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Portrait of Beethoven holding a manuscript and a pencil

David Martosko explores the new musicological finding that Beethoven thought adding the choral movement at the end of his 9th symphony was a mistake.

A roundup of holiday concerts to attend in the DMV this week.

Explore the profound impact the American Revolution had on classical music with James Jacobs and stream Ken Burns' new film American Revolution on WETA+.

Rachel Barton Pine Speaks About Music By Black Composers Initiative

Mon, 1/29/2024 - 4:53 pm

Violin soloist Rachel Barton Pine guest writes about her foundation's initiative, Music By Black Composers, which aims to change the story of music by Black composers for children, performers, and music lovers alike.
Malcolm X, Puccini, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 1/28/2024 - 9:55 pm

Opera Matinee presents X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X, Choral Showcase delights with Puccini's Gloria Mass, and more on special programs this week.
Fire Shut Up in My Bones: Opera Suite in Concert

Sun, 1/28/2024 - 8:43 pm

David Balakrishnan of the Turtle Island Quartet speaks about his collaboration with Terence Blanchard on the concert production of Fire Shut Up In My Bones, the first opera by a Black composer to be performed by the Metropolitan Opera.
Bass-Baritone Joseph Parrish on His Inspirations, Art Songs, and Spirituals

Fri, 1/26/2024 - 10:27 am

Ahead of his program of lieder and spirituals with the Washington Performing Arts, bass-baritone Joseph Parrish speaks about the uniquely personal program, his inspirations, and shares advice with young artists.
WETA Arts Presents a Conversation with Denyce Graves

Fri, 1/26/2024 - 10:01 am

Linda Carducci speaks with renowned opera star Denyce Graves about her career, the important work of her foundation and more ahead of her feature on February WETA Arts.
From the Church House to the Opera House

Fri, 1/26/2024 - 9:40 am

Musician, writer, and music critic Patrick D. McCoy reflects on the foundational role of the church for leading musicians and opera singers from the past and today.
Seong-Jin Cho Plays Beethoven with the NSO and the Takács Quartet Offers a Trio of Quartets

Mon, 1/22/2024 - 10:21 am

Pianist Seong-Jin Cho joins the NSO and Maestro Noseda this week and the legendary Takács Quartet comes to the Kennedy Center to present a program of Haydn, Bartók, and Schubert.
A Conversation with Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason

Mon, 1/22/2024 - 9:54 am

Ahead of her performance with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at George Mason’s Center for the Arts, John Banther speaks with Isata Kanneh-Mason about the program and more.
Carmen, Korngold, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 1/21/2024 - 10:32 pm

Opera Matinee presents Bizet's beloved Carmen with the Met, Classical Breakdown explores Korngold's Hollywood infused Violin Concerto, and more on our special programs this week.
Celebrating Peter Schickele, the Musical Satirist Behind P.D.Q. Bach

Fri, 1/19/2024 - 2:10 pm

Peter Schickele, who died Tuesday at the age of 88, “discovered” the works of the “last and least” of Johann Sebastian Bach’s sons, P.D.Q. Bach. James Jacobs reflects on his life and legacy.
Gil Shaham with the NSO and the American Opera Initiative

Wed, 1/17/2024 - 9:42 am

The NSO presents a program of Dame Ethyl Smyth, Antonin Dvořák and Franz Schubert with Maestro Noseda and Gil Shaham, and the WNO presents the premiere of three one-act operas initiated by AOI.
Dead Man Walking, Monteverdi, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 1/14/2024 - 9:48 pm

Opera Matinee presents Dead Man Walking, based on Sister Helen Prejean’s bestselling eponymous memoir of justice and forgiveness, Choral Showcase highlights Monteverdi's much-loved Vespers of 1610, the Vespro della Beata Vergine, and more on special programs this week.