting Fall concert season.

September is Classical Music Month and Linda Carducci shares her reflections on the importance of classical music in our lives.

Join us for a marathon and on-demand streaming of our 19-episode series on American classical music.

Women's Voices in Classical

Fri, 3/6/2026 - 8:44 am

Ahead of the Women's Voices in Classical special on WETA Virtuoso, John Banther shares an insight into three American women from three different backgounds, their music, and their incredible stories.
Bach's Early Masses with The Thirteen's Matthew Robertson

Wed, 3/4/2026 - 11:32 am

Ahead of The Thirteen's upcoming program of Bach's early masses, Matthew Robertson shares an insight into how Bach's music paints a portrait of a man that was full of joy and warmth, as well as intellect.
A Conversation with Denyce Graves: Treemonisha with the Washington National Opera

Mon, 3/2/2026 - 11:16 am

James Jacobs speaks with opera legend Denyce Graves about Scott Joplin's Treemonisha with the Washington National Opera under her direction, a work profoundly relevant today.
Women's History Month on Choral Showcase

Mon, 3/2/2026 - 9:11 am

Bill Bukowski shares a preview of this month's Choral Showcase, celebrating works by women composers for Women's History Month.
A Blast from the Past on NSO Showcase

Fri, 2/27/2026 - 9:43 am

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on this month's NSO Showcase program.
A Conversation with Dan McCarthy on the Viola d'Amore

Thu, 2/26/2026 - 12:07 pm

Ahead of his performance on the Washington Bach Consort's “Metal and Gut: Two Violas of Love" program, viola d'amore virtuoso Dan McCarthy shares an insight into his approach to this special instrument.
A Conversation with Orli Shaham: A Reena Esmail World Premiere with the NSO

Tue, 2/24/2026 - 10:38 am

Nicole Lacroix speaks with pianist Orli Shaham ahead of her world premiere of a double concerto by Reena Esmail with her brother, Gil Shaham, conducted by her husband, David Robertson.
A Conversation with Organist James O'Donnell: Clavier-Übung III and the WBC's Celebrity Organ Recital

Mon, 2/23/2026 - 2:16 pm

Evan Keely speaks with James O’Donnell, Professor in the Practice of Organ and Sacred Music at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, about Clavier-Übung III and the Washington Bach Consort’s Celebrity Organ Recital.
CantataFest: Celebrating the church gig that J.S. Bach spun into gold

Mon, 2/23/2026 - 9:43 am

Ahead of CantataFest on WETA VivaLaVoce celebrating Bach's birthday month, host David Martosko guides us through all things Bach Cantatas - everything from what it is, cantatas you should know, and more.
A Conversation with Anne Akiko Meyers

Fri, 2/20/2026 - 8:32 pm

Star violinist Anne Akiko Meyers speaks with James Jacobs about her upcoming program with guitarist Jason Vieaux at Dumbarton Concerts.
Vocal Arts DC: 35 Years of Song with Baritone Quinn Kelsey in Recital

Fri, 2/20/2026 - 9:41 am

World-renowned baritone Quinn Kelsey shares an insight into his upcoming program of 20th-century songs with Vocal Arts DC, how his Hawaiian heritage shaped his career, and more.
A New Ending for Turandot Skates the Olympic Craze

Tue, 2/10/2026 - 3:21 pm

In 2024, the Washington National Opera debuted a production of Turandot with a new ending by composer Christopher Tin. Explore more about the new ending and its showcase at the 2026 Olympics.