WQXR Editorial
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Notable Firsts For Women In the Classical World (Part 1)
This Women's History Month, we reflect on how far the classical world has come, and how far it has to go. Mar 7, 2018
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Stoneman Douglas High School Students to Play at Carnegie Hall
The Parkland, Florida, high school's wind symphony earned a place in Carnegie Hall’s Wind Festival. Mar 5, 2018
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We Asked 11 Composers About the Women Who Have Inspired Them
We asked 11 composers to tell us about the single most influential woman in their professional lives. Mar 5, 2018
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Strings on a Plane: That Viola Kid's 3 Tips for Flying With Your Instrument
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. Mar 5, 2018
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Brooklyn Duo's 'La La Land'
In 2017, the musically flexible duo released a medley featuring music from the year's winner for Best Original Score. Mar 2, 2018
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'Schindler's List' Theme Brings English Hornist to Tears
Musician Davida Scheffers was overcome with emotion during her performance of the selection from John Williams' Oscar-winning score. Mar 2, 2018
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A Young Pianist and a Tap Dancing Pro Go for Baroque — and Nail It
Tween pianist Harmony Zhu and tap dancing pro Leo Manzari give listeners an irresistibly rhythmic rendition of Bach's second keyboard Partita. Mar 1, 2018
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Join the Instagram Bach Birthday Party
In celebration of J.S. Bach's 333rd birthday, share a video of you playing Bach's work, a picture with a few words of appreciation — just remember to use the hashtag #Bach333. Feb 28, 2018
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Emmanuel Macron Is Stepping Into 'Peter and the Wolf'
The French President is having a moment with the Prokofiev piece. Feb 27, 2018
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The Best Classical Releases of February 2018
Here are some of our favorite album releases from February. Feb 27, 2018