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Linda Carducci speaks with violinist Sarah Chang about her upcoming performance with the National Philharmonic, exploring themes of joy and grief.

Bill Bukowski guides us through Bach's Christmas Oratorio, including your chance to hear it live with the Washington Bach Consort and on air on WETA Classical.

Kelli O'Hara as Laura Brown, Renée Fleming as Clarissa Vaughan, and Joyce DiDonato as Virginia Woolf in Kevin Puts's "The Hours."

The Metropolitan Opera returns for live matinee broadcasts on Opera Matinee this Saturday with The Hours by Kevin Puts. Hear from Renée Fleming and Joyce DiDonato about their roles.

Cate Blanchett plays world-renowned conductor in film "Tár"

Wed, 10/5/2022 - 2:12 pm

Cate Blanchett stars as a world-renowned conductor, unraveling in the midst of her recording of Mahler's Symphony No. 5.
A Listener Request Classical Breakdown and more, this week on WETA Classical

Sun, 10/2/2022 - 7:54 pm

A first ever "By Listener Request" episode on Classical Breakdown, the American String Quartet, and more on WETA Classical this week!
Superstar Lizzo plays James Madison's crystal flute at the Library of Congress

Thu, 9/29/2022 - 1:26 pm

Lizzo, a classically trained flautist, now superstar singer, rapper, and songwriter, plays James Madison's crystal flute at the Library of Congress and at her concert at Capital One Arena.
Waltzing Noseda, and Other Highlights of the NSO Season Opening Gala Concert

Mon, 9/26/2022 - 1:28 pm

Nicole Lacroix brings you all the exciting moments from this year's National Symphony Orchestra Season Opening Gala Concert.
World-class performances from Washington fill WETA Classical this week

Sun, 9/25/2022 - 7:25 pm

From the return of Center Stage from Wolf Trap to the exclusive airing of the NSO Season Opening Gala concert, WETA Classical celebrates world-class performances from our very own backyard this week.
Trombone Champ: You too can play Beethoven - on the trombone

Wed, 9/21/2022 - 2:56 pm

Trombones. Beethoven. Hot dogs. Baboons. Collectible cards. Lore. Trombone Champ has it all.
Music for the Queen on Monday, September 19

Sun, 9/18/2022 - 8:05 pm

WETA Classical honors Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her funeral with music from her coronation in 1953, celebrating her 70 years of reign and service to her country.
Music for the Queen, a Debussy deep-dive and more, on WETA Classical this week!

Sun, 9/18/2022 - 6:26 pm

From music for the Queen throughout the day on Monday to a new episode of Classical Breakdown exploring the life and music of Debussy, WETA Classical has an exciting week of great music ahead!
Washington Bach Consort Ponders the Power of Music Past and Present

Wed, 9/14/2022 - 2:55 pm

New music performed on period instruments - The queries surrounding the value of old and new music in 'A New Song' are appropriately represented by the Washington Bach Consort.
A MASS for Our Time

Mon, 9/12/2022 - 9:13 am

51 years later, the NSO and the Kennedy Center celebrate Leonard Bernstein's MASS and its much-needed message of hope, multiculturalism, and inclusivity once again.
A contemporary piano duo to Prokofiev's cantata - this week on WETA Classical

Sun, 9/11/2022 - 7:11 pm

Program highlights this week include Front Row Washington featuring a piano duo of Steinway Artists, Bizet's Pearl Fishers, and Prokofiev's epic cantata, Ivan the Terrible.
A classical fall vibes playlist

Tue, 9/6/2022 - 4:52 pm

The perfect classical playlist for cozy fall vibes.