Fred Plotkin’s Guide to Listening to the Earth in Opera and Classical Music
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
On Earth Day, and every day, it’s good to see how some works deepen the emotions we experience in the presence of nature
Earth Day 2020 – Celebrating our Blue Marble
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
On April 22, WQXR is celebrating Earth Day together with millions of people across the world.
Holy Holy Worldly: Sacred Music in a Secular World
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
I'm not excited, but should I be?
Remembering Joseph Feingold of 'Joe's Violin'
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
The holocaust survivor, whose old violin found a new home in the South Bronx, has died of COVID-19 complications at the age of 97.
A Look Inside: Streaming from Home is Giving Us A Peek at Musicians’ True Selves
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Maybe they aren't so different from you and me...
Thursday, April 16, is Public Radio Music Day
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
This day expresses appreciation for local public radio music stations and their service to listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities across the United States.
Watch: Artist Check-In With Anthony McGill
Thursday, April 09, 2020
WQXR host Elliott Forrest checks in with artists across the country while they, like us, are all stuck at home.
Can Classical Music’s Streaming Present Become Part of Its Future?
Wednesday, April 08, 2020
Is streaming a brave new world for classical music?
WQXR, 105.9 – Live From Home. Operating a Radio Station during COVID-19
Tuesday, April 07, 2020
What it means to operate a radio station during a pandemic
7 Wild Recorder Pieces That Will Have You Wishing You Never Gave Up The Recorder
Monday, April 06, 2020
It's not just for kids and Renaissance fairs.
The Show Goes On – Keeping Music Alive In A Pandemic
Saturday, April 04, 2020
Jane L. Levere speaks to five of the artists who are part of the industry-wide effort to keep music alive by putting it online during the COVID-19 lockdown.
How To Get Into Bach If You Think Bach Sounds Corny And Pretentious
Monday, March 30, 2020
We compiled the best Bach pieces that will turn you haters around. Just give him a chance!
Can Classical Music Artists Survive the Radical New Normal?
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
How classical musicians and listeners alike are adjusting to the world during COVID-19.
At Home Musical Activities and Resources
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
We’ve put together a list of organizations doing fun and exciting work in the realm of music and music education, for students of every age.
No Pianist Left Behind: A History of Piano Pieces for the Left Hand
Monday, March 23, 2020
What's the story behind several famous piano pieces for the left hand?
The Unexpected Languages of Opera: 19 Operas That Aren’t In Italian, French, or German
Friday, March 20, 2020
Here are some great operas in languages beside German, French, and Italian.
Must-See Concerts: COVID-19 Streaming Edition – UPDATED 03/26
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Notable performances in and out of town this month.
Listening Challenge: Tuesday’s Pick
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Clarinet Quintet in A Major: II. Larghetto - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Listening Challenge: Wednesday’s Pick
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Conga del Fuego - Arturo Márquez
Listening Challenge: Thursday’s Pick
Thursday, March 12, 2020
4 Sketches, Op. 15: No. 4 (Fireflies) - Amy Beach
