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Our Station Manager, Dan DeVany, gives us the ultimate guide to classical music for the holidays, from perennial favorites, your soon-to-be favorites, to Sleigh Ride by both Leroy Anderson and Leopold Mozart.

Enjoy a Hanukkah playlist curated by James Jacobs!

Welcome to our regular series on upcoming classical concerts presented by the Kennedy Center! Nicole Lacroix shares sneak peeks into each week's offerings from the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera, and Fortas Chamber Music Concerts.

Music of Carlos Simon, Wagner's Tannhäuser and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 9/10/2023 - 10:13 pm

Front Row Washington highlights the music of the Kennedy Center's Composer in Residence, Carlos Simon, Opera Matinee presents Wagner's Tannhäuser, and more on special programs this week.
The Return of Season 5 of Classical Breakdown

Tue, 9/5/2023 - 7:43 am

John Banther welcomes you to Season 5 of Classical Breakdown with highlights from last season and a sneak peek into what's to come.
Classical Breakdown returns for Season 5 and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 9/3/2023 - 10:01 pm

Classical Breakdown and Front Row Washington returns this week. We also enjoy St. John Passion on Choral Showcase and a Monteverdi opera on Opera Matinee.
Thank an Arts Teacher: A Celebration of Gratitude for Arts Teachers

Fri, 9/1/2023 - 1:39 pm

In honor of National Arts in Education Week, the Kennedy Center is kicking off a month-long celebration of gratitude for arts teachers nationwide. Learn how to share your thanks!
Shall We Dance? Sharon Isbin Performs Karen LeFrak's Bailamos on NSO's Labor Day Concert

Thu, 8/31/2023 - 1:33 pm

Nicole Lacroix speaks with composer Karen LeFrak and guitarist Sharon Isbin about the world premiere of Bailamos on the National Symphony Orchestra's Labor Day Concert.
Vocal Rachmaninoff, Massenet's Manon and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 8/27/2023 - 10:12 pm

Choral Showcase celebrates Rachmaninoff 150, Opera Matinee presents Massenet's Manon, and more on special programs this week.
Renée Fleming's "Cities That Sing: Paris and Venice" IMAX Documentaries

Fri, 8/25/2023 - 9:31 am

Renée Fleming will host and perform in two upcoming IMAX documentaries that will explore the music and culture of two major European opera capitals: Paris and Venice.
Back to School: Band Edition

Wed, 8/23/2023 - 10:09 am

If you have a child enrolled or starting in a band program this school year, our resident tubist John Banther shares his expert tips for success, from picking the right instrument, to cultivating great musicianship.
Evensong, Bellini, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 8/20/2023 - 8:57 pm
Summer of Concerts: Week of August 21

Wed, 8/16/2023 - 3:54 pm

Enjoy a free woodwind quintet concert with members of the Washington National Opera and Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestras at The Reach, a Piano Weekend at Garth Newel, and more!
Choral Brahms

Mon, 8/14/2023 - 3:00 pm

Bill Bukowski speaks about Brahms' love for choral and sacred music, and helps us get our feet wet in exploring this decadent repertoire from Brahms.
Choral Brahms, Britten's Ghost Story, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 8/13/2023 - 8:17 pm

Choral Showcase celebrates the choral music of Brahms, Opera Matinee presents Britten's ghost story, The Turn of the Screw and more on WETA Classical special programs.