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May 7 celebrates the birthdays of Brahms and Tchaikovsky. To celebrate the occasion, James Jacobs explores the famous feud between the two composers and asks us to decide whose music we prefer!

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.

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

Battle of the Birthday Twins: Brahms VS Tchaikovsky, the Follow-Up

Wed, 5/7/2025 - 9:30 am

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.
NSO Showcase May Program

Tue, 5/6/2025 - 11:26 am

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on the May NSO Showcase program of Mahler and Grant Still.
May at the Kennedy Center

Mon, 5/5/2025 - 10:38 am

Nicole Lacroix shares what she's looking forward to this month at the Kennedy Center, from WNO's Porgy and Bess to Mahler's Symphony No. 6 with the NSO.
Happy Birthday to Two Unhappy Composers: Brahms and Tchaikovsky

Mon, 5/5/2025 - 7:35 am

May 7 celebrates the birthdays of Brahms and Tchaikovsky. To celebrate the occasion, James Jacobs explores the famous feud between the two composers and asks us to decide whose music we prefer!
Verdi's Il Trovatore: A Conversation with Saul Lilienstein

Mon, 4/28/2025 - 2:24 pm

Ahead of the broadcast of Verdi's Il trovatore on Opera Matinee, Linda Carducci chats with opera scholar Saul Lilientstein about this classic favorite from the repertoire.
Washington National Opera presents The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs: A Conversation with Composer Mason Bates

Thu, 4/24/2025 - 10:05 am

Nicole Lacroix speaks with composer Mason Bates about the upcoming WNO production of Grammy-winning opera, The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.
Earth Day: Recorders and Remembrance

Sun, 4/20/2025 - 4:46 pm

In honor of Earth Day, James Jacobs explores our fascination to communicate with and imitate nature. Since over 60,000 years ago, we let bird songs spark our creativity, including our favorite classical composers.
Loving v. Virginia: The Opera

Thu, 4/10/2025 - 1:19 pm

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.
April at the Kennedy Center

Mon, 4/7/2025 - 11:46 am

Nicole Lacroix shares programs she's looking forward to hearing this month at the Kennedy Center.
WETA Classical Listener Installs Grave Marker for Florence Price

Thu, 4/3/2025 - 11:08 am

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.
April NSO Showcase

Thu, 3/27/2025 - 10:41 am

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on April's NSO Showcase program of Mendlessohn, Mozart, and Bartók featuring two conductors who have inherited their parents’ musical DNA.
Jacqueline du Pré: Genius and Tragedy on WETA PBS

Tue, 3/25/2025 - 10:59 am

Ahead of the broadcast of Jacqueline du Pré: Genius and Tragedy on WETA PBS and Metro on March 28, our resident cellist James Jacobs shares his insight on one of the greatest cellists of all time.