Friends of Classical Music

Express your appreciation of Classical WETA by joining Friends of Classical Music with a leadership gift of $1,000 or more.

You'll help support Washington's classical music radio station while you enjoy special benefits tailored to your musical interests, such as invitations to performances and private recitals, behind-the-scenes tours of the radio station, and opportunities to meet the on-air hosts.

Exclusive benefits

As a member of Friends of Classical Music, you enjoy special music-related benefits such as:

• Complimentary tickets to concerts and performances at the Kennedy Center, Strathmore, George Mason University, and other venues around town
• Behind-the-scenes tours of Classical WETA
• Opportunities to get to know the on-air hosts at dinner events and concerts
• Invitations to members-only recitals at private residences
• High-profile gift recognition
• Plus, all the benefits of membership in the Leadership Circle, including access to the video lending library, tours of the set of Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal and other programs, and invitations to private receptions with public broadcasting notables.

For instance, Friends have received invitations to recitals by pianist Murray Perahia, baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky, and violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter. Friends also can sign up for passes to The Metropolitan Opera’s live simulcast series in local movie theaters, direct from the Met’s stage.