Classical Score

James Jacobs looks back on the legacy of Rostropovich during his tenure with the National Symphony Orchestra. 

Linda Carducci speaks with opera scholar, Saul Lilienstein, about Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball), based on a historic event – the assassination of King Gustav of Sweden.

Rossini was a well-known foodie, with recipes of his own, and recipes by Parisian celebrity chefs creating recipes for him. Check out a three-course meal inspired by Rossini to try this Thanksgiving, plus a cocktail!

Nicole Lacroix speaks with soprano Ewa Płonka about her role as Lady Macbeth in Washington National Opera's production of Macbeth.

Nicole Lacroix speaks with violinist and artistic director of Fortas Chamber Music Concerts, Jennifer Koh, about the Sounds of US Festival, an immersive new music festival.

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on the November NSO Showcase program, showcasing Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6.

Nicole Lacroix shares what she's looking forward to attending at the Kennedy Center this November.

Ahead of Washington National Opera's season opening production, Nicole Lacroix guides you through Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio, a product his whole-hearted devotion.

The opera repertoire is full of spooky themes, and appearances by the devil, ghosts, witches, and more! Linda Carducci shares her recommendations for spooky operas to enjoy this Halloween.

Evan Keely chats with groundbreaking percussion soloist Britton-René Collins about her upcoming tour with Sphinx Virtuosi, including a DC stop at the Kennedy Center.

Ahead of our broadcast of Tristan und Isolde from the Bayreuth Festival on October 19, our Program Director Jim Allison guides us through the production from his first-hand experience of being in attendance at the particular performance.

Nicole Lacroix shares what she's looking forward to hearing at the Kennedy Center in October.