WQXR Staff

"Chopin Evocations," the new album from pianist and composer Daniil Trifonov, is an exploration of Chopin and his influence. Now, listen to a preview track, only on WQXR.

Four musicians explain what motherhood and music means for them.

Here are a few of our favorite Christmas releases from 2016, ranging from intimate to magnificent.

A gift guide from the WQXR staff for those who have a classical music-lover on their list this holiday season.

Hay eating pianos, string quartets in helicopters, 20 minutes of a single note, Bach's eye surgery and more. These are some of the bizarre factoids to be discovered in this new video.

The musicians and the management of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra are locked in a standoff that has led to further concert cancellations through Nov. 18. 

Eight Pittsburgh-based violinists performed "New York City Serenade" with Bruce Springsteen. How was it? "Best gig ever," they said.

Highlights of classical music and opera content from the web, collected by WQXR hosts, editors and producers. This week, national medals are awarded and Britannia rules.

This Labor Day, WQXR will play selected highlights from our favorite broadcasts recorded this summer. Read what staffers picked as their favorite musical memories from the season.

Highlights of classical music and opera content from the web, collected by WQXR hosts, editors and producers. This week, Brownlee promises to lose pounds to raise autism awareness.

Highlights of classical music and opera content from the web, collected by WQXR hosts, editors and producers. This week, critics assess Cecilia Bartoli's Maria in 'West Side Story.'

Highlights of classical music and opera content from the web, collected by WQXR hosts, editors and producers. This week, the rise of 13-year-old opera singer Laura Bretan.

YouTuber Jon Cozart created an a capella video following the (loose) trajectory of classical music, from Hildegard von Bingen to John Williams.

While waiting for the popular television show's seventh season launch, 'Game of Thrones' composer Ramin Djawadi is touring with a live orchestra and chorus.

Highlights of classical music and opera content from the web, collected by WQXR hosts, editors and producers. This week, Stephen Sondheim plans a new work based on Luis Buñuel's films.

Dame Vivienne Westwood, who once dressed the Sex Pistols and forged a punk aesthetic, has created a new design for the English Baroque ensemble. 

Rautavaara, an acclaimed composer who influenced a generation of Finnish composers, has died.

Highlights of classical music and opera content from the web, collected by WQXR hosts, editors and producers. This week see composer John Williams serenaded by a pair of brass players.

Highlights of classical music and opera content from the web, collected by WQXR hosts, editors and producers. This week watch a Vietnamese ensemble stage a street-side concert.

Highlights of classical music and opera content from the web, collected by WQXR hosts, editors and producers. This week, a maestro severs his ties with a German opera house.