Pick the Piece that Makes Your Workday Fly By

Today’s Showdown celebrates the way birdsongs have inspired classical composers. We asked you to cast your vote for one of three fine-feathered works. We played the winner at noon.

Jun 26, 2013

You Select the Sound of Summer

We asked you if it's Vivaldi's, Delius' or Webern's depiction of summer you’d like to hear and we played the winner today at noon.

Jun 19, 2013

Marking Bernstein's Massachusetts Debut

Seventy-five years ago today, a 19-year-old Leonard Bernstein gave his first performance as a composer-pianist. This week's Showdown offered three pieces by a more mature Bernstein.

Jun 12, 2013

Marking Martha Argerich's Birthday

Today is the 72nd birthday of the fiery Argentine pianist Martha Argerich and we’re celebrating with a Showdown that offers three great Argerich interpretations. Jun 5, 2013

You Pick the Performance with the 'Rite' Stuff

One hundred years ago today, Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring premiered at the Théatre des Champs-Elysées in Paris. Today's Showdown celebrates this historic moment.

May 29, 2013

Pick the Piece That Puts James Levine Back on the Podium

After a two-year absence, James Levine is scheduled to return to the podium on May 19. In advance of his return, today's Showdown gave you three of his recordings to choose from.

May 8, 2013

Pick the Russian Potboiler from Valery Gergiev

We're marking Valery Gergiev's big week with a Showdown that features three Russian masterpieces conducted by this globe-trotting maestro.

May 1, 2013

After Marathon Bombings, Music to Stir the Heroic Spirit

Amidst the horrifying scenes following the bombings of the Boston Marathon, also came images of truly heroic acts. Cast your vote for the heroic piece you'd like to hear today at 12 pm.

Apr 24, 2013

Remembering Conductor Colin Davis

The late Colin Davis was well-known for his interpretations of Mozart, Berlioz and Sibelius, so we offer you a choice of performances by these composers on today's Showdown.

Apr 17, 2013

You Select the András Schiff Performance

Tonight at 7 pm, WQXR brings you a live video webcast of pianist András Schiff in The Greene Space. In the meantime, tell us which Schiff performance you would like to hear, and we’ll... Apr 10, 2013