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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.

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.
Bernard Labadie conducts Fauré’s Requiem and Mozart’s “Paris” Symphony

Mon, 4/1/2024 - 9:35 am

Bernard Labadie conducts Fauré’s Requiem and Mozart’s “Paris” Symphony with the National Symphony Orchestra.
A Guide to PBS Great Performances at the Met: Florencia en el Amazonas

Mon, 4/1/2024 - 9:23 am

A viewer's guide to the upcoming broadcast of PBS Great Performances at the Met: Florencia en el Amazonas on WETA Metro.
A Tribute to Maurizio Pollini

Thu, 3/28/2024 - 9:12 am

A tribute to legendary pianist Maurizio Pollini, a pianist who took an intellectual approach to interpretation and was unrivaled in his extraordinary technique.
WoCo Fest 2024 “Evolve”: An Interview with Laura Colgate

Mon, 3/25/2024 - 12:07 pm

Nicole Lacroix speaks with Laura Colgate, co-founder of the Boulanger Initiative about WoCoFest, an annual multi-day Women Composers Festival featuring works by women and gender-marginalized composers performed by local and nationally-acclaimed performers.
Heroines Throughout Music History

Mon, 3/25/2024 - 8:21 am

Nicole Lacroix reflects on the extraordinary women throughout music history who persevered to have their music be recognized despite the difficulties placed on them by society.
Verdi's Requiem, Handel's Messiah, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 3/24/2024 - 11:01 pm

Choral Showcase presents Handel's Messiah on Easter, Opera Matinee presents Verdi's Requiem with the Metropolitan Opera, and more on special programs this week.
Bringing the Music Home: NSO In Your Neighborhood

Tue, 3/19/2024 - 7:22 pm

After last month’s 9-city European jaunt, the NSO is engaging in another kind of tour: their annual NSO In your Neighborhood through Monday, March 25th.