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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.

Lara St. John is all Alone on Her New Album - Some of Which She Plays with her Feet

Wed, 11/16/2022 - 9:03 am

James Jacobs speaks with violinist Lara St. John about her new album "she/her/hers" ahead of her appearance on Center Stage from Wolf Trap this Saturday.
Waltzing with Fate with Gianandrea Noseda and the London Symphony Orchestra

Mon, 11/14/2022 - 4:31 pm

The London Symphony Orchestra releases a recording of Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov with Gianandrea Noseda
An all Chopin program and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 11/13/2022 - 4:15 pm

From an all Chopin program on Front Row Washington to a showcase of music by American composer John Corigliano on Center Stage from Wolf Trap, WETA Classical offers exciting special programs this week.
Rich Kleinfeldt's guide to Chamber Music at the Barns and Center Stage from Wolf Trap

Wed, 11/9/2022 - 8:28 am

An insider's guide to the Chamber Music at the Barns concert series and Center Stage from Wolf Trap on-air program from the host, Rich Kleinfeldt!
WIND & WAVE: Anne Akiko Meyers plays Blue Electra/ Gianandrea Noseda conducts La Mer

Tue, 11/8/2022 - 8:47 am

Nicole Lacroix guides us through the National Symphony Orchestra's program this week, celebrating the beauty of air and sea, wind and wave, including a world premiere of Michael Daugherty’s “Blue Electra” with violinist Anne Akiko Meyers.
A dramatic week of Classical Countdown voting, Romeo and Juliet, and more on WETA Classical

Sun, 11/6/2022 - 7:21 pm

The fate of this year's Classical Countdown is determined this week with your votes. We also hear exciting programs of innovative chamber music with A Far Cry, the timeless tale of Romeo and Juliet, and more on our special programs.
Choral Showcase celebrates Saints in November

Fri, 11/4/2022 - 1:17 pm

It is all about Saints on this month's Choral Showcase after a musical investigation of sinners in September.
Christine Goerke in Elektra at Washington National Opera

Thu, 11/3/2022 - 3:23 pm

Linda Carducci guides you through the Washington National Opera's production of Elektra with world-renowned soprano Christine Goerke in the title role.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with New Orchestra of Washington

Mon, 10/31/2022 - 3:09 pm

New Orchestra of Washington celebrates Día de los Muertos with a concert dedicated to music by Mexican composers, including a world premiere of Cantos de Requiem by Jorge Vidales.
American composers and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 10/30/2022 - 4:11 pm

Special programs this week feature works by American composers. We also hear a new Classical Breakdown episode on the saxophone in celebration of National Saxophone Day, and more!
Thanks for the Music! A look at the new season of NSO Showcase

Fri, 10/28/2022 - 9:33 am

Nicole Lacroix goes in-depth into the return of NSO Showcase, starting with the exciting American-themed November program.
Zurich Opera extends Noseda's contract to 2027-2028 season

Wed, 10/26/2022 - 1:51 pm

Zurich Opera announces Maestro Noseda’s contract as General Music Director extends to the 2027-2028 season.