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Ahead of our broadcast of Tristan und Isolde from the Bayreuth Festival on October 19, our Program Director Jim Allison guides us through the production from his first-hand experience of being in attendance at the particular performance.

Evan Keely chats with groundbreaking percussion soloist Britton-René Collins about her upcoming tour with Sphinx Virtuosi, including a DC stop at the Kennedy Center.

Each month, Nicole Lacroix shares what she's looking forward to hearing at the Kennedy Center. Between the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera, and the Fortas Chamber Music Series, there is a no shortage of world-class music in our own backyard.

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.
Joan Tower, Romeo and Juliet, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 3/17/2024 - 10:39 pm

Classical Breakdown explores the Concerto for Orchestra by American composer Joan Tower, Opera Matinee presents Gounod's Romeo and Juliet, and more on special programs this week.
Music of Duke Ellington and Requiem for the Enslaved

Wed, 3/13/2024 - 10:11 am

The National Symphony Orchestra presents a family concert with music of Duke Ellington. Fortas Chamber Music Concerts presents Carols Simon's Requiem for the Enslaved.
Turandot, Songs from Ireland, and more on WETA Classical this week

Mon, 3/11/2024 - 10:31 am

Opera Matinee presents a spectacular production of Puccini's Turandot, Choral Showcase celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Songs from Ireland, and more on special programs this week.
Women's History Month

Sat, 3/9/2024 - 1:22 pm

We are celebrating the incredible contributions of women in music this Women's History Month. Learn more about on-air features, blogs, and podcast episodes.
Women in Music

Fri, 3/8/2024 - 10:59 am

A reflection of the incredible stories of women in music, from the past and present, as told on our podcast Classical Breakdown.
Women of the Baroque

Thu, 3/7/2024 - 9:56 am

John Banther speaks with soprano Paulina Francisco about music written by women in the 17th century ahead of the program she curated with Washington Bach Consort titled Women of the Baroque.
Washington National Opera Presents a Fresh Spin on Offenbach's La Périchole

Wed, 3/6/2024 - 1:55 pm

The Washington National Opera gives you a spectacular chance to enjoy Mardi Gras like never before in Songbird, their recreation of Offenbach’s operetta, La Périchole starring Isabel Leonard and Ramin Karimloo.
A Conversation with Pianist Inna Faliks

Wed, 3/6/2024 - 1:24 pm

John Banther speaks with pianist Inna Faliks ahead of her upcoming program at the National Gallery of Art commemorating International Women's Day.
Las Místicas de México - Celebrating Four Centuries of Mexican Women Artists

Tue, 3/5/2024 - 2:28 pm

Evan Keely speaks with scholar and musician Tina Chancey, Music Director of IN Series' upcoming Las Místicas de México, exploring mystical creative expressions of four centuries of Mexican women artists.