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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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Charles Krauthammer

Charles Krauthammer

Pro Musica Hebraica is devoted to presenting Jewish classical music — much of it lost, forgotten, or rarely performed — in a concert-hall setting. Pulitzer prize-winning columnist Charles Krauthammer is Chairman of Pro Musica Hebraica. He spoke to Classical WETA's Deb Lamberton about why he and his wife Robyn created the series with Artistic Director James Conlon, and about the upcoming concerts on November 18th and March 19th at the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater.

Julian Wachner

Julian Wachner

A select baroque orchestra from across the continent joins The Washington Chorus and soloists Sunday, November 18th at 5 PM for J.S. Bach's Mass in B Minor. Music Director Julian Wachner, a baroque specialist, talks with Classical WETA's Deb Lamberton about his approach to this work, and what he's chosen for the rest of the season.

Antony Walker

Antony Walker

"It's all about the music!" is how Washington Concert Opera describes their mission. WCO Artistic Director/Conductor Antony Walker talks with Classical WETA's Deb Lamberton about WCO's current season at Lisner Auditorium, featuring Elizabeth Futral, Stephanie Blythe, and Met Opera newcomer Leah Partridge.

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