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Ahead of the premiere of Loving v. Virginia commissioned by Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony, Evan Keely speaks with composer Damien Geter, librettist Jessica Murphy Moo, and director and opera superstar, Denyce Graves.

WETA Classical listener Maria Voultsides shares about her quest to install a grave marker for American treasure, Florence Price, after discovering her music and the story of her life.

Nicole Lacroix shares what she's looking forward to at the Kennedy Center in April.

Sounds of US Festival with Jennifer Koh

Mon, 11/11/2024 - 2:37 pm

Nicole Lacroix speaks with violinist and artistic director of Fortas Chamber Music Concerts, Jennifer Koh, about the Sounds of US Festival, an immersive new music festival.
NSO Showcase: November Nostalgia

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 9:17 am

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on the November NSO Showcase program, showcasing Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6.
November at the Kennedy Center

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 9:15 am

Nicole Lacroix shares what she's looking forward to attending at the Kennedy Center this November.
A Guide to Beethoven's Fidelio

Fri, 10/25/2024 - 8:36 am

Ahead of Washington National Opera's season opening production, Nicole Lacroix guides you through Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio, a product his whole-hearted devotion.
The Spooky Side of Opera: Operas to Enjoy This Halloween

Thu, 10/17/2024 - 12:47 pm

The opera repertoire is full of spooky themes, and appearances by the devil, ghosts, witches, and more! Linda Carducci shares her recommendations for spooky operas to enjoy this Halloween.
A Conversation with Percussionist Britton-René Collins

Wed, 10/9/2024 - 10:01 am

Evan Keely chats with groundbreaking percussion soloist Britton-René Collins about her upcoming tour with Sphinx Virtuosi, including a DC stop at the Kennedy Center.
A Guide to Tristan und Isolde from the Bayreuth Festival

Mon, 10/7/2024 - 8:48 am

Ahead of our broadcast of Tristan und Isolde from the Bayreuth Festival on October 19, our Program Director Jim Allison guides us through the production from his first-hand experience of being in attendance at the particular performance.
October at the Kennedy Center

Mon, 10/7/2024 - 8:09 am

Nicole Lacroix shares what she's looking forward to hearing at the Kennedy Center in October.
WETA Classical Presents a Special Broadcast of the NSO’s 2024 Season Opening Gala

Tue, 10/1/2024 - 1:27 pm

Nicole Lacroix shares her impressions from the National Symphony Orchestra's 2024 Season Opening Gala Concert ahead of our exclusive broadcast on October 2 at 11AM ET.
Music among Friends: Chiarina Chamber Players Celebrates Their 10th Anniversary Season

Fri, 9/20/2024 - 5:18 pm

Ahead of their 10th anniversary season, Nicole Lacroix speaks with founders of Capitol Hill's Chiarina Chamber Players.
Meet the Special Programs on WETA Classical

Thu, 9/19/2024 - 10:51 am

The hosts of our special programs like Front Row Washington and Opera Matinee share why the programs are important to them and what they have to offer to classical lovers.
Welcome to WETA Classical

Thu, 9/19/2024 - 10:33 am

Our Station Manager, Dan DeVany, shares an in-depth look into the history, program offerings, and impact of WETA Classical, Washington's only classical music radio station.