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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.

Dana Marsh, Artistic Director of Washington Bach Consort, guides us through Johann Sebastian Bach's enduring masterpiece, St. John Passion, ahead of the WBC performance on Choral Showcase.

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

Introducing Edgar Moreau

Sat, 2/22/2025 - 10:13 am

Nicole Lacroix catches up with cellist Edgar Moreau ahead of his performances of Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No.1 with the National Symphony Orchestra.
Thank you, Dan DeVany

Thu, 2/20/2025 - 11:29 am

After 35 years of service to WETA, Vice President and General Manager of WETA Classical is retiring. He has left a mark here at WETA Classical, and our hosts and staff share a few words of gratitude.
A Guide to Early Music: A Look Into Capitol Early Music's Upcoming Program

Wed, 2/19/2025 - 2:29 pm

Ahead of Capitol Early Music's presentation of the Abella Harp Consort this weekend, Matthew Dayton guides us through the program and an insight into Early Music.
NSO In Your Neighborhood

Tue, 2/18/2025 - 11:40 am

Nicole Lacroix shares a sneak peek of NSO In Your Neighborhood this week, coming to neighborhoods near you like DC's Ward 4 and Takoma Park.
Verdi's Falstaff: A Conversation with Saul Lilienstein

Tue, 2/18/2025 - 10:52 am

Ahead of the Metropolitan Opera's archival broadcast of Verdi's Falstaff, Linda Carducci speaks with opera scholar Saul Lilienstein, going in-depth into Verdi's final opera.
Love Messages 2025

Thu, 2/13/2025 - 2:10 pm

Your love messages from our February 11 Pledge Drive are shared here!
Brian Ganz's Quest for Chopin

Tue, 2/11/2025 - 11:25 am

Pianist Brian Ganz shares his passion for Chopin and his quest to perform Chopin's entire catalog. You can learn more about Brian's quest for Chopin on this month's WETA Arts.
Sawing Away at the National Symphony Orchestra

Thu, 2/6/2025 - 6:35 pm

The National Symphony Orchestra has some fun with a musical saw on this week's program of Khachaturian’s Piano Concerto!
February at the Kennedy Center

Tue, 2/4/2025 - 11:14 am

From Scheherazade with Marin Alsop to Grammy-winning Third Coast Percussion, Nicole Lacroix shares what she's looking forward to at the Kennedy Center this month.
From Stormy Waters to a Symphony of Defiance

Tue, 2/4/2025 - 11:00 am

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on February's NSO Showcase program.
Celebrate Black History Month

Fri, 1/31/2025 - 12:34 pm

Join us as we celebrate the contributions and impact of Black artists this Black History Month with blogs and podcast episodes telling the stories of musicians from the past and present.
Meet Florence Price

Fri, 1/31/2025 - 9:51 am

A quick guide to the life and music of Florence Price!