Mike Rinzel is WQXR's Senior Director of Digital Content and oversees digital content for wqxr.org, mobile app and social media.
Prior to joining WQXR in 2011, he served as Senior Director of Digital Programming and Production at MTV Networks where he developed the digital strategy for VH1’s slate of TV series programming. Prior to VH1, Rinzel directed the digital team at Fuse, a music TV cable channel. Outside of the cable TV business, Rinzel was Senior Account Manager at interactive agency Sudden Industries, and was also a pioneer in streaming media at Pseudo.com in downtown New York City where he produced and hosted several internet radio and TV shows during the explosion of New York’s “Silicon Alley” in the 1990s.
Rinzel holds a BA in History from the University of Rochester where he was also able to study symphonic percussion at the Eastman School of Music. He is a songwriter in his spare time and performs occasionally in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Mike Rinzel appears in the following:
Recap: The 'Game of Thrones' Live Concert Experience
Thursday, March 09, 2017
'Genius' Superbowl Ad Features Einstein and Classical Lady Gaga
Sunday, February 05, 2017
Watch: Yuja Wang's Mozart Encore That Everyone Is Sharing
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Watch: Child Prodigy's Delightful 'Night Before Christmas' Composition
Monday, November 28, 2016
This Choral Rendition of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' is What We Need Right Now
Friday, November 11, 2016
Classical Music Can De-Stress Your Life (and Your Horse)
Wednesday, November 09, 2016
When Donald Trump Analyzed Composer Steve Reich (And Failed)
Monday, November 07, 2016
Cleveland Orchestra Strings Play Anthem at Series Finale
Thursday, November 03, 2016
Met Cancels Performances After Someone Sprinkles Suspicious Powder on Orchestra
Saturday, October 29, 2016
4 Classically Creepy Covers of the 'Halloween' Movie Theme
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Watch the 'Lord' of Classical Piano Mash-ups and Video Game Renditions
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Watch: Chicago Cubs Get Symphonic Level Support
Monday, October 17, 2016
Gabriel Kahane and The Knights Perform Dylan's 'The Times They Are A-Changin'
Thursday, October 13, 2016
R.E.M.'s Mike Mills Drops 'Joyful' Rock & Classical Concerto
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Hear Peter Allen's Historic 1958 Broadcast of Van Cliburn from Carnegie Hall
Monday, October 10, 2016
Preview: The 'Game of Thrones' Live Concert is Coming
Sunday, October 09, 2016
Watch: Young Classical Pianist Performs Epic Drake Medley
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Top 10 Bach Guitar Shreds: 2014 Edition
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Beethoven Goes To Hollywood
Friday, November 02, 2012
It's easy to imagine that, had he been alive in contemporary times, Beethoven's greatness might have transcended the musical score and onto the big screen. Enter our giveaway.
Glenn Gould's Five Most-Watched YouTube Videos
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Glenn Gould, with his longstanding relationship with the Canadian Broadcasting Company and interest in recording technology, is well-represented on YouTube today.