Classical Score

Ahead of Grammy Week on WETA Virtuoso where we will explore and listen to the nominees in the Classical categories, James Jacobs shares a sneak peek of each day's program.

Inspired by the recently-released movie "The Choral", Linda Carducci explores films centered around classical music worth (re)watching.

Matthew Dayton ponders the evolution of classical music and the influence of composers through the lens of the game The Hedgehog and the Fox, a single defining idea vs exploring and adapting to complexities.

Nicole Lacroix explores the January NSO Showcase program featuring Sibelius and Schumann.

Matthew Dayton speaks with Brandon Waddles, Music Director of the upcoming program by Anna H. Wang Concert Series, about his career and his approach to making music in the different styles and genres as represented on the program.

James Jacobs shares a sneak peek of our celebration of the bicentennial of Johann Strauss Jr, rightfully so on New Year's Eve! Explore the stories behind his most beloved music, rarely heard works, and more.

From our holiday schedule to exploring yuletide favorites on our blog and podcast, this is your guide to the holidays with WETA Classical!

Judy Meschel, Senior Producer of WETA Arts, writes a guest blog sharing the story of the annual holiday favorite Songs of the Season, celebrating and bringing together local communities.

Listen to James Jacobs speak with Matthew Robertson, Artistic Director of The Thirteen, about Handel's Messiah ahead of their upcoming performances in Bethesda and Washington DC.

David Martosko explores the new musicological finding that Beethoven thought adding the choral movement at the end of his 9th symphony was a mistake.

A roundup of holiday concerts to attend in the DMV this week.

A roundup of holiday concerts to attend in the DMV this week.