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Verdi's Il Trovatore: A Conversation with Saul Lilienstein

Mon, 4/28/2025 - 2:24 pm

Ahead of the broadcast of Verdi's Il trovatore on Opera Matinee, Linda Carducci chats with opera scholar Saul Lilientstein about this classic favorite from the repertoire.
Washington National Opera presents The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs: A Conversation with Composer Mason Bates

Thu, 4/24/2025 - 10:05 am

Nicole Lacroix speaks with composer Mason Bates about the upcoming WNO production of Grammy-winning opera, The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.
Earth Day: Recorders and Remembrance

Sun, 4/20/2025 - 4:46 pm

In honor of Earth Day, James Jacobs explores our fascination to communicate with and imitate nature. Since over 60,000 years ago, we let bird songs spark our creativity, including our favorite classical composers.
Loving v. Virginia: The Opera

Thu, 4/10/2025 - 1:19 pm

Ahead of the premiere of Loving v. Virginia commissioned by Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony, Evan Keely speaks with composer Damien Geter, librettist Jessica Murphy Moo, and director and opera superstar, Denyce Graves.
April at the Kennedy Center

Mon, 4/7/2025 - 11:46 am

Nicole Lacroix shares programs she's looking forward to hearing this month at the Kennedy Center.

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