What's So Funny About Mozart's 'Musical Joke'?
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
It's no secret that Mozart had a bit of a crass sense of humor. Sometimes, it was a bit more complex — but no less brilliant.
The Beat Goes On: A Short History of the Metronome
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Beethoven was the first composer to give his pieces metronome markings, and even pledged to do away with indicating such indefinite tempi as “allegretto.”
This Majestic 'Jupiter' for Saxophone Chorus Is Simply Stunning
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
The University of Texas Saxophone Studio injects some jollity into your life with this all-gold "Jupiter."
This Mozart Quartet Was Deemed Too Difficult for His Publisher to Buy
Friday, October 06, 2017
A quartet plays Mozart's Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor as a part of the SOLsberg Festival.
This Middle School Sax Player Wowed His Band Class With 'Flight of the Bumblebee'
Friday, October 06, 2017
Pulling off "Flight of the Bumblebee" is the ultimate party trick, and this young saxophonist nails it.
You Need to Listen to this String Quartet's Groovy 'Eleanor Rigby'
Thursday, October 05, 2017
The Sirius Quartet presents a warm and rich pop music throwback.
Award-Winning Pianist Yun Wei Performs Bach's Italian Concerto
Thursday, October 05, 2017
Yun Wei, who is currently enrolled in Juilliard's Artist Diploma program, returned to the Greene Space for the latest edition of Midday Masterpieces.
6 Historic Classical 78s, Digitized for Your Listening Pleasure
Thursday, October 05, 2017
Unlock your inner archivist and listen to these digitized 78s without the risk of having them break apart in your hands.
5 Epic Film Scores for the Ages
Monday, October 02, 2017
A truly epic and emotional film score is the only companion fitting for an equally epic film. Here are five that we have never been able to get enough of.
Meet Maxim Lando, the Young Pianist Joining Lang Lang and Chick Corea at Carnegie Hall
Monday, October 02, 2017
Maxim Lando has played Carnegie Hall over a dozen times since his debut at six years old. He returns for opening night, playing alongside Lang Lang and Chick Corea.
Where Have I Heard That Before? Mahler's Music on Screen
Sunday, October 01, 2017
Mahler's music may be monumental and challenging for newcomers, but if you listen closely you may recognize some of it from your film and television experiences.
Berlioz, Paganini and the Collaboration That Almost Was
Thursday, September 28, 2017
“Harold en Italie” was supposed to bring Paganini and Berlioz together, but their collaboration was far from Fantastique.
Exclusive First Listen From Daniil Trifonov's ‘Chopin Evocations’
Thursday, September 28, 2017
"Chopin Evocations," the new album from pianist and composer Daniil Trifonov, is an exploration of Chopin and his influence. Now, listen to a preview track, only on WQXR.
Filmmaker David Donnelly Talks 'Not So Classical,' Featuring Ken Jeong
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Listen to host Elliott Forrest in conversation with one of the creators of "Not So Classical," a multimedia concert program featuring the Greensboro Symphony and actor Ken Jeong.
George Gershwin's Got Rhythm — See for Yourself
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Watch this video of the American composer in action during a concert in May, 1931.
Why Are Some Classical Pieces So Long?
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
It's a question that carries a lot of assumptions but is often asked anyway. Let's try to unpack it.
4 More Unplayable Works (That Were Eventually Played)
Monday, September 25, 2017
Jennifer Gersten shares four pieces of music that were written intentionally to be near impossible to play.
Shostakovich Plays an Excerpt of One of his Symphonies
Monday, September 25, 2017
Film is an incredible gift — it's quite something to see both the likeness of and voice of musical legends. Here's Dmitri Shostakovich presenting his Seventh Symphony.
Watch This Late Beethoven Quartet Performed by Hieronymus Quartet
Monday, September 25, 2017
The U.K.-based string quartet has uploaded its first music videos to Youtube, and they look pretty good!
10 Pieces Perfect for Whenever the Apocalypse Strikes
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Some people seem to think the world is ending. It's not, but here's a playlist for your apocalyptic anticipations anyway.
