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We bring you the latest in classical music news, must-hear events around town, and lifestyle stories to accompany your love for classical music. Check back for the latest from your favorite on-air hosts and the WETA Classical team.

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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.

The Story of the Small Big String Instrument, AKA the Cello

Mon, 7/24/2023 - 1:46 pm

James Jacobs tells us the story of the cello, one of the most beloved instruments. Follow its fascinating journey throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, and how the name "cello" came to be, and how it became the sonorous instrument we all love today.
Byrd, Verdi, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 7/23/2023 - 10:14 pm

Choral Showcase celebrates 400 years of William Byrd, Opera Matinee presents Verdi's first grand opera I Lombardi alla prima crociata, and more on special programs this week.
Gianandrea Noseda Receives the Puccini Award

Fri, 7/21/2023 - 1:07 pm

Gianandrea Noseda receives the Puccini Award in Torre del Lago, Italy.
Homegrown Trombonist Ethan Shrier Represents the US at the Internationally Renowned Verbier Festival

Thu, 7/20/2023 - 1:46 pm

Ethan Shrier, a homegrown trombonist from Montgomery County is one of the few Americans selected for a place in the prestigious Academy of the Verbier Festival in Switzerland this summer. He speaks about how influential the DC area was for his personal and musical growth and the once in a lifetime experience at Verbier.
Summer of Concerts: Week of July 24

Wed, 7/19/2023 - 4:11 pm

An electric guitar concerto enjoyed in the Blue Ridge Mountains is definitely a summer must-do. Here are our recommendations for a classical escape in the week of July 24.
The Choral Sounds of Philadelphia, Verdi, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 7/16/2023 - 10:09 pm

Choral Showcase presents the choral sounds of Philadelphia, we enjoy Verdi's Il Proscritto on Opera Matinee, and more on WETA Classical special programs this week.
The Story of the Viol

Sun, 7/16/2023 - 4:18 pm

James Jacobs tells us the story of the viol, also known as the viola da gamba. From references in Tolkien's The Hobbit to its use over the centuries, learn about this fascinating instrument and how it shaped classical music.
Summer of Concerts: Week of July 17

Wed, 7/12/2023 - 9:13 am

From a trio of trios, Gounod's Faust, to a late quartet of Beethoven, this week is full of exciting live music in and around the DMV for a classical escape.
Nixon in China, Verdi's Requiem and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 7/9/2023 - 10:45 pm

Choral Showcase presents Verdi's Requiem with the London Symphony Orchestra and Gianandrea Noseda, Opera Matinee brings us John Adams' Nixon in China, and more on special programs this week.
Summer of Concerts: Week of July 10

Wed, 7/5/2023 - 11:35 am

Programs at Wintergreen Music and Garth Newel Music Center has something for everyone this week, from chamber music by Mozart and Fauré to a Beethoven symphony and a trumpet concerto.
The Story of the Bow

Mon, 7/3/2023 - 9:53 am

Welcome to our limited series on all the fascinating history, science, and stories of string instruments! We kick off the series with the bow, starting with its history from 2700 BC, taking you a journey to its future in carbon fiber.
NSO Showcase Season Finale, Salome, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 7/2/2023 - 9:15 pm

NSO Showcase season finale with Hilary Hahn, Strauss' Salome on Opera Matinee, a celebration of Renaissance Florence and more on WETA Classical this week.