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On the next program of America 250: A Classical Portrait, James Jacobs explores eight American visionaries who shaped American music in the pivotal period of the 1800's.

Linda Carducci speaks with Angel Gil-Ordóñez, Artistic Director of the PostClassical Ensemble and Phillips Collection's Director Emerita Dorothy Kosinsky on the upcoming program exploring the myth of Orpheus through music, dance, and visual arts.

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on the May NSO Showcase program featuring Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, Mahler's Symphony No. 4, and more.

A Guide to Puccini's Turandot and Ticket Giveaway

Tue, 7/30/2024 - 10:52 am

Ahead of the Met Opera's Live in HD Summer Encore presentation of Turandot, and WNO's Opera in the Outfield with their latest production of Turandot, Linda Carducci guides us through this operatic masterpiece and explains the various endings that exists today. Read through the end to learn how to win a pair of tickets to Met Opera Live in HD Summer Encore presentation on August 7.
If Composers Were Olympic Athletes

Sun, 7/28/2024 - 9:12 pm

Our hosts have some fun imagining which Olympic sports our favorite composers might have participated in based on their lives, music, and quirks!
Classical Music for Olympic Sports

Fri, 7/26/2024 - 3:02 pm

As you watch the incredible athletic feats during the Olympics, your mind may imagine the perfect classical music to accompany the action. Host David Martosko offers a playlist of classical music for the Olympics!
Summer of Concerts: week of July 29

Wed, 7/24/2024 - 2:31 pm

The week of July 29 boasts concerts by Emerging Fellows at Garth Newel Music Center, paired with a chef-curated buffet picnic!
Summer of Concerts: Week of July 22

Wed, 7/17/2024 - 4:20 pm

The week of July 22 presents the grande finale for the Heifetz Institute, the Parker Quartet at Garth Newel, and more.
Baroque Water Music

Sun, 7/14/2024 - 3:17 pm

Stay musically hydrated during the blistering heatwave with James Jacobs' exploration of Water Music by Handel and Telemann!
PBS Great Performances at the Met: La Forza del Destino

Thu, 7/11/2024 - 1:09 pm

Ahead of the airing of PBS Great Performances at the Met: La Forza del Destino on WETA Metro on July 21, Linda Carducci provides a synopsis and an insight into the production.
Beat the Heat with a Water Playlist!

Thu, 7/11/2024 - 12:34 pm

Need ways to cool down from the heat? Check out our Water Playlist, full of classical music evoking various forms of water to divert our thoughts away from the heatwave!
Summer of Concerts: Week of July 15

Wed, 7/10/2024 - 3:28 pm

Week of July 15 features La Boheme at Wolf Trap, Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 in the mountains at Wintergreen Music Festival, and more.
NSO at Wolf Trap: Beethoven’s Ninth and more

Mon, 7/8/2024 - 12:39 pm

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on the upcoming program at Wolf Trap, presenting the National Symphony Orchestra performing Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's Violin Concerto.
Summer of Concerts: Week of July 8

Mon, 7/8/2024 - 9:25 am

Enjoy Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 under the stars at Wolf Trap with the National Symphony Orchestra, Wintergreen Festival presents a nod to French summer nights, and more.
A Humble Proposal for Orchestral Celebrations of Fourth of July

Mon, 7/1/2024 - 4:01 pm

James Jacobs explains the history of 1812 Overture and the Fourth of July, and reflects on other orchestral works that are fitting for celebrating our Independence Day.