Merrin Lazyan

Merrin Lazyan appears in the following:

This Week with Yannick: A Life in an Hour

Sunday, August 23, 2020

This program takes us through all the stages of life in just an hour: from the wonder and simplicity of childhood to the confrontation with mortality.

This Week with Yannick: Mozart and His Contemporaries

Sunday, August 16, 2020

This episode explores the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart which, behind its deceptive simplicity, captures both the depth and breadth of human experience.

INSIDE BLUE

Friday, August 14, 2020

Highlights from the Glimmerglass Opera’s production of Blue, recorded in the summer of 2019.

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This Week with Yannick: Home

Sunday, August 09, 2020

In this episode, Yannick explores music from many cultures and countries around the world, including Spain, Mexico, the Czech Republic, Armenia, the different visions of America.

This Week with Yannick – Natural Harmonies

Sunday, August 02, 2020

In this hour, Yannick Nézet-Séguin shares pieces that express a very essential part of who we are: our connection to the earth and its own natural harmonies.

This Week with Yannick: Spirituality

Sunday, July 26, 2020

This week, Yannick explores music that celebrates spirituality and its power to nourish and connect. 

IN CONVERSATION – With Lucas Meachem

Saturday, July 25, 2020

The latest episode of In Conversation features baritone Lucas Meachem in conversation with Merrin Lazyan.

CONCERT WATCH – Orli Shaham

Friday, July 24, 2020

Orli Shaham plays Mozart Piano Sonatas.

This Week with Yannick: Hope

Sunday, July 19, 2020

This week’s episode focuses on the theme of hope.

This Week with Yannick: Biography

Sunday, July 12, 2020

This episode is a biographical journey through Nézet-Séguin’s development as a musician and conductor, exploring some of his major influences and collaborations.

CONCERT WATCH – Opera in an Hour Movies

Thursday, July 09, 2020

San Francisco Opera is streaming six Opera in an Hour Movies – abridged versions of some of their family friendly productions.

SPECIAL – Juneteenth: “The Black Experience in the Concert Hall”

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

To celebrate Juneteenth, WQXR hosted a live call-in special – “The Black Experience in the Concert Hall” – with WQXR's Evening Host Terrance McKnight. 

CONCERT WATCH – Czech Philharmonic

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

The Czech Philharmonic in their first performance since the lockdown.

Juneteenth: Celebrating Black Classical Artistry on WQXR

Thursday, June 18, 2020

On Friday, June 19th, WQXR will honor Juneteenth with a 24-hour music marathon celebrating black classical artistry and a live call-in special, hosted by Terrance McKnight. 

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CONCERT WATCH – Daniel Hope

Thursday, June 11, 2020

This week's pick: Hope@Home on Tour.

CONCERT WATCH – Jules Massenet: Thaïs

Friday, June 05, 2020

Concert Watch this weekend recommends an opera called Thaïs by Jules Massenet. It is available for streaming on the Metropolitan Opera's website Sunday 7.30pm EST.

CONCERT WATCH – Stephen Hough

Tuesday, June 02, 2020

WQXR's Concert Watch recommends BBC's Wigmore Hall Concert Series

CONCERT WATCH – Anne-Sophie Mutter

Friday, May 22, 2020

Today's Concert Watch pick is Anne-Sophie Mutter with The Mutter Virtuosi, part of the Carnegie Hall Fridays series.  

IN CONVERSATION – With Angel Blue

Saturday, May 16, 2020

This week, WQXR's Merrin Lazyan talks to soprano Angel Blue, who recently performed the role of Bess at the Met's production of Porgy and Bess to stellar reviews.

CONCERT WATCH – Berlin Balcony Concerts

Friday, May 15, 2020

Today's Concert Watch pick are the Balcony Concerts by cellist Eckart Runge and pianist Jacques Ammon