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From Samuel Barber to Pat Metheny, the saxophone quartet can play it all with elegance and style. Hear from our resident saxophonist, member of the Washington Saxophone Quartet, and host of Center Stage from Wolf Trap, Rich Kleinfeldt.

The upcoming program on Front Row Washington looks at Beethoven in a whole new way, with 32 works from 32 different composers where each piece has to relate to a Beethoven sonata.

Hear from WNO's American Opera Initiative, presenting three one-act operas by three talented composer-librettist teams, mentored by leading composers, librettists, and conductors.

Local Superstars, the Life of Vivaldi and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 1/8/2023 - 7:17 pm

We hear from The University of Maryland’s National Orchestral Institute on Front Row Washington, teenage virtuosos from the DC area on From the Top, we explore the life of Antonio Vivaldi on Classical Breakdown, and so much more!
In Mulieribus: Among Women on Choral Showcase

Thu, 1/5/2023 - 1:49 pm

Bill Bukowski guides us through the upcoming Choral Showcase program of music by women, performed by women.
Schumann's Symphony No. 3 "Rhenish": Food for thought before performances by the NSO and the BSO

Tue, 1/3/2023 - 3:08 pm

Evan Keely provides some food for thought to consider before the rare opportunity to hear both the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra perform Schumann's Symphony No. 3 one week after another.
Women in music, a local composer, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 1/1/2023 - 7:02 pm

Choral Showcase features a program of music by women, sung by women, Front Row Washington features works by local composer and pianist, Sam Post, Opera Matinee presents the Metropolitan Opera in their production of Medea by Cherubini, and more!
A Musical Offering to Janus on NSO Showcase

Fri, 12/30/2022 - 9:57 am

Nicole Lacroix reflects on the upcoming program for NSO Showcase, a musical tribute to Roman god Janus (after whom January was named). Janus represents transitions and duality, and a program of Brahms, Mozart, Schumann, and Shostakovich perfectly fits the bill.
Oakcrest School and the Classical Countdown

Thu, 12/29/2022 - 9:35 am

We hear from the passionate teacher of a local Music Appreciation class that contributed to the historic win of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons on Classical Countdown this year. Find out the story behind the shocking results!
New Voices, New Recordings: Psalms, Hymns, and Motets

Wed, 12/28/2022 - 1:59 pm

Bill Bukowski explores the theme of 'New Voices, New Recordings' throughout January on Choral Showcase. He will guide us through each week's program this month - and this week is all about Psalms, Hymns, and Motets.
New Year's Resolution: Be an Opera Nerd

Tue, 12/27/2022 - 2:42 pm

Evan Keely shares his New Year's Resolution of becoming an opera nerd in 2022 and guides us through what he learned after a year of committing to being an opera nerd!
Looking Back and Greeting the New on WETA Classical This Week

Sun, 12/25/2022 - 8:02 pm

We look back to the past as 2022 wraps up this week with Opera Matinee, Front Row Washington, and Classical Countdown Rewind and welcome the new year with Choral Showcase and New Year's Concert from Vienna!
I'm Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas: A Look at Holiday Favorites by Jewish Composers and Lyricists

Wed, 12/21/2022 - 9:55 am

Julie Huang Tucker speaks with Frank Albinder of Washington Men's Camerata about beloved holiday songs and carols written by Jewish composers and lyricists.
Celebrate the Holidays on WETA Classical This Week

Sun, 12/18/2022 - 7:43 pm

From The Passion of Scrooge on Front Row Washington to a fantastic lineup of special programs on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, WETA Classical is your musical home for the holidays.
A Playlist for Hanukkah

Sun, 12/18/2022 - 6:58 pm

Enjoy a Hanukkah playlist curated by James Jacobs!