Mahler in the Mountains
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Host Elliott Forrest shares highlights of his summer jaunt to the Grand Teton Music Festival, with an audio interview, pictures and a complete musical performance.
Richard Tucker Sings Puccini and Rodgers
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
For those of us who never had the privilege of seeing the operatic tenor perform live, the internet gives us the next best thing.
‘The Carnival of the Animals’ Features a Glass Harmonica. This Orchestra Forgot the Glass.
Monday, August 27, 2018
A recording of the Saint-Saëns work features a reed rather than glass harmonica. Sometimes, you’ve got to run with your mistakes.
Exclusive First Watch: Nadine Sierra Performs Bernstein's "Somewhere"
Thursday, August 23, 2018
WQXR invites you to an exclusive first-watch of Nadine Sierra's new performance video, 'Somewhere,' by Leonard Bernstein.
Six Musicians and the Dogs That Make Them Happy
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Music! Dogs! What's not to love? We asked several musicians to share photos and stories about their canine friends — here's what we got!
Accordions Can Do Chopin Preludes, Too
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Accordionist Sergii Shamray put his own spin on Chopin, and the outcome is sublime.
Essential Leonard Bernstein Recordings
Monday, August 20, 2018
Here are the must-have Leonard Bernstein recordings.
Remembering Aretha Franklin With a Touch of Puccini
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Watch the Queen of Soul tackle “Nessun Dorma.”
How Long Do You Need to Play Verdi Before You’re Arrested? About 16 Years.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
One Slovakian woman, in a bitter vendetta against a neighbor, has been playing the same Verdi aria, on repeat from sunup to sundown, for 16 years.
Here's a (Likely) Bootleg of Rachmaninoff Playing Rachmaninoff
Thursday, August 16, 2018
A new — possibly bootlegged — recording of Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances features the composer singing and playing his own work on the piano.
Five of Your Favorite Operas That People Used to Hate
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Whether it was hate or lack of interest, here are a handful of operas that dominate houses today, but which initially received a chilly reception.
Ragtime For Elise
Monday, August 13, 2018
This is what happens when ragtime meets classical.
National Cat Day: A ‘Cat’s Fugue’ for Your Feline Friend
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
Whether you’re celebrating International Cat Day or lazing about the house with your pet, here’s a piece to kick off a bonding session.
An Elephant Never Forgets a Cello
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
New York Philharmonic cellist Patrick Jee found a rapt audience in several elephants when he visited an elephant sanctuary in Thailand.
Every A+ Violin Needs an ‘F’: Why the Instrument Has Those Distinctive Sound Holes
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
Many string instruments have those distinctive f-holes, but how did they get that shape, and are they even necessary?
Meet Clayelle Dalferes… American Pitbull Terrier
Monday, August 06, 2018
Mt. Vernon Animal Shelter took in a dog rescued from a fire and named her after one of WQXR’s own animal-loving hosts.
Here’s A Close-Up Of Vocal Cords In Action, And It’s Not Weird At All
Monday, August 06, 2018
The vast majority of us have vocal chords, so we kind of owe it to ourselves to see them at work at least once, right?
Bach's Chaconne Is An Inspiration To Us All. We Teamed Up With The Limón Dance Company And Johnny Gandelsman To Show You Why.
Monday, August 06, 2018
WQXR teamed up with the Limón Dance Company and violinist Johnny Gandelsman for a new take on Bach's Chaconne.
When Brahms Brings Home the Bacon: Five Classical Musicians with Sponsorship Deals
Friday, August 03, 2018
Read about some of the eclectic deals musical celebrities have inked over the years.
This Acrobat Brings ‘Clair de Lune’ to Life
Thursday, August 02, 2018
Yoann Bourgeois’ delicate dance adds new depth to the Debussy classic.
