Classical Score

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.

Linda Carducci and opera scholar Saul Lilienstein explore the fruitful relationship between Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte, which produced opera favorites like Don Giovanni and The Marriage of Figaro.

James Jacobs explores the fascinating interplay between music and visual arts, from illuminations from the 12th century, the beloved Pictures at an Exhibition, to the limitless creativity of the 20th century.

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on the June NSO Showcase program featuring Also sprach Zarathustra, La Strada Ballet Suite, and Pictures at an Exhibition.

Evan Keely speaks with violinst and Artistc Director of the Boulanger Initiative about WoCo Fest 2025,  a two-day festival celebrating music by all gender-marginalized composers, taking at Strathmore.

Nicole Lacroix speaks with opera superstar Denyce Graves, who plays Maria in the Washington National Opera's Porgy and Bess May 23-31.

Ahead of the Front Row Washington feature of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, John Banther speaks with Music Director Christopher Zimmerman about the program, his 15 years with the orchestra, and more.

Nicole Lacroix shares a few sentiments after attending two programs contemplating on peace by the National Symphony Orchestra and Choralis.

John Banther shares 5 Asian American Pacific Islander composers you should know, spanning from 1800's Hawaii to leading composers of today!

Nicole Lacroix speaks with soprano Erika Grimaldi ahead of the NSO's performance of Beethoven's tour-de-force, Missa Solemnis with Gianandrea Noseda.

To celebrate the birthdays of Brahms and Tchaikovsky on May 7, James Jacobs shares a few words from our hosts and the results of our poll asking you to share whose music you prefer.