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We bring you the latest in classical music news, must-hear events around town, and lifestyle stories to accompany your love for classical music. Check back for the latest from your favorite on-air hosts and the WETA Classical team.

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Join us this week for a special broadcast preview of The Vivaldi Project's Discovering the Classical String Trio Volume 4! Learn more about the revival of the Classical string trio, period instruments, and more.

Nicole Lacroix shows a sneak peek of the exciting new season for the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera, and the Fortas Chamber Music Concerts.

Welcome to our regular series on upcoming classical concerts presented by the Kennedy Center! Nicole Lacroix shares sneak peeks into each week's offerings from the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera, and Fortas Chamber Music Concerts.

Gen Z Takes Over the Concert Hall Stage: Tarmo Peltokoski Makes His NSO Debut

Wed, 11/8/2023 - 7:27 pm

Nicole Lacroix speaks with 23-year old Finnish conductor, Tarmo Peltokoski, about his program of Wagner, Bartók, and Sibelius with the National Symphony Orchestra and star pianist Yuja Wang.
ShakespeareFest: Berlioz' Romeo and Juliet

Wed, 11/8/2023 - 10:09 am

Tonight's ShakespeareFest with James Jacobs delves into Berlioz' choral symphony, Romeo and Juliet. Learn more about Berlioz' own journey with this work, considered to be one of his most original masterpieces.
ShakespeareFest: A Teenager Depicts a Dream

Tue, 11/7/2023 - 9:32 am

Tonight's ShakespeareFest feature with James Jacobs is all about Felix Medenlssohn's imagining of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Hear more from James about how Mendelssohn helped define the fantastical characters through music.
A Daredevil and a Prodigy: Tarmo Peltokoski conducts Yuja Wang in Bartok’s Piano Concerto No. 2

Mon, 11/6/2023 - 10:47 am

The National Symphony Orchestra brings together the dynamic energy of conducting prodigy Tarmo Peltotoski and star pianist Yuja Wang in a program of Wagner, Bartók, and Sibelius.
ShakespeareFest: 400 Years of Shakespeare and Music

Mon, 11/6/2023 - 9:33 am

James Jacobs discusses the integral role of music in Shakespeare and the centuries of influence to follow ahead of his special on-air feature Monday night at 8PM.
Chamber Music from Wolf Trap, Rachmaninoff's Vespers, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 11/5/2023 - 8:45 pm

We kick off a month of celebrating chamber music from the Barns at Wolf Trap on Front Row Washington, Choral Showcase features Rachmaninoff's Vespers, and more on our special programs this week.
Mozart VS Salieri

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 1:55 pm

Was there a shred of truth to the beloved play and film Amadeus? Bill Bukowski delves into Mozart and Salieri's relationship ahead of the exciting back-to-back presentation of requiems by the two masters on Choral Showcase.
A Program of León, Brahms, and Elgar with the NSO and The Kennedy Center Chamber Players Fall Concert

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 3:33 pm

Gustavo Gimeno leads the National Symphony Orchestra in a program of Brahms’ Fourth Symphony and Elgar’s Cello Concerto with soloist Camille Thomas. The Kennedy Center Chamber Players also present their Fall concert.
A Very Spooky Classical Playlist 👻

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 2:01 pm

Our hosts share their go-to masterpieces for a good fright this Halloween!
"A Slender Greek Maiden" between Three Giants? The Return of NSO Showcase

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 1:17 pm

NSO Showcase returns for the 2023-2024 season with an epic program of Beethoven, Daugherty, Wagner, and Prokofiev.
WNO Presents "Grounded": An Opera Adaptation of a One-Woman Play

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 10:39 am

Nicole Lacroix speaks with playwright and librettist George Brant and conductor Daniela Candillari about bringing to life the opera-adaption of a thought-provoking one-woman play.
The Return of NSO Showcase, Exploring Tailleferre, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 10/29/2023 - 8:25 pm

NSO Showcase returns with an exciting program of Prokofiev and a violin concerto inspired by Amelia Earhart, Classical Breakdown explores the life and music of Germaine Tailleferre and more on special programs this week.