How Steven Banks Learned That No Black Classical Musician Is Alone
Thursday, February 08, 2018
The saxophonist and educator Steven Banks speaks about his experience as a black man in classical music.
Bernstein in Berlin: Watch the Maestro Conduct Beethoven's Ninth After the Fall of the Wall
Thursday, February 08, 2018
On the Christmas Day following the fall of the Berlin Wall, Bernstein led German, U.S., U.K., U.S.S.R. and French musicians in an inspiring performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
It Takes Two: Five Great Piano and Violin Duos
Tuesday, February 06, 2018
On Wednewday, Feb. 7, WQXR broadcasts Joshua Bell and Jeremy Denk’s Carnegie Hall recital. Their musical camaraderie got us thinking about some of music’s other great violin-piano duos.
Dynamic Duo: Great Moments with Joshua Bell and Jeremy Denk
Tuesday, February 06, 2018
Check out this excerpt from a Bravo! Vail Music Festival appearance — as well as some throwback footage of their WQXR performances.
Going, Going, Gong: How Puccini's Gongs Ended Up in a Queens Warehouse
Friday, February 02, 2018
A new episode of "Strange Inheritance" follows the gongs from Puccini's Italy to a warehouse in Queens.
From Arvo Pärt to John Williams, the Super Bowl Commercials That Featured Classical Tunes
Friday, February 02, 2018
Super Bowl spots have proved their preference for the great classical tunes time and time again. Here’s a look back at 10 of the best.
What Does Rosin Actually Do to Violin Bows?
Friday, February 02, 2018
"Rosin flying from a bow" is imagery classical music writers love to throw around — but what does that sticky dust actually do to string instruments?
A Classical Playlist for a Thrilling Super Bowl Party
Friday, February 02, 2018
Here is a classical music Super Bowl party playlist filled with a different piece for all of the situations that are bound to come up on Sunday.
It's On: The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Boston Symphony Have a Super Bowl Bet
Thursday, February 01, 2018
Philly's Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Boston Symphony's Andris Nelsons challenge each other to a friendly game-day wager.
That Viola Kid's Top 5 Crazy Good Viola Playing Videos
Thursday, February 01, 2018
That Viola Kid on his top five videos of viola playing that were just so crazy good that they made him want to literally stop playing and convert his viola into a tasteful tennis racket.
Must-See Classical Concerts This February
Thursday, February 01, 2018
In February, look for some familiar names — whether composers or performers — to turn in some credulity-straining combinations.
Yuja Wang Takes Schumann's 'Smuggler' on an Adventure
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
In anticipation of her role as a Carnegie Hall Perspectives artist, whet your appetite with Yuja Wang’s performance of Schumann’s "The Smuggler."
The Best Classical Releases of January 2018
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
The year has only just begun and already some incredible classical recordings have hit the shelves. Here's what's new in classical music.
The 2018 Classical Grammy Winners
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Classical music is well-represented at the Grammys, but the nominees are usually found at the bottom of a massive list. We did the hard work for you, and put them front and center.
Listen to a Post-WWII Broadcast Featuring the Music of Jewish 'New Americans'
Friday, January 26, 2018
In the years following World War II, WNYC broadcast a program called "Music by New Americans," which featured performances by Jewish musicians who came to America to begin life anew.
Watch: Sonya Yoncheva Sings 'Vissi D'Arte' from 'Tosca'
Friday, January 26, 2018
Watch an excerpt from the Met's final dress rehearsal for their new production of "Tosca," featuring Sonya Yoncheva's title role debut.
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, With Chopin's Flair
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Beethoven's Fifth in the style of Chopin is more magical than we thought it could be.
Watch Marbles Waltz to Tchaikovsky
Monday, January 22, 2018
Watch Tchaikovsky’s “Waltz of the Flowers” come to life with this balletic marble run.
The 20 Essential Chopin Recordings
Sunday, January 21, 2018
With thousands of Chopin interpretations out there, it can be hard to know where to start. Here's our list of essential Chopin recordings.
Ray Chen's Sarabande Serenade
Friday, January 19, 2018
The violinist shared Bach's introspective and stirring Partita No. 2 in D minor.
