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James Jacobs looks back on the legacy of Rostropovich during his tenure with the National Symphony Orchestra.

Linda Carducci speaks with opera scholar, Saul Lilienstein, about Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball), based on a historic event – the assassination of King Gustav of Sweden.

Nicole Lacroix shares what she's looking forward to attending at the Kennedy Center this November.

NSO at Wolf Trap: Beethoven’s Ninth and more

Mon, 7/8/2024 - 12:39 pm

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.
Summer of Concerts: Week of July 8

Mon, 7/8/2024 - 9:25 am

Enjoy Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 under the stars at Wolf Trap with the National Symphony Orchestra, Wintergreen Festival presents a nod to French summer nights, and more.
A Humble Proposal for Orchestral Celebrations of Fourth of July

Mon, 7/1/2024 - 4:01 pm

James Jacobs explains the history of 1812 Overture and the Fourth of July, and reflects on other orchestral works that are fitting for celebrating our Independence Day.
July NSO Showcase

Thu, 6/27/2024 - 3:21 pm

Nicole Lacroix guides us through the July NSO Showcase program, consisting of Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and Stravinsky.
Summer of Concerts: Week of July 1

Wed, 6/26/2024 - 10:11 am

The week of July 1 is full of music celebrating Independence Day. Garth Newel Music Center and Wintergreen Music Festival also begins this weekend!
Summer of Concerts: Week of June 24

Thu, 6/20/2024 - 10:29 am

In the week of June 24, you have two opportunities to catch Mozart's comedic masterpiece Così fan tutte at Wolf Trap. For a getaway in the mountains, check out Heifetz Institute's Celebrity Series concert.
The Summer Music Festival

Sun, 6/16/2024 - 3:03 pm

James Jacobs shares the history and inspiration of Tanglewood, the ultimate summer haven for classical music, where one can breathe clean air and spend all day enjoying classical music.
A Summer of Concerts

Fri, 6/14/2024 - 3:31 pm

Classical music embraces the summer in and around the DMV with music under the stars, along the Blue Ridge, and on the shore. John Banther gives a short glimpse of live concerts coming up this summer!
Summer of Concerts: Week of June 17

Wed, 6/12/2024 - 10:06 am

The season of summer concerts is upon us! Here are opportunities for a classical escape the week of June 17.
PBS Great Performances at the Met: Carmen

Tue, 6/11/2024 - 1:33 pm

Ahead of the airing of PBS Great Performances at the Met: Carmen on WETA PBS and WETA Metro, Linda Carducci shares a synopsis of this Bizet favorite and guide to the production.
Wolf Trap Opera Broadcasts Return to Opera Matinee in June

Wed, 6/5/2024 - 10:54 am

Wolf Trap Opera broadcasts return to Opera Matinee with Handel's Semele and Gounod's Faust. Linda Carducci guides you through the two productions.
Gianandrea Noseda on Verdi’s Otello

Mon, 6/3/2024 - 2:39 pm

Gianandrea Noseda and the National Symphony Orchestra embark on their series of Opera in Concert, starting with Verdi's Otello. Nicole Lacroix speaks with Maestro Noseda about his bringing the opera to the concert stage.