Performances
Political piano: Levit speaks out through Rzewski and Beethoven
The celebration of America’s 250th birthday is getting an early start […]
Baltimore Symphony marks America’s 250th year with all-American program
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra continues a streak of distinctive programming in […]
Soprano Forsythe sparks National Symphony’s lean and protean “Messiah”
Reviewing Messiah can feel like a dreaded critical chore every December. […]
Bach Consort’s “Christmas Oratorio” rings in the season in joyous fashion
Dana Marsh conducted Bach’s Christmas Oratorio when he made his first […]
WNO’s “Little Prince” brings seasonal holiday magic for all ages
Francesca Zambello conceived of a family-oriented opera based on Antoine de […]
Articles
Top Ten Performances of 2025
1. Chamber music for strings and piano. Wu Han/Chamber Music Society […]
Patrick Quigley to open new Opera Lafayette era with a fresh look at “Dido and Aeneas”
At the end of Opera Lafayette’s 30th season last May, founder […]
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Calendar
January 15
National Symphony Orchestra
Gianandrea Noseda, conductor
Daniil Trifonov, pianist […]
News
Washington National Opera, Kennedy Center agree to “amicable” divorce
Washington National Opera is leaving the Kennedy Center. The decision to […]
Vienna Philharmonic to visit Kennedy Center
After raising an all-time-record $3.45 million at its first NSO Gala, […]
