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David Balakrishnan of the Turtle Island Quartet speaks about his collaboration with Terence Blanchard on the concert production of Fire Shut Up In My Bones, the first opera by a Black composer to be performed by the Metropolitan Opera.

More details Frederic Edwin Church, The Heart of the Andes, 1859.

James Jacobs ponders on the inseparable relationship between music and poetry and offers a specially curated playlist. Be sure to tune in on the evening of April 24 to enjoy music inspired by poetry with live commentary from James!

Welcome to our regular series on upcoming classical concerts presented by the Kennedy Center! Nicole Lacroix shares sneak peeks into each week's offerings from the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera, and Fortas Chamber Music Concerts.

Ellington, Dohnányi and Brahms with the Dover Quartet and special guest, pianist Leif Ove Andsnes

Mon, 4/22/2024 - 3:49 pm

Fortas Chamber Music Concerts presents Ellington, Dohnányi and Brahms with the Dover Quartet and special guest, pianist Leif Ove Andsnes.
Buon Compleanno, Maestro! A Celebration of Maestro Noseda's 60th Birthday

Mon, 4/22/2024 - 12:55 pm

In celebration of Maestro Gianandrea Noseda's 60th birthday, Nicole Lacroix shares how the NSO's season reflects Maestro Noseda's legacy and looks forward to the future.
Music and Poetry: A Celebration of National Poetry Month

Mon, 4/22/2024 - 7:45 am

James Jacobs ponders on the inseparable relationship between music and poetry and offers a specially curated playlist. Be sure to tune in on the evening of April 24 to enjoy music inspired by poetry with live commentary from James!
A Conversation with the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition Winner, Emily Richter

Tue, 4/16/2024 - 10:54 am

Linda Carducci speaks with soprano Emily Richter about the heady experience of winning the Laffont Competition, her ties to the Washington, D.C. area, and the art of perfecting roles.
To Space and Back This Week at the National Symphony Orchestra

Mon, 4/15/2024 - 8:23 pm

The National Symphony Orchestra performs Strauss' infamous Also Sprach Zarathustra, along with Kaija Saariaho's Orion and Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 9 with pianist Lise de la Salle and conductor Simone Young.
The NSO, WNO, and Fortas Chamber Music Concerts Announce Their 24-25 Season

Tue, 4/9/2024 - 11:58 am

Nicole Lacroix shows a sneak peek of the exciting new season for the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera, and the Fortas Chamber Music Concerts.
Poetry in Music

Mon, 4/8/2024 - 4:09 pm

The National Symphony Orchestra presents Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony and Billy Child’s Saxophone Concerto with Chinese-American conductor Xian Zhang and saxophonist Steven Banks.
The Vivaldi Project

Thu, 4/4/2024 - 3:05 pm

Join us this week for a special broadcast preview of The Vivaldi Project's Discovering the Classical String Trio Volume 4! Learn more about the revival of the Classical string trio, period instruments, and more.
Bringing the String Trio Back to Life with the Vivaldi Project

Thu, 4/4/2024 - 1:09 pm

Cellist Stephanie Vial of the Vivaldi Project speaks with fellow cellist and host James Jacobs about the astonishing discoveries she has made in bringing the string trio repertoire back to life.
Three Works with Three Conductors: April NSO Showcase

Mon, 4/1/2024 - 3:59 pm

Three conductors are featured in April’s NSO Showcase with works by Glazunov, Schubert, and Shostakovich.
Bernard Labadie conducts Fauré’s Requiem and Mozart’s “Paris” Symphony

Mon, 4/1/2024 - 9:35 am

Bernard Labadie conducts Fauré’s Requiem and Mozart’s “Paris” Symphony with the National Symphony Orchestra.
A Guide to PBS Great Performances at the Met: Florencia en el Amazonas

Mon, 4/1/2024 - 9:23 am

A viewer's guide to the upcoming broadcast of PBS Great Performances at the Met: Florencia en el Amazonas on WETA Metro.