Classical Score

Did you know that the first complete opera by a Black American has been hidden in a manuscript for over 130 years? John Banther speaks with Opera Lafayette about the premiere of Dédé's Morgiane.

Ahead of the broadcast on Opera Matinee on February 1, Linda Carducci and opera scholar Saul Lilienstein explore Verdi's La Traviata.

Ahead of his recital presented by Anna H. Wang Concert Series, Evan Keely chats with Paul Huang about his long-time collaboration with pianist Helen Huang, the upcoming program, and more.

His Adagio for Strings is instantly recognizable, but that is just the tip of the iceberg in the life and music of American composer, Samuel Barber. James Jacobs guides us through his life and some of his most important works.

Ahead of the National Symphony Orchestra's upcoming Opera in Concert with Gianandrea Noseda, Nicole Lacroix offers a guide to Samuel Barber's Pulitzer-winning Vanessa.

Linda Carducci speaks with opera scholar Saul Lilienstein about Verdi's Aida, showing an in-depth guide to the beloved opera ahead of the Met Opera broadcast on January 25.

Ahead of the Washington National Opera's American Opera Initiative presenting 3 new operas by 3 composer/librettist teams, Nicole Lacroix speaks with Kyle Brenn and Lex Brown about their work Tati.

James Jacobs explores parallels between two musical geniuses - Mozart and Bob Dylan, in real life and in the films Amadeus and A Complete Unknown.

John Banther speaks with Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate about the program he curated for the PostClassical Ensemble of his music and works by Barber and Prokofiev.

Nicole Lacroix shares her reflections on the January NSO Showcase program.

Ahead of the broadcast of Verdi's Rigoletto with the Met Opera, Linda Carducci speaks with opera scholar Saul Lilienstein for his insight on Verdi’s mid-to-late career masterpiece.

Matthew Robertson, Artistic Director of The Thirteen, writes a guest blog sharing his process and experience of recording The Thirteen's latest release, Monteverdi: The 'Lost' Vespers. Choral Showcase will be featuring this recording on January 5.