WQXR's Whole Note
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Classical Clicks: Andris Nelsons Parts Ways with Bayreuth
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. Jun 30, 2016
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Classical Clicks: Tickling the Ivories in the Arctic
Highlights of classical music and opera content from the web, collected by WQXR hosts, editors and producers. This week features an eco-conscious pianist performing next to glaciers. Jun 23, 2016
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Classical Clicks: An Adagio in Remembrance of Orlando's Victims
Highlights of classical music and opera content from the web, collected by WQXR hosts, editors and producers. This week features the NY Phil's Central Park tribute to Orlando. Jun 16, 2016
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Happy Birthday, Martha Argerich
Celebrating pianist Martha Argerich's 75th birthday; a round-up of commentary on the Met's new music director; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. Jun 3, 2016
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Celebrating Walt Whitman and His Musical Influence
Celebrating Walt Whitman's birthday; Ben Heppner transforms Trump's speech to song; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 31, 2016
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Summer Reads for Music Lovers
A roundup of recent books to delight classical music and opera lovers; Cecilia Bartoli gets ready for her turn as Maria; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 27, 2016
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Memorial Day Celebrations Around New York
Four classical music events where you can celebrate Memorial Day weekend; "Star Wars" at the New York Phil; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 26, 2016
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City Opera Announces 2016-17 Season
NYCO plans seven operas for next season, including a new Hal Prince "Candide;" an opera-singing bus driver gains fans among fares; and more to read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 25, 2016
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Family Expertise Pays Off in Sofia Coppola's Opera Debut
The film director calls on her great uncle in preparing Rome's 'La Traviata'; Bugs Bunny attracts a generation of opera singers; and more to listen, read and watch WQXR's Whole Note. May 24, 2016
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A Look at the 2016 NY Phil Biennial
We asked the new music connoisseurs at Q2 Music what Biennial programs excite them; remembering forgotten female composers; and more to listen, read and watch in WQXR's Whole Note. May 23, 2016