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James Jacobs speaks with Ariel Quartet's violist Jan Grüning about completing their Beethoven cycle with their release of the third and final recording of Beethoven's string quartets.

Nicole Lacroix speaks with Theater Alliance's executive artistic director Shanara Gabrielle about the opening of a new performing arts space in Southwest DC.

James Jacobs speaks with actor Jamie Wilkes about playing C.P.E. Bach in STC's production of The Score, a play surrounding the musical challenge proposed to J.S. Bach resulting in the Musical Offering.

Strauss, Ravel, Rachmaninoff and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 4/9/2023 - 7:37 pm

From Ravel's Daphnis and Chloe on Choral Showcase, Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier on Opera Matinee, to a special presentation of Rachmaninoff's Vespers, WETA Classical features masterpieces by beloved composers this week.
WETA VivaLaVoce Celebrates Rachmaninoff 150: His Completed Operas Presented in April

Thu, 4/6/2023 - 10:54 am

Learn about Rachmaninoff's three completed operas, all presented on WETA VivaLaVoce this month in commemoration of his 150th birthday.
April’s NSO Showcase Celebrates Rachmaninoff’s Birthday

Mon, 4/3/2023 - 2:43 pm

Nicole Lacroix gives insight into April's NSO Showcase celebrating Rachmaninoff's 150th birthday with his beloved Piano Concerto No. 3.
Mahler's Resurrection Symphony, the Baroque Viol, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 4/2/2023 - 9:25 pm

Special programs this week include Mahler's Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection" on Easter Sunday, a showcase of the Baroque viol, a deep dive of the Fantasy genre and more.
The Washington Chorus Presents a Musical Tribute to Dr. King’s Legacy

Fri, 3/31/2023 - 11:53 am

Dr. Eugene Rogers, Artistic Director of The Washington Chorus, writes a guest blog speaking about the upcoming Musical Tribute to Dr. King’s Legacy.
Rachmaninoff 150 Celebrations

Thu, 3/30/2023 - 12:01 pm

Program Director Jim Allison speaks about our celebrations of Rachmaninoff's 150th birthday in the month of April on WETA Classical and WETA VivaLaVoce.
Cellist Amit Peled’s Bach Journey

Tue, 3/28/2023 - 12:39 pm

Hear cellist Amit Peled speak about completing his cycle of the six suites for unaccompanied cello by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Meet Joshua Thrush: A Young and Local Double Bassist on From the Top

Mon, 3/27/2023 - 11:20 am

Evan Keely speaks with double bass virtuoso Joshua Thrush, a 16-year-old student from Vienna, VA, featured in this week's episode of From the Top celebrating musicians with disabilities.
Rachmaninoff 150, the Woman in White, and more on WETA Classical this week

Fri, 3/24/2023 - 2:29 pm

Front Row Washington features an homage to the painter James McNeill Whistler's "Woman in White", we kick off our Rachmaninoff 150 celebrations, and more on WETA Classical this week.
Star Tenor Lawrence Brownlee Brings to Life Poetry of the Harlem Renaissance

Fri, 3/24/2023 - 10:41 am

Star tenor Lawrence Brownlee returns to the Kennedy Center with his project, Rising, showcasing six leading African-American composers and their settings of poetry from the Harlem Renaissance.
Choral Showcase Celebrates Rachmaninoff at 150

Thu, 3/23/2023 - 11:53 am

This Sunday, Choral Showcase pays tribute to Rachmaninoff's 150th birthday on April 1 with two of his lesser-known vocal works, both very much worth getting to know.
Women composers, Bach, Rachmaninoff, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 3/19/2023 - 7:36 pm

Our special programs celebrate Women's History Month, and the birthdays of Bach and Rachmaninoff.