This ‘Stranger Things’ Medley Is a Beautiful Way To Prepare Your Netflix Binge
Monday, October 30, 2017
Nicholas Yee puts eight cellos to work and takes a tour through the musical world of 'Stranger Things.'
Bernstein's 'Songfest' Gets A Rare (And Much Needed) Performance
Monday, October 30, 2017
Some Bernstein pundits — including David Patrick Stearns — would say his best work is nearly unknown.
How a Saxophone Is Made, and 3 Other Amazing Sesame Street Musical Videos
Friday, October 27, 2017
Sesame Street was the only street that cared about actually showing us how a saxophone is made. They also invited some rocking musical guests down to the neighborhood, too.
Tone Deafness is Pretty Rare, Which Means You Can Probably Sing
Friday, October 27, 2017
Let's put it this way, a whole lot of us tend to underrate our singing potential.
10 More Halloween Music Classics From the Crypt
Thursday, October 26, 2017
And as a bonus, a full, ready-made playlist for your spook-tacular festivities.
The Sound of Sirens
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Jennifer Gersten examines the musicality of sirens from around the world.
Listen: Archive Recording of Debussy Performing 'La Soirée dans Grenade' in 1914
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
It wasn't the composer's only recording — he also teamed up with legendary soprano Mary Garden back in 1903.
10 Days of 'The Psalms Experience' at Lincoln Center’s White Light Festival
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
10 Days, 150 Composers. This multi-concert, multi-night event speaks to our shared humanity, regardless of background.
The Frights and Fears of Famous Composers
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Composers — they're just like us. And that means they too suffer from some irrational fears and weird eccentricities.
Watch the Ahn Trio's Amazing Performance of Piazzolla's 'Oblivion'
Monday, October 23, 2017
The Ahn Trio took to the stage at TEDWomen, in 2011, and performed music by David Balakrishnan and Astor Piazzolla.
If Bruckner Scored 'The Lord of the Rings'
Friday, October 20, 2017
Don't get us wrong — Howard Shore's score is great. But why not dream?
How Monteverdi Bridges the Last Four Centuries With John Eliot Gardiner
Thursday, October 19, 2017
A celebration of the 450th anniversary of Monteverdi's birth takes place at Alice Tully Hall with Sir John Eliot Gardiner and his Monteverdi Choir as the centerpiece.
When Haydn Almost Went Under the Knife to 'Save' His Voice
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Eight-year-old Joseph Haydn's voice was so good, his choir director suggested an operation that would let it remain permanently unchanged.
The Art of the Rest: When Performing Means Being Quiet
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
It's no secret that all instruments in the orchestra aren't playing at every moment of a piece. For those with extended periods of rest, what's that like?
Watch: Shostakovich Is Reimagined With an Afro-Venezuelan Twist
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Joachim Horsley puts a spin on another classic. This time, he gives Shostakovich's Tenth an Afro-Venezuelan twist.
This Little Girl Tipped A Street Musician and Was Surprised With 'Ode To Joy'
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
It's a pretty perfect demonstration of a little going a long way.
This Animated Grieg Classic Will Be the Most Satisfying Thing You'll See All Week
Friday, October 13, 2017
"In the Hall of the Mountain King," it turns out, makes for a diabolical ride for stick figures navigating scores.
This All-Bass Arrangement of the 'Shawshank Redemption' Theme Got Us Super Emotional
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Bassist Tom Walley's rearrangement of the "Shawshank" theme has been on a constant loop over here.
5 Awesome Videos of Musicians Using Cameras to Bring You Closer to the Music
Thursday, October 12, 2017
GoPro cameras are an awesome tool to get you up close and personal with extreme sports, but what about music?
Worlds Colliding With Jan Vogler and Bill Murray Collaboration
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Cellist Jan Vogler met actor Bill Murray on a flight a few years ago, and now they've got an album out together called "New Worlds." Watch them perform live in the WQXR studio.
