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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

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Vote for Classical Countdown 2025

WETA Classical's annual listeners' choice competition lets YOU determine the most popular classical pieces in the DC area. The power is in your hands to curate an exciting Classical Countdown that represents your favorite works. Here's to an exciting race this year, and be sure to tune in Thanksgiving week to hear the results!

Celebrating a Century of Concerts at the Library of Congress

Join us Thursdays at 8PM as James Jacobs presents a special program of historic recordings, celebrating 100 years of concerts at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress.

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Adolphus Hailstork, an American composer writing for our time

November 11, 2025

Hailstork has been writing music and teaching for over 5 decades, and his work has documented in music major American moments, from the bicentennial, 9/11, George Floyd, and even infrastructure. John Banther and Evan Keely explore his life, studies with Boulanger, his military experience, and look at 3 works ranging from orchestral to choral that demonstrate his style.

Introducing WETA Virtuoso

For listeners seeking a deeper classical experience, our new station WETA Virtuoso explores the full breadth of the classical repertoire. 

Recent Posts from Classical Score

WETA Classical is more than just a radio station—it’s a steady companion. A place where a single piece of music can change your mood, calm your mind, or brighten your day. Thanks to your support, we’re here, playing the music you love, and we couldn’t do it without you! 

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