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Pianist Beatrice Rana speaks to us ahead of her upcoming album of Piano Concertos by Clara and Robert Schumann, and her performance of Robert Schumann's Piano Concerto with the NSO.

On this week's Choral Showcase, Bill Bukowski explores "New Voices, New Recordings" of Requiem music with settings of Lux Aeterna. Hear more from Bill about what to expect on this poignant program.

Music lovers world-wide are celebrating Rachmaninoff's 150th birthday this year. The National Philharmonic brings the celebrations to the DMV with their program "Rachmaninoff's 150th Birthday." Hear from Maestro Piotr Gajewski about this exciting program!

Trombone Champ: You too can play Beethoven - on the trombone

Wed, 9/21/2022 - 2:56 pm

Trombones. Beethoven. Hot dogs. Baboons. Collectible cards. Lore. Trombone Champ has it all.
Music for the Queen on Monday, September 19

Sun, 9/18/2022 - 8:05 pm

WETA Classical honors Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her funeral with music from her coronation in 1953, celebrating her 70 years of reign and service to her country.
Music for the Queen, a Debussy deep-dive and more, on WETA Classical this week!

Sun, 9/18/2022 - 6:26 pm

From music for the Queen throughout the day on Monday to a new episode of Classical Breakdown exploring the life and music of Debussy, WETA Classical has an exciting week of great music ahead!
Washington Bach Consort Ponders the Power of Music Past and Present

Wed, 9/14/2022 - 2:55 pm

New music performed on period instruments - The queries surrounding the value of old and new music in 'A New Song' are appropriately represented by the Washington Bach Consort.
A MASS for Our Time

Mon, 9/12/2022 - 9:13 am

51 years later, the NSO and the Kennedy Center celebrate Leonard Bernstein's MASS and its much-needed message of hope, multiculturalism, and inclusivity once again.
A contemporary piano duo to Prokofiev's cantata - this week on WETA Classical

Sun, 9/11/2022 - 7:11 pm

Program highlights this week include Front Row Washington featuring a piano duo of Steinway Artists, Bizet's Pearl Fishers, and Prokofiev's epic cantata, Ivan the Terrible.
A classical fall vibes playlist

Tue, 9/6/2022 - 4:52 pm

The perfect classical playlist for cozy fall vibes.
Parker Quartet, Rachmaninoff, and more - on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 9/4/2022 - 7:52 pm

This week's program highlights include the Parker Quartet on our social media and the return of our podcast, Classical Breakdown for its fourth season!
Cinderella Moments at the NSO Season Opening Gala Concert

Thu, 9/1/2022 - 5:53 pm

Nicole Lacroix anticipates her Cinderella moment and musical delights at the NSO Season Opening Gala Concert
Choral Showcase presents classical scoundrels on a Rogues' Gallery

Mon, 8/29/2022 - 4:53 pm

Bill Bukowski presents the best (or worst) of classical criminals on a Rogues' Gallery Choral Showcase this September.
Fall for Opera Matinee’s Autumn Line-up

Sat, 8/27/2022 - 4:54 pm

From Bizet to Bellini, Linda Carducci introduces a great line-up of operas in September on Opera Matinee.
PostClassical Ensemble pays homage to Spanish poet on Front Row Washington

Thu, 8/18/2022 - 5:54 pm

John Banther looks forward to PostClassical Ensemble performing Revueltas on Front Row Washington on September 19.