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Michele Fowlin, Artistic Director of Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir, speaks about her journey in music education and its invaluable importance ahead of the choir's season finale.

Whether you prefer the mountains, the seaside, or wandering through historic small towns, this summer’s music festivals have something for everyone.

The finale of the NSO's Beethoven and American Masters Festival closes with a pairing of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and George Walker's Sinfonia No. 3 with Maestro Gianandrea Noseda. Learn more about the brilliant juxtaposition of the two masters.

Women composers, Bach, Rachmaninoff, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 3/19/2023 - 7:36 pm

Our special programs celebrate Women's History Month, and the birthdays of Bach and Rachmaninoff.
Cathedral Choral Society and the BSO Celebrate Rachmaninoff’s 150th Birthday at Washington National Cathedral

Fri, 3/17/2023 - 9:38 am

James Jacobs speaks with Cathedral Choral Society's Music Director, Steven Fox, about the upcoming program celebrating Rachmaninoff at 150 with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
CantataFest, chamber music by women composers, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 3/12/2023 - 7:34 pm

Bach CantataFest on WETA VivaLaVoce continues, Front Row Washington celebrates chamber music by women composers, and more on our special programs this week!
Washington National Opera Presents the DC Premiere of Blue

Fri, 3/10/2023 - 11:07 am

Nicole Lacroix speaks with Francesca Zambello, Artistic Director of WNO, about the DC premiere of Blue, telling the story of a family and community's struggle when a police officer kills a teenager.
Celebrating Women Composers, La Traviata, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 3/5/2023 - 8:33 pm

On this week on WETA Classical, Classical Breakdown highlights six works by six living women composers, we hear a live broadcast of La Traviata, and more.
The Future is Female: Sarah Cahill’s Marathon International Women’s Day Celebration

Fri, 3/3/2023 - 12:57 pm

Nicole Lacroix speaks with pianist Sarah Cahill about her upcoming program of works by women composers at the National Gallery of Art, celebrating International Women’s Day.
Must-Hear Concerts Around DC This Spring

Wed, 3/1/2023 - 1:56 pm

The DC area is in store for a season of amazing concerts, from the biggest opera productions to the most intimate chamber settings. Hear from our hosts about which concerts they're most looking forward to.
Dalia Stasevska: A Dynamo on and off the Podium

Wed, 3/1/2023 - 1:17 pm

Nicole Lacroix speaks with Finnish-Ukrainian conductor Dalia Stasevska about conducting, the upcoming program with the NSO, and her relief efforts in Ukraine.
Welcome Guests: March’s NSO Showcase

Mon, 2/27/2023 - 1:59 pm

March’s NSO Showcase is dedicated to guest musicians from Austria, Britain, Finland, and Baltimore.
A Clarinet Legend, The Met's Listener's Choice, and more on WETA Classical

Fri, 2/24/2023 - 1:16 pm

We are joined by the living clarinet legend Charles Neidich on Front Row Washington, enjoy a listener's choice broadcast from The Metropolitan, and more on WETA Classical this week.
Song Cycle "Cotton" on the Inaugural Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Recital

Thu, 2/23/2023 - 11:32 am

Evan Keely speaks with the outstanding artists of many disciplines who unite to explore African American stories told in the song cycle Cotton, presented on the inaugural Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Recital.
Rachmaninoff's Vespers with The Thirteen

Wed, 2/22/2023 - 2:15 pm

Artistic Director of The Thirteen, Matthew Robertson, shares a special guest blog speaking about Rachmaninoff's Vespers in light of The Thirteen's upcoming performances of the vocal masterpiece.