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Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on the upcoming program at Wolf Trap, presenting the National Symphony Orchestra performing Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's Violin Concerto.

Need ways to cool down from the heat? Check out our Water Playlist, full of classical music evoking various forms of water to divert our thoughts away from the heatwave!

We offer weekly concert recommendations in and out of the DMV for a classical getaway this summer, from Wolf Trap inside the beltway to various star-studded music festivals along the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Summer of Concerts: Week of June 17

Wed, 6/12/2024 - 10:06 am

The season of summer concerts is upon us! Here are opportunities for a classical escape the week of June 17.
PBS Great Performances at the Met: Carmen

Tue, 6/11/2024 - 1:33 pm

Ahead of the airing of PBS Great Performances at the Met: Carmen on WETA PBS and WETA Metro, Linda Carducci shares a synopsis of this Bizet favorite and guide to the production.
Wolf Trap Opera Broadcasts Return to Opera Matinee in June

Wed, 6/5/2024 - 10:54 am

Wolf Trap Opera broadcasts return to Opera Matinee with Handel's Semele and Gounod's Faust. Linda Carducci guides you through the two productions.
Gianandrea Noseda on Verdi’s Otello

Mon, 6/3/2024 - 2:39 pm

Gianandrea Noseda and the National Symphony Orchestra embark on their series of Opera in Concert, starting with Verdi's Otello. Nicole Lacroix speaks with Maestro Noseda about his bringing the opera to the concert stage.
Noseda's First Ring Cycle

Mon, 6/3/2024 - 11:25 am

Program Director Jim Allison reflects on Gianandrea Noseda's first Ring cycle, his approach to the score, and the special nature of a Ring cycle from Zurich.
June NSO Showcase: The Orchestra Sings!

Mon, 6/3/2024 - 9:07 am

Nicole Lacroix reflects on the June NSO Showcase program which highlights the operatic nature of the symphony orchestra.
A Guide to Verdi's Masterful Otello

Thu, 5/30/2024 - 11:06 am

Ahead of the much-anticipated performance of Verdi's Otello with the National Symphony Orchestra and Gianandrea Noseda, Linda Carducci provides historical context and synopsis of the operatic masterpiece.
The Song of the Night: Noseda conducts Mahler’s Seventh Symphony

Mon, 5/27/2024 - 8:53 am

Maestro Gianandrea Noseda shares his thoughts on Mahler's Symphony No. 7 ahead of the NSO's performances of this monumental work this week.
Chopin, Elgar, Ozawa, and more on WETA Classical this week

Mon, 5/27/2024 - 8:19 am

Front Row Washington presents a live-recorded round from the KF Choping Competition, Classcial Breakdown explore Elgar's Enigma Variations, Choral Showcase highlights beloved conductor Seiji Ozawa and more.
The 150th Anniversary of the Verdi Requiem

Mon, 5/20/2024 - 11:07 am

Verdi's Requiem premiered 150 years ago, on May 22, 1874. Ahead of our broadcast of the masterpiece on WETA VivaLaVoce on May 22, James Jacobs reflects on the history and meaning of this powerful work.
5 Asian American Pacific Islander Composers You Should Know!

Fri, 5/17/2024 - 4:53 pm

In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, John Banther shares 5 AAPI composers you should know!
Randall Goosby Speaks About Inspiring Others Through Music

Tue, 5/14/2024 - 11:54 am

Ahead of his performances with the NSO this week, American violinist Randall Goosby speaks about inspiring young people, the importance of representation, diverse programming and more.