Celebrate Stephen Sondheim's Birthday With Selections From 'Passion' and 'Sweeney Todd'
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Today, as we reflect on Stephen Sondheim's legacy, watch the composer's 2013 visit to WQXR and an awesome tribute from the 2010 Proms.
Watch: James Rhodes Plays Bach in the WQXR Studios
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Pianist James Rhodes plays a favorite Bach prelude, and tells you how you can play it too.
Here’s a ‘Happy Birthday’ Fit for Bach
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
On J.S. Bach's birthday, not just any performance of “Happy Birthday” will do. In our opinion, this fugal arrangement is the best bet.
Marin Alsop: Raising the Bar
Monday, March 20, 2017
Marin Alsop was once told “girls don't conduct.” Now, she’s the director of orchestras in Baltimore and São Paolo and has no plans to slow down.
Exclusive Music Video: The Knights' 'Ascending Bird,' Featuring Yo-Yo Ma
Monday, March 20, 2017
The Knights are releasing their new album on March 31. Ahead of the release, they have shared an exclusive first listen of their new work, "Ascending Bird."
Watch: Vivaldi's 'Spring' Like You've Never Imagined It
Monday, March 20, 2017
Spring is Here! In celebration, check out this weird but captivating music video of Spring from Antonio Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" featuring violinist Midori Seiler.
Listen: LoftOpera Directors Discuss Their Fresh Take on Rossini's 'Otello'
Friday, March 17, 2017
LoftOpera music director Sean Kelly and stage director John de los Santos joined us in the studio to answer the question of why this opera hasn’t been staged in New York in 40 years.
This 11-Year-Old British Boy is Set to Make his Conducting Debut (Video)
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Matthew Smith of Nottingham is only 11, but he is a fledgling conductor set to lead a performance of 'Die Fledermaus' next month.
Deborah Borda is Coming Home to the NY Philharmonic
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Deborah Borda, who helped revitalize the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is returning to New York and the orchestra she led in the 1990s.
It's Time to Meet the 2017 Avery Fisher Career Grant Recipients
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
The Avery Fisher Career Grant recipients are some of the finest instrumental talents in the country. Get to know the 2017 recipients and watch some of their outstanding performances.
Beware the Ides of March! Here's an Aria From Handel's 'Giulio Cesare'
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Handel’s “Giulio Cesare” is priority listening for the ides of March and a great segue to answer the question “what's a castrato?”
Carolina Eyck Wastes No Time Showing You She's a Great Theremin Player
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Clara Rockmore was a theremin virtuoso who helped define the possibilities of the instrument. Half a century later, her contributions look to be safe in the hands of Carolina Eyck.
Listen to Music Like an Expert With Juilliard's Open Courses
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Juilliard's Open Classroom begins in late spring, and features classes that appeal to classical newcomers and musicians alike.
Watch: Swedish Orchestra Uses Instruments Made From Ice
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Artist Tim Linhart has taken music to new highs, thanks to low temperatures. ICEstruments are fully functional instruments fit for an equally chilly concert hall.
A Thousand More Will Rise: Victoria Bond Finds Inspiration in Women Past and Present
Monday, March 13, 2017
In the music of composer and conductor Victoria Bond, listeners can detect themes of empowerment, active resistance and challenges to established norms.
You’ve Heard This One Before: When Classical Composers Use Samples
Monday, March 13, 2017
In music, the tradition of “sampling,” or using fragments of others’ recorded work, is time-honored. Here are some classical composers that have done so.
Watch: Two Brothers' 'Fantasia'-Inspired Musical Adventure
Monday, March 13, 2017
Animator William Liu and pianist Charlie Liu are two brothers whose "Fantasies" series uses emotional music to bring new listeners to classical music.
Surprise GMA Opera Audition Reminds Us To Follow Our Dreams
Friday, March 10, 2017
Aspiring opera singer Eldric Bashful appeared on Good Morning America to sing alongside Pretty Yende. It was a dream come true, even with another surprise reveal.
Watch This Construction Worker Stun His Co-Workers By Singing Opera (Video)
Thursday, March 09, 2017
Davi Oliveira is a construction worker, who also happens to have a gifted voice. Check him out surprising his co-workers with an impromptu performance of "Nessun Dorma."
Recap: The 'Game of Thrones' Live Concert Experience
Thursday, March 09, 2017
The ‘Game of Thrones’ television show on HBO has no shortage of epic moments. So it was to be expected that the live concert experience would be epic, too.
