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We bring you the latest in classical music news, must-hear events around town, and lifestyle stories to accompany your love for classical music. Check back for the latest from your favorite on-air hosts and the WETA Classical team.

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  • John Banther

    Meet the Special Programs on WETA Classical

    The hosts of our special programs like Front Row Washington and Opera Matinee share why the programs are important to them and what they have to offer to classical lovers.

  • Bill Bukowski

    Welcome to WETA Classical

    Our Station Manager, Dan DeVany, shares an in-depth look into the history, program offerings, and impact of WETA Classical, Washington's only classical music radio station.

  • IN Series

    A Musical Insight into The Cradle Will Rock

    Artistic Director of IN Series, Timothy Nelson, speaks about the musical history of the play in music The Cradle Will Rock, which became a work of American history with its legendary first performance.

  • Stradivarius

    Strad Fest with the Richmond Symphony

    The Richmond Symphony offers the incredibly rare occasion of hearing nine Stradivarius violins in one weekend. James Jacobs shares a few words about this extraordinary occasion.

  • Bruckner Organ

    A Celebration of Bruckner on Choral Showcase

    Bill Bukowski guides us through the life and music of Anton Bruckner, and gives us a sneak peek of the Bruckner-themed Choral Showcase programs throughout September.

  • Bruckner

    Bruckner 200

    We are celebrating Anton Bruckner's 200th birthday this month! Learn more about his life, works, and legacy, and our on-air celebrations here.

  • CCS

    The Joy of Live Music

    Nicole Lacroix shares her thoughts on the importance of attending live concerts, from creating a sense of community, discovering something new, and more.

  • Bruckner

    The Bruckner Problem

    Evan Keely walks us through Bruckner's creative process and his constant revisions of his symphonies, keeping musicologists and music lovers in a dilemma two hundred years after his birth.

  • Sphinx

    Fall Concert Recommendations

    An exciting season of concerts awaits the DMV! Our hosts share which concerts they are looking forward to attending this fall.