It's All About Music and Math for This Teen Pianist
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
For New York Youth Symphony pianist Benjy Firester, music and math go hand in hand.
Watch Rostropovich Record the Prelude to Bach's Cello Suite No. 1
Monday, March 26, 2018
The cellist plays the prelude from Bach's first cello suite.
‘Norwegian Wood’ With a Splash of Chopin
Monday, March 26, 2018
Watch From the Top + Time for Three perform an arrangement of the Beatles favorite by composer/conductor Steve Hackman.
A Walk Through the Life of Debussy
Friday, March 23, 2018
Pianist Seong-Jin Cho provides the music for this colorfully animated timeline of the French composer's life.
Take Note: 3 Music Education Initiatives Making Moves in NYC
Friday, March 23, 2018
Music is a crucial part of any child's upbringing, but not at all schools have the resources required to do it right. These three programs are stepping it up.
Listen to the Classical Recordings Just Added to the National Registry
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Yo-Yo Ma and Pauline Oliveros are among those with recordings that have recently been added to the National Registry.
Here are the 2018 Avery Fisher Career Grant Recipients
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Tune in on Tuesday, April 24 at 9 pm a concert with the 2018 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipients.
WQXR Is Bringing Concerts to the Classroom
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
During Music In Our Schools Month, WQXR is teaming up with the Decoda Ensemble to present a series of interactive concerts in New York City public schools.
Joanne Polk Celebrates the Music of Amy Beach
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
In celebration of Women’s History Month, pianist and music professor Joanne Polk joined us in our studio to play works by women composers.
Uncovering the Hidden Tribute to Bach at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Next time you're uptown, take a peek at this Bach tribute tucked away in the gardens of St. John the Divine.
Celebrating Bach's Birthday With Violinist Chloé Trevor
Sunday, March 18, 2018
The violinist went all in on Instagram when having fun with J.S. Bach's music.
A Valuable Violin Was Destroyed, and Now the Courts Are Involved
Friday, March 16, 2018
After a valuable Degani violin was accidentally destroyed in a garage accident, the garage is being sued for $85,000.
Pivotal Classical Musical Moments of the 1960s
Thursday, March 15, 2018
The 1960s were a time of significant social and cultural upheaval in the United States. How did the decade shape classical music?
Stephen Hawking's Essential 8: Remembering the Physicist Through His Favorite Music
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
The British physicist wasn't just interested in black holes— over the course of his life he developed a serious appreciation for music.
You Can Now Take a Peek at Mozart's Musical Diary
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
The British Library has made the composer's thematic catalogue digitally available to the public.
Joanne Polk Celebrates the Music of Fanny Mendelssohn
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Pianist and music professor Joanne Polk joined us in our studio to play works by women composers.
Preview: Our Must-See Concert Picks for Spring
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
The city is thawing, the sun is shining, the trees are beginning to pop with color — and we’re even more eager than usual to get out and immerse ourselves in the beauty of live music.
Here's a Solution to Classical Music's Gender Imbalance: Program More Music By Women
Monday, March 12, 2018
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London announced “Venus Blazing,” a programming initiative in which 50% of the music in upcoming concerts will be composed by women.
This Is Einstein's Violin — and It's Up for Auction
Thursday, March 08, 2018
The instrument, made specifically for Albert Einstein in 1933, is being sold by London-based auction house Bonhams.
Stoneman Douglas High School Students to Play at Carnegie Hall
Monday, March 05, 2018
The Parkland, Florida, high school's wind symphony earned a place in Carnegie Hall’s Wind Festival.
