Oh Come All Ye Curious
Thursday, December 03, 2009
The genesis of some holiday songs is pretty self-evident, but others don't reveal themselves so easily. Here are the stories of fifteen classic songs and carols.
WQXR Holiday Programming
Thursday, December 03, 2009
WQXR is pleased to present special programming throughout the holiday season. Here is a listing of the Chanukah and Christmas music you will hear in December.
A Chorus of Thanks
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
This Thanksgiving, WQXR is saying a big 'Thank You!' to all the listeners who participated in The Gratitude Project. We'll be playing your selections throughout the holiday weekend.
Naomi's Award-Winning Pie
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Host Naomi Lewin blew away the competition at the second annual WNYC/WQXR Thanksgiving Pie bake-off on Tuesday. She's been kind enough to share the recipe for her winning Black Pepper Maple Walnut pie with us.
Meet Elliott Forrest
Monday, November 23, 2009
In the latest in our series of interviews with WQXR’s hosts, we turn to weekend announcer Elliott Forrest. Even by broadcasting standards, Elliott has an unusually broad resume. Here he tells us about his diverse career.
Haydn Trio Eisenstadt Play Live on Soundcheck
Monday, November 23, 2009
Austria's Haydn Trio Eisenstadt perform two of their namesake's works on WNYC's Soundcheck.
Lang's Passion Makes U.S. Choral Debut
Monday, November 09, 2009
It’s part Bach, part Hans Christian Andersen and whole lot of New York. The New York Virtuoso Singers performed the choral version of the composer's Pulitzer Prize-winning The Little Match Girl Passion Sunday night at The Greene Space.
Sharon Isbin on Performing at the White House
Friday, November 06, 2009
This week, Grammy Award winning guitarist Sharon Isbin was part of a day of classical music at the White House. She spoke with WQXR's Elliott Forrest about the experience.
A Conversation with Robert Spano
Friday, November 06, 2009
WQXR presents a special, Web-exclusive interview with Robert Spano, Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
Meet Midge Woolsey
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
As WQXR's midday host, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Midge Woolsey is a steady presence throughout many listeners' workdays. In the latest of a series of profiles on our hosts, we ask Midge about her work as a singer, interviewing Pavarotti, and the difference between radio and TV.
The Gratitude Project: Music We’re Grateful For
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
This Thanksgiving, there's much to be grateful for: family, friends, and even in-laws. There's also music. As we prepare for another Thanksgiving holiday, WQXR reflects on Music We’re Grateful For. Find out how to participate.
Alan Gilbert Conducts Mahler's Ninth
Friday, October 23, 2009
Alan Gilbert's arrival as music director of the New York Philharmonic has been one of the major stories of the new fall season. Tonight at 8pm, Symphony Hall gives you a chance to decide on how he handles the monumental works of the repertoire.
The Pacifica Quartet Plays "Intimate Letters" Live on Soundcheck
Friday, October 23, 2009
The Pacifica Quartet joins WNYC's John Schaefer for a live performance on Soundcheck.
Wu Man on the Chinese Lute: Live on WNYC's Soundcheck
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Pipa virtuoso Wu Man along with qin player Zhao Jiazhen perform live on WNYC's Soundcheck with John Schaefer, sharing the traditional music of her native China.
The Dude’s Hollywood Debut
Friday, October 09, 2009
Tonight WQXR presents the debut concert by Gustavo Dudamel, the 28-year-old music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The program features Mahler's Symphony No. 1 in D Major and the world premiere of City Noir.
Ensemble ACJW Plays Brahms
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
The five musicians in this live performance from the Jerome L. Greene Space are the fellows and alumni of The Academy -- a program of Carnegie Hall, the Juilliard School and the Weill Music Institute in partnership with the New York City Department of Education.
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Plays Aaron Jay Kernis
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
An excerpt of Pulitizer Prize-winning composer Aaron Jay Kernis' newly commissioned work, Concerto with Echoes, performed live in the WNYC Jerome L. Greene Performance Space by members of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Plays Stravinsky in The Greene Space
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Fifteen members of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra perform a piece by the Russian composer, Igor Stravinsky. Orpheus will play a work by Stravinsky in each of their Carnegie concerts this season.
Pianist Jenny Lin Performs on WNYC's Soundcheck
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
The enterprising pianist Jenny Lin joins WNYC's John Schaefer to perform live on Soundcheck.
The Music of 1924
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
David Garland hosts an evening of epoch-defining music from 1924. Recorded live in the Jerome L. Greene space on July 8, 2009.

