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Classical Conversations

Intimate conversations with world-renowned musicians, here at the Classical WETA studios.

Classical WETA's on-air hosts interview prominent classical music performers, composers and artists in this series of intimate audio conversations recorded for ClassicalWETA.org.

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Classical Conversations

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Glenn Dicterow

Glenn Dicterow

In a new series of conversations, The Heart of Music, Marilyn Cooley explores the deepest meaning of music for musicians who have dedicated their lives to this art. In our first installment, she talks with New York Philharmonic Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow.

Antony Walker

Antony Walker

For over twenty years, Washington Concert Opera's signature has been, "It's all about the music." Known for professional, full-length concert performances of distinctive opera repertoire, WCO also has a knack for presenting young singers who go on to become major stars. Conductor and Artistic Director Antony Walker talks with Deb Lamberton about the current season, which features Charles Castronovo, John Relyea, and Amanda Majeski in Gounod's Faust on November 22nd, and Vivica Genaux and Kenneth Tarver in Rossini's La Cenerentola on May 9, 2010 at Lisner Auditorium.

Norman Scribner

Norman Scribner

The Choral Arts Society of Washington opens their 45th season by turning the Kennedy Center Concert Hall into a modern-day San Marco, with choirs positioned along all four sides of the house. Choral Arts founder and Artistic Director Norman Scribner talks with Deb Lamberton about DC as a choral town, and about this concert on Sunday, November 15th at 4PM, which features choral, brass, and organ music that will encircle the audience with sound.

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