Boston Pops Bring Holiday Joy With a Mannequin Challenge
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Laugh with the Boston Pops as they present their holiday-themed Mannequin Challenge.
You Haven't Seen A Cloud Play a Piano Until Now
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
The weather has always fascinated artist David Bowen. Now he's asking, "What does a cloud actually sound like?" His art installation, "Cloud Piano," looks for an answer.
Can Algorithms Dream Up Bach Chorales? DeepBach Says Yes
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Two French computer scientists have created an algorithm that creates harmonies in the style of Bach. Do you think it sounds like the real thing?
Celebrating the Music of Augusta Holmes
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
On her 147th birthday, let's take a moment to remember the beautiful music of the talented French composer and pianist Augusta Holmès.
Reality Star Soprano Jackie Evancho to Perform at Trump's Inauguration
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
A 16-year old Jackie Evancho has been chosen to perform at Donald J. Trump's presidential inauguration next month.
Art Exhibit Makes Use of Donated Instruments
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
An upcoming solo art show that repurposes found objects makes notable use of several unplayable instruments donated during the WQXR instrument drive.
Watch: Beethoven Symphony No. 7 Is Transformed Into a Cuban Rumba
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Composer Joachim Horsley reimagines the famed second movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 as a Cuban rumba, to dazzling effect.
Watch: This 'Star Wars' Ultimate Piano Medley Is Out of This World
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
The latest "Star Wars" film hits theaters this week, so let's celebrate the franchise's fantastic music by re-visiting this awesome medley from pianist Sonya Belousova.
Isabelle Faust Featured in Midday Mozart Takeover
Monday, December 12, 2016
This week, WQXR's Midday Mozart at noon will feature new recordings of Mozart's violin concertos, from a new recording by award-winning violinist Isabelle Faust.
Best of 2016: Classical Christmas Albums
Monday, December 12, 2016
Here are a few of our favorite Christmas releases from 2016, ranging from intimate to magnificent.
Watch This Piano Duo's Must-See 'Sleigh Ride' Video That Is Just Right
Monday, December 12, 2016
The Anderson and Roe cinematic music videos are well-known on YouTube. But you might have missed last year’s inventive and whimsical “Sleigh Ride" — it's a must-see.
12 Significant Classical Music Events in 2016
Monday, December 12, 2016
By no means were there only 12 significant events in the world of classical music this year. But here are some worthy of acknowledgement.
Saxophone Ensemble Puts Fresh Spin on a Holiday Favorite
Friday, December 09, 2016
The Eastman Saxophone Project plays selections from The Nutcracker Suite, giving us a fresh interpretation of a reliable holiday classic.
Keep Cozy With Groupmuse's Intimate Holiday Concerts
Friday, December 09, 2016
Groupmuse, a company focused on bringing talented performers from the concert hall to apartment living rooms, is proving to be a great way to embrace the holiday spirit.
5 Musical Works Time Left Behind
Wednesday, December 07, 2016
Some works from notable composers have been lost to time. Others still have surviving fragments, with which composers have tried to reconstruct the original.
Christmas Classic 'It's a Wonderful Life' Becomes An Opera
Tuesday, December 06, 2016
Frank Capra's Christmas classic gets a modern update, as composer Jake Heggie takes "It's a Wonderful Life" to the Houston Grand Opera.
Watch: Splendid Mozart Flute Concerto Performed For the Very First Time
Tuesday, December 06, 2016
On the 225th anniversary of the death of the beloved composer, a never-performed Mozart composition premiere's at Turkey’s International Şefika Kutluer Festival.
How Classical Elevated the Oscar-Winning Film 'Birdman'
Monday, December 05, 2016
The jarring juxtaposition of Antonio Sánchez’s improvised drumming with iconic pieces of classical music transformed much of Alejandro Iñárritu’s Oscar-winning film "Birdman."
Top 20 Selling Classical and Crossover Albums of 2016
Monday, December 05, 2016
Take a listen to 20 of the top-selling classical music releases as determined by sales and Nielsen data on Billboards top Classical charts in 2016.
NYC's Empire State Building Turns Blue For WQXR's 80th Anniversary
Friday, December 02, 2016
Saturday, Dec. 3, the iconic Manhattan landmark will turn WQXR blue in honor of our 80 years of bringing the best classical music to New York City — and today around the world.
