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The Washington National Opera presents the perfect holiday opera for the entire family, The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me. Whimsical costumes. Endearing characters. Playful music.

Welcome to our regular series on upcoming classical concerts presented by the Kennedy Center! Nicole Lacroix shares sneak peeks into each week's offerings from the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera, and Fortas Chamber Music Concerts.

Our Program Director, Jim Allison, offers his thoughts on the annual favorite, Classical Countdown. What has stayed true over the years and what exciting changes have we seen? Read on and be sure to follow this year's Countdown!

Chamber Music from Wolf Trap, Rachmaninoff's Vespers, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 11/5/2023 - 8:45 pm

We kick off a month of celebrating chamber music from the Barns at Wolf Trap on Front Row Washington, Choral Showcase features Rachmaninoff's Vespers, and more on our special programs this week.
Mozart VS Salieri

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 1:55 pm

Was there a shred of truth to the beloved play and film Amadeus? Bill Bukowski delves into Mozart and Salieri's relationship ahead of the exciting back-to-back presentation of requiems by the two masters on Choral Showcase.
A Program of León, Brahms, and Elgar with the NSO and The Kennedy Center Chamber Players Fall Concert

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 3:33 pm

Gustavo Gimeno leads the National Symphony Orchestra in a program of Brahms’ Fourth Symphony and Elgar’s Cello Concerto with soloist Camille Thomas. The Kennedy Center Chamber Players also present their Fall concert.
A Very Spooky Classical Playlist 👻

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 2:01 pm

Our hosts share their go-to masterpieces for a good fright this Halloween!
"A Slender Greek Maiden" between Three Giants? The Return of NSO Showcase

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 1:17 pm

NSO Showcase returns for the 2023-2024 season with an epic program of Beethoven, Daugherty, Wagner, and Prokofiev.
WNO Presents "Grounded": An Opera Adaptation of a One-Woman Play

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 10:39 am

Nicole Lacroix speaks with playwright and librettist George Brant and conductor Daniela Candillari about bringing to life the opera-adaption of a thought-provoking one-woman play.
The Return of NSO Showcase, Exploring Tailleferre, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 10/29/2023 - 8:25 pm

NSO Showcase returns with an exciting program of Prokofiev and a violin concerto inspired by Amelia Earhart, Classical Breakdown explores the life and music of Germaine Tailleferre and more on special programs this week.
ShakespeareFest

Tue, 10/24/2023 - 10:10 pm

From November 6 through 17, WETA Classical celebrates four centuries of music inspired by Shakespeare. From special nightly features with James Jacobs to in-depth blogs exploring Shakespeare and music, we look forward to being your Shakespearean guide!
Washington National Opera Presents Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet

Tue, 10/24/2023 - 4:39 pm

Hear from Evan Rogister, Principal Conductor of Washington National Opera and the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, and Italian soprano Rosa Feola about WNO's upcoming production of Gounod's Romeo and Juliet.
Shakespeare’s 400 Year Musical Journey

Mon, 10/23/2023 - 2:59 pm

James Jacobs takes you on the 400 year journey of Shakespeare and classical music in celebration of the upcoming Shakespeare Everywhere Festival and our on-air celebrations of Shakespeare and music.
JFK: The Last Speech with the National Symphony Orchestra

Mon, 10/23/2023 - 11:16 am

Kevin John Edusei conducts the National Symphony Orchestra in an American adventure that takes us from JFK’s Last Speech to Jazz-age Harlem to an oil tanker truck that blasts into space.
Murder in a Cathedral, American Music, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 10/22/2023 - 9:54 pm

Opera Matine presents Pizzetti's Assassinio nella cattedrale (Murder in a Cathedral), Choral Showcase highlights American music, and more on special programs this week.