Watch this Unique 360 Video of Dessoff Choirs
Thursday, March 09, 2017
The Dessoff Choirs dropped by the WQXR studios to share the uplifting music of prodigious French composer Lili Boulanger.
How a Yellow Cab Ride Created A Classical Music Connection
Thursday, March 09, 2017
A spontaneous connection develops between a New York Times classical music critic and a yellow cab driver while driving and listening to WQXR. Here's the writer's personal story.
Watch: Melodica Men Put an Awesome Spin on 'Libertango'
Tuesday, March 07, 2017
Piazzolla, Beethoven and Jobim come together over two melodicas, a keyboard, and an accordion. It'll be hard for the Melodica Men to top this one.
18 Women Composers You Should Know
Tuesday, March 07, 2017
March is Women's History Month. Here are some standout women composers across time — from Medieval days to yesterday — who have contributed greatly to music.
Create Your Alternative Wedding With Classical Music
Monday, March 06, 2017
If you’re planning on tying the knot this spring, consider slipping some of these alternative classical and jazz suggestions into your wedding.
Meet One of Finland's Greatest Living Composers: Kaija Saariaho
Monday, March 06, 2017
A look at the challenges and triumphs that shaped the Finnish composer’s sound. Plus, an interview with Saariaho about her opera “L’amour de Loin.”
Silk Road Ensemble Comes Home in New HBO Documentary
Friday, March 03, 2017
Members of Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble recently performed at Grand Central Terminal ahead of the release of a new documentary film profiling the group and its mission.
We Dare You to Listen to This ‘Ave Maria’ and Not Laugh
Friday, March 03, 2017
If you've never heard it before, this hilariously sincere ‘Ave Maria’ is the perfect introduction to the otamatone.
20 Classical Music Recordings to Help You Study
Thursday, March 02, 2017
For parents and students alike, listening to classical music is becoming a popular way to focus the mind and inspire the intellect while studying. Here are some of our favorite pieces.
Inside Out is Transforming the Traditional Concert Experience
Thursday, March 02, 2017
The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony's innovative concert series Inside Out seats you in the middle of the action, changing the way listeners experience live classical music.
Carl Sagan Set to Choral Music is the Coolest Video You'll See Today
Wednesday, March 01, 2017
Composer Gordon Hamilton set a quote from Carl Sagan's book Cosmos to music. It sounds amazing, but the music video takes it to the next level.
Pianist Seong-Jin Cho Is Platinum in Korea, Fulfills Carnegie Dream
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Pianist Seong-Jin Cho recently dropped by the studio for a Facebook Live performance, and stuck around to tell us a bit about his music.
The Complicated History of Marian Anderson's Met Debut
Monday, February 27, 2017
The circumstances surrounding Marian Anderson's Met Opera debut are less talked about than the fact of her historic performance.
This 'Harry Potter' Medley is the Perfect Way to End Awards Season
Monday, February 27, 2017
Oscar weekend is officially over, but we still can't shake some of the music from our favorite movies. This 'Harry Potter' medley scratches that itch.
Brooklyn Duo, Devoted to Making New Classical Fans, Drops an Ed Sheeran Cover
Monday, February 27, 2017
The Duo is back with a cover of Ed Sheeran's hit single 'Castle on the Hill,' and an uplifting new project is starting to take off.
Probing the Page Turner’s Plight in the Digital Age
Sunday, February 26, 2017
In performance, the page turner is the pianist's shadow. Here are five videos that capture the existential predicament page turners can find themselves in.
This Serene Arrangement of Whitacre's 'Alleluia' Is Pure Stress Relief
Friday, February 24, 2017
Composer and arranger Jaron Davis took a crack at capturing some of Eric Whitacre's choral magic with a beautiful arrangement of 'Alleluia.'
Soundtrack to a Daydream: Here's Schumann on Celesta
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Schumann's "Der Vogel als Prophet" already delights with its sweet sensuality. Now imagine hearing it played on the Celesta.
Watch: Bobby McFerrin Conducts — and Sings — Vivaldi's Double Cello Concerto
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Seriously, is there anything he can't do?
Watch: Young Musician Plays The Oldest (Ever) Written Keyboard Music
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
The Robertsbridge Codex contains the oldest known pieces of music written specifically for keyboard. Give a listen to this performance on an Estampie by Italian pianist Alberto Chines.
