Classical Score

A tribute to legendary pianist Maurizio Pollini, a pianist who took an intellectual approach to interpretation and was unrivaled in his extraordinary technique.

Nicole Lacroix speaks with Laura Colgate, co-founder of the Boulanger Initiative about WoCoFest, an annual multi-day Women Composers Festival featuring works by women and gender-marginalized composers performed by local and nationally-acclaimed performers. 

Nicole Lacroix reflects on the extraordinary women throughout music history who persevered to have their music be recognized despite the difficulties placed on them by society.

Choral Showcase presents Handel's Messiah on Easter, Opera Matinee presents Verdi's Requiem with the Metropolitan Opera, and more on special programs this week.

After last month’s 9-city European jaunt, the NSO is engaging in another kind of tour: their annual NSO In your Neighborhood through Monday, March 25th.

Classical Breakdown explores the Concerto for Orchestra by American composer Joan Tower, Opera Matinee presents Gounod's Romeo and Juliet, and more on special programs this week.

The National Symphony Orchestra presents a family concert with music of Duke Ellington. Fortas Chamber Music Concerts presents Carols Simon's Requiem for the Enslaved.

Opera Matinee presents a spectacular production of Puccini's Turandot, Choral Showcase celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Songs from Ireland, and more on special programs this week.

We are celebrating the incredible contributions of women in music this Women's History Month. Learn more about on-air features, blogs, and podcast episodes.

A reflection of the incredible stories of women in music, from the past and present, as told on our podcast Classical Breakdown.

John Banther speaks with soprano Paulina Francisco about music written by women in the 17th century ahead of the program she curated with Washington Bach Consort titled Women of the Baroque.

The Washington National Opera gives you a spectacular chance to enjoy Mardi Gras like never before in Songbird, their recreation of Offenbach’s operetta, La Périchole starring Isabel Leonard and Ramin Karimloo.