On Demand
Wordless Music
Concerts on Demand
WNYC presents concerts from the Wordless Music Series, hosted by Radio Lab's Jad Abumrad. Devoted to the desegregation of musical boundaries, Wordless Music pairs rock and electronic musicians with more traditional chamber and new music performers, to create an entirely new concert experience.
This program is supported, in part, by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Special One-Hour Episodes: the Best of Wordless Music on WNYC
itsnotyouitsme; Face the Music; Stars of the Lid
Wordless Music
May 02, 2008
This Wordless Music concert was recorded at the Good Shepherd Faith Church and features the ensembles itsnotyouitsme, Face the Music — which is made up of students from the Kaufman Center — and the "sound scape" artists Stars of the Lid.
Gavin Bryars, John Adams, and Jonny Greenwood
Wordless Music
January 16, 2008
This concert recorded live at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle features Brad Lubman conducting the Wordless Music Orchestra performing Gavin Bryars' "The Sinking of the Titanic," John Adams' "Christian Zeal and Activity," and Radiohead lead guitarist Jonny Greenwood's "Popcorn Superhet Receiver for String Orchestra." Hosted by Radiolab's Jad Abumrad.
Hauschka; David Moore with Bing and Ruth; Múm
Wordless Music
November 10, 2007
German pianist/composer Volker Bertelmann (a.k.a. "Hauschka") plays the prepared piano, and David Moore morphs Bach into a set of his own songs with the group Bing and Ruth. Also, Icelandic band Múm invites the other performers to the stage of the New York Society for Ethical Culture for a grand finale. Hosted by Radiolab's Jad Abumrad.
Torngat, Jihyun Kim and Múm
Wordless Music
November 09, 2007
This concert recorded live at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle features the Montreal band Torngat, cellist Jihyun Kim (performing Bach and Ligeti), and the Icelandic band Múm. Hosted by Radiolab's Jad Abumrad.
Sandro Perri; Muhly and Sigurðsson; Sigur Rós
Wordless Music
October 05, 2007
In this Wordless Music concert recorded live at the Good-Shepherd Faith Church, we hear original music from Toronto-based songwriter/producer Sandro Perri (a.k.a. "Polmo Polpo"), and Icelandic producer (and frequent Björk collaborator) Valgeir Sigurðsson with New York-based composer Nico Muhly. Also on the program: Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós. Hosted by Radiolab's Jad Abumrad.
Colleen; Katya Mihailova and Colin Jacobsen; Beirut
Wordless Music
September 24, 2007
In this concert recorded live at the New York Society for Ethical Culture, French musician Colleen performs her naturalistic electro-acoustic mix; Piano/Violin duo Katya Mihailova and Colin Jacobsen take on Chopin, Scriabin, Arvo Pärt, and Bela Bartok, while indie band Beirut makes an encore appearance with selections from some of their recent albums. Hosted by Radiolab's Jad Abumrad.
Fifth Veil and Beirut
Wordless Music
September 20, 2007
Bard College quartet Fifth Veil perform Osvaldo Golijov's "The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind" for klezmer clarinet and string quartet, while indie rock band Beirut follows with their own gypsy-inspired set, in this concert recorded live at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple. Hosted by Radiolab's Jad Abumrad.
Do Make Say Think and Electric Kompany
Wordless Music
September 14, 2007
Toronto-based indie band Do Make Say Think bring their own brand of eclectic music to the stage of the New York Society for Ethical Culture, while Rock quartet Electric Kompany performs works by Nick Didkovsky, Jacob TV, and Marc Mellits. Hosted by Radiolab's Jad Abumrad.
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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