We Asked 11 Composers About the Women Who Have Inspired Them
Monday, March 05, 2018
We asked 11 composers to tell us about the single most influential woman in their professional lives.
Strings on a Plane: That Viola Kid's 3 Tips for Flying With Your Instrument
Monday, March 05, 2018
Juilliard alum That Viola Kid knows how rough it can be to travel as a musician. Here are three tips to make sure you and your instrument make it to your destination all in one piece.
Brooklyn Duo's 'La La Land'
Friday, March 02, 2018
In 2017, the musically flexible duo released a medley featuring music from the year's winner for Best Original Score.
'Schindler's List' Theme Brings English Hornist to Tears
Friday, March 02, 2018
Musician Davida Scheffers was overcome with emotion during her performance of the selection from John Williams' Oscar-winning score.
A Young Pianist and a Tap Dancing Pro Go for Baroque — and Nail It
Thursday, March 01, 2018
Tween pianist Harmony Zhu and tap dancing pro Leo Manzari give listeners an irresistibly rhythmic rendition of Bach's second keyboard Partita.
Join the Instagram Bach Birthday Party
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
In celebration of J.S. Bach's 333rd birthday, share a video of you playing Bach's work, a picture with a few words of appreciation — just remember to use the hashtag #Bach333.
Emmanuel Macron Is Stepping Into 'Peter and the Wolf'
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
The French President is having a moment with the Prokofiev piece.
The Best Classical Releases of February 2018
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Here are some of our favorite album releases from February.
Must-See Classical Concerts This March
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Are the Ides of March to be feared in New York’s theaters and concerts halls?
Poll: Which Film Will Take Home the Oscar for Best Score?
Monday, February 26, 2018
Will it be “Phantom Thread”? Or will John Williams pick up his sixth Academy Award with another “Star Wars” score?
Keeping it Classical at the Winter Games
Monday, February 26, 2018
The Pyeongchang Olympics displayed virtuosity at every turn, leap, and lutz — and that bravura wasn’t limited to the athletics: The music of the Games delivered its share of feats, too.
Bass-Baritone Shenyang Showcases the Art Songs of Huang Zi
Friday, February 23, 2018
Watch Chinese bass-baritone Shenyang's performance in the WQXR café.
Reflections from the Keyboard: Debussy and the Piano
Thursday, February 22, 2018
A five-part special installment of Reflections from the Keyboard featuring the piano music of Claude Debussy.
Watch Classical Guitar Legend Andrés Segovia at Work
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Watch the legendary guitarist do what he does best.
Anna Netrebko and Elīna Garanča Lift You Up With a Delibes Classic
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
These two sopranos singing Delibes’s "Flower Duet" just made our day a whole lot better.
The 20 Essential Debussy Recordings
Sunday, February 18, 2018
With so many interpretations of Debussy committed to recordings — including a few by the composer himself — it can be hard to find the good stuff. That’s why we did the legwork for you.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year With Wu Man on the Pipa
Friday, February 16, 2018
Happy Lunar New Year! Watch pipa player Wu Man perform a traditional composition in celebration of the Chinese holiday.
Get to Know These 7 Traditional Chinese Instruments
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Producer Noel Morris presents the series “Passage to the Middle Kingdom,” which features conversations with several accomplished musicians who play traditional Chinese instruments.
‘Mozart in the Jungle’ Season 4: Our Character Power Rankings
Thursday, February 15, 2018
A completely subjective, non-scientific ranking of where the “Mozart” crew stands heading into Season Four.
Now We’ve Seen It All: Watch a Concerto for Ping-Pong and Orchestra
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Andy Akiho's “Ricochet” is a triple concerto for violin, percussion and ... ping-pong. And it’s exactly what you didn't know you needed to hear.
