Classical Score

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.

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

Explore the profound impact the American Revolution had on classical music with James Jacobs.

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections of Verdi's Otello in concert with the National Symphony Orchestra and Gianandrea Noseda on July's NSO Showcase.

Evan Keely celebrates the life and artistry of the late pianist Alfred Brendel and shares his reflections on the impact Brendel had on him as budding musician and music lover.

The week of June 30 is filled with Fourth of July celebrations and kick off of Wintergreen Music Festival.

From Easton, Md to Staunton, Va, the week of June 23 boasts a full program of performances including opera, chamber music, and trumpet soloist.

Evan Keely explores the plethora of concerts in and around the DMV this summer, from the Chesapeake to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Music comes out to play in the great outdoors!

The week of June 16 presents The Marriage of Figaro at Wolf Trap with Wolf Trap Opera.

Discover the history, plot, and synopsis of Verdi's epic favorite, Aida, ahead of the PBS Great Performances at the Met presentation of the 2025 production on WETA PBS and Metro.