WETA Classical

WETA Classical doesn't just recycle the same tired symphonies. Sure, you'll get your Beethoven Fifth and Vivaldi Four Seasons, but the real joy is in the deep cuts. The midday slot is where things get interesting: a string quartet by someone you've never heard of, then a little-known Bach cantata. The station has been DC's classical voice since the 1970s, a staple of classical radio in the United States. Local hosts bring actual expertise, not just pre-written scripts. They'll tell you why a particular recording matters. The evening slots lean into contemporary: think John Adams, Philip Glass,…