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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.

Handel's Messiah with The Thirteen: A Conversation with Matthew Robertson

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 10:38 am

Listen to James Jacobs speak with Matthew Robertson, Artistic Director of The Thirteen, about Handel's Messiah ahead of their upcoming performances in Bethesda and Washington DC.
A World Without Ode to Joy?

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 2:40 pm

David Martosko explores the new musicological finding that Beethoven thought adding the choral movement at the end of his 9th symphony was a mistake.
Christmas in Washington This Week: Week of December 15

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 10:57 am

A roundup of holiday concerts to attend in the DMV this week.
Christmas in Washington This Week: Week of December 8

Tue, 12/9/2025 - 10:38 am

A roundup of holiday concerts to attend in the DMV this week.
Daniel Heifetz Appointed Artistic Advisor of Washington Conservatory of Music

Wed, 12/3/2025 - 3:38 pm

Washington Conservatory of Music announces the appointment of renowned violinist and pedagogue Daniel Heifetz as its Artistic Advisor.
The Metropolitan Opera Returns to Opera Matinee

Tue, 12/2/2025 - 2:16 pm

Linda Carducci shares a glimpse into the 2025-2026 Metropolitan Opera broadcast season ahead of the return on Opera Matinee on December 6.
Nicole Lacroix's Guide to the Holidays in the DMV

Mon, 12/1/2025 - 1:13 pm

Nicole Lacroix shares holiday concerts events she's looking forward to in the DMV to celebrate the season.
A Riveting Read on the Creation of Handel’s Messiah

Tue, 11/25/2025 - 10:01 am

Nicole Lacroix speaks with Charles King, author of Every Valley: The Desperate Lives and Troubled Times That Made Handel's Messiah, an epic journey behind Handel's Messiah.
The Delta King's Blues: A World Premiere from IN Series

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 3:51 pm

Evan Keely explores a new opera commissioned by IN Series, with stylistic elements drawn from both classical and blues elements. Music by Damien Geter and libretto by Jarrod Lee.
The Juilliard String Quartet: Celebrating a Century of Concerts at the Library of Congress

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 3:37 pm

James Jacobs explores the 40-year legacy of the Juilliard String Quartet at the Library of Congress ahead of our final installment of Celebrating a Century of Concerts at the Library of Congress this Thursday.
"From Ear to Ear" Memoirs of Steven Blier: A Pianist's Love Affair with Song

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 9:03 am

Linda Carducci speaks with Steven Blier about his fascinating career as a collaborative pianist, playing with singers such as Renée Fleming and Jessye Norman, as shared in his new memoir.
Dive Deep into Debussy's La Mer

Mon, 11/17/2025 - 10:30 am

Explore our three-part series on Debussy's La Mer with the Classical Breakdown podcast.