Watch This Conductorless Orchestra Perform Prokofiev’s Fifth
Thursday, June 01, 2017
The L.A. Kaleidoscope Orchestra doesn't use a conductor, making room for all musicians to have a voice in the creative process.
Watch John Williams Surprised With an A Cappella Medley of Classic Film Themes
Thursday, June 01, 2017
The legendary film composer was awarded an honorary doctorate and an a cappella performance of some of his most memorable musical moments.
Watch: 2017 Cliburn Competition Semifinals and Finals
Thursday, June 01, 2017
12 talented young pianists remain in the 2017 Van Cliburn Competition, and you can watch the semifinal and final rounds here.
How Many Movements Are There in a Symphony?
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Are there four movements? Five? What are they?
Your 2017 Classical Music Summer Festival Guide
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Lock your summer plans in, and choose from the offerings of these amazing music festivals in the tri-state area.
Listen to This Amazing New Recorder Concerto (Link)
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
May 26 saw the premiere of Graham Fitkin's "Concerto for Recorder," with award-winning Sophie Westbrooke as the featured performer.
Please Explore This Gregorian Chant Generator
Monday, May 29, 2017
The Gregorian Chant Generator by MyNoise.net have us all remixing. Give it a try!
Watch: A 1992 Duet of Kathleen Battle and Wynton Marsalis Playing Bach and Handel
Thursday, May 25, 2017
In 1992, Battle and Marsalis released a recording of Baroque works — and filmed the performances, too. Check out their Bach and Handel interpretations, and feel like royalty.
Why Don't We Clap Between Movements at Classical Concerts?
Thursday, May 25, 2017
What are the rules of the concert hall and where did they come from? An explanation.
6 Musical Instruments That Set Auction Records
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
These six musical instruments broke records at the auction house, with prices as high as $2.8 million.
'Zuzana: A Musical Life' Focuses on the Influential Harpsichordist
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Zuzana Ruzickova is one of the world's most influential harpsichordists, and a new documentary examines her extraordinary life.
The European Union Baroque Orchestra Moves to Belgium Post-Brexit
Monday, May 22, 2017
Brexit's consequences aren't just political. The European Baroque Orchestra is one cultural institution dramatically affected by last summer's vote.
It's Super Mario Bros., but for Oboe, Bassoon and Clarinet
Monday, May 22, 2017
Whenever there's an opportunity to celebrate double reeds, we'll take it. So check out this cool Super Mario Bros. arrangement, and listen to some oboe and bassoon outside of classical.
Give Yourself a Present: Watch the Dover Quartet Play Music from 'Twin Peaks'
Friday, May 19, 2017
In anticipation of the new “Twin Peaks” relaunch on Sunday, the Dover Quartet came by the WQXR studio to play pieces from and inspired by the cult classic TV show.
12 'Impressionist' Composers Not Named Debussy or Ravel
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Debussy and Ravel dominate the impressionist discussion. If you like their music, chances are you'll love these pieces. Plus we talk about why "impressionist" is such a tricky term.
Macron's Love of Classical and Commitment to Culture
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Emmanuel Macron is a lover of classical music and, perhaps more importantly, of the preservation of culture.
Watch: Stravinsky Recalls 'The Rite of Spring' Riot
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Igor Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" had one of the most infamous premieres in classical music history. Here's the composer speaking about that raucous 1913 evening.
Watch: Take a Short Tour of Ravel's Home
Monday, May 15, 2017
BBC Three's Sara Mohr-Pietsch hosted a delightful tour of the French composer's home.
In Her Own Words: 4 Musicians on Motherhood and Music
Friday, May 12, 2017
Four musicians explain what motherhood and music means for them.
In Studio: The Knights Perform Sufjan Stevens' 'Year of the Boar'
Friday, May 12, 2017
Several members of the orchestral collective The Knights came by the WQXR studios for a Facebook Live session. Hear an excerpt of their performance, Sufjan Stevens' "Year of the Boar."
