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We are celebrating Anton Bruckner's 200th birthday this month! Learn more about his life, works, and legacy, and our on-air celebrations here.

An exciting season of concerts awaits the DMV! Our hosts share which concerts they are looking forward to attending this fall.

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.

Manfred Honeck conducts Beethoven and Bruckner

Mon, 4/29/2024 - 3:10 pm

Manfred Honeck conducts the National Symphony Orchestra in Beethoven two Romances for Violin and Orchestra with concertmaster Nurit Bar-Josef and Bruckner's Symphony No. 9.
The Poulenc Trio, Nadia Boulanger, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 4/28/2024 - 10:05 pm

The Poulenc Trio takes us on a journey through time on Front Row Washington, Classical Breakdown explores the life of the influential composer and teacher, Nadia Boulanger, and more on special programs this week.
Ellington, Dohnányi and Brahms with the Dover Quartet and special guest, pianist Leif Ove Andsnes

Mon, 4/22/2024 - 3:49 pm

Fortas Chamber Music Concerts presents Ellington, Dohnányi and Brahms with the Dover Quartet and special guest, pianist Leif Ove Andsnes.
Buon Compleanno, Maestro! A Celebration of Maestro Noseda's 60th Birthday

Mon, 4/22/2024 - 12:55 pm

In celebration of Maestro Gianandrea Noseda's 60th birthday, Nicole Lacroix shares how the NSO's season reflects Maestro Noseda's legacy and looks forward to the future.
Music and Poetry: A Celebration of National Poetry Month

Mon, 4/22/2024 - 7:45 am

James Jacobs ponders on the inseparable relationship between music and poetry and offers a specially curated playlist. Be sure to tune in on the evening of April 24 to enjoy music inspired by poetry with live commentary from James!
A Conversation with the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition Winner, Emily Richter

Tue, 4/16/2024 - 10:54 am

Linda Carducci speaks with soprano Emily Richter about the heady experience of winning the Laffont Competition, her ties to the Washington, D.C. area, and the art of perfecting roles.
To Space and Back This Week at the National Symphony Orchestra

Mon, 4/15/2024 - 8:23 pm

The National Symphony Orchestra performs Strauss' infamous Also Sprach Zarathustra, along with Kaija Saariaho's Orion and Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 9 with pianist Lise de la Salle and conductor Simone Young.
The NSO, WNO, and Fortas Chamber Music Concerts Announce Their 24-25 Season

Tue, 4/9/2024 - 11:58 am

Nicole Lacroix shows a sneak peek of the exciting new season for the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera, and the Fortas Chamber Music Concerts.
Poetry in Music

Mon, 4/8/2024 - 4:09 pm

The National Symphony Orchestra presents Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony and Billy Child’s Saxophone Concerto with Chinese-American conductor Xian Zhang and saxophonist Steven Banks.
The Vivaldi Project

Thu, 4/4/2024 - 3:05 pm

Join us this week for a special broadcast preview of The Vivaldi Project's Discovering the Classical String Trio Volume 4! Learn more about the revival of the Classical string trio, period instruments, and more.
Bringing the String Trio Back to Life with the Vivaldi Project

Thu, 4/4/2024 - 1:09 pm

Cellist Stephanie Vial of the Vivaldi Project speaks with fellow cellist and host James Jacobs about the astonishing discoveries she has made in bringing the string trio repertoire back to life.
Three Works with Three Conductors: April NSO Showcase

Mon, 4/1/2024 - 3:59 pm

Three conductors are featured in April’s NSO Showcase with works by Glazunov, Schubert, and Shostakovich.