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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.

July NSO Showcase

Thu, 6/27/2024 - 3:21 pm

Nicole Lacroix guides us through the July NSO Showcase program, consisting of Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and Stravinsky.
Summer of Concerts: Week of July 1

Wed, 6/26/2024 - 10:11 am

The week of July 1 is full of music celebrating Independence Day. Garth Newel Music Center and Wintergreen Music Festival also begins this weekend!
Summer of Concerts: Week of June 24

Thu, 6/20/2024 - 10:29 am

In the week of June 24, you have two opportunities to catch Mozart's comedic masterpiece Così fan tutte at Wolf Trap. For a getaway in the mountains, check out Heifetz Institute's Celebrity Series concert.
The Summer Music Festival

Sun, 6/16/2024 - 3:03 pm

James Jacobs shares the history and inspiration of Tanglewood, the ultimate summer haven for classical music, where one can breathe clean air and spend all day enjoying classical music.
A Summer of Concerts

Fri, 6/14/2024 - 3:31 pm

Classical music embraces the summer in and around the DMV with music under the stars, along the Blue Ridge, and on the shore. John Banther gives a short glimpse of live concerts coming up this summer!
Summer of Concerts: Week of June 17

Wed, 6/12/2024 - 10:06 am

The season of summer concerts is upon us! Here are opportunities for a classical escape the week of June 17.
PBS Great Performances at the Met: Carmen

Tue, 6/11/2024 - 1:33 pm

Ahead of the airing of PBS Great Performances at the Met: Carmen on WETA PBS and WETA Metro, Linda Carducci shares a synopsis of this Bizet favorite and guide to the production.
Wolf Trap Opera Broadcasts Return to Opera Matinee in June

Wed, 6/5/2024 - 10:54 am

Wolf Trap Opera broadcasts return to Opera Matinee with Handel's Semele and Gounod's Faust. Linda Carducci guides you through the two productions.
Gianandrea Noseda on Verdi’s Otello

Mon, 6/3/2024 - 2:39 pm

Gianandrea Noseda and the National Symphony Orchestra embark on their series of Opera in Concert, starting with Verdi's Otello. Nicole Lacroix speaks with Maestro Noseda about his bringing the opera to the concert stage.
Noseda's First Ring Cycle

Mon, 6/3/2024 - 11:25 am

Program Director Jim Allison reflects on Gianandrea Noseda's first Ring cycle, his approach to the score, and the special nature of a Ring cycle from Zurich.
June NSO Showcase: The Orchestra Sings!

Mon, 6/3/2024 - 9:07 am

Nicole Lacroix reflects on the June NSO Showcase program which highlights the operatic nature of the symphony orchestra.
A Guide to Verdi's Masterful Otello

Thu, 5/30/2024 - 11:06 am

Ahead of the much-anticipated performance of Verdi's Otello with the National Symphony Orchestra and Gianandrea Noseda, Linda Carducci provides historical context and synopsis of the operatic masterpiece.