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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.

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

Summer of Concerts: Week of August 19

Wed, 8/14/2024 - 1:24 pm

The summer of concerts wraps up this week with concerts around the clock from Staunton Music Festival and the grand finale from Garth Newel Music Center.
Summer of Concerts: Week of August 12

Wed, 8/7/2024 - 2:41 pm

In the week of August 12, The Appalachian Chamber Music Festival is in full swing! Staunton Music Festival's jam-packed schedule of concerts also kicks off.
Listener’s Guide to Musical Terms

Wed, 7/31/2024 - 12:30 pm

You may often hear classical music terms on-air from our hosts and wonder what they truly mean. Linda Carducci provides a guide to some of the most often used words in classical music!
A Guide to Puccini's Turandot and Ticket Giveaway

Tue, 7/30/2024 - 10:52 am

Ahead of the Met Opera's Live in HD Summer Encore presentation of Turandot, and WNO's Opera in the Outfield with their latest production of Turandot, Linda Carducci guides us through this operatic masterpiece and explains the various endings that exists today. Read through the end to learn how to win a pair of tickets to Met Opera Live in HD Summer Encore presentation on August 7.
If Composers Were Olympic Athletes

Sun, 7/28/2024 - 9:12 pm

Our hosts have some fun imagining which Olympic sports our favorite composers might have participated in based on their lives, music, and quirks!
Classical Music for Olympic Sports

Fri, 7/26/2024 - 3:02 pm

As you watch the incredible athletic feats during the Olympics, your mind may imagine the perfect classical music to accompany the action. Host David Martosko offers a playlist of classical music for the Olympics!
Summer of Concerts: week of July 29

Wed, 7/24/2024 - 2:31 pm

The week of July 29 boasts concerts by Emerging Fellows at Garth Newel Music Center, paired with a chef-curated buffet picnic!
Summer of Concerts: Week of July 22

Wed, 7/17/2024 - 4:20 pm

The week of July 22 presents the grande finale for the Heifetz Institute, the Parker Quartet at Garth Newel, and more.
Baroque Water Music

Sun, 7/14/2024 - 3:17 pm

Stay musically hydrated during the blistering heatwave with James Jacobs' exploration of Water Music by Handel and Telemann!
PBS Great Performances at the Met: La Forza del Destino

Thu, 7/11/2024 - 1:09 pm

Ahead of the airing of PBS Great Performances at the Met: La Forza del Destino on WETA Metro on July 21, Linda Carducci provides a synopsis and an insight into the production.
Beat the Heat with a Water Playlist!

Thu, 7/11/2024 - 12:34 pm

Need ways to cool down from the heat? Check out our Water Playlist, full of classical music evoking various forms of water to divert our thoughts away from the heatwave!
Summer of Concerts: Week of July 15

Wed, 7/10/2024 - 3:28 pm

Week of July 15 features La Boheme at Wolf Trap, Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 in the mountains at Wintergreen Music Festival, and more.