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Ahead of the special program, Black Voices in Classical, on WETA Virtuoso on February 10 and 11, Evan Keely shares an insight into the two composers we will be exploring - Adolphus Hailstork and Marga

In 2024, the Washington National Opera debuted a production of Turandot with a new ending by composer Christopher Tin. Explore more about the new ending and its showcase at the 2026 Olympics.

Ahead of the upcoming production by Virginia Opera, Evan Keely speaks with composer Jake Heggie about his Grammy-winning opera Intelligence.

Bringing the Music Home: NSO In Your Neighborhood

Tue, 3/19/2024 - 7:22 pm

After last month’s 9-city European jaunt, the NSO is engaging in another kind of tour: their annual NSO In your Neighborhood through Monday, March 25th.
Joan Tower, Romeo and Juliet, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 3/17/2024 - 10:39 pm

Classical Breakdown explores the Concerto for Orchestra by American composer Joan Tower, Opera Matinee presents Gounod's Romeo and Juliet, and more on special programs this week.
Music of Duke Ellington and Requiem for the Enslaved

Wed, 3/13/2024 - 10:11 am

The National Symphony Orchestra presents a family concert with music of Duke Ellington. Fortas Chamber Music Concerts presents Carols Simon's Requiem for the Enslaved.
Turandot, Songs from Ireland, and more on WETA Classical this week

Mon, 3/11/2024 - 10:31 am

Opera Matinee presents a spectacular production of Puccini's Turandot, Choral Showcase celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Songs from Ireland, and more on special programs this week.
Women's History Month

Sat, 3/9/2024 - 1:22 pm

We are celebrating the incredible contributions of women in music this Women's History Month. Learn more about on-air features, blogs, and podcast episodes.
Women in Music

Fri, 3/8/2024 - 10:59 am

A reflection of the incredible stories of women in music, from the past and present, as told on our podcast Classical Breakdown.
Women of the Baroque

Thu, 3/7/2024 - 9:56 am

John Banther speaks with soprano Paulina Francisco about music written by women in the 17th century ahead of the program she curated with Washington Bach Consort titled Women of the Baroque.
Washington National Opera Presents a Fresh Spin on Offenbach's La Périchole

Wed, 3/6/2024 - 1:55 pm

The Washington National Opera gives you a spectacular chance to enjoy Mardi Gras like never before in Songbird, their recreation of Offenbach’s operetta, La Périchole starring Isabel Leonard and Ramin Karimloo.
A Conversation with Pianist Inna Faliks

Wed, 3/6/2024 - 1:24 pm

John Banther speaks with pianist Inna Faliks ahead of her upcoming program at the National Gallery of Art commemorating International Women's Day.
Las Místicas de México - Celebrating Four Centuries of Mexican Women Artists

Tue, 3/5/2024 - 2:28 pm

Evan Keely speaks with scholar and musician Tina Chancey, Music Director of IN Series' upcoming Las Místicas de México, exploring mystical creative expressions of four centuries of Mexican women artists.
March NSO Showcase

Tue, 3/5/2024 - 11:25 am

Nicole Lacroix reflects on the March NSO Showcase program, with music from Austria, England, and France. Enjoy selections by Johann Strauss Jr, Ravel, Vaughan Williams, and more.
The Force of Destiny, Meet our Recording Engineer, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 3/3/2024 - 8:36 pm

Enjoy La Forza del Destino on Opera Matinee, Classical Breakdown takes us behind the scenes with our recording engineer Charles Lawson, and more on special programs this week.