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Program Director Jim Allison speaks about our celebrations of Rachmaninoff's 150th birthday in the month of April on WETA Classical and WETA VivaLaVoce.

Hear cellist Amit Peled speak about completing his cycle of the six suites for unaccompanied cello by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Evan Keely speaks with double bass virtuoso Joshua Thrush, a 16-year-old student from Vienna, VA, featured in this week's episode of From the Top celebrating musicians with disabilities.

Music from around the world this week on WETA Classical

Sun, 10/16/2022 - 8:07 pm

From the Dublin Guitar Quartet on Front Row Washington to Sarah Willis of the Berlin Philharmonic playing Mozart and mambo on Classical Breakdown, WETA Classical brings you music from around the world on our special programs.
Announcing National Chamber Ensemble's Outstanding Young Artist Competition

Fri, 10/14/2022 - 10:37 am

The National Chamber Ensemble announces its Outstanding Young Artist Competition, open to string players between the ages of 12 and 18 who reside in Virginia, DC, or Maryland.
Jeremy Denk speaks about Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2

Wed, 10/12/2022 - 9:34 am

Jeremy Denk, winner of the MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship, speaks personally about Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 as he prepares to perform with the Fairfax Symphony.
A DJ composer to pirates - a week of thrilling music on WETA Classical

Sun, 10/9/2022 - 7:09 pm

Special programs this week offer thrilling music, from works by young American composers to fresh takes on classic favorites.
Virginia Opera tackles Wagner's Ring cycle

Fri, 10/7/2022 - 9:17 am

Virginia Opera rises to the challenge, tackling Richard Wagner's Ring cycle.
Shostakovich on a Rainy Saturday Night with the Attacca Quartet and Chiarina Chamber Players

Thu, 10/6/2022 - 11:37 am

"Musical bliss" for Nicole Lacroix with the Attacca Quartet and the Chiarina Chamber Players.
Cate Blanchett plays world-renowned conductor in film "Tár"

Wed, 10/5/2022 - 2:12 pm

Cate Blanchett stars as a world-renowned conductor, unraveling in the midst of her recording of Mahler's Symphony No. 5.
A Listener Request Classical Breakdown and more, this week on WETA Classical

Sun, 10/2/2022 - 7:54 pm

A first ever "By Listener Request" episode on Classical Breakdown, the American String Quartet, and more on WETA Classical this week!
Superstar Lizzo plays James Madison's crystal flute at the Library of Congress

Thu, 9/29/2022 - 1:26 pm

Lizzo, a classically trained flautist, now superstar singer, rapper, and songwriter, plays James Madison's crystal flute at the Library of Congress and at her concert at Capital One Arena.
Waltzing Noseda, and Other Highlights of the NSO Season Opening Gala Concert

Mon, 9/26/2022 - 1:28 pm

Nicole Lacroix brings you all the exciting moments from this year's National Symphony Orchestra Season Opening Gala Concert.
World-class performances from Washington fill WETA Classical this week

Sun, 9/25/2022 - 7:25 pm

From the return of Center Stage from Wolf Trap to the exclusive airing of the NSO Season Opening Gala concert, WETA Classical celebrates world-class performances from our very own backyard this week.
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.