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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.

A Summer of Concerts

Fri, 6/14/2024 - 3:31 pm

Classical music embraces the summer in and around the DMV with music under the stars, along the Blue Ridge, and on the shore. John Banther gives a short glimpse of live concerts coming up this summer!
Summer of Concerts: Week of June 17

Wed, 6/12/2024 - 10:06 am

The season of summer concerts is upon us! Here are opportunities for a classical escape the week of June 17.
PBS Great Performances at the Met: Carmen

Tue, 6/11/2024 - 1:33 pm

Ahead of the airing of PBS Great Performances at the Met: Carmen on WETA PBS and WETA Metro, Linda Carducci shares a synopsis of this Bizet favorite and guide to the production.
Wolf Trap Opera Broadcasts Return to Opera Matinee in June

Wed, 6/5/2024 - 10:54 am

Wolf Trap Opera broadcasts return to Opera Matinee with Handel's Semele and Gounod's Faust. Linda Carducci guides you through the two productions.
Gianandrea Noseda on Verdi’s Otello

Mon, 6/3/2024 - 2:39 pm

Gianandrea Noseda and the National Symphony Orchestra embark on their series of Opera in Concert, starting with Verdi's Otello. Nicole Lacroix speaks with Maestro Noseda about his bringing the opera to the concert stage.
Noseda's First Ring Cycle

Mon, 6/3/2024 - 11:25 am

Program Director Jim Allison reflects on Gianandrea Noseda's first Ring cycle, his approach to the score, and the special nature of a Ring cycle from Zurich.
June NSO Showcase: The Orchestra Sings!

Mon, 6/3/2024 - 9:07 am

Nicole Lacroix reflects on the June NSO Showcase program which highlights the operatic nature of the symphony orchestra.
A Guide to Verdi's Masterful Otello

Thu, 5/30/2024 - 11:06 am

Ahead of the much-anticipated performance of Verdi's Otello with the National Symphony Orchestra and Gianandrea Noseda, Linda Carducci provides historical context and synopsis of the operatic masterpiece.
The Song of the Night: Noseda conducts Mahler’s Seventh Symphony

Mon, 5/27/2024 - 8:53 am

Maestro Gianandrea Noseda shares his thoughts on Mahler's Symphony No. 7 ahead of the NSO's performances of this monumental work this week.
Chopin, Elgar, Ozawa, and more on WETA Classical this week

Mon, 5/27/2024 - 8:19 am

Front Row Washington presents a live-recorded round from the KF Choping Competition, Classcial Breakdown explore Elgar's Enigma Variations, Choral Showcase highlights beloved conductor Seiji Ozawa and more.
The 150th Anniversary of the Verdi Requiem

Mon, 5/20/2024 - 11:07 am

Verdi's Requiem premiered 150 years ago, on May 22, 1874. Ahead of our broadcast of the masterpiece on WETA VivaLaVoce on May 22, James Jacobs reflects on the history and meaning of this powerful work.
5 Asian American Pacific Islander Composers You Should Know!

Fri, 5/17/2024 - 4:53 pm

In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, John Banther shares 5 AAPI composers you should know!