Classical Score

Linda Carducci speaks with opera scholar Saul Lilienstein, who has studied and admired Wagner’s music throughout his life.  He shares the experience of being introduced as a teenager to the music of Richard Wagner and how that sparked his lifelong interest in Wagner’s works.

Matthew Dayton guides us through the history of classical music and each of its periods, with notable events, characteristics, and composers.

Evan Keely offers a few thoughts on listening to classical music for studying, and shares the perfect studying playlist!

The week of August 11 boasts Bizet's Carmen at Wolf Trap, the kickoff of Staunton Music Festival in the Blue Ridge, and more.

The week of August 4 boasts an operatic Potpourri with Castleton Festival, and a delightful program of Mozart by the BSO at Meyerhoff and Strathmore.

Evan Keely explores Vivaldi's trip to Rome in search of new inspirations and opportunities.

Some of the music we love the most were composed while composers were on vacation. Explore some of their favorite vacation spots and what sparked their creativity to compose a masterpiece.

The week of July 28 includes the BSO at Boordy Vineyards and the finale concert of the Heifetz Institute.

The week of July 21 showcases brass music at a brewery, Carmina Burana at Wolf Trap, and more.

From hosts to recording engineers, the WETA Classical team shares what we're listening to this summer.

The week of July 14 boasts a hike accompanied by chamber music, the BSO at a vineyard, a Beethoven symphony on the mountains.

Summer is in full swing the week of July 7 with jam-packed programs from Wintergreen Music Festival and Garth Newel Music Center, and "Jaws" in Concert with the BSO.