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The Brothers Balliett

Produced by WQXR. <strong>Streams Thursdays at 3 pm and Sundays at 8 pm on Q2 Music</strong>

  • Mid-December Chamber Music Adventure

    To celebrate this mild beginning of winter, the Brothers Balliett share two stunning chamber works to set a contemplative tone for the Holiday season. Dec 17, 2015

    Mid-December Chamber Music Adventure

  • When Wind Players Compose

    There are many fantastic musicians for whom playing an instrument is not enough – these musicians must create, and some of them turn out to be amazing composers.  Dec 10, 2015

    When Wind Players Compose

  • The Trombone, Redefined

    Are you hungering for some fresh and imaginative pieces that feature the trombone, that most unusual of brass instruments? Join the Brothers Balliett Thursday at 3 pm. Aug 13, 2015

    The Trombone, Redefined

  • New Classics of the Wind Quintet Repertoire

    Do you think the woodwind quintet is played out? This week, the Brothers Balliett set out to restore your faith in this unusual combination with some amazing contemporary works. Aug 6, 2015

    New Classics of the Wind Quintet Repertoire

  • Harrison Birtwistle's 'Gawain,' Part 3

    This week the Brothers Balliett delve back into the world of Arthurian legend with the third and final installment of Harrison Birtwistle's brilliant opera Gawain. Jul 23, 2015

    Harrison Birtwistle's 'Gawain,' Part 3

  • Harrison Birtwistle's 'Gawain,' Part 2

    This week the Brothers Balliett continue to explore one of opera's most exciting works from the last 25 years: Harrison Birtwistle's "Gawain." Listen today at 3 pm. Jul 16, 2015

    Harrison Birtwistle's 'Gawain,' Part 2

  • Gawain: Part 1

    This week the Brothers Balliett launch a three-part series focused on Harrison Birtwistle's masterpiece-of-an-Arthurian opera 'Gawain.' Jul 9, 2015

    Gawain: Part 1

  • For Ages Q2 Through Q12

    Gather the whole family around the speakers and put on Q2 Music – this week's show features three works geared for the younger crowd of up-and-coming new music fans. Jul 2, 2015

    For Ages Q2 Through Q12

  • How Do We Write a Song Today?

    The art song tradition is as alive and well as ever, from Rihm to Roche. Thursday at 3, the Brothers Balliett take a look at the kinds of songs composers are producing today. Jun 25, 2015

    How Do We Write a Song Today?