Inspire Yourself by Watching Midori’s Carnegie Hall Debut
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Watch Midori’s stunning performance of Pablo de Sarasate’s “Zapateado” during her 1990 Carnegie Hall debut.
Gnattali’s Sonata for Cello and Guitar Is Proof These Instruments Belong Together
Wednesday, May 09, 2018
The Brazilian composer’s Sonata for Cello and Guitar illustrates why we need more works written for this pairing of instruments.
This Vibraphone Arrangement of ‘Clair De Lune’ Is As Dreamy as Debussy Gets
Wednesday, May 09, 2018
Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” is already pretty dreamy, but hearing it performed on vibraphone takes it into a whole other sleep cycle.
Joseph Feingold of ‘Joe’s Violin’ Has Released His Memoir
Monday, May 07, 2018
The Holocaust survivor and subject of the 2016 short subject documentary ‘Joe’s Violin’ has just published his memoir.
Watch Melodica Men’s Western-Inspired ‘William Tell' Overture
Monday, May 07, 2018
The melodica-wielding duo is back with a “Lone Ranger”-inspired take on Rossini’s Overture for “William Tell.”
A New Production of Beethoven’s ‘Fidelio’ Features Voices of the Incarcerated
Thursday, May 03, 2018
In Heartbeat Opera’s new production, several U.S. prison choirs sing the ‘Prisoners’ Chorus.’
Sir Simon Rattle Conducts Mahler's Tenth From Memory
Thursday, May 03, 2018
Check out the big brains on Sir Simon!
Leonard Bernstein’s Bookshelf: An Intimate Look
Thursday, May 03, 2018
Get to know the great composer-conductor through his library.
A Third Bernstein Biopic, Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Has Been Announced
Wednesday, May 02, 2018
Jake Gyllenhaal is set to co-produce and star in a Cary Joji Fukunaga-directed Leonard Bernstein biopic called 'The American.'
The Trombone's Wild Path to the Orchestra
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
Trombones, in some form or another, have been around for centuries. But they're a relatively recent addition to the standard orchestra.
Must-See Classical Concerts This May
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
It's the last month of the regular concert season — and the dominating personality is Simon Rattle.
The Best of Leonard Bernstein On-Screen
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
Leonard Bernstein died 25 years before YouTube became popular, but even by today’s standards he’s viral on the platform. Here are our favorites.
Classical Hero Joseph Rutkowski
Monday, April 30, 2018
Joseph Rutkowski spends his days teaching the students of Great Neck North High School to listen to, play, and love music. He is WQXR's Classical Hero this month.
Must-See Bernstein: Upcoming NYC Concerts Celebrating His Centennial
Monday, April 30, 2018
Leonard Bernstein felt like family among New Yorkers — one reason why the city is going well beyond his greatest hits to celebrate his 100th year.
Lawrence Brownlee Dedicates “All Night, All Day” to His Son
Sunday, April 29, 2018
The tenor opens up about his family through the spiritual “All Night, All Day.”
For Arbor Day, Plant a Tree Then Watch Disney's 'Pines of Rome'
Friday, April 27, 2018
Respighi's tone poem "Pines of Rome" is a classic for Arbor Day and National Poetry Month.
Enjoy an Excerpt From Massenet's Rarely Performed 'Cendrillon'
Friday, April 27, 2018
Liceu Opera Barcelona staged the Laurent Pelly production of the Massenet opera, featuring Joyce DiDonato in the title role.
3 Minute Opera: Massenet's 'Cendrillon'
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Got a few minutes? Let morning host Jeff Spurgeon walk you through Massenet's retelling of the Cinderella story.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason Steps Up For the Royal Wedding
Thursday, April 26, 2018
The 19-year-old cellist played in front of Prince Harry at a charity event last summer, and earned an invitation from Meghan Markle to play at their royal wedding.
The Best New Classical Releases of April 2018
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
From a lush performance of Debussy’s La Mer to Liszt’s stunning late piano music, here are our favorites from last month.
