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WNO Fidelio with Sinéad Campbell Wallace as Leonore_photo by Cory Weaver

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 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.

Each month, Nicole Lacroix shares what she's looking forward to hearing at the Kennedy Center. Between the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera, and the Fortas Chamber Music Series, there is a no shortage of world-class music in our own backyard.

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.
A Musical Insight into The Cradle Will Rock

Tue, 9/17/2024 - 10:56 am

Artistic Director of IN Series, Timothy Nelson, speaks about the musical history of the play in music The Cradle Will Rock, which became a work of American history with its legendary first performance.
Strad Fest with the Richmond Symphony

Tue, 9/10/2024 - 10:44 am

The Richmond Symphony offers the incredibly rare occasion of hearing nine Stradivarius violins in one weekend. James Jacobs shares a few words about this extraordinary occasion.
A Celebration of Bruckner on Choral Showcase

Tue, 8/27/2024 - 11:09 am

Bill Bukowski guides us through the life and music of Anton Bruckner, and gives us a sneak peek of the Bruckner-themed Choral Showcase programs throughout September.