Timeline: Discover WQXR's Historic 80 Years of Broadcasting
Friday, December 02, 2016
On Saturday, Dec. 3, WQXR turns 80! Here's a look back at the station's rich history of bringing great classical music to New York City and beyond.
Watch: Yuja Wang's Mozart Encore That Everyone Is Sharing
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Yuja Wang just took apart and rebuilt Mozart's Rondo alla Turca in a truly unusual way and so we had to share it with you.
Watch: Child Prodigy's Delightful 'Night Before Christmas' Composition
Monday, November 28, 2016
Watch this Christmas composition performed by child prodigy Alma Deutscher, whose original opera Cinderella debuts in December.
6 Great Classical Music 'Thank You' Compositions
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Some are memorials, some are full of love, but at the heart of them a profound “Thank You” can be heard. Here are six classical pieces that were written as a token of thanks.
5 Classical Music Rivalries That Left Bad Blood
Monday, November 21, 2016
Even though the music makes you feel great, there were some composers who just couldn't get along. Here are five bad blood rivalries of classical music.
Tanglewood's 2017 Season: Contemporary Pieces and New Outdoor Activities
Friday, November 18, 2016
The new BSO season at Tanglewood includes masterpieces, something for contemporary composition fans and new initiatives to engage concert-goers with the outdoors nearby.
The Exquisite Musical Tastes of Author Haruki Murakami
Thursday, November 17, 2016
In celebration of Murakami’s latest book, a conversation on music with legendary Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa, we present five of our favorite classical references in his works.
Leonard Bernstein Makes His Carnegie Hall Debut With A Moment's Notice
Monday, November 14, 2016
On Nov. 14, 1943, Leonard Bernstein was told that day he would be conducting the New York Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall for the very first time. Watch Hershey Felder reenact that moment.
This Choral Rendition of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' is What We Need Right Now
Friday, November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen, the Canadian singer-songwriter has died at age 82. See his most famous song, "Hallelujah," performed by Rufus Wainwright and a choir of 1,500 people.
Watch: Jazz Pianist Art Tatum's Incredible Classical Improvs
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Art Tatum once blew away Vladimir Horowitz in a friendly piano throw-down. We present to you two incredible instances of Tatum improvising on classical pieces.
Classical Music Can De-Stress Your Life (and Your Horse)
Wednesday, November 09, 2016
Studies show that classical music can be good for your health. And if you are a horse owner, your steed could benefit from listening to classical music as much as you do.
5 Classical Pieces To Celebrate An Election Victory
Wednesday, November 09, 2016
The election is finally over and your favored candidate emerged the champion. Here are five top-notch tunes that reflect the unbeatable feelings of sweet victory.
5 Classical Pieces For the Sting of Election Defeat
Wednesday, November 09, 2016
Losing is never fun, but we all feel the sting of defeat from time to time. Here are five works that will ease the pain of electoral defeat.
Zoltan Kocsis, Hungarian Pianist and Conductor, Dies at 64
Monday, November 07, 2016
Zoltan Kocsis, a famed pianist and conductor and musical director of the Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra, has died. He was 64.
When Donald Trump Analyzed Composer Steve Reich (And Failed)
Monday, November 07, 2016
It appears that at least one of the two candidates has waded into the history of contemporary classical music without the proper facts on hand.
Cleveland Orchestra Strings Play Anthem at Series Finale
Thursday, November 03, 2016
While the Cleveland Indians did not prevail over the Cubs in the World Series finale, the city pulled out all the stops to make the contest a classy one. Watch the video.
5 Marathon-Length Classical Works
Wednesday, November 02, 2016
In the spirit of Sunday's New York City Marathon, we present a few classical "marathons"— pieces that are exceptionally long, grand in scale or take superhuman concentration to complete.
Watch: 25 Bizarre Facts About Classical Music
Tuesday, November 01, 2016
Hay eating pianos, string quartets in helicopters, 20 minutes of a single note, Bach's eye surgery and more. These are some of the bizarre factoids to be discovered in this new video.
Classical Music Videos to Help Us Chill During the Election
Tuesday, November 01, 2016
To help calm our election nerves, we've got a list of the best classical music videos that will chill our tempers and calm our nerves as election day approaches.
Steve Hackman and The Art of the Classical Mashup
Monday, October 31, 2016
Steve Hackman, a Curtis Institute of Music-trained conductor and composer, has taken the musical mashup concept to a whole new level with pop songs woven into orchestrated classics.
