On Demand
Brandon Ross
Evening Music
February 17, 2007
Guitarist Brandon Ross has worked in a variety of genres since moving to New York City in 1983. When he's not fronting his electric trio Harriet Tubman, Ross collaborates with some of the world's most innovative artists; some of his performance partners include the hip-hop group Arrested Development, painter Julian Schnabel, folk-pop singer Jewel, classical violinist Leila Josefowicz, conceptual musician Arto Lindsay and trumpeter Ron Miles, among many others. In 1993, Ross became the musical director for jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson.
Clara Rockmore
Evening Music
February 10, 2007
Clara Rockmore (1911-1998) was the greatest performer of the theremin in history. A child prodigy who started on the violin (but abandoned it due to health problems), Rockmore developed an entire technique and fingering system for the theremin, working with the instrument's inventor Léon Theremin.
New Sounds Live
2009-2010 Concert Season
Guitarist Vernon Reid's multi-media "Artificial Afrika" to the music of avant-pop Dutch composer Jacob TV, songs by Elizabeth and the Catapult, new music to silent films by Yasujiro Ozu, and more.
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Ear to Ear
Ear to Ear takes innovative musicians off the New York stages and into the studio for relaxed, insightful conversation, as they share their personal recordings with host David Garland.
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The New Americans
WNYC announces The New Americans, an ongoing station-wide celebration of foreign-born artists now residing in the United States.
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The Wordless Music Series
WNYC presents four one-hour specials that highlight the ground-breaking '07-'08 season of the Wordless Music Series, hosted by Radio Lab's Jad Abumrad.
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Concerts from the Frick Collection
For over sixty years, the series Concerts from The Frick Collection has delighted WNYC listeners with the finest in keyboard recitals, chamber groups, and early music ensembles.
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