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

Nicole Lacroix shares holiday concerts events she's looking forward to in the DMV to celebrate the season.

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

A Guide to Historical Periods of Classical Music

Mon, 8/11/2025 - 10:03 am

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

Thu, 8/7/2025 - 10:48 am

Evan Keely offers a few thoughts on listening to classical music for studying, and shares the perfect studying playlist!
Summer of Concerts: Week of August 11

Wed, 8/6/2025 - 8:45 am

The week of August 11 boasts Bizet's Carmen at Wolf Trap, the kickoff of Staunton Music Festival in the Blue Ridge, and more.
Summer of Concerts: Week of August 4

Wed, 7/30/2025 - 8:40 am

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.
Vivaldi in Rome

Mon, 7/28/2025 - 9:11 am

Evan Keely explores Vivaldi's trip to Rome in search of new inspirations and opportunities.
Music Inspired by Composers on Vacation

Thu, 7/24/2025 - 12:34 pm

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.
Summer of Concerts: Week of July 28

Wed, 7/23/2025 - 9:06 am

The week of July 28 includes the BSO at Boordy Vineyards and the finale concert of the Heifetz Institute.
Summer of Concerts: Week of July 21

Wed, 7/16/2025 - 8:30 am

The week of July 21 showcases brass music at a brewery, Carmina Burana at Wolf Trap, and more.
What Is WETA Classical Listening To This Summer?

Thu, 7/10/2025 - 10:47 am

From hosts to recording engineers, the WETA Classical team shares what we're listening to this summer.
Summer of Concerts: Week of July 14

Wed, 7/9/2025 - 8:10 am

The week of July 14 boasts a hike accompanied by chamber music, the BSO at a vineyard, a Beethoven symphony on the mountains.
Summer of Concerts: Week of July 7

Wed, 7/2/2025 - 8:06 am

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.
NSO at Wolf Trap in July

Tue, 7/1/2025 - 10:35 am

Nicole Lacroix explores the summer-filled fun programming with the National Symphony Orchestra at Wolf Trap in July.