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Ahead of the broadcast of Jacqueline du Pré: Genius and Tragedy on WETA PBS and Metro on March 28, our resident cellist James Jacobs shares his insight on one of the greatest cellists of all time.

Dana Marsh, Artistic Director of Washington Bach Consort, guides us through Johann Sebastian Bach's enduring masterpiece, St. John Passion, ahead of the WBC performance on Choral Showcase.

Nicole Lacroix shares what she's looking forward to at the Kennedy Center in March.

Summer of Concerts: Week of July 22

Wed, 7/17/2024 - 4:20 pm

The week of July 22 presents the grande finale for the Heifetz Institute, the Parker Quartet at Garth Newel, and more.
Baroque Water Music

Sun, 7/14/2024 - 3:17 pm

Stay musically hydrated during the blistering heatwave with James Jacobs' exploration of Water Music by Handel and Telemann!
PBS Great Performances at the Met: La Forza del Destino

Thu, 7/11/2024 - 1:09 pm

Ahead of the airing of PBS Great Performances at the Met: La Forza del Destino on WETA Metro on July 21, Linda Carducci provides a synopsis and an insight into the production.
Beat the Heat with a Water Playlist!

Thu, 7/11/2024 - 12:34 pm

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!
Summer of Concerts: Week of July 15

Wed, 7/10/2024 - 3:28 pm

Week of July 15 features La Boheme at Wolf Trap, Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 in the mountains at Wintergreen Music Festival, and more.
NSO at Wolf Trap: Beethoven’s Ninth and more

Mon, 7/8/2024 - 12:39 pm

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.
Summer of Concerts: Week of July 8

Mon, 7/8/2024 - 9:25 am

Enjoy Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 under the stars at Wolf Trap with the National Symphony Orchestra, Wintergreen Festival presents a nod to French summer nights, and more.
A Humble Proposal for Orchestral Celebrations of Fourth of July

Mon, 7/1/2024 - 4:01 pm

James Jacobs explains the history of 1812 Overture and the Fourth of July, and reflects on other orchestral works that are fitting for celebrating our Independence Day.
July NSO Showcase

Thu, 6/27/2024 - 3:21 pm

Nicole Lacroix guides us through the July NSO Showcase program, consisting of Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and Stravinsky.
Summer of Concerts: Week of July 1

Wed, 6/26/2024 - 10:11 am

The week of July 1 is full of music celebrating Independence Day. Garth Newel Music Center and Wintergreen Music Festival also begins this weekend!
Summer of Concerts: Week of June 24

Thu, 6/20/2024 - 10:29 am

In the week of June 24, you have two opportunities to catch Mozart's comedic masterpiece Così fan tutte at Wolf Trap. For a getaway in the mountains, check out Heifetz Institute's Celebrity Series concert.
The Summer Music Festival

Sun, 6/16/2024 - 3:03 pm

James Jacobs shares the history and inspiration of Tanglewood, the ultimate summer haven for classical music, where one can breathe clean air and spend all day enjoying classical music.