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Evan Keely speaks with pianist Simone Dinnerstein about her new album featuring the music of Philip Glass.

Linda Carducci invites you for a bit of armchair travel this summer through the power of music. She shares two new piano albums that reflect on inspirations from travel, by Sir Stephen Hough and Lara Downes.

On the next program of America 250: A Classical Portrait, James Jacobs explores Terry Riley of the Minimalist movement, the developer of an extremely successful genre that helped sustain classical music.

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.
The Song of the Night: Noseda conducts Mahler’s Seventh Symphony

Mon, 5/27/2024 - 8:53 am

Maestro Gianandrea Noseda shares his thoughts on Mahler's Symphony No. 7 ahead of the NSO's performances of this monumental work this week.
Chopin, Elgar, Ozawa, and more on WETA Classical this week

Mon, 5/27/2024 - 8:19 am

Front Row Washington presents a live-recorded round from the KF Choping Competition, Classcial Breakdown explore Elgar's Enigma Variations, Choral Showcase highlights beloved conductor Seiji Ozawa and more.
The 150th Anniversary of the Verdi Requiem

Mon, 5/20/2024 - 11:07 am

Verdi's Requiem premiered 150 years ago, on May 22, 1874. Ahead of our broadcast of the masterpiece on WETA VivaLaVoce on May 22, James Jacobs reflects on the history and meaning of this powerful work.
5 Asian American Pacific Islander Composers You Should Know!

Fri, 5/17/2024 - 4:53 pm

In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, John Banther shares 5 AAPI composers you should know!
Randall Goosby Speaks About Inspiring Others Through Music

Tue, 5/14/2024 - 11:54 am

Ahead of his performances with the NSO this week, American violinist Randall Goosby speaks about inspiring young people, the importance of representation, diverse programming and more.
The Rich World of Classical Music: NSO Plays Mendelssohn and Elgar

Mon, 5/13/2024 - 12:05 pm

The National Symphony Orchestra presents a program of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto with soloist Randall Goosby and Elgar’s Enigma Variations conducted by Thomas Wilkins.
Brass Quintets, Schumann's Carnaval, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 5/12/2024 - 9:48 pm

Front Row Washington features a brass quintet from members of the NSO, Classical Breakdown explores Schumann's Carnaval, and more on special programs this week.
The Riddle of Turandot: An Interview with Librettist Susan Soon He Stanton

Tue, 5/7/2024 - 12:54 pm

The Washington National Opera presents Puccini's Turandot with a compelling new world premiere ending to Puccini’s final, unfinished work. Nicole Lacroix speaks with librettist Susan Soon He Stanton.
Igor and Ludwig: A Choral Match Made in Heaven

Mon, 5/6/2024 - 9:07 pm

Ahead of the National Philharmonic's program of choral works by Stravinsky and Beethoven with The Washington Chorus led by Eugene Rogers, David Martosko reflects on the perfect pairing of the two vastly different composers.
A Historic Friendship: Berlioz and Liszt at the NSO

Mon, 5/6/2024 - 3:27 pm

The National Symphony Orchestra presents a program of Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 with pianist Benjamin Grosvenor and Berlioz' Symphony Fantastique conducted by Anja Bihlmaier.