Classical Score

Check out the latest in classical music below!

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.

Stay up to date on the latest below, or browse by topic here!

Follow us on social media

Host Evan Keely shares his New Year's Resolution for 2024. Perhaps his listening and reading wish-list for the new year will inspire your own resolutions!

Choral Showcase in January might help you jumpstart some of your New Year's resolutions, whether they be visiting old friends, making new ones, or discovering new things, musically speaking of course!

The Netflix Bernstein biopic Maestro starring Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan portrays Bernstein's life centered around his relationship with Felicia Montealegre. James Jacobs answers biographical and musical questions that may arise upon viewing the film for the classical music afficionados.

Joshua Bell Returns to the National Symphony Orchestra

Wed, 9/13/2023 - 8:28 pm

Joshua Bell returns to Washington DC to perform Bruch's First Violin Concerto and leads the National Symphony Orchestra on Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4, "Italian".
Music of Carlos Simon, Wagner's Tannhäuser and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 9/10/2023 - 10:13 pm

Front Row Washington highlights the music of the Kennedy Center's Composer in Residence, Carlos Simon, Opera Matinee presents Wagner's Tannhäuser, and more on special programs this week.
The Return of Season 5 of Classical Breakdown

Tue, 9/5/2023 - 7:43 am

John Banther welcomes you to Season 5 of Classical Breakdown with highlights from last season and a sneak peek into what's to come.
Classical Breakdown returns for Season 5 and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 9/3/2023 - 10:01 pm

Classical Breakdown and Front Row Washington returns this week. We also enjoy St. John Passion on Choral Showcase and a Monteverdi opera on Opera Matinee.
Thank an Arts Teacher: A Celebration of Gratitude for Arts Teachers

Fri, 9/1/2023 - 1:39 pm

In honor of National Arts in Education Week, the Kennedy Center is kicking off a month-long celebration of gratitude for arts teachers nationwide. Learn how to share your thanks!
Shall We Dance? Sharon Isbin Performs Karen LeFrak's Bailamos on NSO's Labor Day Concert

Thu, 8/31/2023 - 1:33 pm

Nicole Lacroix speaks with composer Karen LeFrak and guitarist Sharon Isbin about the world premiere of Bailamos on the National Symphony Orchestra's Labor Day Concert.
Vocal Rachmaninoff, Massenet's Manon and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 8/27/2023 - 10:12 pm

Choral Showcase celebrates Rachmaninoff 150, Opera Matinee presents Massenet's Manon, and more on special programs this week.
Renée Fleming's "Cities That Sing: Paris and Venice" IMAX Documentaries

Fri, 8/25/2023 - 9:31 am

Renée Fleming will host and perform in two upcoming IMAX documentaries that will explore the music and culture of two major European opera capitals: Paris and Venice.
Back to School: Band Edition

Wed, 8/23/2023 - 10:09 am

If you have a child enrolled or starting in a band program this school year, our resident tubist John Banther shares his expert tips for success, from picking the right instrument, to cultivating great musicianship.
Evensong, Bellini, and more on WETA Classical this week

Sun, 8/20/2023 - 8:57 pm
Summer of Concerts: Week of August 21

Wed, 8/16/2023 - 3:54 pm

Enjoy a free woodwind quintet concert with members of the Washington National Opera and Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestras at The Reach, a Piano Weekend at Garth Newel, and more!
Choral Brahms

Mon, 8/14/2023 - 3:00 pm

Bill Bukowski speaks about Brahms' love for choral and sacred music, and helps us get our feet wet in exploring this decadent repertoire from Brahms.