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Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on the upcoming program at Wolf Trap, presenting the National Symphony Orchestra performing Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's Violin Concerto.

Need ways to cool down from the heat? Check out our Water Playlist, full of classical music evoking various forms of water to divert our thoughts away from the heatwave!

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.

300 Years of Handel’s Julius Caesar

Mon, 2/19/2024 - 9:42 pm

This February 20th marks the 300th anniversary of the world premiere of Handel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto, which took place on February 20, 1724 in London at the King's Theatre in Haymarket.
The Life of Dvorak, Mozart and Beethoven in Concert with the Met, and more on WETA Classical this weel

Sun, 2/18/2024 - 9:34 pm

Classical Breakdown explores the life and music of one of the most beloved composers, Antonin Dvorak, Opera Matinee presents a concert of Mozart and Beethoven, and more on special programs this week.
NSO On Tour

Thu, 2/15/2024 - 3:30 pm

Follow the NSO and Maestro Noseda on their 9-city European tour! Check here for updates from musicians and staff, blog stories, and more.
Love Messages 2024 ❤️

Tue, 2/13/2024 - 2:46 pm

Your love messages from the I Love WETA Classical celebration can be seen and shared here!
The Devil Pulls the Strings Which Make Us Dance

Tue, 2/13/2024 - 10:38 am

The Kennedy Center's Fortas Chamber Music Concerts presents the Gateways Chamber Players, an all-star lineup of leading musicians coming together to perform two iconic works: Igor Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale Suite and Wynton Marsalis’ A Fiddler’s Tale.
NSO Beethoven Boxset Giveaway

Mon, 2/12/2024 - 10:44 pm

We are giving away four boxsets of the National Symphony Orchestra's soon-to-be released boxset of Beethoven: The Complete Symphonies! Learn how to enter here.
The NSO European Tour, Part 2: The Music

Mon, 2/12/2024 - 12:39 pm

In Part 2 of Nicole Lacroix's preview of the upcoming NSO European Tour, she explores the repertoire and soloists which make up the perfect formula for an exciting tour program.
Monumental: The Beethoven Cycle with the NSO and Gianandrea Noseda

Mon, 2/12/2024 - 12:22 pm

Program Director Jim Allison shares a few thoughts on the National Symphony Orchestra's newly completed Beethoven cycle ahead of our NSO-Beethoven marathon on February 15.
NSO on Tour, Lunar New Year, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 2/11/2024 - 10:06 pm

We are celebrating the National Symphony Orchestra's European tour kicking off this week, Front Row Washington celebrates the Lunar New Year, and more on special programs.
Rhapsody in Blue: Celebrating the 100th Birthday of an Inconvenient Masterpiece

Sun, 2/11/2024 - 4:17 pm

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Rhapsody in Blue, James Jacobs delves into the fascinating history behind the beloved American masterpiece.
A Musician's Perspective of an International Tour with NSO Bassist Paul DeNola

Thu, 2/8/2024 - 3:10 pm

Bassist Paul DeNola reflects on his past tours with the National Symphony Orchestra, and what he looks forward to on the upcoming European tour!
The NSO European Tour, Part I: The Concert Halls

Mon, 2/5/2024 - 10:23 am

From February 16–28, Gianandrea Noseda will lead a nine-city European tour, his first international tour with the NSO. Nicole Lacroix gives us a preview of the tour!