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Friends of Classical Music

Whether you are fond of Bach and Beethoven, prefer Rachmaninoff and Rimsky-Korsakov, or appreciate Verdi and Wagner, music is an important part of your life. For classical music and opera on the airwaves, 24 hours a day, you turn to Classical WETA 90.9 FM.

Express your appreciation of Classical WETA by joining Friends of Classical Music with a leadership gift of $1,000 or more.

You'll help support Washington's classical music radio station while you enjoy special benefits tailored to your musical interests, such as invitations to performances and private recitals, behind-the-scenes tours of the radio station, and opportunities to meet the on-air hosts.

Exclusive benefits

As a member of Friends of Classical Music, you enjoy special music-related benefits such as:

  • Complimentary tickets to concerts and performances at the Kennedy Center, Strathmore, George Mason University, and other venues around town
  • Behind-the-scenes tours of Classical WETA
  • Opportunities to get to know the on-air hosts at dinner events and concerts
  • Invitations to members-only recitals at private residences
  • High-profile gift recognition
  • Plus, all the benefits of membership in the Leadership Circle, including access to the video lending library, tours of the set of Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal and other programs, and invitations to private receptions with public broadcasting notables.

In the past several months, Friends have received invitations to recitals by pianist Murray Perahia, baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky, and the young winners of the Vladimir Horowitz Competition; tickets to Folger Consort performances; and a chance to experience the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's presentation of Handel's Messiah, among other opportunities.

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Dan DeVany

"Great music plays an important role in our lives. For some – perhaps you are one of them – it is a basic need, just like food and shelter. Great music is essential because it feeds our innermost selves, the deepest parts of our being.

"WETA's Friends of Classical Music, with their generous gifts of $1,000 and more, understand the importance of having a full-time classical music station in our nation's capital.

"I urge you to join WETA's Friends of Classical Music and ensure that great music has a home on Washington's airways."

— Dan DeVany,
Vice President & General Manager

Recent donor events

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Simone Dinnerstein Recital

March 19, 2008

Friends of Classical Music enjoyed a private recital by pianist Simone Dinnerstein.

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