Between the Lines (WPAS)

WPAS speaks with two-time Grammy and four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald about her Oct. 4 performance at The Kennedy Center. Tickets at WPAS.org or 202-785-WPAS.

WPAS speaks with Iván Fischer about his Oct. 26 appearance with The Budapest Festival Orchestra and pianist András Schiff at The Kennedy Center. Tickets at WPAS.org or 202-785-WPAS.

WPAS speaks with Choral Arts Society's Norman Scribner and music commentator Rob Kapilow about Mozart's Requiem. Explore this work further April 10 at the Kennedy Center. Tickets at WPAS.org or 202-785-WPAS.

WPAS speaks with violinist Hilary Hahn about her February 27 performance at The Music Center at Strathmore. Her program includes Beethoven's "Spring" Sonata, plus music of Bach, Tartini, Ives and more. Tickets at WPAS.org or 202-785-WPAS.

WPAS speaks with violinist Joshua Bell about his January 26 performance at The Music Center at Strathmore. His program includes Second Violin Sonatas of both Brahms and Grieg as well as Schubert’s Fantasy in C. Tickets at WPAS.org or 202-785-WPAS.

WPAS speaks with cellist Amit Peled about his January 23 Kennedy Center program, which includes Beethoven's Cello Sonata No. 3, Schumann's Fantasiestucke, Op. 73, Britten's Suite for Solo Cello and more. Tickets at WPAS.org or 202-785-WPAS.

WPAS speaks with conductor Daniel Harding about his appearance with the Dresden Staatskapelle on November 3 at the Kennedy Center. They'll perform Brahms' Symphony No. 2, Schumann's Manfred Overture plus his Piano Concerto with Rudolf Buchbinder. Tickets at WPAS.org or 202-785-WPAS.

WPAS speaks with violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter about her November 13 recital at the Kennedy Center. She'll perform all three Brahms Violin Sonatas with pianist Lambert Orkis. Tickets at WPAS.org or 202-785-WPAS.

WPAS speaks with Gustavo Dudamel, Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, about their May 17 program for WPAS at the Kennedy Center - Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 and Bernstein's Symphony No. 2, featuring pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet.

WPAS speaks with violinist Joshua Bell about his February 9th recital at The Music Center at Strathmore, performing Bach's Violin Sonata No. 4, the First Violin Sonatas of Schumann and Saint-Saëns, and the Sonata for Violin and Piano by Ravel. Tickets at 202-785-WPAS or WPAS.org.

WPAS speaks with cellist Alisa Weilerstein about her February 6 recital at accoustically rich Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in vibrant downtown Washington as the first performance in WPAS' exciting new Encore Series. Her program features Beethoven's Cello Sonata No. 5, Britten's Cello Sonata in C, Chopin's Cello Sonata in G minor plus Suite Populaire Espagnole by Manuel de Falla. Tickets at 202-785-WPAS or WPAS.org.

WPAS previews pianist Radu Lupu's program for his January 27 performance at Strathmore. Lupu's D.C. debut recital will feature Beethoven's "Appassionata" Sonata, Schubert's Sonata in A, D.959 and Janácek's "In the Mists." Reserve your seats at WPAS.org or 202-785-WPAS. Taking Note is part of WPAS’ "Between the Lines" podcast series.

In this episode of Washington Performing Arts Society's Between the Lines, Rob Kapilow discusses the What Makes It Great series, in which he takes listeners inside the music to experience classical masterpieces like never before through musical examples, engaging commentaries, and live performances. In his What Makes It Great program on Tuesday, January 12 at 7pm in Baird Auditorium at the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History, Kapilow will explore Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 21, "Waldstein." He'll be joined on stage by pianist Yuliya Gorenman. Tickets at 202-785-WPAS or WPAS.org.

WPAS speaks with pianist Angela Hewitt about her performance at The Music Center at Strathmore on Thursday, December 3 at 8pm. Her program features a single work - Bach's graceful Goldberg Variations. Hewitt has been called "the pre-eminent Bach pianist of our time" (The Guardian). Reserve your seats to this special performance at WPAS.org or 202-785-WPAS.

WPAS talks to German violinist Viviane Hagner about her recital with pianist Shai Wosner Tuesday, November 24, 7:30pm in the Kennedy Cennter Terrace Theater. Her program features Schubert’s Violin Sonata in A minor, Schumann’s Violin Sonata No. 2 in D minor, Bartók’s Rhapsody No. 1, plus new work called "Four Chants" by Turnage. Reserve your seats at WPAS.org or 202-785-WPAS.

WPAS speaks with pianist Leif Ove Andsnes about his November 20 performance at the Kennedy Center - his new project called Pictures Reframed, centered around Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, pairing live musical performance with video and still image projections above the stage. Also - Mussorgsky’s From Memories of Childhood and Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood. Tickets at WPAS.org or 202-785-WPAS.

WPAS speaks with pianist and conductor Philippe Entremont about his November 22 appearance with the Vienna Chamber Orchestra at The Music Center at Strathmore. Together they'll perform Mozart's "Haffner" and Haydn's "London" Symphonies, plus Entremont will lead from the keyboard in Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20. Visit the musical heart of Vienna. Reserve your seats at WPAS.org or 202-785-WPAS.

WPAS previews the New York Philharmonic's program for their November 21st performance at the Kennedy Center. Riccardo Muti will lead the Philharmonic in Liszt's symphonic poem Les Préludes, Elgar's concert overture In The South, and Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet Suites I and II. Reserve your seats at WPAS.org or 202-785-WPAS. Taking Note is part of WPAS’ "Between the Lines" podcast series.

WPAS speaks with soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa about her Kennedy Center performance on November 14 at 7pm. She'll present a spectacular evening of glorious music with works by Handel, Vivaldi, Debussy, Fauré, Canteloube, Puccini, Liszt, R. Strauss and more. Tickets at 202-785-WPAS or WPAS.org.

In this episode of Between the Lines, Rob Kapilow discusses his What Makes It Great series, in which he takes listeners inside the music to experience classical masterpieces like never before through musical examples, engaging commentaries, and live performances. In his next What Makes It Great program on November 10 at 7pm in Baird Auditorium at the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural Histroy, Kapilow is joined by The Peabody Chamber Players to explore Bach's Double Violin Concerto. Tickets at 202-785-WPAS or WPAS.org.

In this special episode of Between the Lines, we speak with WPAS President Neale Perl to get a 'backstage pass' or personalized tour by the curator himself with behind the scenes insights on the gifted artists from our 2009/10 season. The best seats for many performances are going quickly, so reserve today at WPAS.org or 202-785-WPAS.

WPAS previews pianist Murray Perahia's October 17th recital in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. On the program – Bach's Partita No. 6, Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 30, Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood) by Schummann and select Chopin pieces. Buy tickets at 202-785-WPAS or WPAS.org. Taking Note is part of WPAS’ "Between the Lines" podcast series.

WPAS speaks with conductor Benjamin Zander about Youth Orchestra of the Americas and their upcoming performance at The Music Center at Strathmore on August 7th at 8pm. They'll perform Bernstein's Candide Overture, Beethoven's 5th Symphony and Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with guest pianist Gabriela Montero. Tickets at 202-785-WPAS or WPAS.org.

WPAS speaks with conductor Charles Dutoit about his upcoming Washington appearance with The Philadelphia Orchestra and pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet on June 3rd, 8pm at the Kennedy Center. They'll perform Piano Concerto for the Left Hand and La Valse by Ravel, Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances and Liszt's Totentanz. Tickets at 202-785-WPAS or WPAS.org.

WPAS speaks with cellist Alisa Weilerstein about her upcoming appearance with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on May 4th at 8pm in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. On the program - Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 1, Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 and Death and Transfiguration by Richard Strauss. Tickets at 202-785-WPAS or WPAS.org.

WPAS speaks with Canadian pianist Louis Lortie about his upcoming recital in The Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Saturday, May 2nd at 4pm. He'll perform The Complete Études of Frédéric Chopin - music few others play with such ease, mastery and sheer musicality. Tickets at 202-785-WPAS or WPAS.org.

WPAS speaks with cellist Clive Greensmith of The Tokyo String Quartet about the ensemble’s performance at The Music Center at Strathmore Friday, April 17th at 8pm. Their program includes Haydn’s String Quartet in G, Op. 76, No. 1, Beethoven’s String Quartet in C minor, Op. 18, No. 4, plus they’ll be joined by acclaimed cellist Lynn Harrell to perform Schubert’s String Quintet in C. Tickets at 202-785-WPAS or WPAS.org.

WPAS previews pianist Krystian Zimerman’s April 8th recital at The Music Center at Strathmore, in which he’ll perform Bach’s Partita No. 2, Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 32, Brahms’ Klavierstrücke, Op. 119 and Szymanowski’s Variations on a Polish Theme. Purchase tickets at 202-785-WPAS or WPAS.org. Taking Note is part of WPAS’ "Between the Lines" podcast series.

WPAS speaks with pianist Richard Goode about his March 29th 4pm performance at The Music Center at Strathmore. On his program: Bach's French Suite No. 5 and Preludes and Fugues from The Well-Tempered Clavier, plus Chopin Mazurkas, Nocturnes, Waltzes and more. Tickets at 202-785-WPAS or WPAS.org.

WPAS speaks with vocal legends Frederica von Stade and Samuel Ramey about their March 25th performance at The Kennedy Center, featuring arias by Offenbach, Berlioz, Gounod and others, plus songs from Copland, Gershwin, Porter, Hammerstein, Sondheim and more. Tickets at 202-785-WPAS or WPAS.org.

WPAS goes Between the Lines of our exciting 2009/10 Season in this preview of our spectacular new line-up of classical performances. Washington audiences will truly "Experience the Best" with WPAS' schedule of the brightest stars of the music world. For complete performance information and full details on season subscription packages, log onto our new website at WPAS.org, or call 202-785-WPAS.

WPAS speaks with Russian pianist Olga Kern about her March 22nd performance at The Music Center at Strathmore. Her program includes Haydn's Piano Sonata in C, Brahms' Variations on a Theme by Paganini, Chopin's Piano Sonata No. 3 and Liszt's Spanish Rhapsody. Tickets at 202-785-WPAS or WPAS.org.

WPAS speaks with Russian pianist Evgeny Kissin about his March 1st performance at The Kennedy Center. His program features Prokofiev’s Piano Sonata No. 8, Three Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Chopin’s Polonaise-Fantasie in A-flat, plus select Mazurkas and Études. Tickets at 202-785-WPAS or WPAS.org.

WPAS speaks with Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains about their March 9th performance in The Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with The Chieftains and The U.S. Coast Guard Pipe Band. Call 202-467-4600 for tickets. Podcast listeners save 30% with discount code "chieftains30."

WPAS speaks with pianist Leon Fleisher about his February 26th performance with The London Philharmonic and conductor Vladimir Jurowski at The Music Center at Strathmore. Fleisher will perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23. The program also includes the Adagio from Mahler’s Symphony No. 10, Atmosphères by Ligeti, and Richard Strauss’ symphonic poem Also Sprach Zarathustra. Tickets at 202-785-WPAS or WPAS.org.

In this episode of Between the Lines, Rob Kapilow discusses the What Makes It Great? series, in which he takes listeners inside the music to experience classical masterpieces like never before through musical examples, engaging commentaries, and live performances. In his next What Makes It Great? program on February 18 at 7pm at Meyer Auditorium at The Smithsonian's Freer Gallery, Kapilow is joined by pianist Yuliya Gorenman to explore Schumann's Fantasy in C Major. Tickets at 202-785-WPAS or WPAS.org.

WPAS previews violinist Nicola Benedetti’s February 3rd recital with pianist Katya Apekisheva at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. On the program – Brahms’ Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, the Sonata in G Major for Unaccompanied Violin by Eugène Ysaÿe, Prokofiev’s Violin Sonata No. 1 in F Minor and Ravel’s Tzigane. Taking Note is part of WPAS’ "Between the Lines" podcast series.

WPAS speaks with violinist Joshua Bell about his February 4th recital with pianist Jeremy Denk at The Music Center at Strathmore, performing Janáček’s Sonata for Violin and Piano, Brahms’ Violin Sonata No. 3, the Sonata in A minor for Unaccompanied Violin by Eugène Ysaÿe and Franck’s Violin Sonata in A Major.

WPAS takes a peek at Santa’s List to see what good boys and girls in Washington might find in their stocking or under their tree this year. In this program, we’ll preview a few of the many spectacular upcoming performances in the New Year that would make perfect gifts for your loved ones this holiday season. Taking Note is part of WPAS' "Between the Lines" podcast series.

WPAS speaks with cellist Daniel Müller-Schott about Bach, Beethoven and Bananas - and about his December 15th Washington recital with pianist Angela Hewitt at the Harman Center for the Arts, performing Bach Gamba Sonatas and Cello Sonatas by Beethoven.

WPAS speaks with Chuck Daellenbach of the Canadian Brass about thier December 1st Holiday Concert at the Kennedy Center, the history of the brass quintet, and life on the road with the ensemble.

This preview explores The Capuçon/Angelich Trio's November 21st program at The Kennedy Center Terrace Theater, which includes music of Haydn, Shostakovich and Mendelssohn. Taking Note is a new series of brief audio performance previews offering interesting insight on the artists, composers and musical works of the WPAS classical season. Taking Note is part of WPAS' "Between the Lines" podcast series.

WPAS speaks with Rob Kapilow about his What Makes It Great? series, in which he takes listeners inside the music to experience classical masterpieces like never before through musical examples, engaging commentaries, and live performances. His first What Makes It Great? program takes place November 19th at 7pm at Meyer Auditorium at the Freer Gallery at the Smithsonian as he explores Chopin Études and Ballades.

WPAS speaks with violinist Vadim Repin about his November 15th program at the Kennedy Center: Debussy’s Violin Sonata in G minor, Stravinsky’s Divertimento for Violin and Piano and Beethoven’s “Kreutzer” Sonata.

This preview explores the works on Midori's November 2nd program at The Music Center at Strathmore, which includes music of Schumann, Beethoven, Enescu. Taking Note is a new series of brief audio performance previews offering interesting insight on the artists, composers and musical works of the WPAS classical season. Taking Note is part of WPAS' "Between the Lines" podcast series.

This preview explores the works on Maurizio Pollini's October 29th program at The Music Center at Strathmore, which includes music of Beethoven, Schumann and Chopin. Taking Note is a new series of brief audio performance previews offering interesting insight on the artists, composers and musical works of the WPAS classical season. Taking Note is part of WPAS' "Between the Lines" podcast series.

In this inaugural episode of Washington Performing Arts Society's Between the Lines, violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter discusses the program for her October 11th performance at the Kennedy Center: Bach's Violin Concerto Nos. 1 & 2, Bach's Double Violin Concerto in D minor and Tartini’s "Devil’s Trill" Sonata, plus a preview of her new recording on Deutsche Grammophon.