WQXR Staff appears in the following:
The Knights
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Chamber ensemble The Knights wants its performances to be as culturally relevant as they are technically sound.
Jess Gillam
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Saxophonist Jess Gillam was the first-ever saxophonist to sign with Decca, and already runs her own festival.
WQXR Presents “19 for 19”: Artists to Watch in the Upcoming Year
Monday, January 07, 2019
Classical music, as an art form, is far from dead. Here are 19 notable musicians and ensembles proving it.
2018 WQXR Holiday Gift Guide
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Holiday season is upon us. Which also means... gift-giving season is upon us! And if you've got a classical music-lover in your life, we've got some suggestions to keep you covered.
Exclusive First Watch: Nadine Sierra Performs Bernstein's "Somewhere"
Thursday, August 23, 2018
WQXR invites you to an exclusive first-watch of Nadine Sierra's new performance video, 'Somewhere,' by Leonard Bernstein.
Lawrence Brownlee Dedicates “All Night, All Day” to His Son
Sunday, April 29, 2018
The tenor opens up about his family through the spiritual “All Night, All Day.”
Basil Twist, Christopher O'Riley and Stickman Make A ‘Symphonie Fantastique’
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Puppeteer and MacArthur ‘Genius’ Basil Twist teamed up with pianist Christopher O’Riley to bring a little magic to The Greene Space.
Composer ... or Beer? Take Our Quiz
Saturday, April 07, 2018
We’ll give you some crunchy German names, and you’ll tell us whether they’re composers — or beers. Take our quiz to see how your brewery and classical music knowledge line up.
Preview: Our Must-See Concert Picks for Spring
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
The city is thawing, the sun is shining, the trees are beginning to pop with color — and we’re even more eager than usual to get out and immerse ourselves in the beauty of live music.
Strings on a Plane: That Viola Kid's 3 Tips for Flying With Your Instrument
Monday, March 05, 2018
Juilliard alum That Viola Kid knows how rough it can be to travel as a musician. Here are three tips to make sure you and your instrument make it to your destination all in one piece.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year With Wu Man on the Pipa
Friday, February 16, 2018
Happy Lunar New Year! Watch pipa player Wu Man perform a traditional composition in celebration of the Chinese holiday.
Backstage at The Richard Tucker Gala With The Stars
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Get a glimpse behind the scenes at the 2017 Richard Tucker Gala — and hear performances from the biggest names in opera, including soprano Nadine Sierra!
A Hand-Picked Gift Guide For the Classical Music Lover On Your List
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
A gift guide from the WQXR staff for those who have a classical music lover on their list this holiday season.
The King's Singers Celebrate Their Golden Anniversary With Midday Masterpieces
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
The vocal ensemble performs selections from their go-to English choral repertoire, and mixes things up with some pop classics.
Pianist Joel Fan Brings His Globally Inspired Music to Midday Masterpieces
Tuesday, November 07, 2017
Joel Fan, a pianist who draws inspiration from musical traditions from all over the world, steps into the WQXR studio for Midday Masterpieces.
5 Adorable Halloween Instagram Posts That We Love
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Here a few of our favorite Halloween posts on Instagram from classical fans.
George Li Brings a Scholarly Joy to This Week's Midday Masterpieces
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
The young pianist and college student joined host Terrance McKnight to talk music, travel and literature.
Bjarte Eike's Midday Masterpiece is a Trip to the Pub
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Bjarte Eike and the Alehouse Boys share several selections from their latest project, an exploration of the sounds of the 17th century English tavern.
Worlds Colliding With Jan Vogler and Bill Murray Collaboration
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Cellist Jan Vogler met actor Bill Murray on a flight a few years ago, and now they've got an album out together called "New Worlds." Watch them perform live in the WQXR studio.
Award-Winning Pianist Yun Wei Performs Bach's Italian Concerto
Thursday, October 05, 2017
Yun Wei, who is currently enrolled in Juilliard's Artist Diploma program, returned to the Greene Space for the latest edition of Midday Masterpieces.
