WQXR Editorial

The Classical Sax Is Amazing. Here Are Seven Pieces to Get You Started

The saxophone is an orchestral newcomer, but composers have far from neglected its gilded magnificence. Nov 6, 2018

The Successful Premiere of ‘Le Prophète’ Earned Critical Praise — and Wagner’s Hate

If there were any single piece of music (and any one composer) for whom Wagner’s Anti-Semitic hate grew, it was Meyerbeer’s Le Prophète. Nov 6, 2018

2018 Richard Tucker Gala From Carnegie Hall

Nimet Habachy hosts an afternoon of your favorite opera stars singing your favorite arias. Nov 5, 2018

Yo-Yo Ma Wants You — Yes, You — to Vote

The cellist dropped a video on social media imploring everyone to play their part. Nov 5, 2018

Beethoven Symphony Marathon 2018

All nine Beethoven symphonies played in order? That’s a marathon we can all finish. Nov 1, 2018

Does It Seem Like that Bach You’re Hearing Is Getting Faster? It's Not Just You

A study from Deutsche Grammophon and Decca reveals that Bach recordings of the Double Concerto, in general, are getting faster — 30 percent faster, to be exact. Nov 1, 2018

Seven of the Weirdest Arrangements Of This Classic Brahms Piece

Ever since Brahms originally composed the Hungarian Dance No. 5 for piano four-hands, musicians have been re-arranging it. Nov 1, 2018

Where Have I Seen This Place Before? The Hungarian State Opera House on Film

The Hungarian State Opera House is one of the more recognizable venues on the big (and small) screen, popping up in films from the 70's and television shows of the 2010s. Oct 31, 2018