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Ahead of the broadcast of Verdi's Il trovatore on Opera Matinee, Linda Carducci chats with opera scholar Saul Lilientstein about this classic favorite from the repertoire.

Nicole Lacroix speaks with composer Mason Bates about the upcoming WNO production of Grammy-winning opera, The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.

Nicole Lacroix shares what she's looking forward to at the Kennedy Center in April.

Christmas in Washington Playlist

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 10:24 am

Washington DC is proud to be called home for many world-class ensembles. Enjoy a playlist of exquisite music for the holidays performed by our local artists.
Home for the Holidays: Your Guide to the Holidays on WETA Classical

Tue, 12/10/2024 - 1:09 pm

From our holiday schedule to fascinating facts about holiday music on our Classical Breakdown podcast and Classical Score blog, this is your guide to a very classical holiday!
Live! With the New Orchestra of Washington (NOW)

Thu, 12/5/2024 - 1:20 pm

Nicole Lacroix shares her experience of hearing New Orchestra of Washington's program “Eroica Rising: Celebrating Women’s Heroic Journey."
Handel's Messiah on NSO Showcase

Thu, 12/5/2024 - 10:52 am

Nicole Lacroix offers her reflections on this year's Handel's Messiah on NSO Showcase.
December at the Kennedy Center

Tue, 12/3/2024 - 9:32 am

Nicole Lacroix shares concerts not to be missed at the Kennedy Center this December.
Live! With Post-Classical Ensemble

Tue, 12/3/2024 - 9:23 am

Nicole Lacroix shares her experience of PostClassical Ensemble's recent program, Legends of Brazil: A Musical Celebration for 200 Years of Friendship.
A French Christmas Gem: Charpentier's Messe de Minuit pour Noel

Mon, 12/2/2024 - 2:33 pm

Evan Keely explores a French Baroque Christmas gem - Charpentier's Messe de Minuit pour Noel which can be heard on the Folger Consort's upcoming "A Mass for Christmas Eve" program.
An Insight Into Verdi's Rigoletto with Timothy Nelson of IN Series

Mon, 12/2/2024 - 11:38 am

IN Series Artistic Director, Timothy Nelson, gives an in-depth insight and analysis of Verdi's Rigoletto ahead the groundbreaking production by IN Series kicking off on December 7.
A Look Back at the History of Met Opera Broadcasts and a Look Ahead Into the New Broadcast Season

Mon, 12/2/2024 - 8:58 am

Linda Carducci shares the 90+ year history of the Met Opera Radio Broadcasts, its significance, and what she's looking forward to in the new broadcast season kicking off on December 7.
Classical Countdown Bingo

Mon, 11/25/2024 - 3:15 pm

Matthew Dayton shares his family's Thanksgiving tradition - Classical Countdown Bingo! Be sure to download the Bingo card and play along with your loved ones!
A Conversation with Jeremy Denk about Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 10:58 am

Evan Keely has a conversation about Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with pianist and best-selling author Jeremy Denk ahead of his performance with the Fairfax Symphony.
Looking Back at Rostropovich with the NSO

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 9:18 am

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