WQXR presents new and landmark classical recordings as well as live concerts from the Carnegie Hall, Metropolitan Opera, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and the New York Philharmonic, among other venues. WQXR also broadcasts essential destination programs including the Metropolitan Opera Radio Saturday Matinee Broadcasts, New York Philharmonic This Week, and the McGraw-Hill Companies Young Artists Showcase. For listeners in search of the new, WQXR operates Q2 Music, an online music stream dedicated to contemporary classical composers, cross-genre adventures, and performances from New York City's edgier venues. Operavore is WQXR’s opera site featuring news, interviews, and commentaries from the world of opera, as well as a 24/7 all-opera stream. WQXR.org provides essential playlist information and online listening, as well as original content, host blogs, NYC cultural news, videos, and a free app allows listeners to take WQXR with them wherever they go.
WQXR presents new and landmark classical recordings as well as live concerts from the Carnegie Hall, Metropolitan Opera, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and the New York Philharmonic, among other venues. WQXR also broadcasts essential destination programs including the Metropolitan Opera Radio Saturday Matinee Broadcasts, New York Philharmonic This Week, and the McGraw-Hill Companies Young Artists Showcase. For listeners in search of the new, WQXR operates Q2 Music, an online music stream dedicated to contemporary classical composers, cross-genre adventures, and performances from New York City's edgier venues. Operavore is WQXR’s opera site featuring news, interviews, and commentaries from the world of opera, as well as a 24/7 all-opera stream. WQXR.org provides essential playlist information and online listening, as well as original content, host blogs, NYC cultural news, videos, and a free app allows listeners to take WQXR with them wherever they go.
Operating as usual
Today is opening day for the Virtual Gateways Music Festival! The Festival's mission is to connect and support professional classical musicians of African descent and enlighten and inspire communities through the power of performance. For tickets and more info, visit: https://gatewaysmusicfestival.org/
You may be more accustomed to hearing Thomas Hampson on the opera or concert stage, giving voice to some of the great baritone roles. But tonight at 7 pm ET, he sits in the WQXR host chair, filling in for Terrance McKnight! During this hour, you'll hear his expertly curated program of songs by Schubert, Mahler, Ives, and more. 📻 🎤 🎶 https://bit.ly/2TRyEOP
Take a music break with two very talented young stars in the making ⭐⭐ : 14-year old violinist (& New York City local!) Ana Isabella España and 15-year old Georgia native, cellist Brandon Leonard. LIVE at 8 pm ET on YouTube, presented by our friends at From the Top: https://bit.ly/2I49xWu
Tomorrow at 8 pm ET, here on our page!
Hey From the Top fans! 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤'𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝗪𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟏/𝟒 𝐚𝐭 𝟖𝐏𝐌 (𝐄𝐓).
Take a break with us and tune in for an evening of Bach, Paganini, and more, performed by two talented young musicians.
WQXR Sphinx Organization Kaufman Music Center Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra
Join Alan Gilbert, Chief Conductor of the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester and Music Director Designate of the Kungliga Operan as he is joined by Christoph von Dohnányi, Honorary Conductor for Life of the Philharmonia Orchestra and Music Director Laureate of The Cleveland Orchestra, along with Thomas Morris, former CEO of both The Cleveland Orchestra and the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Retired Artistic Director of the Ojai Music Festival, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NDR Elbphilharmonie.
Join us for "To America" - a night of music, spoken word, and dance from Brooklyn's historic The Green-Wood Cemetery inspired by the poetry of James Weldon Johnson, who is buried there and best known for his anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Featuring performances by The Harlem Chamber Players, violinist Jessica McJunkins (Lady Jess), singers Danielle Buonaiuto, Freddie June, Paul Grosvenor and many more talented souls.
Following the event there will be a discussion about the creation of “To America” with Liz Player, Executive Director and Artistic Director of The Harlem Chamber Players and Death of Classical Founder and General & Artistic Director Andrew Ousley. Hosted by WQXR’s James Bennett.
In addition to hearing Brahms and Gershwin on this week's episode of NPR's From the Top, don't miss a 14-year-old's sensational performance of Wieniawski's Scherzo & Tarantella with Guest Host & Pianist, Orli Shaham. Listen to the full episode Saturday morning at 6 am ET on WQXR or stream at: https://fromthetop.org/show/brahms-gershwin-rachmaninoff-with-pianist-orli-shaham/
New York may still be on paws and so are the Cats of WQXR! These felines are working hard behind-the-scenes every day (in between naps) to bring their humans some comfort, entertainment, and snuggles while they work from home. We salute you and thank you! Happy #NationalCatDay!
We are thrilled to welcome award–winning chef, restaurateur, and NY Times bestselling author Marcus Samuelsson to the host chair this evening! Tune in at 7 pm ET to hear his special playlist featuring music by composers of African descent — with a special nod to his adopted home of Harlem — plus some food-inspired repertoire as well! 🍳 🎵 📚 🎵 🙌 https://bit.ly/35HdGrE
This Friday evening at 7 pm ET we're streaming a site-specific event called "To America" from The Green-Wood Cemetery - a pre-Halloween evening of music, dance, and spoken word based on the, ahem, permanent residents of the cemetery and their lives in the grand arc of American history. Both the NY Times & NY Magazine gave it glowing reviews and our webcast is the only way for you to now experience it. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3kEd8J8
Tune in to WQXR at 5 pm ET today as pianist Lang Lang - 郎朗 takes us on a tour of his most recent project: a quadruple album featuring both live and studio versions of Bach’s Goldberg Variations.
The pianist takes us on a journey of discovery about the essential Bach keyboard work.
Tonight conductor Michael Tilson Thomas gets the spotlight in PBS's award-winning biography series, American Masters. Who knew James Brown had such an influence?!
James Brown and Stravinsky? It's all in "Michael Tilson Thomas: Where NOW Is," premiering on PBS's American Masters tomorrow at 9/8c! https://to.pbs.org/3kPbEeL
Tonight at 7 pm ET, the amazing Kelly Hall-Tompkins Violinist fills in for Terrance McKnight! She'll be sharing the special works and recordings that inspire her by Mahler, Debussy, Brahms, Price, and others. https://bit.ly/37wnneR
For today’s “Mindful Minutes,” by GatherNYC, The Overlook - String Quartet performs “Juba” by Trevor Weston. The Overlook, formed in June 2020, has spent the last several months rehearsing, filming and performing outdoors in Upper Manhattan. This performance in the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion is the quartet’s first time in an indoor space since its inception.
Tune in from the beginning to hear remarks from one of the group’s violinists, Monica Davis, as well as the composer himself, Trevor Weston!
Tonight From the Top presents an evening of music by Bach, Gershwin, Saint-Saëns, and more - featuring flutist Nadira Novruzov, an 18-year-old NYC local (& 2020 Bard High School grad), and 14-year-old violinist Esme Arias-Kim from Hoffman Estates, IL, a recent Sphinx Organization laureate.
Hosted by Peter Dugan Piano.
From the Top is America’s largest national platform celebrating the stories, talents, and character of young classically-trained musicians.
In honor of her 40 year anniversary at WQXR, overnight host Nimet Habachy shares some of her favorite behind-the-scenes moments. ❤️
Soaking up wisdom for an overnight sage.
ICYMI - countertenor John Holiday CRUSHED his @NBCTheVoice audition last night and made it on to Team John Legend! 💪 🙌 Here he is at The Greene Space at WNYC/WQXR in 2019 bringing down the house with his rendition of Gershwin. Congrats, John! 👏👏👏
Recorded on February 28, 2019 as part of WQXR’s Classical Beer Jam: New York State of Mind edition at The Jerome L. Greene Space in New York City. Watch the ...
Tonight at midnight marks the 40th anniversary of our beloved host Nimet Habachy on the WQXR airwaves. 🎉 Congratulations on this milestone, Nimet! Apparently we're not the only ones with a huge crush on you. 💖 😉
TFW conductor and music director Alan Gilbert fanboys over YOU (you, in this case, is longtime WQXR host Nimet Habachy. Gilbert was the special guest at an e...
For the next episode of “Mindful Minutes” from GatherNYC, escape into the lush sound of viola and piano as the Carr-Petrova Duo plays “Morpheus” by Rebecca Clarke. Violist Molly Carr and pianist Anna Petrova put on a jaw-dropping concert for GatherNYC’s Fall 2019 season, and it is our honor to welcome them back to our virtual stage.
For today’s “Mindful Minutes”, escape into the lush sound of viola and piano as the Carr-Petrova Duo plays “Morpheus” by Rebecca Clarke. Violist Molly Carr and pianist Anna Petrova put on a jaw-dropping concert for GatherNYC’s Fall 2019 season, and it is our honor to welcome them back to our virtual stage.
Until we can Gather in person, we are pleased to be able to share new material by our incredible artists. We would be so grateful for your support so we can keep bringing you these meaningful musical moments. Thank you so much!
https://www.facebook.com/donate/1229288204113256/
Hey kids and parents - it's WQXR Bingo time! Download a Bingo card at our website, turn on the radio, and listen to the music. 🎻 🎶 🎺 🎹 🎵 Does it match one of the squares on the card? Keep listening, and when you've marked 5 squares in a row - BINGO! 🏆 🌟 🙌 Parents - send a photo of your child's completed card to us and we'll send a set of cool composer stickers to your little one!
Try your hand at WQXR Bingo!
'Die Welt' from American Modern Opera Company's production of Hans Werner Henze's EL CIMARRÓN is now streaming. This rarely performed chamber opera is "a tour-de-force based on the oral autobiography of Esteban Montejo, an enslaved Afro-Cuban who escaped bondage on a sugar plantation, survived in the jungle, fought for Cuban independence from Spain, and lived to tell about it all before dying at the age of 113." (AMOC) Featuring Davóne Tines, bass-baritone; Emi Ferguson, flute; Jonny Allen, percussion; and Jordan Dodson, guitar. Full performance link: https://bit.ly/3lLgZEC
This is the final installment in our 4-part series with La Blogothèque, providing up-close and intimate classical musical experiences. 🇫🇷 📹 🎶 🙌
For today's "Mindful Minutes" performance from GatherNYC, the acclaimed Boston-based Neave Trio treats us to the ravishing second movement of Robert Schumann's Piano Trio in G minor "ziemlich langsam".
Tune in from the beginning to hear remarks from Anna Williams, the trio's violinist, about the piece and why they chose to share it.
Did you know that WNYC's Brian Lehrer is not only a Peabody Award-winner, but also an amateur musician who grew up playing the flute, the alto sax, AND the electronic wind controller (pictured here)?! He’ll be filling in for Terrance McKnight tonight, who's working away on his new book. This is Brian's first time hosting for WQXR and he'll be sharing his favorite music for winds. Tune in - TONIGHT AT 7PM ET!
Our evening host Terrance McKnight is going on leave for a few weeks to work on a book (!), so he's invited a few friends to fill in from 7-8 pm on Thursdays. We can't wait to hear the great music and stories that guest hosts Brian Lehrer, Kelly Hall-Tompkins Violinist, Marcus Samuelsson, and Thomas Hampson have to share!
Terrance is writing a book! So he’s called in a few friends to fill in for him while he’s out.
The Chaconne from Bach's Partita in D Minor gets a powerful interpretation in this excerpt from American Modern Opera Company's "With Care" - created and performed by dancer Bobbi Jene Smith in collaboration with violinist Keir GoGwilt. The piece explores the complicated dynamics of caregiving and loss and also features original music by Matthew Aucoin. Link to the full video: https://bit.ly/2GKlZdT
This is the third in WQXR's four-part video series produced in partnership with La Blogothèque, known for their intimate and up-close style of music film-making. 🎻 🎥 🎵 🔊
For today's "Mindful Minutes" from GatherNYC, the ever-inventive brass quartet The Westerlies premiere their own, socially-distant arrangement of "Moondreams" by Miles Davis. This performance is dedicated to Lee Konitz, a member of Davis's band who passed away earlier this year from COVID-19.
Tune in to the full video to hear members of the ensemble speak about the song, its significance to them, and the arranging process.
Happy Birthday, Luciano! 🎂 🎈 🎉 🎶 To celebrate, we've chosen a few of his most memorable and fun moments. https://bit.ly/2GSM1LI
Let's remember generally Fun Guy, Luciano Pavarotti.
Live music has returned to Lincoln Center’s outdoor plazas! Presented by Lincoln Center in partnership with The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Calidore String Quartet performs an intimate afternoon of chamber music.
Tune in as the Avery Fisher Career Grant and Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Award winners perform Janáček’s “Kreutzer Sonata“ String Quartet alongside an elegant pairing of Mozart’s Divertimento in F and Schumann’s Quartet in A major.
Video Production by Nel Shelby Productions
More Bach, Less Talk!
We have condensed our Fall membership drive from 9 days to just 5… and this is the last day. If you can, please make your donation to WQXR right now: https://bit.ly/30vh0Ev
THANKS FOR HAVING OUR BACH.
With unexpected expenses high as we built remote home studios from scratch for our hosts (see Elliott Forrest, pictured here!), the importance of solid support from music lovers has no measure. We recognize that these are tough times for so many people, but if you can, please give now and support our shortened Fall Fundraiser. https://bit.ly/30vh0Ev
For today's "Mindful Minutes" from the team at GatherNYC, the Brooklyn-based percussion quartet Sandbox Percussion premieres "Bell Patterns" by Victor Caccese. A member of the quartet himself, Victor first conceived this piece to be played by 4 players on one vibraphone, but reimagined it for these socially-distanced times, turning all sorts of unlikely objects into percussion instruments.
Tonight Carnegie Hall celebrates Opening Night with its first-ever Virtual Gala! Join the Carnegie Hall community in New York City, across the United States, and around the globe to commemorate the 130th Anniversary Season. Bringing all of us together through a shared love of music, this free event will present inspiring performances—both new and from the Hall’s illustrious past—to honor its 130-year history and future.
Big congratulations to Yannick Nezet-Seguin and The Philadelphia Orchestra for being named Gramophone's 2020 Orchestra of the Year! 👏👏👏
BIG NEWS! Your Philadelphia Orchestra is officially Gramophone's Orchestra of the Year 2020! 🎉 We couldn't have won without your votes, so from Yannick Nezet-Seguin and everyone at The Philadelphia Orchestra: THANK YOU!
Host Jeff Spurgeon has been asking you a New York City trivia question on Monday mornings for years. Now, for a gift of $20/month to WQXR, you can compete in a full-on evening of trivia with Jeff and Kerry Nolan! Friday Nov 13 - online, of course. There will be prizes! 🗽 🏆 🎵 This special offer is only available this morning, and space is limited, so please donate now, if you can! https://bit.ly/30vh0Ev
160 Varick St
New York, NY
10013
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when WQXR posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Send a message to WQXR:
Join Alan Gilbert, Chief Conductor of the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester and Music Director Designate of the Kungliga Operan as he is joined by Christoph von Dohnányi, Honorary Conductor for Life of the Philharmonia Orchestra and Music Director Laureate of The Cleveland Orchestra, along with Thomas Morris, former CEO of both The Cleveland Orchestra and the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Retired Artistic Director of the Ojai Music Festival, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NDR Elbphilharmonie.
Join us for "To America" - a night of music, spoken word, and dance from Brooklyn's historic The Green-Wood Cemetery inspired by the poetry of James Weldon Johnson, who is buried there and best known for his anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Featuring performances by The Harlem Chamber Players, violinist Jessica McJunkins (Lady Jess), singers Danielle Buonaiuto, Freddie June, Paul Grosvenor and many more talented souls. Following the event there will be a discussion about the creation of “To America” with Liz Player, Executive Director and Artistic Director of The Harlem Chamber Players and Death of Classical Founder and General & Artistic Director Andrew Ousley. Hosted by WQXR’s James Bennett.
In addition to hearing Brahms and Gershwin on this week's episode of NPR's From the Top, don't miss a 14-year-old's sensational performance of Wieniawski's Scherzo & Tarantella with Guest Host & Pianist, Orli Shaham. Listen to the full episode Saturday morning at 6 am ET on WQXR or stream at: https://fromthetop.org/show/brahms-gershwin-rachmaninoff-with-pianist-orli-shaham/
For today’s “Mindful Minutes,” by GatherNYC, The Overlook - String Quartet performs “Juba” by Trevor Weston. The Overlook, formed in June 2020, has spent the last several months rehearsing, filming and performing outdoors in Upper Manhattan. This performance in the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion is the quartet’s first time in an indoor space since its inception. Tune in from the beginning to hear remarks from one of the group’s violinists, Monica Davis, as well as the composer himself, Trevor Weston!
For the next episode of “Mindful Minutes” from GatherNYC, escape into the lush sound of viola and piano as the Carr-Petrova Duo plays “Morpheus” by Rebecca Clarke. Violist Molly Carr and pianist Anna Petrova put on a jaw-dropping concert for GatherNYC’s Fall 2019 season, and it is our honor to welcome them back to our virtual stage.
'Die Welt' from American Modern Opera Company's production of Hans Werner Henze's EL CIMARRÓN is now streaming. This rarely performed chamber opera is "a tour-de-force based on the oral autobiography of Esteban Montejo, an enslaved Afro-Cuban who escaped bondage on a sugar plantation, survived in the jungle, fought for Cuban independence from Spain, and lived to tell about it all before dying at the age of 113." (AMOC) Featuring Davóne Tines, bass-baritone; Emi Ferguson, flute; Jonny Allen, percussion; and Jordan Dodson, guitar. Full performance link: https://bit.ly/3lLgZEC This is the final installment in our 4-part series with La Blogothèque, providing up-close and intimate classical musical experiences. 🇫🇷 📹 🎶 🙌
For today's "Mindful Minutes" performance from GatherNYC, the acclaimed Boston-based Neave Trio treats us to the ravishing second movement of Robert Schumann's Piano Trio in G minor "ziemlich langsam". Tune in from the beginning to hear remarks from Anna Williams, the trio's violinist, about the piece and why they chose to share it.
The Chaconne from Bach's Partita in D Minor gets a powerful interpretation in this excerpt from American Modern Opera Company's "With Care" - created and performed by dancer Bobbi Jene Smith in collaboration with violinist Keir GoGwilt. The piece explores the complicated dynamics of caregiving and loss and also features original music by Matthew Aucoin. Link to the full video: https://bit.ly/2GKlZdT This is the third in WQXR's four-part video series produced in partnership with La Blogothèque, known for their intimate and up-close style of music film-making. 🎻 🎥 🎵 🔊
For today's "Mindful Minutes" from GatherNYC, the ever-inventive brass quartet The Westerlies premiere their own, socially-distant arrangement of "Moondreams" by Miles Davis. This performance is dedicated to Lee Konitz, a member of Davis's band who passed away earlier this year from COVID-19. Tune in to the full video to hear members of the ensemble speak about the song, its significance to them, and the arranging process.
For today's "Mindful Minutes" from the team at GatherNYC, the Brooklyn-based percussion quartet Sandbox Percussion premieres "Bell Patterns" by Victor Caccese. A member of the quartet himself, Victor first conceived this piece to be played by 4 players on one vibraphone, but reimagined it for these socially-distanced times, turning all sorts of unlikely objects into percussion instruments.
The folks at Gather NYC are kicking off their fall "Mindful Minutes" series with a solo performance by violinist Lara St. John! In these world-premiere videos, Lara performs two powerful works for solo violin: "Whitewashed" by 14-year old (!) Adah Kaplan and "Kommos" by Melissa Dunphy. Tune in from the beginning to hear Lara's remarks about the pieces, including an interesting connection between the two composers.
The world premiere of VIGIL pays tribute to Breonna Taylor, the EMT and aspiring nurse who was shot and killed by police in her home, and whose tragic death has fueled an international outcry. Created by renowned opera singer and activist Davóne Tines in collaboration with Matthew Aucoin, Igée Dieudonné and Conor Hanick, this music film presents an exercise in empathy—a model for how to engage with the powerful emotions we feel because of injustice, and how to take action. Through Tines’ rich sonic and visual lyricism, VIGIL asks us to connect with, understand, and act upon all of our sensations, inside and out. On October 3, Tines will perform the world premiere of an orchestral arrangement of VIGIL by Matt Auccoin, commissioned for and performed with the Louisville Orchestra, live-streamed for a virtual audience. VIGIL Created and edited by Davóne Tines Performed by Davóne Tines and Conor Hanick Music: Davóne Tines and Igée Dieudonné Arranged by Matt Aucoin
A few months ago, before the pandemic, WQXR and La Blogothèque teamed up to bring the latter’s intimate style of film-making to the world of classical music. The second installment of this four-part series features composer / vocalist Tariq Al-Sabir's performance of "With My Eyes" from #UNWANTED. According to Al-Sabir’s website, "#UNWANTED highlights the ways in which technology reinforces oppressive social relations that deepen gender and racial inequity." Link to the full video: https://bit.ly/2S6Gaod
The Hampsong Foundation takes over Thomas Hampson's World of Song series this month. In this episode, Thomas chats with Terrance McKnight, the evening host on WQXR and the Artistic Advisor for The Harlem Chamber Players. Terrance wrote the script for the Foundation's Song of America program "Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance."
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was opera's "greatest advocate" and a true lover of the art form. Today Lincoln Center pays tribute to her with the help of Christine Goerke, Soprano and pianist Bradley Moore, who perform an aria from Beethoven's “Fidelio”—a work that Ginsburg said gave her "the greatest hope for the future." Special thanks to Steinway & Sons for generously providing the piano.
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, watch a special performance of Leonard Bernstein's "Take Care Of This House" performed by pianist Lara Downes and an extraordinary group of friends including Yo-Yo Ma, Thomas Hampson, Rhiannon Giddens, Angel Blue, AILYN PÉREZ, Isabel Leonard, Lawrence Brownlee, Charles Yang Music, Davóne Tines, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Julia Bullock, classical singer, J'Nai Bridges, Mezzo-Soprano, Ifetayo Ali-Landing, Anthony McGill, Soloman Howard, Magos Herrera, Shereen Pimentel, and the young women of the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. Learn more about your voting rights, mail-in ballots, and how to register in your state, at: https://www.aclu.org/voter
Tonight at 8pm on WQXR: INSIDE BLUE A radio documentary about the opera Blue. "Blue is the opera on police violence that America needs to see but can't" (The Washington Post)
Compose music just like Mozart after this lesson with Lincoln Center's Beata Moon. What you’ll need: a piano, keyboard, a virtual keyboard or any instrument. Up next at 5PM: Pull up a seat and enjoy a musical family show. Find out more at wqxr.org/campwolfgang. Brought to you by Camp Wolfgang: the FREE virtual kids fair in celebration of the Mostly Mozart festival on WQXR, presented in partnership with Lincoln Center. 🐺🎶
Build and read rhythms using everyday items with The Metropolitan Opera Guild Teaching Artist Shawn Farrar, Mezzo-Soprano. What you’ll need: pens, pencils, markers, and other everyday items. Up next at 4PM: Learn how to compose music! Set up next to a piano to get ready. Find out more at wqxr.org/campwolfgang. Brought to you by Camp Wolfgang: the FREE virtual kids fair in celebration of the Mostly Mozart festival on WQXR, presented in partnership with Lincoln Center. 🐺🎶
To celebrate the kickoff of Lincoln Center's #MostlyMozart Festival on WQXR, The Greene Space connected with local artists in NYC’s five boroughs. Watch a live stream of their performances, featuring Curtis Stewart, Anthony McGill, Sugar Vendil, Mazz Swift and the Villalobos Brothers.
Craft your own opera-worthy mask with Lincoln Center’s Barbara Ellmann & learn about some of the most beautiful and intricate masks in history, Banda masks of the Nala and Baga people of Guinea. 📻 BONUS: As you craft, tune in to WQXR on 105.9FM or wqxr.org to hear Papageno's aria from “The Magic Flute.” What you’ll need: cardboard, paper shopping bag, paper, scissors, marker, glue, and cord/ribbon Up next at 2PM: Pull up a seat for a special concert just for kids. Find out more at wqxr.org/campwolfgang. Brought to you by Camp Wolfgang: the FREE virtual kids fair in celebration of the Mostly Mozart festival on WQXR, presented in partnership with Lincoln Center. 🐺🎶
Today is the final day of Boulanger Initiative's 3-day series of live-streams celebrating the life and piano music of Florence Price, performed by Lara Downes! In between the performances, Lara will discuss the stories behind this exceptional music and the life of Florence Price live with WQXR's James Bennett, followed by a Q&A. “From the Heart” Program: First Romance, In a Sentimental Mood, Your Hands in Mine, Fantasie Negre No. 4
ARTIST CHECK-IN: Elliott Forrest sat down with Grammy winning guitarist Sharon Isbin who once again branches out with two new albums: "Strings for Peace" is a collection of Indian Ragas with the sarod player Amjad Ali Kahn and the other new album is all World Premieres, from such composers as Chris Brubeck and Tan Dun.
“Music can do something that's very difficult to do with just spoken word, and that is illuminate one's inner thoughts, one’s inner life, and they do that so brilliantly.” –Renée Fleming on the music of #Strauss in #DerRosenkavalier. More on ariacode.org! #AriaCode 🎶
NEW #AriaCode: “He's had his panic and now he is feeling reality setting in. He's never going to be able to call to her and get her back.” Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton on Orfeo’s grief after losing Eurydice. Listen to the full episode now! ariacode.org
“Where did the spark with my husband go, and how do I get it back?" Rhiannon Giddens and her guests talk marriage and betrayal in #Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro with Susanna Phillips, Soprano, Santa Fe Opera dramaturg Cori Ellison, and sex advice columnist Dan Savage. LISTEN: https://apple.co/34P1aVn
WQXR is at 105.9 on the FM dial in the New York City metropolitan area and at 90.3 FM in Westchester, NY.
Hits Post Moderm Syndrome Radio
30 Rockefeller Plaza
SHR-Perspectives Haitiennes 91.5 WNYE
1786 Nostrand Ave
Atlantic Ocean Hurricanes 2017
108 Stanton Street
