The Brothers Balliett

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

  • A Scoop of Schubert

    It's no secret the the Brothers Balliett love the music of Franz Schubert, whether it's tearing through the Trout Quintet or sobbing through Die Schoene Muellerin. Today at 3 pm, they... Apr 17, 2014

    A Scoop of Schubert
  • The Hyperion Show

    Myths have inspired works in all media for millenia; some might even say that the expression mythology was the BIRTH of the arts. Today at 3 pm, the Brothers Balliett take a listen to... Apr 3, 2014

    The Hyperion Show
  • The Double Concerto Show

    Today at 3 pm, the Brothers Balliett take a look at that oh-so-unselfish form, the double concerto – music for two soloists and orchestra. Featuring music of Peter Maxwell Davies and Philip Glass.

    Mar 27, 2014

    The Double Concerto Show
  • The Improv Show

    Does contemporary music need to be exquisitely written out with Ferneyhough levels of expressive detail? Do scores need to reflect every nuance, every slight bending of time, every po... Mar 20, 2014

    The Improv Show
  • What's in a Name?

    Although self-professed symphonies, concertos, and suites are far from disappearing (new examples are created each year), many composers are feeling an impulse to give their pieces an... Mar 13, 2014

    What's in a Name?
  • The Brothers Balliett Book of Preludes Vol. 1

    What is a prelude? There are many conceptions and definitions floating around out there, but the Brothers Balliett define it as a short instrumental work that explores one musical con... Mar 6, 2014

    The Brothers Balliett Book of Preludes Vol. 1
  • Those Italians Just Keep Getting Higher

    Did you ever notice just how high Italian composers write? From Puccini to Scelsi to Berio and everywhere in between, the Italians seem to love the highest range on each instrument, a... Feb 27, 2014

    Those Italians Just Keep Getting Higher
  • Michael Nyman is Awesome

    If you love Michael Nyman, this is your show. If you think you might, this is a great introduction. If you hate his work, this show might turn you around.  Feb 20, 2014

    Michael Nyman is Awesome