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John Banther shares 5 Asian American Pacific Islander composers you should know, spanning from 1800's Hawaii to leading composers of today!

Nicole Lacroix shares a few sentiments after attending two programs contemplating on peace by the National Symphony Orchestra and Choralis.

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

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.
Verdi's Masked Ball (Un Ballo in Maschera): A Conversation with Saul Lilienstein

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 9:56 am

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.
Rossini Recipes To Try This Thanksgiving

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 9:36 am

Rossini was a well-known foodie, with recipes of his own, and recipes by Parisian celebrity chefs creating recipes for him. Check out a three-course meal inspired by Rossini to try this Thanksgiving, plus a cocktail!
A Conversation About Macbeth With Soprano Ewa Płonka

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 9:43 am

Nicole Lacroix speaks with soprano Ewa Płonka about her role as Lady Macbeth in Washington National Opera's production of Macbeth.
Sounds of US Festival with Jennifer Koh

Mon, 11/11/2024 - 2:37 pm

Nicole Lacroix speaks with violinist and artistic director of Fortas Chamber Music Concerts, Jennifer Koh, about the Sounds of US Festival, an immersive new music festival.
NSO Showcase: November Nostalgia

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 9:17 am

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on the November NSO Showcase program, showcasing Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6.